Quest:Intro: A Strong Shield

This page is about the Hobbit/Man quest. For a similar Dwarf/Elf quest, see Quest:Training: A Guardian's Shield Swipe. 

Intro: A Strong Shield
Level	2
Type	Solo
Starts with	Teal Saddler
Starts at	Archet
Start Region	Archet Dale
Map Ref	[25.4S, 48.7W]
Quest Group	Introduction (Hobbit/Man)
Class	Guardian
Race(s)	Hobbit, Man

Quest Chain

Introduction - Hobbit/Man [1] Intro (Hobbit), Instance: A Road through the Dark [1] Intro (Man), Instance: Jail Break [1] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Strider's Charge [1] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Captain Brackenbrook [2] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Honing Your Skills [2] Training (Brawler): The Thrill of the Fight [2] Training (Burglar): Disarming the Competition [2] Training (Captain): A Captain's Charge [2] Training (Champion): The Thrill of the Fight [2] Training (Guardian): A Strong Shield [2] Training (Hunter): A Hunter's Penetrating Shot (Archet) [2] Training (Lore-master): A Lore-master's Companion [2] Training (Mariner): Keeping Your Balance [2] Training (Minstrel): A Strong Voice [2] Training (Rune-keeper): A Rune-keeper's Fiery Words (Archet) [2] Training (Warden): Thigh to Neck [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Remedy of the Old Kings [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Wolves of the Ruins [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Interrogation [3] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Siege to the South [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Very Empty Belly [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Sweet Bilberry Tea [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Gift for Amdir [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Plea for Aid [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Courageous Farmhands [4] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Exiled Hunter [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Into the Shadow [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): A Slender Hope [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): Signs and Portents (Archet) [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man): The Storm is Upon Us [5] Intro (Hobbit/Man), Instance: The Assault on Archet Continue with: Hobbit:   Prologue (Hobbit): Mundo's Complaint Man: Prologue: Burying the Dead

Walkthrough & Notes
Talk to the Guardian trainer Teal Saddler in Archet Attack the Training-Dummy until you block one of its swings Strike the Training-Dummy with Shield Swipe Talk to Teal Saddler

Rewards
90    Wooden Shield Selectable Rewards:  Tarnished Blade  Worn Hand Axe  Worn Mace

Quest Text

Bestowal dialogue 'I am here to help you learn how to use skills that will make you a more powerful Guardian. As you gain levels, more skills will become available to you.' HINT: Guardians rely on Reactive Skills to deal damage and generate Threat against their enemies. Shield Swipe requires that the Guardian Block an incoming enemy attack before they can use the skill. Head over to the Training-Dummies to the north of the trainer and attack it until you successfully block one of their attacks. If you're having trouble getting a block, try using Guardian's Ward to increase your chances of blocking enemy attacks. Once you have blocked an attack you will be able to use your Shield Swipe skill. Strike the Targeting Dummy with Shield Swipe. Background As you gain levels, you will learn new skills to help you develop into a more powerful Guardian. Objective 1 Strike the training-dummy with Shield Swipe Use your Shield Swipe skill on the Training-dummy nearby. HINT: Guardians rely on Reactive Skills to deal damage and generate Threat against their enemies. Shield Swipe requires that the Guardian Block an incoming enemy attack before they can use the skill. Head over to the Training-Dummies to the north of the trainer and attack it until you successfully block one of their attacks. If you're having trouble getting a block, try using Guardian's Ward to increase your chances of blocking enemy attacks. Once you have blocked an attack you will be able to use your Shield Swipe skill. Strike the Targeting Dummy with Shield Swipe. Teal Saddler: 'Strike the training-dummy with your Shield Swipe skill and return to me. We must make certain that you are prepared to stand against the dangers of Middle-earth.' You have struck the training-dummy with Shield Swipe Objective 2 Talk to the Guardian Trainer in Archet. The Guardian Trainer is in the training ground in Archet. Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell her of your success. Teal Saddler: 'Good, <name>! As you grow as a Guardian, you will find that there are much more powerful new skills in store for you. Good Luck!'