Warden Skills

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Warden Stances

Only one stance may be active at a time.

Ability	Category	Level	Description
In the Fray - Stance	Stance	1	Adjusts stance to deal with enemies in melee combat. Toggle Skill.
Assailment - Stance	Stance	1	Adjusts stance to attack from afar. Receiving Melee damage whilst in this stance will harry the Warden, making them less effective at dealing Ranged damage. Toggle Skill.

Basic Gambits

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Description
Gambit Default	Melee	1	25	This skill updates to the correct Gambit as icons are added to the Gambit display. If no Gambit matches the current display, this skill will do a minor melee attack and clear the display.

Active Skills

Basic Gambits

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Description
Gambit Default	Melee	1	2.5	This skill updates to the correct gambit as icons are added to the Gambit display. If no gambit matches the current Gambit display this skill will do a minor melee attack and clear the display.
Quick Thrust	Melee	1	2.5	A single fast melee attack. Adds Spear to the Gambit display. In the Recklessness stance it turns into Quick Stab, and in Assailment it becomes Quick Toss and adds a Javelin builder rather than a Spear.
Shield-bash	Melee+Buff	2	2.5	Quick strike with a shield. Chance to increase Block Rating. Adds Shield to the Gambit display. In the Recklessness stance it turns into Shield-blast, and in Assailment it becomes Behind the Shield.
Warden's Taunt	Threat+Bleed	4	10	The enemy both hates and fears the Warden. Adds Fist to the Gambit display. In the Recklessness stance it turns into Warden's Scorn, and in Assailment it becomes Warden's Aim.
Recovery		10		Even Wardens can make mistakes, and being caught in the middle of a long Gambit when fast action is required can be the last mistake a Warden ever makes. This skill completely resets the Gambit Panel.
Fist and Fist	Mastery	20		Quickly adds two Fist gambit builders
Fist and Shield	Mastery	20		Quickly adds a Fist and a Shield gambit builders
Fist and Spear	Mastery	20		Quickly adds a Fist and a Spear gambit builders In the Assailment stance, turns into Fist and Javelin
Shield and Fist	Mastery	20		Quickly adds a Shield and a Fist gambit builders
Shield and Shield	Mastery	20		Quickly adds two Shield gambit builders
Shield and Spear	Mastery	20		Quickly adds a Shield and a Spear gambit builders In the Assailment stance, turns into Shield and Javelin
Spear and Fist	Mastery	20		Quickly adds a Spear and a Fist gambit builders In the Assailment stance, turns into Javelin and Fist
Spear and Shield	Mastery	20		Quickly adds a Spear and a Shield gambit builders In the Assailment stance, turns into Javelin and Shield
Spear and Spear	Mastery	20		Quickly adds two Spear gambit builders In the Assailment stance, turns into Javelin and Javelin
Quick Recovery		24		Experienced Wardens can change their Gambits in mid-stroke. This skill removes the last Gambit icon from the Gambit Panel.

Javelin Skills

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Description
Javelin-toss	Ranged	1	25	Primary javelin attack.
Ambush	Ranged+Debuff	10	25	When given time to prepare, a Warden can deliver a powerful opening volley.
Shield Piercer	Ranged+Debuff	20	25	Special javelins will pierce a defender's shield and bend making the javelin difficult to remove and the shield nearly useless.
Hampering Javelin	Ranged+Debuff	28	25	Javelins can pierce body parts or equipment and slow the target until the javelin can be removed.
Wages of Fear	Ranged	38	25	Turning your back on a Warden with javelin at hand is likely to be the last thing you do.
Javelin-toss	Ranged	66	25	Primary javelin attack, enhanced through years of study and practice.
Hampering Javelin	Ranged+Debuff	77	25	A Precise throw can pin a target to the ground and hinder its movement for a short while thereafter.

Warden Training

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Description
Critical Strike	Melee	10	2.5	Ambush victims and other dazed opponents are vulnerable to a Critical Strike.
Careful Step	Stealth	14		Wardens can move stealthily for short periods of time. This greatly facilitates their ability to ambush their foes.
Forced March	Buff	14		Wardens are used to hard marching to reach threatened towns in time.
Battle Preparation		24		Wardens preparing for a fight can prepare their bodies for the battle ahead.
Battle Memory		40		Wardens live a life of battle. Sometimes the potency of that battle can persist.
Never Surrender	Threat transfer	50		Wardens, after returning to battle following a defeat, can throw off despair and return to war. The Warden's near-defeat will cause some lasting penalties to the Warden's skills. Requires being recently revived or a dread defeat effect.

Fist Gambits

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Gambit Icons	Description
Goad	Melee+Threat+Bleed+AoE	4	6.2		Goads nearby targets with the Warden's voice.
Precise Blow	Melee+Threat	12	2.5		Aiming for your opponent's vulnerable spots.
War-cry	Melee+Threat+Bleed+AoE	13	10.2		A bold challenge to the forces of darkness.
Brink of Victory	Melee+Bleed	22	2.5		There comes a time when your opponents just know that a Warden cannot be defeated and their morale just fades away.
Fierce Resolve	AoE Morale drain	26	6.2		Wardens are fierce in combat unnerving all enemies.
Piercing Strike	Melee+Threat	30	2.5		Every enemy has weak points. It is all in knowing where to strike. Sometimes even the smallest blow can have large effects on the target's morale.
Spear of Virtue	Melee+Threat	46	2.5		Highly trained Wardens can wield their weapons with such skill that normal armor affords little protection.
Surety of Death	Melee+Threat+Bleed	48	2.5		Challenging a Warden in battle is certainly hazardous and all of the forces of shadow know this.
Desolation	AoE Morale Drain	56	6.2		A Warden can single out a group of opponents draining their morale to the point that they may flee.
Exultation of Battle	AoE Threat+Morale drain	60	6.2		Wardens find strength in the sure knowledge that they are fighting to defend the defenceless. No matter the odds they will not fall. Nearby enemies lose Morale over time while the Warden gains it.
Aggression	Threat transfer	62	2.5		A challenging shout that seems to come from everywhere.
Resolution	AoE Morale drain	72	6.2		The Warden never doubts ultimate victory even when assailed by multiple foes.
Resounding Challenge	AoE Threat	80	25		A brazen challenge can draw the ire of the enemy or sap their fighting spirit.
Call to Battle	AoE Threat Over Time	83	25		You issue a call to battle which the enemy would be wise not to answer.

Javelin Gambits

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Gambit Icons	Description
Ranged Deft Strike	Melee	30	25		A powerful javelin throw.
Ranged Boot	Melee+Debuff+Interrupt	30	25		A powerful throw that interrupts inductions and has a chance to Root the target.
Ranged Offensive Strike	Melee+Threat	30	25		A powerful throw that adds Light-based damage over time and renders the target vulnerable to Ranged Combination Strike.
Ranged Power Attack	Melee+Bleed	30	25		A throw with the full strength and skill of the Warden is almost impossible to block.
Ranged Combination Strike	Melee+Threat	30	25		A javelin throw that applies damage over time and can take advantage of an opening created by Ranged Offensive Strike for bonus damage. Renders the target vulnerable to Ranged Boar's Rush.
Ranged Onslaught	Melee+Interrupt	32	25		A quick throw unnerves the Warden's opponents and interrupts inductions.
Ranged Wall of Steel	Melee+Buff+Interrupt	36	25		A weaving pattern before throwing a javelin interrupts inductions and creates a shield which may reflect damage to all attacking you.
Ranged Mighty Blow	Melee+Bleed	38	25		A mighty throw that is very difficult to parry or evade.
Ranged Boar's Rush	Melee+Debuff	44	25		A swift throw with an increased chance to critical. This gambit applies a major bleed, and will deal bonus damage if the target was recently struck with Ranged Combination Strike.
Ranged Unerring Strike	Melee+Increased chance-to-hit	50	25		A mighty throw that is very difficult to block, parry or evade. This skill applies an additional damage over time effect to the target.
Ranged Reversal	Melee+Debuff	52	25		Wardens have learned a particular throw that negates Corruption abilities.
Ranged Adroit Manoeuvre	Melee+Buff	58	25		A skilled Warden can throw a sequence of javelins that allow the Warden to move without wasted motion.
Ranged The Dark Before Dawn	Melee+Power Heal	64	25		A skilled warden know how to draw power from unlikely places. This throw heartens the warden and helps to restore their vigor.
Ranged Warden's Triumph	Melee+Buff	70	25		A triumphant throw can inspire the Warden to deal even more damage in close combat.

Shield Gambits

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Gambit Icons	Description
Defensive Strike	Melee+Buff	2	2.5		A weak attack.
Persevere	Melee+HoT (self)	6	2.5		A quick thrust forces the enemy away long enough to gain some breathing space.
Impressive Flourish	Melee+Bleed+HoT (self)	9	2.5		Wardens are experts with their chosen weapons. Sometimes their enemies need to be reminded.
Maddening Strike	Melee+Threat Transfer	16	2.5		A quick and well-placed attack.
Shield Up	Buff	20			The Warden takes a defensive posture with shield raised high.
Safeguard	Melee+HoT (self)	24	2.5		A quick hit and brief respite in battle is all that it takes for a Warden to regain fighting spirit.
Shield Mastery	Buff	34			Shields are an integral part of the Warden's armament.
Celebration of Skill	Melee+HoT (self)	40	2.5		The Warden's skill at arms is on full display.
Dance of War	Buff+AoE Threat transfer	42			Martial manoeuvre designed to evade enemy blows.
Deflection	Threat transfer	50	2.5		When pressed and in need of respite, the Warden is capable of using his voice and shield to ward against further attacks.
Conviction	AoE HoT+AoE Threat transfer	54	30.2		Wardens are able to share their confidence with their fellowship.
Shield Tactics	Buff	68			Shields are as one with the Warden and can provide increased defensive capabilities and immunity to stun for a short time.
Restoration	Melee+HoT (self)	74	2.5		There comes a time when a Warden's commitment to victory is challenged and only the practiced strokes of spear and shield can restore the Warden's confidence.

Spear Gambits

Ability	Category	Level	Range	Gambit Icons	Description
Deft Strike	Melee	1	2.5		A powerful blow.
The Boot	Melee+Debuff+Interrupt	3	2.5		A powerful kick that interrupts inductions and has a chance to daze the target.
Offensive Strike	Melee+Threat	10	2.5		A double attack.
Power Attack	Melee+Bleed	18	2.5		A blow with the full power and skill of the Warden is almost impossible to block.
Combination Strike	Melee+Threat	28	2.5		A dual weapon strike.
Onslaught	Melee+Interrupt	32	2.5		Multiple fast attacks unnerve the Warden's opponents and interrupt inductions.
Wall of Steel	Melee+Buff+Interrupt	36	2.5		A weaving pattern of weapon attacks that interrupts inductions.
Mighty Blow	Melee+Bleed	38	2.5		A mighty blow that is very difficult to parry or evade.
Boar's Rush	Melee+Debuff	44	2.5		A fast charge behind the Warden's shield that has an increased chance of scoring a critical hit.
Unerring Strike	Melee+Increased chance-to-hit	50	3		A mighty blow that is very difficult to block, parry or evade.
Reversal	Melee+Debuff	52	2.5		Wardens have learned a particular pattern of blow that negates Corruption abilities.
Adroit Manoeuvre	Melee+Buff	58	2.5		A skilled Warden can set up a sequence of blows so that they can be executed flawlessly without wasted motion.
The Dark Before Dawn	Melee+Power Heal	64	2.5		A skilled Warden knows how to draw power from unlikely places.
Warden's Triumph	Melee+Buff	70	2.5		A triumphant blow can inspire the Warden to deal even more damage in close combat.

Passive Skills

Armour Proficiencies

Ability	Category	Level	Description
Light Armour	Armour	1	Allows the use of Light Armour
Medium Armour	Armour	1	Allows the use of Medium Armour
Shields	Off-hand	1	Increases Armour and Chance to Block
Warden's Shields	Off-hand	1	Warden's Shield's armour ranges between Heavy Shields and regular Shields

Base Passive Skills

For details see Elf, Hobbit, or Man

Combat Characteristics

Ability	Level	Description
Critical Defence	20	Reduces the Warden's chance to suffer a Critical Hit.
2 Icon Gambits	1	Allows execution of gambits requiring 2 icons.
3 Icon Gambits	16	Allows execution of gambits requiring 3 icons.
4 Icon Gambits	34	Allows execution of gambits requiring 4 icons.
5 Icon Gambits	50	Allows execution of gambits requiring 5 icons.
Improved Defensive Strike	40	Using the skill Defensive Strike can apply the Potency effect to you.
Improved Deft Strike	40	Using the skill Deft Strike can apply the Potency effect to you.
Improved Goad Strike	40	Using the skill Goad can apply the Potency effect to you.

Instrument Proficiencies

Name	Level	Cost	Description
Specialized Equipment	1	Free	Allows the use of Specialized Equipment
Horn Use	1	Free	Allows the use of Horns
Lute Use	1	Free	Allows the use of Lutes

Misc. Passive Skills

Ability	Level	Description
Carving Use	20	Allows the use of Carvings.
Shield Spike Use	20	Allows the use of shield-spikes.
Use of Fire	20	Enables hunters and wardens to apply fire-oil to their ranged weapons.
Use of Light	30	Enables hunters and wardens to apply light-oil to their ranged weapons.

Weapon Proficiencies

Ability	Category	Level	Description
One-handed Clubs	1H	1	Chance of slowing the target's attack speed
Daggers	1H	1	Chance to land critical hit
Javelins	Ranged	1	Allows the use of javelins
One-handed Axes	1H	1	Chance to reduce enemy's armour
One-handed Hammers	1H	1	Chance to reduce enemy's Evade
One-handed Maces	1H	1	Chance of slowing the target's movement speed.
Spear Training	MHO	1	Chance of wounding the target, causing damage over time.
Sword Training	1H	1	Increases chance to hit
Expert Club Training	1H	15	Wardens learn advanced club techniques when keeping order in civilized lands.
Expert Sword Training	1H	15	Wardens have learned a few fancy sword maneuvers.
Expert Spear Training	MHO	15	Wardens train primarily with spears and have learned how to get the most out of them.
Master Club Training	1H	30	Wardens learn advanced club techniques when keeping order in civilized lands.
Master Sword Training	1H	30	Wardens have learned a few fancy sword maneuvers.
Master Spear Training	MHO	30	Wardens train primarily with spears and have learned how to get the most out of them.