{"id":66,"date":"2014-12-10T19:18:06","date_gmt":"2014-12-10T19:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disorder.dk\/daoc\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2014-12-10T19:18:06","modified_gmt":"2014-12-10T19:18:06","slug":"class-guide-midgard","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/disorder.dk\/daoc\/class-guide-midgard\/","title":{"rendered":"Class guide, Midgard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Class: Berserker<\/strong>
\nRace: Trolls are considered the best racial choice for most melee classes due to their extremely high STR stat.\u00a0 Norse are a more balanced choice if you do not like how trolls look.
\nPvE: It is generally recommended to keep Left Axe spec at your level with the rest of points into a weapon type (Hammer, Axe, or Sword) and then anything left over into Parry.\u00a0 Left Axe styles will be your bread and butter.
\nRvR: 50 Weapon, 50 Left Axe, 28 Parry OR 50 Left Axe, 39 Hammer, 39 Weapon choice 2, rest Parry.\u00a0 Because of the way weapon skill works on Uthgard it is completely viable to spec in two different weapon lines and switch weapons on the fly.\u00a0 Hammer is attractive for RvR because of a back style snare.
\nRAs: LW, Charge, and Det are all key.\u00a0 Purge, MoP, and Aug Str can also be useful.<\/p>\n

Class: Bonedancer<\/strong>
\nRace: Bonedaners on Uthgard primarily revolve around Suppression – which has a focus on an instant cast lifeleech spell.\u00a0 Racial stat differences for Bonedancers really aren’t that large since primary damage is not specifically cast.\u00a0 With more and more implementation of the Bonedancer class Kobold may come out ahead.\u00a0 Some players like the Valkyn for their resistances, which are nice for RvR.
\nPvE: Suppression at level is the main recommended spec for leveling.\u00a0 There is only a single BD pet that is implemented on Uthgard.\u00a0 This spec primarily levels based on a DOT to pull and insta lifetapping while meleeing a mob to death with your staff and your pet.\u00a0 As such there is little to no downtime ever waiting on health – only power.\u00a0 Bonedancer DOT is weaker than Shaman’s.
\nRvR: High Suppression is also recommended for PvP since a lot of the class is not fully implemented.\u00a0 The lifeleech allows Bonedancers to have pretty good survivability as a caster class on Uthgard.\u00a0 47 Suppression and 26 Darkness is the main PvP spec.
\nRAs: MCL, Seren, Purge, PD can all be good.<\/p>\n

Class: Healer<\/strong>
\nRace: Best race is pretty open here.\u00a0 Some pick norse to try to blend in, some go frost for the better casting stat, dwarf use to be very popular in classic days.
\nPvE: Full Aug spec can solo well on Uthgard.\u00a0 The large amount of buffs available makes it possible to easily chain yellow\/orange mobs.\u00a0 The healer is able to melee mobs to death, heal up and dmg taken, and then pull the next mob.\u00a0 While fighting their power will recharge and they will be able to heal again by the time the mob dies.\u00a0 Alternatively a healer could spec primarily in Pac and group with a PBAE spiritmaster for quick castergroup XP.
\nRvR: There is a wide variety of PvP specs for healer.\u00a0 Pac healers focus more on mez and stun, Aug healers focus more on buffing and healing.\u00a0 See this link on a good healer guide.
\nRAs: Purge, MCL, Seren, MoC, Aug Dex can all be useful.<\/p>\n

Class: Hunter<\/strong>
\nRace: Best race is pretty open here.\u00a0 Frostalf is the only racial option that is at a disadvantage.
\nPvE: There are two options for leveling here – you can go melee and keep weapon at level (Sword is STR, Spear is half STR half DEX), put rest into Beastcraft.\u00a0 Alternatively you can keep bow at your level and put the rest into beastcraft.
\nRvR: There is a wide variety of PvP specs for hunter.\u00a0 Primarily the large differences will come between having higher melee skill or having higher bow skill.\u00a0 A high melee Hunter may spec like 50 Beastcraft, 44 Spear, 36 Stealth, rest Bow.\u00a0 A focus on Bow damage would see a spec like 40 Beastcraft, 35 Bow, rest in Spear.\u00a0 Hunters are regarded as one of the weakest classes on Uthgard currently.\u00a0 If you enjoy playing the underdog, this class is for you.
\nRAs: Purge, MoS, PD, Aug Dex, IP are all decent.<\/p>\n

Class: Runemaster<\/strong>
\nRace: Best race for Runemaster is typically Kobold.\u00a0 Their high DEX allows for faster casting rates.\u00a0 Since Uthgard doesn’t allow for TOA caster speed bonuses DEX is all the more important.
\nPvE: Due to buggy bolts that miss a lot Runecarving spec is not advised.\u00a0 Suppression can be group friendly but can be a big power drain and cause issues soloing.\u00a0 Darkness is a pretty strong PvE spec because of the large nuke damage and the damage add ability.\u00a0 This gives strong soloing options, along with providing the highest damage add buff in the realm of Midgard (very nice for melee heavy leveling groups).
\nRvR: The major Runemaster PvP spec is 47 Darkness and 27 Suppression.\u00a0 This allows for nice hitting nukes while supplying utility of pulsing blade turn and nearsight out of the Suppression line.\u00a0 A Runemaster will be responsible for nearsighting enemy casters and nuking\/supporting with dmg wherever needed.
\nRAs: Purge, MCL, Aug Dex, MoM, WP are all key.<\/p>\n

Class: Savage<\/strong>
\nRace: H2H damage is Str\/Dex based.\u00a0 From base racial stats, trolls have slightly more dmg than Valkyn, Norse or Kobold (which have the same), and Dwarf has slightly lower dmg than those.\u00a0 Valkyn and Kobolds have higher evade rates than the other choices.\u00a0 Based on this information I would suggest Kobolds are one of the best racial options for a Savage.
\nPvE: You will want to keep H2H the same spec as your level and put the rest of your points into Savagery.\u00a0 The Savagery line contains many buffs to aid in combat – these buffs cost life.\u00a0 Uthgard is bugged where styles which are supposed to hit multiple targets do not but this is not a huge limitation on the savage.
\nRvR:\u00a0 Savage H2H mechanic is currently counted as 1h attack which means that Savages have a much harder time getting past shield tanks.\u00a0 A Berserker will see far less of their attacks blocked than a Savage.\u00a0 Because of this Savages are not the top choice in RvR groups.\u00a0 Savages can still do very high dmg on unguarded targets.\u00a0 A standard spec is 49 Savagery, 44 H2H, and rest in Parry.
\nRAs: Like most melee – LW, Det, Purge, MoP are key realm abilities to have.<\/p>\n

Class: Shadowblade<\/strong>
\nRace: Norse are considered the best choice for a Shadowblade because all damage is STR based and Norse has the highest amount.
\nPvE: It is recommended to keep Left Axe at even spec with your level and to keep envenom within 5 points of your level.\u00a0 This allows you to have 1 poison less than the best one at all times.\u00a0 Left over points should be placed into a weapon (Sword or Axe) to reduce damage variance.\u00a0 With this spec stealth is not needed and can be left to Autotrain until level 44+.\u00a0 Left Axe styles are powerful and poisons do a lot of damage so this is a pretty efficient way to level a stealther.
\nRvR: There are two major alternatives here.\u00a0 One spec keeps high Left Axe and envenom similar to what is suggested with the leveling spec, this is known as Shadowzerk.\u00a0 A Typical Shadowzerk spec is 50 Left Axe, 35 Weapon, 36 Stealth, 36 Envenom, rest in Critical Strike.\u00a0 Another method is to spec for high critical strike and attempt to do the proper stealth openers while having lower Left Axe skill.\u00a0 Both play styles have their appeal – typically Shadowzerk is recommended for play at lower realm levels.
\nRAs: MoP, Aug Str, Viper can be useful.<\/p>\n

Class: Shaman<\/strong>
\nRace: Trolls are not really recommended for Shamans because of their DEX disadvantage.\u00a0 DEX plays a pretty crucial role in determining cast speed.\u00a0 Best options are typically between Frostalf and Kobold.
\nPvE: If you want to group a lot on your way to 50 then high Aug spec is great for leveling.\u00a0 This gives access to nice spec buffs along with endurance regen buff.\u00a0 This makes shamans highly sought after on Uthgard where many of the leveling groups are melee based.\u00a0 If you are planning on more solo leveling then higher cave spec would be better.
\nRvR:\u00a0 A common RvR spec is 46 Augmentation, 27 Cave, and 8 Mend is pretty standard.\u00a0 Some go 48 Aug, some go 43.\u00a0 Spec here is open to change a bit depending on personal play style obviously.\u00a0 Shamans are primarily responsible for buffing the group, shearing, and diseasing\/offering general support.
\nRAs: Purge, Seren, MCL, MoC, Ichor are all good RAs.<\/p>\n

Class: Skald<\/strong>
\nRace: Trolls are considered the best racial choice for most melee classes due to their extremely high STR stat.\u00a0 Norse are a more balanced choice if you do not like how trolls look.
\nPvE: Keep Battlesong at level with the rest of points into weapon type.\u00a0 Hammer is typically recommended as a good leveling weapon type because of the level 15 anytime style which has a low endurance cost.\u00a0 Between damage add from Battlesongs, 2 DDs, and health regen song a Skald can level with minimal downtime.
\nRvR:\u00a0 46 Battlesongs, 44 Hammer, 17 Parry.\u00a0 Skalds in RvR focus on support, peeling\/snaring enemy players and interrupting casters.
\nRAs: LW, Purge, SoS, AoG are all useful.\u00a0 IP, AM, MoP are also nice.<\/p>\n

Class: Spiritmaster<\/strong>
\nRace: Frostalf has the best casting stat but slower casting speed than Kobold.\u00a0 If the character is to be a PvE farmer then Frostalf is probably the best racial choice – if PvPing at all then Kobold would be better.
\nPvE: For solo PvE leveling summoning is a pretty good spec.\u00a0 Pet pulling with dmg shield allows a Spiritmaster to level up easily\/safely without spending a lot of money on equipment.\u00a0 If the Spiritmaster has other players to group with Suppression can be a good leveling spec because of a PBAE damage spell (harms many enemies in one cast).\u00a0 Suppression is a bit harder to solo with however.\u00a0 Darkness can also be a decent soloing spec but requires power regen consumables.
\nRvR: There is some variation in spec based on personal preference but a decent starting spec is 47 Darkness, 26 Suppression.\u00a0 This gives the highest lifetap along with str\/con debuff and 40 sec mez.
\nRAs: Purge, MoC, Aug Dex, WP are good to have.<\/p>\n

Class: Thane<\/strong>
\nRace: Trolls are considered the best racial choice for most melee classes due to their extremely high STR stat.\u00a0 Norse are a more balanced choice if you do not like how trolls look.
\nPvE: Thanes make decent PvE levelers on Uthgard.\u00a0 Self dmg add buff along with self str\/con buff are extremely useful on a server that does not allow buffbots.\u00a0 The ability to have DD damage to injury enemies before they get close is also handy.\u00a0 Thanes also can spec shield and wear chain armor.\u00a0 Keep Stormcalling high for the buffs to aid in leveling.\u00a0 Hammer is recommended for a leveling weapon type because of low endurance costs.\u00a0 Shield spec is also handy for leveling to take less damage and to stun your enemy.
\nRvR:\u00a0 46 Stormcalling, 42 Shield (Slam), 39 Hammer, 20 Parry is a decent RvR spec.\u00a0 Thanes are not very popular in Uthgard RvR settings.\u00a0 Warriors can typically provide most of the same group support a Thane can do – and better (access to tank RAs).\u00a0 Still, a well played Thane will be better in a group than a poorly played Warrior.\u00a0 A Thane in RvR can play defensively and help group, along with providing support dps and interrupts.
\nRAs: Purge and Det can be handy.\u00a0 MoB would be good if you play mostly in group and defensively with lots of guarding.\u00a0 Thane RAs depend a lot upon playstyle and if solo or grouped.<\/p>\n

Class: Warrior<\/strong>
\nRace: Trolls are considered the best racial choice for most melee classes due to their extremely high STR stat.\u00a0 If building a defensive warrior some decide to go for kobold because of their high DEX.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Norse are a more balanced choice.
\nPvE: Leveling a warrior you will want to keep your weapon (Hammer recommended for low endurance costs) spec equal to your level.\u00a0 The rest of your points should be dumped into block to mitigate damage.\u00a0 Anything left over can be dumped into parry.\u00a0 Warriors start out slow but eventually they will be wearing chain armor and blocking the majority of incoming attacks – this means less time sitting waiting for health to regen.
\nRvR:\u00a0 There is some variation in RvR specs for warriors.\u00a0 Typically a minimum of 42 shield is wanted for slam and defensive abilities.\u00a0 Weapon type is a factor of personal preference.\u00a0 As a melee class on Midgard there is no separate spec for 2h weapons which is a huge benefit Warriors have over their Albion and Hibernia counterparts.\u00a0 Left over points can be placed into Parry.
\nRAs: LW, Purge, Det, MoB and SB are all useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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