Quest:Training: A Guardian's Shield Swipe

This page is about the Dwarf/Elf quest. For a similar Hobbit/Man quest, see Quest:Intro: A Strong Shield. 

Training: A Guardian's Shield Swipe
Level	2
Type	Solo
Starts with	Anglor
Starts at	Edhelion Watch
Start Region	Thorin's Gate
Map Ref	[15.3S, 101.6W]
Quest Group	Introduction (Dwarf/Elf)
Class	Guardian
Race(s)	Dwarf, Elf

Quest Chain

Introduction - Dwarf/Elf [1] Intro (Dwarf), Instance: Into the Silver Deep [1] Intro (Elf), Instance: The Refuge of Edhelion [1] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Elrond's Errand [1] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Elrond's Dream [2] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Honing Your Skills [2] Training (Burglar): Disarming the Competition [2] Training (Brawler): The Thrill of the Fight [2] Training (Captain): A Captain's Charge [2] Training (Champion): The Thrill of the Fight [2] Training (Guardian): A Guardian's Shield Swipe [2] Training (Hunter): A Hunter's Penetrating Shot (Ered Luin) [2] Training (Lore-master): A Lore-master's Companion [2] Training (Minstrel): A Minstrel's Major Ballad [2] Training (Rune-keeper): A Rune-keeper's Fiery Words (Ered Luin) [2] Training (Warden): A Warden's Deft Strike [3] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Where Skorgrím Fell [3] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Where Skorgrím Sleeps [4] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): The Footprints of Blood [4] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Gormr, Steward of the Hall [4] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Shrine to the Fallen King [4] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): The Ritual Stones [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): An Uneasy Feeling [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): A Plague at Thorin's Gate [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Dogs of Death [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): A Putrid Spring [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Medicine of the Elves [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): To Evade the Impending Doom [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Signs and Portents [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf): Skorgrím's Tomb [5] Intro (Dwarf/Elf), Instance: Skorgrím's Tomb Next follows the Epic Prologue Quests: Dwarf: [5] Prologue (Dwarf): At the Behest of Unnarr Elf: [5] Prologue (Elf): At the Behest of Cardavor

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

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. Anglor: '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 The Guardian Trainer is in Edhelion Watch. Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell her of your success. Anglor: 'Good, <name>! I think you will be an excellent Guardian one day. You should return now to Elladan; I believe he wishes to begin the investigations.'