Warden
Wardens are mobile melee combatants who also use Javelins for initiating combat and against ranged foes. Their unique Warden Shields and a variety of defensive skills allow them to stay in the fight longer than most. Basic Warden skills ("builders") build up their Gambits, which unleash special, more powerful effects. In fellowships, a Warden forces enemies to attack himself, so his more fragile allies will not be harmed by the foes.
Cost: Unlocking the Warden costs 795 LOTRO Points from the LOTRO Store, even for VIP's. Included with Mines of Moria Expansion.
Available to Races: Elf, High Elf, Hobbit, Man
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Overview
Lore
The Warden patrols the borders of civilized lands, preventing the encroachment of fell creatures from the Wild. They limit themselves to medium armour so that they can travel swiftly and silently to defend those they protect from threats. Wardens all have some military training and have mastered a style of combat that uses combinations of basic attacks to create masterful Gambits. The class was inspired by the marchwarden of Lothlórien, Haldir, and his brothers Rúmil and Orophin.
Development Background
Turbine has explained that "the Warden's gameplay mechanics owe a debt to Tekken as much as to any Elf-lord." LotRO Executive director Jeffrey Steefel described the Warden as a character "for players [that] want to anticipate what they'll need 10 seconds from now as opposed to right this second."[1] Creative Director Cardell Kerr describes the Warden as "the local beat cop of Middle earth ... he has this kind of utility about him."[2]
Warden's Role in Groups
A Warden's role depends on the trait tree chosen. Because there are three different lines to choose from, Wardens can assume one of the following three roles:
- Tank: When players choose the blue line (known as determination), they assume the role of a tank. In this role you draw the attention of enemies to yourself to prevent harm to your allies. You are also responsible for placement of your enemies within the environment, to optimize the outgoing damage of your allies and to prevent them from standing in harmful puddles. Wardens use only medium armour, and this plays an essential part in the tanking role and the related trait tree. What the wardens lack in armour is compensated with various buffs obtained from their skills. These range from self-heals, to increased avoidances and improved mitigations. Attention (also still referred as threat or aggro) is primarily gained from light-based attacks. Forced taunts are only very sparsely available in the warden class. Because you are in the blue line, threat generation is naturally higher. Tanking is the warden's primary role they originally were designed for, and since their release with the Mines of Moria expansion they have always been promoted as a main tank. The main alternative for tanking is the Guardian, which is generally considered easier to learn.
- Damage Dealer: When you are playing solo, or if someone else is already tank, you can also choose to specialize in the red line (known as recklessness), to focus on dealing stronger damage. When in this role, a warden's main strength are single target bleeds and light-based DoT's (both single target and AoE). The many AoE's are a blessing, but also a curse for many challenges that often require adds not to be killed. This is especially the case in the original content of the game: Shadows of Angmar. The damage of the warden is considered moderate to strong, but it can of course not equal the damage dealt by nukers, such as hunters and rune-keepers.
- Ranged Damage and Debuffing: The yellow line (known as assailment), focuses on moderate damage from distance and debuffing of enemies, through the use of javelins. Although it is possible to play this role, you will be seriously outclassed by nukers or other debuffing classes such as burglars and lore-masters. This role is less popular for wardens and you will spend a long time finding one who chose the yellow tree. Possible reasons for this are that wardens can be put to much better use in groups using one of the two other roles, and possibly also because a player has by standard only two trait tree slots available and needs them desperately for the other lines.
Thanks to the nature of the warden class, many of his skills have almost non-existent cooldowns. Therefore, if players desire, they can also contribute to the fellowship with many interrupts and corruption removals. Notice that independently of the role you assume or the trait tree you choose, you can always switch as a warden between melee and ranged stances. As of Update 12, with the introduction of trait trees, you cannot switch trees during combat, and switching roles during combat is therefore not possible either.
Stats
Agility is the most important attribute, since for a Warden it affects weapon damage, tactical damage, healing, and defensive bonuses. Vitality is also important for its Morale benefit.
Prior to Update 10, a Warden's most important attribute was Might. After the change, players were given a grace period where Might and Agility would grant the same class benefits in order to update their equipment. As of Update 13, the grace period is still in effect.
Equipment
The Warden is able to wear Light Armour, Medium Armour, Shields, and Warden's Shields (but not Heavy Shields). At Level 20, they are able to use Shield-spikes to gain Buffs and inflict alternate Damage types.
Wardens get bonuses for using Clubs, Swords, Spears, and Javelins, but are able to use Daggers, One-handed Axes, One-handed Hammers, and One-handed Maces. At Level 20, they are able to apply Oils on their Javelin to inflict alternate Damage types.
At level 20, Wardens gain Carving Use in their Class Slot to lower the Power cost of certain Gambit Lines and gain Buffs.
Gambits
A Warden's most powerful abilities are achieved through the use of Gambits - advanced skills built from special sequences of basic attacks, or Builders. These builders are represented as Spear, Shield, Fist, and Javelin icons in the Gambit Display on the player's screen. At Level 1, these sequences are limited to two steps, but can become up to five steps long as the Warden learns new Gambits. Level 10 grants the Warden abilities to clear icons from the Gambit Display.
At Level 21, the Warden gains the use of Masteries to build gambit sequences faster. These are special Skills that immediately grant two Builder icons (but without gaining the benefits of the basic Builder attacks).
At Level 24, Battle Preparation allows a Gambit to be pre-built before combat, enabling the Warden to execute a complete Gambit immediately upon entering combat. The Gambit can be built using either the standard Builders or Masteries.
At Level 40, the Potency effect stores the next executed Gambit into Battle Memory, allowing it to be re-executed any time during that combat. Potency is granted after performing one of the four dual-icon Gambits: Deft Strike, Ranged Deft Strike, Defensive Strike, or Goad.
Gambits can be performed in sequence to create a Gambit Chain which bolsters the effects of the final Gambit in the sequence. For more information, see Warden Gambit Chains.
Other Class Abilities
Wardens have Forced March, a toggled run-speed buff that only works out of combat. They can also Muster to locations similar to the Hunter port, but cannot bring anyone with them.
Active Skills
Warden Stances
Only one stance may be active at a time.
| Ability | Category | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 In the Fray - Stance |
Stance | Level 1 | Melee combat stance. Toggle Skill. |
 Assailment - Stance |
Stance | Level 1 | Ranged combat stance. Toggle Skill. |
Gambit Builders
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Notes |
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 Gambit Default |
Melee | 30m | 1 | Level 1 | Updates with current gambit as icons are added to the Gambit Display. Otherwise, minor melee attack. |
 Quick Thrust |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 | Builder - adds Spear icon while in In the Fray - Stance. |
| Quick Toss |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 1 | Builder - adds Javelin icon while in Assailment - Stance. |
 Shield-bash |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 | Builder - adds Shield icon while in In the Fray - Stance. |
 Behind the Shield |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 1 | Builder - adds Shield icon while in Assailment - Stance. |
 Warden's Taunt |
Tactical | 10m | 1 | Level 1 | Builder - adds Fist icon while in In the Fray - Stance. |
 Warden's Aim |
Tactical | 30m | 1 | Level 1 | Builder - adds Fist icon while in Assailment - Stance. |
Gambit Skills
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Stance | Notes |
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 Quick Recovery |
self | self | Level 10 | All | Removes the last Gambit icon from the Gambit Display. | |
 Recovery |
self | self | Level 10 | All | Resets the Gambit Display. | |
 Fist and Fist |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | All | Quickly adds two Fist icons |
 Fist and Javelin |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | Assailment | Quickly adds Fist and Javelin icons |
 Fist and Shield |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | All | Quickly adds Fist and Shield icons |
| Fist and Spear |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | In the Fray | Quickly adds Fist and Spear icons |
 Javelin and Fist |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | Assailment | Quickly adds Javelin and Fist icons |
 Javelin and Javelin |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | Assailment | Quickly adds two Javelin icons |
 Javelin and Shield |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | Assailment | Quickly adds Javelin and Shield icons |
 Shield and Fist |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | All | Quickly adds Shield and Fist icons |
 Shield and Javelin |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | Assailment | Quickly adds Shield and Javelin icons |
 Shield and Shield |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | All | Quickly adds two Shield icons |
 Shield and Spear |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | In the Fray | Quickly adds Shield and Spear icons |
 Spear and Fist |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | In the Fray | Quickly adds Spear and Fist icons |
 Spear and Shield |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | In the Fray | Quickly adds Spear and Shield icons |
| Spear and Spear |
Mastery | self | self | Level 21 | In the Fray | Quickly adds two Spear icons |
Javelin Skills
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marked Target |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 1 | Reduces target's Physical Mitigation. |
 Hampering Javelin |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 6 | Reduces target's Run Speed. |
 Ambush |
Ranged + Stun | 30m | 1 | Level 10 | Knocks Out target and buffs Warden Run Speed. |
 Wages of Fear |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 38 | Increased damage from behind. |
Warden Training
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Critical Strike |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 10 | Strong attack on Knocked Out / Dazed targets |
 Careful Step |
Stealth | self | self | Level 14 | Used to facilitate Ambush |
 Forced March |
Run Speed | self | self | Level 14 | Increased Out-of-Combat Run Speed |
 First Aid |
Cure | self | self | Level 16 | Removes single Disease, Wound, Fear, or Poison effect |
 Steadfast |
Cure | self | self | Level 20 | Frees Warden from any Combat State |
 Shield-slam |
Melee + Interrupt | 5.2m | 1 | Level 20 | An immediate Interrupt |
 Battle Preparation |
self | self | Level 24 | Build Gambit before combat | |
 Battle Memory I |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 40 | Execute Potency-stored Gambit |
 Never Surrender |
Heal | self | self | Level 40 | Recover 50% Morale and Power |
Recklessness Skills
These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Recklessness (Red) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Icons | Notes |
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 Shield Piercer |
Ranged + Debuff | 25m | 1 | Set: Initial Skill | Strong attack, Defense Debuff. | |
 Recklessness |
Buff | self | self | Trait:  Recklessness
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Damage bonus, Defense penalty. |
Determination Skills
These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Determination (Blue) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Icons | Notes |
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 Warning Shot |
Ranged + Debuff + Force Attack | 25m | 1 | Set: Initial Skill | Force enemy attack, Damage Debuff. | |
 Shield Mastery |
Buff | self | self | Set Trait:  Shield Mastery
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Defense Buff. |
 Shield Tactics |
Buff | self | self | Set Trait:  Shield Tactics
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Defense Buff, Stun immunity. |
 Defiant Challenge |
Melee + Force Attack | 10m | 10 | Trait:  Warden's Challenge
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Force enemy attack, Reflect Damage. | |
 For the Free Peoples |
Buff | self | self | Trait:  For the Free Peoples
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Fellowship Defense Buff. |
Assailment Skills
These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Assailment (Yellow) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.
Travel Skills
Gambits
Recklessness Gambits
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Sequence | Notes |
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 Deft Strike |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 |
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Grants Potency |
 The Boot |
Melee + Interrupt | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 |
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Interrupt |
 Onslaught |
Melee + Interrupt | 5.2m | 1 | Level 32 |
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Interrupt, 3x attack |
 Wall of Steel |
Melee + Interrupt | 5.2m | 1 | Level 44 |
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Interrupt, 3x attack, Parry Buff |
 Power Attack |
Melee + DoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 18 |
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Bleed, Chain |
 Mighty Blow |
Melee + DoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 38 |
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Bleed, Chain |
 Unerring Strike |
Melee + DoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 50 |
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Bleed, Finisher |
 The Dark Before Dawn |
Melee + Power | 5.2m | 1 | Level 60 |
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2x attack, Power-over-time |
 Offensive Strike |
Melee + Heal | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 |
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2x attack, Morale-tap |
 Combination Strike |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 28 |
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2x attack |
 Boar's Rush |
Melee | 5.2m | 1 | Level 44 |
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Shield damage, Daze |
 Adroit Manoeuvre |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 58 |
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Attack duration buff |
 Warden's Triumph |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 70 |
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Damage Buff |
 Precise Blow |
Melee + DoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 12 |
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Light Damage DoT |
 Piercing Strike |
Melee + DoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 30 |
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Light Damage DoT |
 Spear of Virtue |
Melee + DoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 46 |
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Light Damage DoT |
Determination Gambits
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Sequence | Notes |
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 Defensive Strike |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 |
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Block buff chance, Grants Potency |
 Persevere |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 |
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Block buff, HoT, Chain |
 Safeguard |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 24 |
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Block buff, HoT, Chain |
 Celebration of Skill |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 24 |
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Block buff, IH buff, Finisher |
 Restoration |
Melee + HoT | 5.2m | 1 | Level 24 |
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HoT, Finisher |
 Impressive Flourish |
Tactical + DoT + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 1 |
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DoT, Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, Chain |
 Maddening Strike |
Melee + Buff | 5.2m | 1 | Level 16 |
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Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, Chain |
 Dance of War |
Melee + Buff | self | self | Level 34 |
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Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, Finisher |
 Conviction |
Melee + Buff + HoT | 30m | allies | Level 16 |
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Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, HoT, Finisher |
 Goad |
Tactical + DoT | 6.2m | 5 | Level 1 |
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DoT, Grants Potency |
 Fierce Resolve |
Melee + Heal | 6.2m | 10 | Level 24 |
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Morale-tap |
 Resolution |
Melee + Heal | 6.2m | 10 | Level 72 |
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Morale-tap |
 Exultation of Battle |
Melee + Heal | 6.2m | 10 | Level 60 |
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Morale-tap |
 War-cry |
Tactical + Buff + DoT | 10.2m | 10 | Level 13 |
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DoT, Evade buff, Chain |
 Brink of Victory |
Melee + Buff + DoT | 10.2m | 10 | Level 34 |
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DoT, Evade buff, Chain |
 Surety of Death |
Melee + Buff + DoT | 6.2m | 5 | Level 16 |
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DoT, Evade buff, Finisher |
 Desolation |
Melee + Debuff + DoT | 6.2m | 5 | Level 34 |
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DoT, Miss chance debuff, Finisher |
 Resounding Challenge |
Tactical | 30m | 6 | Level 80 |
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Light damage |
Assailment Gambits
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Sequence | Notes |
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 Ranged Deft Strike |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 1 | 
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Grants Potency |
 Ranged Boot |
Ranged + Interrupt | 30m | 1 | Level 1 |
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Interrupt |
 Ranged Onslaught |
Ranged + Interrupt | 30m | 1 | Level 32 |
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Interrupt |
 Ranged Wall of Steel |
Ranged + Interrupt | 30m | 1 | Level 44 |
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Interrupt |
 Ranged The Dark Before Dawn |
Ranged + Power | 30m | 1 | Level 60 |
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Power over Time |
 Ranged Power Attack |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 18 |
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 Ranged Mighty Blow |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 38 |
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 Ranged Unerring Strike |
Ranged | 30m | 1 | Level 50 |
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 Ranged Offensive Strike |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 1 |
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Damage debuff, Chain |
 Ranged Combination Strike |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 22 |
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Damage debuff, Chain |
 Ranged Boar's Rush |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 44 |
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Damage debuff, Daze, Chain |
 Ranged Reversal |
Ranged + Corruption | 30m | 1 | Level 20 |
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Removes Corruption |
 Ranged Adroit Manoeuvre |
Ranged + Buff | 30m | 1 | Level 58 |
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Attack duration buff |
 Ranged Warden's Triumph |
Ranged + Buff | 30m | 1 | Level 70 |
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Ranged Damage buff |
 Ranged Persevere |
Ranged + HoT | 30m | 1 | Level 1 |
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HoT |
 Ranged Safeguard |
Ranged + HoT | 30m | 1 | Level 24 |
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HoT |
 Ranged Celebration of Skill |
Ranged + HoT | 30m | 1 | Level 24 |
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HoT |
| Restoration |
Ranged + HoT | 30m | 1 | Level 24 |
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HoT |
 Precise Throw |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 12 |
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Crit Defence debuff |
 Piercing Toss |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 30 |
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2 attacks, Crit Defence debuff |
 Javelin of Virtue |
Ranged + Debuff | 30m | 1 | Level 46 |
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2 attacks, Crit Defence debuff |
| Fierce Resolve |
Tactical + Heal | 30m | 10 | Level 24 |
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Morale-tap |
| Resolution |
Tactical + Heal | 30m | 10 | Level 72 |
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Morale-tap |
| Exultation of Battle |
Tactical + Heal | 30m | 10 | Level 60 |
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Morale-tap |
| Resounding Challenge |
Tactical + DoT | 30m | 6 | Level 80 |
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AoE DoT |
Basic Gambits
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Sequence | Notes |
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 Reversal |
Melee + Corruption | 5.2m | 1 | Level 20 |
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Removes Corruption |
Obsolete Gambits
Mounted Combat Skills
These skills can be used only while riding a war-steed, and only while in East Rohan or later regions. Passive skills which improve the war-steed's defensive capabilities remain effective even in earlier regions, but serve only to prevent forced dismount due to enemy attacks.
Skills Unaffected by Stance/Discipline
| Skill | Category | Attunes | Range | Cooldown | Source | |
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 Sacrifice
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Buff | Quest: | Devastation in the North | |||
 A Warden's Resolve
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Buff | Quest: | Devastation in the North | |||
 Shield the Flank
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Buff | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | |||
 Halt the Charge
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | |||
 Lancer's Charge
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | |||
Red Dawn
| Skill | Category | Range | Cooldown | Source | |
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 Discipline: Red Dawn
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Stance | Quest: | Devastation in the North | ||
 Defence of the Eorlingas
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Buff | Trait: | Devastation in the North | ||
 Clash of Steel and Will
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Call of the Cavalry
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DoT + Debuff | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Strike with Power
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Assault of the Eorlingas
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Roar of the Eorlingas
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Skill of the Eorlingas
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
Riddermark
| Skill | Category | Range | Cooldown | Source | |
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 Discipline: Riddermark
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Stance | Quest: | Devastation in the North | ||
 Defence of the Eorlingas
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Buff | Trait: | Devastation in the North | ||
 Clash of Steel and Will
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
| Call of the Cavalry
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DoT + Debuff | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Strike with Power
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Assault of the Eorlingas
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
| Roar of the Eorlingas
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Skill of the Eorlingas
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DoT | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
Rohirrim
| Skill | Category | Range | Cooldown | Source | |
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 Discipline: Rohirrim
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Stance | Quest: | Devastation in the North | ||
 Defence of the Eorlingas
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Buff | Trait: | Devastation in the North | ||
 Clash of Steel and Will
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DoT + Heal | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
| Call of the Cavalry
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DoT + Debuff | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Strike with Power
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DoT+ Heal | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Assault of the Eorlingas
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DoT+ Heal | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
| Roar of the Eorlingas
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DoT+ Heal | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
 Skill of the Eorlingas
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DoT + Heal | Quest: | Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1 | ||
Passive Skills
Base Passive Skills
Armour Proficiencies
| Proficiency | Level |
|---|---|
 Light Armour
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1 |
 Medium Armour
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1 |
 Shields
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1 |
| Warden's Shields
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1 |
Combat Characteristics
| Proficiency | Level |
|---|---|
 2 Icon Gambits
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1 |
 3 Icon Gambits
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1 |
 4 Icon Gambits
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1 |
 5 Icon Gambits
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1 |
 Critical Defence
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20 |
 Improved Defensive Strike
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40 |
 Improved Deft Strike
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40 |
 Improved Goad Strike
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40 |
Instrument Proficiencies
| Proficiency | Level |
|---|---|
 Horn Use
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1 |
 Lute Use
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1 |
 Specialized Equipment
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1 |
 Fiddle Use
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5 |
Misc. Passive Skills
| Proficiency | Level |
|---|---|
 Carving Use
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20 |
 Shield Spike Use
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20 |
 Use of Fire
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20 |
 Use of Light
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30 |
Weapon Proficiencies
| Proficiency | Level |
|---|---|
 Club Training
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1 |
 Daggers
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1 |
 Javelins
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1 |
 One-handed Axes
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1 |
 One-handed Hammers
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1 |
 One-handed Maces
|
1 |
 Spear Training
|
1 |
 Sword Training
|
1 |
 Expert Club Training
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15 |
 Expert Spear Training
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15 |
 Expert Sword Training
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15 |
 Master Club Training
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30 |
 Master Spear Training
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30 |
 Master Sword Training
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30 |
Specialization Sets & Traits
Determination
Wields Shield and Fist to protect allies from harm.
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These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Determination (Blue) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Icons | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warning Shot |
Ranged + Debuff + Force Attack | 25m | 1 | Set: Initial Skill | Force enemy attack, Damage Debuff. | |
| Shield Mastery |
Buff | self | self | Set Trait: Shield Mastery
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Defense Buff. |
| Shield Tactics |
Buff | self | self | Set Trait: Shield Tactics
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Defense Buff, Stun immunity. |
| Defiant Challenge |
Melee + Force Attack | 10m | 10 | Trait: Warden's Challenge
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Force enemy attack, Reflect Damage. | |
| For the Free Peoples |
Buff | self | self | Trait: For the Free Peoples
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Fellowship Defense Buff. |
The following Set Bonuses are obtained by spending points in any tree.
| Set Traits | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Thrill of Battle |
Set: 5+ tree ranks | Increased Morale-tap damage. |
| Shield Mastery |
Set: 10+ tree ranks | Grants Shield Mastery (Warden) skill. |
 Elegant Finish |
Set: 15+ tree ranks | Grants bonuses to Finishers. |
| Shield Tactics |
Set: 20+ tree ranks | Grants Shield Tactics skill. |
 Close Call |
Set: 25+ tree ranks | Dodge restores Morale. |
 Exultation of Battle |
Set: 30+ tree ranks | Increases Morale-tap duration. |
 Revel in Combat |
Set: 35+ tree ranks | Builders also perform Morale-tap on enemy. |
Obtained by spending Trait Points in the Warden Determination Trait Tree.
| Tree Traits | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 War-cry |
Trait: 0+ ranks | War-cry (Warden) Evade bonus. |
 Persevere |
Trait: 0+ ranks | Persevere line Damage and Heal bonus. |
| Warden's Challenge |
Trait: 5+ ranks | Grants Defiant Challenge skill. |
 Careful Shield-work |
Trait: 5+ ranks | Persevere and Safeguard Block bonus. |
 Bane of Shadow |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Light-type Damage bonus. |
 Defiance |
Trait: 10+ ranks, Warden's Challenge (1)
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Defiant Challenge produces Defense buff. |
 Impressive Flourish (Trait) |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Impressive Flourish Defense bonus. |
 Unassailable |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Surety of Death and Desolation bonus. |
 Counter-attack |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Resets Mastery cooldowns after successful Evade. |
 Indefatigable |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Celebration of Skill and Restoration bonus. |
 Thick Skin |
Trait: 20+ ranks | Dance of War and Conviction bonus. |
 Critical Protection |
Trait: 2-+ ranks | Critical Defense bonus. |
 Lasting Hope |
Trait: 20+ ranks | Increases HoT duration. |
 Never Surrender |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Decreases Never Surrender cooldown. |
 Fear No Darkness |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Morale-tap Damage bonus. |
 Stand Your Ground |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Block and Parry bonus, Evade penalty. |
| For the Free Peoples |
Trait: 30+ ranks | Grants For the Free Peoples skill. |
 Fellowship Protector |
Trait: 30+ ranks | Adds a stacking mitigation buff to Conviction. |
Recklessness
Wields deadly, war-like techniques to defeat foes.
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These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Recklessness (Red) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.
| Ability | Category | Range | Targets | Source | Gambit Icons | Notes |
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| Shield Piercer |
Ranged + Debuff | 25m | 1 | Set: Initial Skill | Strong attack, Defense Debuff. | |
| Recklessness |
Buff | self | self | Trait: Recklessness
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Damage bonus, Defense penalty. |
The following Set Bonuses are obtained by spending points in any tree.
| Set Traits | Source | Notes |
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 Sharpened Spears |
Set: 5+ tree ranks | Spear Gambit Damage bonus. |
 Unconventional Strikes |
Set: 10+ tree ranks | Increased Gambit Builder Bonus chance. |
 Precision Training |
Set: 15+ tree ranks | Critical chance and Damage bonus. |
 Taking Advantage |
Set: 20+ tree ranks | Parry restores Morale, eliminates Gambit Builder Power cost. |
 One After Another |
Set: 25+ tree ranks | Defeating enemies restores Morale, produces Spear Gambit Damage bonus. |
 Grand Master Weapons Training |
Set: 30+ tree ranks | Melee Damage bonus, Spear Bleed bonus, Club speed bonus, Sword Parry bonus. |
 Martial Fury |
Set: 35+ tree ranks | Power Attack and Precise Blow lines can apply secondary DoT. |
Obtained by spending Trait Points in the Warden Recklessness Trait Tree.
| Tree Traits | Requirements | Notes |
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 Basic Strikes |
Trait: 0+ ranks | Gambit Builder Damage bonus. |
 Vital Points |
Trait: 0+ ranks | Bleed Damage bonus. |
 Spear Sweep |
Trait: 5+ ranks | Converts Bleeds to AoE Damage. |
 Physical Mastery |
Trait: 5+ ranks | Physical Mastery bonus. |
 Way of the Spear |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Spear Gambit Damage bonus. |
 Foe of the Darkness |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Light-type Damage bonus. |
 On the Offence |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Morale-tap Damage bonus. |
 Quick Sweep |
Trait: 15+ ranks, Spear Sweep (1)
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Chance to produce Bleed on Spear Sweep conversion. |
 No Respite for the Wicked |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Offensive Strike line applies Heal Debuff. |
 Aggravating Wounds |
Trait: 15+ ranks | DoT and Bleed Critical Hit bonus. |
 No Mercy |
Trait: 20+ ranks, Quick Sweep (1)
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Spear Sweep conversion may retain Bleed. |
 Deep Wounds |
Trait: 20+ ranks | DoT and Bleed Critical Damage bonus. |
 Warden's Triumph |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Adroit Manoeuvre and Warden's Triumph effect bonus. |
 Lasting Impression |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Increased DoT and Bleed duration. |
| Recklessness |
Trait: 30+ ranks | Grants Recklessness skill. |
 Honed Spikes |
Trait: 30+ ranks | Improves the Critical Damage buff of Shield Spikes. |
Assailment
Wields Javelin and clever tactics to harm and hinder foes.
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These skills are acquired by spending points in the Warden Assailment (Yellow) trait tree. The Set skills can only be obtained by specializing in the tree.
The following Set Bonuses are obtained by spending points in any tree.
| Set Traits | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Throwing Arm |
Set: 5+ tree ranks | Ranged Damage bonus. |
 Makeshift Caltrops |
Set: 10+ tree ranks | Improved Hampering Javelin applies AoE Slow. |
 Focus Fire |
Set: 15+ tree ranks | Marked Target and Diminished Target effect bonus. |
 Fire at Will |
Set: 20+ tree ranks | Grants Fire at Will skill. |
 Dodge This! |
Set: 25+ tree ranks | Grants Dodge This! skill. |
 Endurance Training |
Set: 30+ tree ranks | Assailment attack duration bonus. |
 Snap Shot |
Set: 35+ tree ranks | Gambit Builders can trigger off-cooldown Javelin skills. |
Obtained by spending Trait Points in the Warden Assailment Trait Tree.
| Tree Traits | Requirements | Notes |
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 Ranged Damage |
Trait: 0+ ranks | Ranged Damage bonus. |
 Lasting Mark |
Trait: 0+ ranks | Duration increase for Marked Target and Diminished Target |
 Finesse |
Trait: 5+ ranks | Finesse Rating bonus. |
 Momentum |
Trait: 5+ ranks | Temporary In the Fray - Stance Melee Damage bonus. |
 Bulls-eye |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Critical Rating and Damage bonus. |
 Shield's Up |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Temporary In the Fray - Stance Block bonus. |
 Enduring Assailment |
Trait: 10+ ranks | Increases duration of Assailment Gambit debuffs. |
 Piercing Javelins |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Armour Penetration bonus. |
 Barbed Javelins |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Javelin Gambits can trigger Bleeds. |
 Area Targeting |
Trait: 15+ ranks | Marked Target and Diminished Target applies AoE effect. |
 Shattered Javelins |
Trait: 20+ ranks, Barbed Javelins (1)
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Stacking Barbed Javelins Bleed will convert to AoE Damage. |
 Hurry Up with That! |
Trait: 20+ ranks | Ranged Adroit Manoeuvre applies Fellowship Induction Duration bonus. |
 Battering Strikes |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Precise Throw line Critical Defense Debuff bonus. |
 Suppression |
Trait: 25+ ranks | Ranged Offensive Strike Damage Debuff bonus. |
 Javelin of Deadly Force |
Trait: 30+ ranks | Grants Javelin of Deadly Force skill. |
 Seize the Moment |
Trait: 30+ ranks | Gives a 50% chance to reset Gambit Masteries on critical hits. |
Trait Tree
Wields Shield and Fist to protect allies from harm.
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See Also
- Warden Deeds
- Guide to the Warden
- Warden Gambit Quick Reference
- Warden Legendary Items
- Warden Legendary Legacies
- List of Class Guides
- What We Wish Other Classes Knew About Wardens
References
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