Compendium - Classes and Races - Fighter

"The fighter is a trained soldier, using both melee and ranged weapons. They are the first to enter in combat and the last ones to fall, and they prefer direct combat to magic or social deceivement."

-In-game description.

Fighters are a mainstay class able to wear heavy armor; either fighting in the vanguard with swords, polearms and maces, or protecting the backline with crossbows and shields.

Basic stats

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Attributes

Stat	Modifier
Constitution	+1
Strength	+2
Perception	+1
Hit Points	+17%
Mana Points	-25%

Skill bonuses

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Reaction

+1

Available Skills

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Primary, Secondary and Foreign skills will have [P], [S] or [F] prior to the name.

Level	Skill
1	[P] Use Shield, [P] Swordsmanship, [F] Drink Mana Potion, [F] Drink Healing Potion
2	[P] Use Polearms, [P] Use Crossbow, [S] Feign Attack, [P] Dodge Blow, [P] Crushing Weapons, [P] Brawling
3	[S] Reaction, [S] Dodge Missile
4	[S] Use Throwing Weapons.
5	[P] Kick, [S] Discipline
6	[S] Take Cover!
7	[F] Resist Magic, [S] Berserker
8	[S] First Aid, [S] Double Strike
9	[S] Feint
10	[F] Stance: Receive Charge, [F] Stance: Evasive Tactics, [F] Stance: Block Mastery, [F] Stance: Blade Flurry, [F] Stance: Attack Mastery, [P] Stance Training
11	[P] Reckless Charge, [P] Juggernaut's Advance
12	[S] Siege Bolts
13	[P] Shield Bash, [F] Amulet of Weakness
14	[P] Marksman Crossbow
15	[S] Careful Aim
16	[F] Acrobatics
17	[F] Strength of the Bear
18	[P] Smash
19	[P] Low Kick
20	[F] Trolls Toughness
21	[F] Prestidigitation
22	[F] Burst of Speed
24	[S] Shield Wall

Sub-classes

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Heroic Defender

"The Heroic Defender is a fighter specialized in protecting his/her allies from harm, relying on shield, reflexes and resolution. They can hold a line for days before giving in."

-In-game description

This subclass is mostly focused on increasing its own armors and parries.

Level	Skill
23	Talent: Self-Assurance
26	Talent: Ruggedness
29	Talent: Master of Tempered Steel

Warmaster / Warmistress

"Warmasters and Warmistresses are fighters that see war and battles as a form of art. They wield their weapons like a part of their own bodies and are capable of movements and attacks that leave others amazed."

-In-game description

This subclass gets the most profit from melee combat.

Level	Skill
23	Talent: Musclebound
26	Talent: Choleric
29	Talent: Art of War

Veteran Guard

"Veteran Guards are fighters specialized in ranged combat and crossbows. They can either hold a defensive position or take one with ease and safety and are very dangerous when ignored."

-In-game description

This subclass is adept at ranged battles with crossbows.

Level	Skill
23	Talent: Steadfast
26	Talent: Castle Guard
29	Talent: Siege Leader

Tips and hints

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• As a "jack of all trades, master of none" class, you may choose between the following weapon combinations:
  • One handed
    • Swords
    • Crushing Weapons
    • Crossbows
    • Shields
    • An offhand for extra stats/actions per round.
  • Two handed
    • Swords
    • Crushing Weapons
    • Polearms
    • Shields
      • With the usage of Shield Bash
    • Crossbows
      • Pavise crossbows provide extra protection but can't be used as shields for shield-related skills.
• When wearing plate armor, make sure you choose Use Shield instead of Dodge Blow as the melee parry for your combat settings.
• A Targeshian synergizes well with this class.
• A light steel reinforced shoulder pack counts as a shield, meaning you can use a double-handed weapon while still being able to parry melee attacks with Use Shield.