Charles Warmonk
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I will am currently creating pirate's guide to playing Lord of The Rings Online. Including tips, tricks, and how simple and well put together the game really is. This will not only be a guide for gameplay, but including MANY ways you can save money before paying for the game OR how to earn the same access while playing for free!
Guide is going to take little more time then I expected with recent events. - Therefore, I will post and updated it daily as this draft is not completed. Please feel free to ask questions as I updated it.
INTRO:
Are you a pirate out of a job? Other games just not like POTCO? Still seeking that sense adventure which comes with leveling, looting, activity, guild mates, swords, legendary and more? Look no further! - I'll be explaining and showing you step by step how too take your witty, cleaver and all around savvy pirate skills to a new world! Pirates! *Kicks open door*
(WELCOME TO MIDDLE EARTH!)
Picking a class
I've put information on each class of character to explain their stats and which class would best suit you. Please read each of the following classes before starting or using this guide. If you've already picked a class skip this step.
Burglar: (Advance)
The Burglar is a classified as a stealthy fighter and advances at fighting long ranged characters. They have no range and are masters of the duel dagger wielding skills which can be one of the most powerful hits in the game if used correctly.
Captain: (Modern)
The Captain is of course, the most pirate like class and highly recommended for new players. They are mainly skilled in the use of a long sword, but can also use a ranged crossbow or bow if needed. With the ability too heal their allies and use special skills upon themselves boosting their attacks for a short time they are a good allies to have in battle!
Champion: (Basic)
The Champion is the damage king, the duel wielding swordsmen who does not let petty cuts or slashes slow him down. A worrier of battle who loves battle and strives for it close range enjoying the battle as he cuts his enemies down to size!
Guardian: (Advance)
The Guardian is the toughest and most needed characters in the game! They are so needed that the few who have mastered them alone are considered leveling masters. However, they are also the most 'boring' to play with and have no ranged skills and are low at DPS (Damage Per Second). However, their Moral(Health) compared to other classes is 4 you heard me, 4 TIMES greater health then any other class!
Hunter: (Basic)
Hunters are long ranged forest men. They carry a small sword and a heavy bow/crossbow handy dealing damage fast from afar. Their specials are to set traps, tracking for quest and are very basic to be honest.
Lore-Master: (Modern)
The Lore-Master 'My favorite class' is also one of the most needed characters in the game. They use magic and spells to slow, weaken, stun and even curse their enemies at far ranges! They also can summon pets such as birds, bears, wolfs, trees and sprits to fight their enemies as he shoots them from afar with spells! This class is also the only class with the ability to give your allies power at the cost of his own hp. Making your power attacks necessarily never ending. As well as their healing skills.
Minstrel: (Basic)
The Minstrel is basically just a long ranged light weight HEAVY healer. He can only use songs and his voice to smite down his enemies from afar range as he heals his allies. Not much more to this class besides it's incredible humor.
Rune-Keeper: (Advance)
'You have to PAY to unlock this class'
This class is basically a Lore-Master and a Captain mixed. They are very hard to master I am told and have a wide range of uses more then I can list. Cost a pretty penny though.
Warden: (Advance)
'You have to PAY to unlock this class'
The Warden is a Guardian and a Captain mixed. They are defenders of middle earth and hard though enemies in the front lines of battle. However, they also cost a pretty penny.
Basic Controls:
Here are the basic controls to LOTRO. Every single controls are COMPLETLY customizable! If you wish to change the control layout, simple go to System<Options<Key Mapping. Once their you should see the mapping options on your screen.
Combat
Now for the fun part, combat! - There are many different styles and options of combat, each class having their own styles of fighting. I will go into more detail in this with other guides however for now I'll give you the simple rundown which you came here for
Your combat style can be changed by picking and customizing your Traits and skills. I've made a quick video to show you the types of gameplay you can choice for your character and class.
(Guide in progress...)
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