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Jon Wilcox
04/08/2006
Weeks after their acquisition by Electronic Arts, the MMO developer reveals the first classes for Warhammer Online...
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
The Black Orc Specialty:
Playing as a Black Orc:
Fighting Black Orcs:
The Black Orc Look:
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- 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)
The Ironbreaker Specialty:
Playing as an Ironbreaker:
Fighting an Ironbreaker:
The Ironbreaker Look:
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...
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