One of the four main or “base” character classes in Aion, warriors obviously excel in close-quarter combat. They can wield a wide variety of weapons and their skill sets are very physically oriented. Relying primarily on brute force for offense and natural resiliency to withstand attacks, this class is very user friendly and can be easily maintained, especially for new players. Upon reaching a certain proficiency level, warriors can also become Gladiators and Templars, which specializes in offense and defense respectively.
Warriors can utilize polearms, greatswords, swords, maces, shields and heavy armors, which are not readily wearable by other classes. Paired with skills that help boost max HP, offense and parrying, warriors can take on almost any punishment and deliver deadly blows in return. Since warriors don’t have any effective healing skill, they will rely heavily on bandages, foods and potions to keep their HP up, especially in the heat of the battle. However, with the support of a priest or cleric, warriors can be ultimately unstoppable.
Warriors’ effectiveness in combat is primarily due to their easily-chained combat skills. For example, they can buff themselves to increase the damage they deal and absorb any inflicted damage to them for a few seconds and chain it with one or two of their offensive combat skills. Or better yet, lower the target’s armor rating for a few seconds before delivering the crushing blows. While defending, warriors can also increase their block rate, armor rating and stun resist to mitigate as much damage as possible or even retaliate with a shield bash after blocking an attack, which may effectively stun an enemy, giving them a window to attack.
Warriors can definitely handle their own during solo missions though it may be troublesome for them to go on against a huge crowd without a large supply of healing/recovery items or without the support of healers. This can go on until warriors reach LV9, which will be the start for quest called “Ascension” which is basically the preparation for the new professions that will be available at LV10. At this level, warriors will also learn the skill called Provoke, which will allow them to get the enemies’ attention (aggro) and take the brunt themselves. This is a pretty useful party-skill, which can protect the lesser armored support characters in the rear or aggressive players can use this to hoard the kills and gain more experience instead. Don’t overdo this method as it is always possible to get surrounded or overwhelmed; without support or allies, healing items in the player’s inventory can only take them so far.
As a gist of what is discussed above, the warrior class can be recommended for new players trying to feel their way through an MMORPG world or fans of heavy warriors capable of pummeling enemies to fine pieces.
