Beorning Traits

Classes	Be	Bu	Ca	Ch	Gu	Hu	Lm	Mi	Rk	Wd
Skills	Be	Bu	Ca	Ch	Gu	Hu	Lm	Mi	Rk	Wd
Traits	Be	Bu	Ca	Ch	Gu	Hu	Lm	Mi	Rk	Wd
Deeds	Be	Bu	Ca	Ch	Gu	Hu	Lm	Mi	Rk	Wd

Beorning Specialization Sets and Traits

The Hide

The Hide Emphasises the durability of the Bear Form. Relying on the bear form, this line bolsters personal defences while weakening the enemy. Skills Earned:  Counter  Counterattack  Claw Swipe Vexation: Upon taking damage in Man form (20% chance in bear form): This effect can only occur once every 8 seconds. +5 Wrath

Set Bonus	Description	Source
Guarded Attack	Gain skill Guarded Attack	Set: 5+ total ranks
Rake	Buff	Set: 10+ total ranks
Worthy Adversary	Buff	Set: 15+ total ranks
Menacing Assault	Buff	Set: 20+ total ranks
Down But Not Out	Buff	Set: 25+ total ranks
Defensively Minded	Buff	Set: 30+ total ranks
Animalistic	Buff	Set: 35+ total ranks

Tree Traits	Description	Source
Vitality Increase	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Opposing Presence	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Hardened Heart	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Vigilant Roar	Buff	Trait: 5+ ranks
In Harm's Way	Buff	Trait: 5+ ranks
Weakening Blow	Buff	Trait: 10+ ranks
All On The Line	Buff	Trait: 10+ ranks, In Harm's Way (3)
Rending Blows	Gain skill Rending Blow	Trait: 10+ ranks
Tactical Mitigation Increase	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks
Assertive Roar	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks
Armour Crush	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks, Rending Blows (1)
Recuperate	Gain skill Recuperate	Trait: 20+ ranks
Sluggish Stings	Buff	Trait: 20+ ranks
Quick Recovery	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks, Recuperate (1)
Physical Mitigation Increase	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks
Thunderous Roar	Gain Skill: Thunderous Roar (Beorning Skill)	Trait: 30+ ranks
Thickened Hide	Gain skill Thickened Hide	Trait: 30+ ranks

The Claw

The Claw Consumes Wrath to Deal Crushing Damage. Empowering both Bear and Man, this line focuses on overpowering foes with devastating attacks. Skills Earned:  Bash  Expose Bestial Fury: Whenever you Critically Hit with skills you gain: +3 Wrath

Set Bonus	Description	Source
Flayer of Evil	Buff	Set: 5+ total ranks
Battle Born	Buff	Set: 10+ total ranks
Sharpened Claws	Buff	Set: 15+ total ranks
Brutal Energy	Buff	Set: 20+ total ranks
Festering Wounds	Buff	Set: 25+ total ranks
Raining Blows	Buff	Set: 30+ total ranks
Wrathful	Buff	Set: 35+ total ranks

Tree Traits	Description	Source
Thrash Damage	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Critical Chance	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Any Advantage	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Bleed Damage	Buff	Trait: 5+ ranks
Enraging Sacrifice	Buff	Trait: 5+ ranks
Execute	Gain skill Execute	Trait: 5+ ranks
Lumber	Buff	Trait: 10+ ranks
Turn the Tides	Buff	Trait: 10+ ranks
Melee Damage	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks
Serrated Edge	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks
Final Strike	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks, Execute (1)
Debilitating Bees	Buff	Trait: 20+ ranks
Composure	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks
Moment of Opportunity	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks, Final Strike (2)
Broad Thrash	Buff	Trait: 30+ ranks
Call To Wild	Gain skill Call To Wild	Trait: 30+ ranks

The Roar

The Roar Provides healing and crowd control Support. Using the knowledge of your unique people, aid your allies with powerful healing, debuffs, and crowd control. Skills Earned:  Encouraging Roar  Mark of Grimbeorn Grimbeorn's Spirit: Upon healing any target: Apply to the target of Mark of Grimbeorn: This effect can stack up to five times. +1% Incoming Healing Modifier Duration: 12s

Set Bonus	Description	Source
Mark of Beorn	Gain skill Mark of Beorn	Set: 5+ total ranks
Aid the Assault	Buff	Set: 10+ total ranks
Grimbeorn's Strength	Buff	Set: 15+ total ranks
Rejuvenating Bellow	Gain skill Rejuvenating Bellow	Set: 20+ total ranks
Honey Cleanse	Buff	Set: 25+ total ranks
Greater Swarm	Buff	Set: 30+ total ranks
Bond of Trust	Buff	Set: 35+ total ranks

Tree Traits	Description	Source
Encouraging Strike	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Raging Blow	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Fate	Buff	Trait: 0+ ranks
Desperate Shouts	Buff	Trait: 5+ ranks
Improved Hearten	Buff	Trait: 5+ ranks
Stampede	Buff	Trait: 10+ ranks
Shake Free	Buff	Trait: 10+ ranks
Takedown	Gain skill Levelling Roar	Trait: 10+ ranks
Crippling Stings	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks
Imposing Presence	Buff	Trait: 15+ ranks
Nature's Mend	Gain skill Nature's Mend	Trait: 20+ ranks
Healing Increase	Buff	Trait: 20+ ranks
Levelling Roar	Buff	Trait: 20+ ranks, Takedown (1)
Quick Mend	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks, Nature's Mend (1)
Piercing Roar	Gain skill Piercing Roar	Trait: 25+ ranks
Crippling Roar	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks, Piercing Roar (1)
In the Face of	Buff	Trait: 25+ ranks, Piercing Roar (1)
Nature's Bond	Gain skill Nature's Bond	Trait: 35+ ranks

Trait Tree

The Hide Emphasises the durability of the Bear Form. Relying on the bear form, this line bolsters personal defences while weakening the enemy. Skills Earned:  Counter  Counterattack  Claw Swipe Vexation: Upon taking damage in Man form (20% chance in bear form): This effect can only occur once every 8 seconds. +5 Wrath	The Claw Consumes Wrath to Deal Crushing Damage. Empowering both Bear and Man, this line focuses on overpowering foes with devastating attacks. Skills Earned:  Bash  Expose Bestial Fury: Whenever you Critically Hit with skills you gain: +3 Wrath	The Roar Provides healing and crowd control Support. Using the knowledge of your unique people, aid your allies with powerful healing, debuffs, and crowd control. Skills Earned:  Encouraging Roar  Mark of Grimbeorn Grimbeorn's Spirit: Upon healing any target: Apply to the target of Mark of Grimbeorn: This effect can stack up to five times. +1% Incoming Healing Modifier Duration: 12s
0/1 0/5 0/3 0/1 0/2 ↓ (1) 0/5 0/2 0/1 ↓ (1) 0/5 0/3 0/3 0/1 ↓ 0/2 0/2 0/5 0/1 0/1	0/5 0/5 0/3 0/5 0/3 0/1 ↓ 0/1 0/3 0/5 0/5 0/2 ↓ 0/5 0/5 0/3 0/1 0/1	0/5 0/3 0/5 0/5 0/5 0/2 0/2 0/1 ↓ 0/5 0/3 0/1 0/5 0/1 0/4 0/1 0/3 0/1 0/1

Trait Point Summary

Each Legendary Deed/Quest grants 1 Class Trait Point. There are seven Deeds for a total of seven points.

• Finding all pages of a book grants 10  .
• All Legendary books are usable from level 39.

Deed/Quest Name	Level	Reward	Task
The Speech of Animals	15	1 Class Trait Point	Complete the Quest: [15] The Speech of Animals
Hatred of Bear and Man	30	1 Class Trait Point	Complete the Quest: [30] Hatred of Bear and Man
A Hobbit's Holiday	39	1 Class Trait Point	Purchase  A Hobbit's Holiday from a Beorning Trainer and find the missing pages (8)
A Study of the Skin-changer	39	1 Class Trait Point	Purchase  A Study of the Skin-changer from a Beorning Trainer and find the missing pages (8)
Genealogy of the Beornings	39	1 Class Trait Point	Purchase  Genealogy of the Beornings from a Beorning Trainer and find the missing pages (8)
Grimbeorn's Challenge	50	1 Class Trait Point	Complete the following Quests: Articles of Resilience and Implements of Ferocity
The Path Homeward	58	1 Class Trait Point	Complete the Quest: The Path Homeward

Meta Deeds

• Note: Each Meta Deeds awards 1 Class Trait Point - for a total of eight points.
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 1
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 2
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 3
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 4
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 5
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 6
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 7
• Class Deeds (Beorning) - Tier 8

Maximum Trait Point Summary

• 50 from every odd level from 7 to 105.
• 8 from completing the class deed meta-deeds.
• 1 from completing the Class Quest at level 15.
• 1 from completing the Class Quest at level 30.
• 3 from completing the legendary books available at level 39.
• 1 from completing the Class Quest at level 50 (available at level 45).
• 1 from completing the Class Quest chain available at level 58.
• 2 from earning 200 Promotion Points in Epic Battles. (Note that these points can also be purchased in the LOTRO Store.)
• 5 from completing each of the area quest chains in West Rohan.

[88] The Road to Dunharrow (Kingstead)

[89] All Roads Lead Back to Aldburg (Eastfold)

[91] The Broadacres Betrayed (Broadacres)

[93] Woodhurst Has Fallen (Stonedeans)

[94] To Helm's Deep (Westfold)

(sub tl 72)

• 4 from completing each of the area quest chains in Central Gondor.

[100] A Ruthless End (Ringló Vale)

[100] Blood for Blood (Dor-en-Ernil)

[100] Sons of the Usurper (Lebennin)

[100] Faltharan's Confrontation (Pelargir)

(sub tl 76)

• 1 from completing Volume IV, Book 2 Chapter 9: Even In Darkness of the Epic
• 1 from completing Quest:Ashes and Stars, Chapter 4 in Eastern Gondor
• 1 from completing Volume IV, Book 4, Chapter 10: The Defence of Minas Tirith
• 1 from completing Volume IV, Book 4, Chapter 11: Hammer of the Underworld
• 1 from completing the deed Quests of Old Anórien
• 1 from completing the deed Deeds of Old Anórien

(sub tl 82)

• 1 from completing the Volume IV, Book 8, Chapter 7: Mordor Triumphant

83 Total Trait Points available as of Update 20 - Battle of the Black Gate - March 21

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Beorning Class Deeds & Quests - Award a total of 7 points
	Deed	Trait points
Level 15 Class Quest		+1
	Complete the Quest: [15] The Speech of Animals
Level 30 Class Quest		+1
	Complete the Quest: [30] Hatred of Bear and Man
Books
	A Hobbit's Holiday find 8 pages	+1
	A Study of the Skin-changer find 8 pages	+1
	Genealogy of the Beornings find 8 pages	+1
Level 50 (aka 45) Class Quest Chain		+1
	Complete the Quest Chain: [50] Grimbeorn's Challenge
Level 58 Class Quest Chain: The Path Homeward		+1