EA Mythic Reveal First Warhammer Online Classes News

EA Mythic has today unveiled the first two character classes set to make an appearance in their forthcoming MMO, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, based on Games Workshop's fantasy table-top brand.

The Black Orc - Greenskin Tank Class.

The Black Orc is a huge, hulking brawler who fights dirty and operates on the philosophy that the best defence is a good offence! Heavily armed with choppa and shield, he can face any foe unshaken.

The Black Orc Specialty:
• Brawler
• Attacks with any and all tools available: fists, feet, elbows, weapons, and any other spiky bits at his disposal
• Attacks are designed to jar, disorient, or otherwise disable the enemy; these conditions leave the enemy vulnerable to even more damage
Playing as a Black Orc:
• Combat revolves upon engaging one enemy at a time
• As a front line fighter, he is well-equipped to withstand enemy attacks
• His greatest strength is the ability to disable his primary opponent
• Jarring blows and unexpected attacks exploit openings and reduce enemies' ability to fight back
Fighting Black Orcs:
• Know your enemy and his abilities; selective engagement is key
• Counter his attacks to keep him from reaching the potential of his deadly power
• Don't even try to get around him; manoeuvre to break his chain of attacks and decrease his performance
The Black Orc Look:
• Fully armoured in heavy armour (with lots of spikes)
• Large very heavy shields (also with lots of spikes)
• Choppas and great choppas (with spiky bits stuck on)

Ironbreaker - Dwarf Tank Class

The quintessential Dwarf, the Ironbreaker is gruff, quarrelsome and taciturn. He's also your best friend on the battlefield; he's as tough as they come, and considers any blow struck against his allies a Grudge that is guaranteed to be repaid in kind. The Ironbreaker is a steadfast defender and is equipped with famed Gromril armour and elite weapon skills.

The Ironbreaker Specialty:
• Nobody holds a grudge like a Dwarf, and every blow struck against him or his enemies fuels his ardour
• The greater the grudge born against a particular foe, the greater the effect of the Ironbreaker's attacks
• The only escape from his vengeance is death
Playing as an Ironbreaker:
• Get between your friends and your foes and use your defensive abilities to absorb and deflect attacks
• The longer you battle a foe, the more your grudge bonuses grow, and in turn your strength as a defender grows
• Ironbreakers shine in a group, but are capable solo players at short range with the axe and hammer
Fighting an Ironbreaker:
• Remove the Ironbreaker through magic and ranged attacks, aiming to eliminate him before he can bring his power to bear
• A concentrated melee attack may be the only hope of avoiding the creation of a grudge-fuelled melee monster!
The Ironbreaker Look:
• Fully armoured in heavy Gromril armour (shiny and ornate)
• Uses large heavy duty shields (elaborate and well crafted)
• Wields an axe or a hammer (also in the fancy dwarfen style)

Warhammer: Age of Reckoning has been pencilled in for an Autumn 2007 release on PC; we'll have more on the game in the future...