Crusader

Overview The Crusader is part of the vanguard of the Church of the All-Father. His piety propels him toward the front lines to deliver his holy smite upon the wicked and protect his phalanx from harm. When the forces of darkness attempt to douse the healing light, he gives no second thought to sacrificing his own health for their safety. Powers and Skills Level Icon Ability Description 10 Blessing of the Healing Hands Single-target health and stamina heal Holy Mantle Personal defense buff Challenge Single-target non-player Taunt Shield Bash Single-target Stun (requires shield to be equipped) 11 Aid to the Faithful Group health regeneration and healing receptivity buff Chant 12 Consecrate Weapon Imbue inventory weapon with chance to cause additional holy damage Benediction of Saint Lorne Group melee damage buff Chant 13 Sanctuary of Faith Group holy and unholy Damage Absorber 15 Censure Single-target holy damage Offensive Stance Personal combat stance Defensive Stance Personal combat stance Precise Stance Personal combat stance 25 The All-Father's Shield Personal attack rating, Constitution, Strength, Block skill, and Parry skill buff 26 Saint Alaric's Aid Single-target dispel poison or disease effect 30 Darius' Fist Area holy damage over time Sacrifice Single-target health transfer Saint Alaric's Blessing Single-target poison damage resistance buff 40 All Father's Retribution Personal holy-based Damage Shield Playstyle Tips Though many roles are available, a Crusader can rarely do more than one at a time. A combination of meele and holy damage, while not chart-topping, is high enough to make a difference when combined with their support tactics. Fighter Crusaders are extremely vulnerable to crowd control effects. A good trick is to put at least one point into Censure so you can target yourself to break a Root Between All-Father's Shield and Blessing of the Healing Hands, you can take excessive amounts of punishment, but don't let that lull you into dangerous situations. The crusader is especially unforgiving toward improper positioning. Shield Bash is available only to Crusaders who carry shields. Take this Stun into consideration when planning your character. Healer Censure's damage is decent, but outclassed by Prelate allies. It is best to build your character with a mix of meele and holy damage. Sacrifice is the only healing effect that bypasses Shadow Mantle. This can save a an ally's life in a pinch. A Crusader built specifically for this contingency is called a "Sac 'Sader." Benediction of Saint Lorne is one of the best group damage buffs in the game. Therefore, Crusaders compliment melee characters very well.		Crusader Information Base Classes Fighter, Healer Races Aelfborn, Centaur, Dwarf, Elf, Half-Giant, Human Disciplines Artillerist, Blade Master, Blade Weaver, Bounty Hunter, Commander, Darksworn, Forge Master, Giant Killer, Huntsman, Knight, Prospector, Rune Caster, Sanctifier, Sapper, Traveler, Undead Hunter, Wyrmslayer Mastery Runes Master of Axes, Master of Great Axes, Master of Spears Skills Granted Sword, Pole Arm, Spear, Liturgy, Wear Armor, Medium (level 10) Wear Armor, Heavy (level 15) Great Hammer Mastery, Great Sword Mastery, Hammer Mastery, Pole Arm Mastery, Sword Mastery (level 20) Crusader Static Powers These powers cannot be trained higher. Use these ranks to plan accordingly. Stances Fighter Defensive Stance 40 Offensive Stance 25 Precise Stance 15 stance details Healer Defensive Stance 40 Offensive Stance 25 Precise Stance 15 stance details Weapon Powers Fighter 15 10 10 10 10 15 35 35 15 15 15 35 35 35 35 Healer 5 30 5 5 10 25 25 30 25

Contributions by: Colest and Rewen in 2018

Classes
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