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 Turbine Points from the LOTRO Store, even for VIP's. Included with Mines of Moria Expansion.

Available to Races: 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." Creative Director Cardell Kerr describes the Warden as "the local beat cop of Middle earth ... he has this kind of utility about him."

Warden's Role in Groups

Wardens are primarily tanks. They can also supply interrupts, moderate ranged DPS, and DoTs. Switching between roles effectively can take a short while due to the nature of the gambit system, which builds recent moves upon one another.

Update 12 removed Threat management abilities from the Warden's skill set. Due to simultaneous changes to Mob combat strength, there is not yet a consensus on whether this has affected a Warden's group role as Main Tank.

Stats

Agility is the most important attribute, since for a Warden it effects 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
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	2.5m	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	2.5m	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
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	30m	1	Level 1	Reduces target's Physical Mitigation.
Hampering Javelin	Ranged	30m	1	Level 6	Reduces target's Run Speed.
Ambush	Ranged	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	2.5m	1	Level 10	Strong attack on Knocked Out / Dazed targets
Careful Step	Stealth	self	self	Level 14	Used to facilitate Ambush
Forced March		self	self	Level 14	Increased Out-of-Combat Run Speed
First Aid			target	Level 16	Removes single Disease, Wound, Fear, or Poison effect
Steadfast		self	self	Level 20	Frees Warden from any Combat State
Battle Preparation		self	self	Level 24	Build Gambit before combat
Battle Memory I	Melee	2.5	1	Level 40	Execute Potency-stored Gambit
Never Surrender	Heal	self	self	Level 40	Recover 50% Morale and Power

Travel Skills

Ability	Category	Lvl	Description	Requirement
Muster in Ost Guruth	Travel	26	Transport the Warden to Ost Guruth
Muster in Esteldín	Travel	32	Transport the Warden to Esteldín
Muster in Evendim	Travel	40	Transport the Warden to Evendim
Muster in the Misty Mountains	Travel	40	Transport the Warden to Misty Mountains	Acquaintance Standing with Elves of Rivendell
Muster in Rivendell	Travel	44	Transport the Warden to Rivendell
Muster to Sûri-kylä	Travel	48	Transport the Warden to Sûri-kylä	Acquaintance Standing with the Lossoth of Forochel
Muster in the Twenty-first Hall	Travel	56	Transport the Warden to The Twenty-first Hall	Acquaintance Standing with the Iron Garrison Miners
Muster in Caras Galadhon	Travel	60	Transport the Warden to Caras Galadhon	Acquaintance Standing with the Galadhrim
Muster in Mirk-eaves	Travel	62	Transport the Warden to the Mirk-eaves	Acquaintance Standing with the Malledhrim
Muster in Harndirion	Travel	62	Transport the Warden to Harndirion in Enedwaith	Friend Standing with the The Grey Company
Muster in Galtrev	Travel	70	Transport the Warden to Galtrev	Acquaintance Standing with the Men of Dunland
Muster in Stangard	Travel	75	Transport the Warden to Stangard	Acquaintance Standing with the The Riders of Stangard
Muster in Snowbourn	Travel	80	Transport the Warden to Snowbourn	Acquaintance Standing with the Men of the Sutcrofts
Muster in Forlaw	Travel	85	Transport the Warden to Forlaw	Acquaintance Standing with the People of Wildermore
Muster in Aldburg	Travel	95	Transport the Warden to Aldburg	Friend Standing with The Eorlingas
Muster in Helm's Deep	Travel	95	Transport the Warden to Helm's Deep	Friend Standing with The Helmingas
Muster in Dol Amroth	Travel	95	Transport the Warden to Dol Amroth	Friend Standing with Dol Amroth
Muster in Arnach	Travel	100	Transport the Warden to Arnach	Friend Standing with Rangers of Ithilien
Muster in Minas Tirith	Travel	100	Transport the Warden to Minas Tirith	Friend Standing with Defenders of Minas Tirith
Muster in the War-stead	Travel	100	Transport the Warden to War-stead of the King's Men	Friend Standing with Riders of Rohan
Muster in after-battle Minas Tirith	Travel	100	Transport the Warden to Minas Tirith (After Battle)	Friend Standing with Defenders of Minas Tirith
Muster in after-battle Osgiliath	Travel	100	Transport the Warden to Osgiliath (After Battle)	Friend Standing with Host of the West
Muster in Henneth Annûn	Travel	100	Transport the Warden to Henneth Annûn in North Ithilien	Friend Standing with Host of the West

Gambits

Recklessness Gambits

Ability	Category	Range	Targets	Source	Gambit Sequence	Notes
Deft Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 1		Grants Potency
The Boot	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 1		Interrupt
Onslaught	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 32		Interrupt, 3x attack
Wall of Steel	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 44		Interrupt, 3x attack, Parry Buff
Power Attack	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 18		Bleed, Chain
Mighty Blow	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 38		Bleed, Chain
Unerring Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 50		Bleed, Chain
The Dark Before Dawn	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 60		2x attack, Power-over-time
Offensive Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 1		2x attack, Morale-tap
Combination Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 28		2x attack
Boar's Rush	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 44		Shield damage, Daze
Adroit Manoeuvre	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 58		Attack duration buff
Warden's Triumph	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 70		Damage Buff
Precise Blow	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 12		Light Damage DoT
Piercing Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 30		Light Damage DoT
Spear of Virtue	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 46		Light Damage DoT

Determination Gambits

Ability	Category	Range	Targets	Source	Gambit Sequence	Notes
Defensive Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 1		Block buff chance, Grants Potency
Persevere	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 1		Block buff, HoT, Chain
Safeguard	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 24		Block buff, HoT, Chain
Celebration of Skill	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 24		Block buff, IH buff, Finisher
Restoration	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 24		HoT, Finisher
Impressive Flourish	Tactical	2.5m	1	Level 1		DoT, Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, Chain
Maddening Strike	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 16		Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, Chain
Dance of War	Melee	self	self	Level 34		Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, Finisher
Conviction	Melee	30m	allies	Level 16		Crit Defence/Mitigation buff, HoT, Finisher
Goad	Tactical	6.2m	5	Level 1		DoT, Grants Potency
Fierce Resolve	Melee	6.2m	10	Level 24		Morale-tap
Resolution	Melee	6.2m	10	Level 72		Morale-tap
Exultation of Battle	Melee	6.2m	10	Level 60		Morale-tap
War-cry	Tactical	10.2m	10	Level 13		DoT, Evade buff, Chain
Brink of Victory	Melee	10.2m	10	Level 34		DoT, Evade buff, Chain
Surety of Death	Melee	6.2m	5	Level 16		DoT, Evade buff, Finisher
Desolation	Melee	6.2m	5	Level 34		DoT, Miss chance debuff, Finisher
Resounding Challenge	Tactical	30m	6	Level 80		Light damage

Assailment Gambits

Ability	Category	Range	Targets	Source	Gambit Sequence	Notes
Ranged Deft Strike	Ranged	30m	1	Level 1		Grants Potency
Ranged Boot	Ranged	30m	1	Level 1		Interrupt
Ranged Onslaught	Ranged	30m	1	Level 32		Interrupt
Ranged Wall of Steel	Ranged	30m	1	Level 44		Interrupt
Ranged The Dark Before Dawn	Ranged	30m	1	Level 60		Power over Time
Ranged Power Attack	Ranged	30m	1	Level 18
Ranged Mighty Blow	Ranged	30m	1	Level 38
Ranged Unerring Strike	Ranged	30m	1	Level 50
Ranged Offensive Strike	Ranged	30m	1	Level 1		Damage debuff, Chain
Ranged Combination Strike	Ranged	30m	1	Level 22		Damage debuff, Chain
Ranged Boar's Rush	Ranged	30m	1	Level 44		Damage debuff, Daze, Chain
Ranged Reversal	Ranged	30m	1	Level 50		Removes Corruption
Ranged Adroit Manoeuvre	Ranged	30m	1	Level 58		Attack duration buff
Ranged Warden's Triumph	Ranged	30m	1	Level 70		Ranged Damage buff
Ranged Persevere	Ranged	30m	1	Level 1		HoT
Ranged Safeguard	Ranged	30m	1	Level 24		HoT
Ranged Celebration of Skill	Ranged	30m	1	Level 24		HoT
Restoration	Ranged	30m	1	Level 24		HoT
Precise Throw	Ranged	30m	1	Level 12		Crit Defence debuff
Piercing Toss	Ranged	30m	1	Level 30		2 attacks, Crit Defence debuff
Javelin of Virtue	Ranged	30m	1	Level 46		2 attacks, Crit Defence debuff
Fierce Resolve	Tactical	30m	10	Level 24		Morale-tap
Resolution	Tactical	30m	10	Level 72		Morale-tap
Exultation of Battle	Tactical	30m	10	Level 60		Morale-tap
Resounding Challenge	Tactical	30m	6	Level 80		AoE DoT

Basic Gambits

Ability	Category	Range	Targets	Source	Gambit Sequence	Notes
Reversal	Melee	2.5m	1	Level 50		Removes Corruption

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
Sacrifice	Buff			Quest:	Devastation in the North
A Warden's Resolve	Buff			Quest:	Devastation in the North
Shield the Flank	Buff			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Halt the Charge	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Lancer's Charge	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1

Red Dawn

Skill	Category	Range	Cooldown	Source
Discipline: Red Dawn	Stance			Quest:	Devastation in the North
Defence of the Eorlingas	Buff			Trait:	Devastation in the North
Clash of Steel and Will	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Call of the Cavalry	DoT + Debuff			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Strike with Power	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Assault of the Eorlingas	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Roar of the Eorlingas	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Skill of the Eorlingas	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1

Riddermark

Skill	Category	Range	Cooldown	Source
Discipline: Riddermark	Stance			Quest:	Devastation in the North
Defence of the Eorlingas	Buff			Trait:	Devastation in the North
Clash of Steel and Will	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Call of the Cavalry	DoT + Debuff			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Strike with Power	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Assault of the Eorlingas	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Roar of the Eorlingas	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Skill of the Eorlingas	DoT			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1

Rohirrim

Skill	Category	Range	Cooldown	Source
Discipline: Rohirrim	Stance			Quest:	Devastation in the North
Defence of the Eorlingas	Buff			Trait:	Devastation in the North
Clash of Steel and Will	DoT + Heal			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Call of the Cavalry	DoT + Debuff			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Strike with Power	DoT+ Heal			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Assault of the Eorlingas	DoT+ Heal			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Roar of the Eorlingas	DoT+ Heal			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1
Skill of the Eorlingas	DoT + Heal			Quest:	Vol. III, Book 8, Ch. 1

Passive Skills

Base Passive Skills

For details see Elf, Hobbit, or Man

Armour Proficiencies

Proficiency	Level
Light Armour	1
Medium Armour	1
Shields	1
Warden's Shields	1

Combat Characteristics

Proficiency	Level
2 Icon Gambits	1
3 Icon Gambits	1
4 Icon Gambits	1
5 Icon Gambits	1
Critical Defence	20
Improved Defensive Strike	40
Improved Deft Strike	40
Improved Goad Strike	40

Instrument Proficiencies

Proficiency	Level
Horn Use	1
Lute Use	1
Specialized Equipment	1

Misc. Passive Skills

Proficiency	Level
Carving Use	20
Shield Spike Use	20
Use of Fire	20
Use of Light	30

Weapon Proficiencies

Proficiency	Level
Club Training	1
Daggers	1
Javelins	1
One-handed Axes	1
One-handed Hammers	1
One-handed Maces	1
Spear Training	1
Sword Training	1
Expert Club Training	15
Expert Spear Training	15
Expert Sword Training	15
Master Club Training	30
Master Spear Training	30
Master Sword Training	30

Specialization Sets & Traits

Determination

Determination Wields Shield and Fist to protect allies from harm. A tanking build which boosts defences while healing, able to survive attacks from many foes at once. Skills Earned:  Warning Shot +25% Healing Potency +5% Spear Gambit Damage Gambit Builders build a stacking Partial Block, Parry, and Evade buff - max of 6% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Incoming Healing Modifier Fist: -2% Outgoing Damage on Target Shield: +Block Rating

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	25m	1	Set: Initial Skill		Strong attack, Damage Debuff.
Shield Mastery	Buff	self	self	Set Trait:  Shield Mastery		Defense Buff.
Shield Tactics	Buff	self	self	Set Trait:  Shield Tactics		Defense Buff, Stun immunity.
Defiant Challenge	Melee	10m	10	Trait:  Warden's Challenge		Force enemy attack, Reflect Damage.
For the Free Peoples	Buff	self	self	Trait:  For the Free Peoples		Fellowship Defense Buff.

Specialization grants +25% Healing Potency, +5% Spear Gambit Damage. Gambit Builders build a stacking Partial Block, Parry, and Evade buff - max of 6%. Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Incoming Healing Modifier, Fist: -2% Outgoing Damage on Target, Shield: +Block Rating.

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	Source	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)	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.

Recklessness

Recklessness Wields deadly, war-like techniques to defeat foes. A powerful damaging build that stacks single-target bleeds with the potential for sweeping AoE blows. Skills Earned:  Shield Piercer +5% Warden DoT Damage -10% Attack Duration Gambit Builders build a stacking melee damage buff - max of 6% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Chance to reduce target armour Fist: +5% Chance to reduce target Cry Resistance Rating Shield: +5% chance to increase Morale-tap damage by 5%

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
Shield Piercer	Ranged + Debuff	25m	1	Set: Initial Skill		Strong attack, Defense Debuff.
Recklessness		self	self	Trait:  Recklessness		Damage bonus, Defense penalty.

Specialization grants +5% Warden DoT Damage, -10% Attack Duration. Gambit Builders build a stacking melee damage buff - max of 6%. Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Chance to reduce target armour, Fist: +5% Chance to reduce target Cry Resistance Rating, Shield: +5% chance to increase Morale-tap damage by 5%.

Set Traits	Source	Notes
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	Source	Notes
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)	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)	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.

Assailment

Assailment Wields Javelin and clever tactics to harm and hinder foes. A ranged support line that debuffs enemies while dealing significant damage from afar, useful when fighting either alone or in a Fellowship. +5% Ranged Damage +... Critical Rating Gain the skill: Improved Hampering Javelin Gambit Builders build a stacking ranged damage buff - max of 4.5% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Javelin: -5% Fellowship Attack Duration Fist: +5% Chance to Crit with Ranged Attacks Shield: +10% Morale return for fellows when they strike the target +10 Javelin Skills Max Range

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.

Ability	Category	Range	Targets	Source	Gambit Icons	Notes
Improved Hampering Javelin	Ranged	25m	1	Set: Level: ...		Strong attack, Run speed Debuff, Roots enemy.
Fire at Will	Buff	25m	1	Set Trait:  Fire at Will		Fellowship Damage Buff.
Dodge This!	Ranged	25m	1	Set Trait:  Dodge This!		Unavoidable strong attack.
Snap Shot - Ambush	Ranged	25m	1	Set Trait:  Snap Shot		Off-cooldown Ambush.
Snap Shot - Shield Piercer	Ranged	25m	1	Set Trait:  Snap Shot		Off-cooldown Shield Piercer.
Snap Shot - Improved Hampering Javelin	Ranged	25m	1	Set Trait:  Snap Shot		Off-cooldown Improved Hampering Javelin.
Snap Shot - Wages of Fear	Ranged	25m	1	Set Trait:  Snap Shot		Off-cooldown Wages of Fear.
Snap Shot - Javelin of Deadly Force	Ranged	30.2m	10	Set Trait:  Snap Shot		Off-cooldown Javelin of Deadly Force.
Diminished Target	Ranged	25m	1	Trait:  Diminished Target		Strong attack, Defense Debuff.
Javelin of Deadly Force	Ranged	30.2m	10	Trait:  Javelin of Deadly Force		Strong attack, Damage Buff.

Specialization grants +5% Ranged Damage, +... Critical Rating. Gain the skill: Improved Hampering Javelin. Gambit Builders build a stacking ranged damage buff - max of 4.5%. Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Javelin: -5% Fellowship Attack Duration, Fist: +5% Chance to Crit with Ranged Attacks, Shield: +10% Morale return for fellows when they strike the target.

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	Source	Notes
Momentum	Trait: 0+ ranks	Temporary In the Fray - Stance Melee Damage bonus.
Marked Target	Trait: 0+ ranks	Marked Target effect bonus.
Finesse	Trait: 5+ ranks	Finesse Rating bonus.
Ranged Damage	Trait: 5+ ranks	Ranged 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.
Diminished Target	Trait: 10+ ranks,  Marked Target (1)	Grants Diminished Target skill, effect bonus.
Piercing Javelins	Trait: 15+ ranks	Armour Penetration bonus.
Barbed Javelins	Trait: 15+ ranks	Javelin Gambits can trigger Bleeds.
Area Targeting	Trait: 15+ ranks,  Diminished Target (1)	Marked Target and Diminished Target applies AoE effect.
Shattered Javelins	Trait: 20+ ranks,  Barbed Javelins (1)	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.

Trait Tree

Determination Wields Shield and Fist to protect allies from harm. A tanking build which boosts defences while healing, able to survive attacks from many foes at once. Skills Earned:  Warning Shot +25% Healing Potency +5% Spear Gambit Damage Gambit Builders build a stacking Partial Block, Parry, and Evade buff - max of 6% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Incoming Healing Modifier Fist: -2% Outgoing Damage on Target Shield: +Block Rating	Recklessness Wields deadly, war-like techniques to defeat foes. A powerful damaging build that stacks single-target bleeds with the potential for sweeping AoE blows. Skills Earned:  Shield Piercer +5% Warden DoT Damage -10% Attack Duration Gambit Builders build a stacking melee damage buff - max of 6% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Spear: +5% Chance to reduce target armour Fist: +5% Chance to reduce target Cry Resistance Rating Shield: +5% chance to increase Morale-tap damage by 5%	Assailment Wields Javelin and clever tactics to harm and hinder foes. A ranged support line that debuffs enemies while dealing significant damage from afar, useful when fighting either alone or in a Fellowship. +5% Ranged Damage +... Critical Rating Gain the skill: Improved Hampering Javelin Gambit Builders build a stacking ranged damage buff - max of 4.5% Individual Gambit Bonuses (10% Chance to Apply): Javelin: -5% Fellowship Attack Duration Fist: +5% Chance to Crit with Ranged Attacks Shield: +10% Morale return for fellows when they strike the target +10 Javelin Skills Max Range
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See Also

• Warden Deeds
• Guide to the Warden
• Warden Gambit Quick Reference
• List of Class Guides
• What We Wish Other Classes Knew About Wardens