Classes and styles
Warrior Available
Section titled “Warrior ”A frontline fighter. Axe and shield, twin swords or a greatsword: the weapon defines the style. He weathers the siege and answers with fury.
The Warrior is the only class in the beta. The equipped weapon defines the fighting style — and which branch of the talent tree he makes use of. Switching weapons changes the style instantly.
| Style | Main hand | Off-hand | Branch | How it fights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Axe and Shield |
Axe (one-handed) | Shield | Guardian | Steady pace; the shield grants block and reduces damage taken. |
 Dual Swords |
Sword (one-handed) | Off-hand sword | Tempest | Fast, lighter hits, lots of critical strikes and bleeding. |
 Greatsword |
Greatsword (two-handed) | Empty | Executioner | A heavy, slow combo, massive hits and more area damage. |
Style numbers beta
Section titled “Style numbers beta”| Style | Damage per hit | Speed | Reach | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe and Shield | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | 2.0 m | 15% damage reduction, 25% block |
| Dual Swords | ×0.72 | ×1.55 | 1.9 m | — |
| Greatsword | ×1.97 | ×0.62 | 2.3 m | +20% area |
All three styles deal similar damage per second; what changes is the rhythm and what each branch of the tree does with it.
Starting gear
Section titled “Starting gear”Woodcutter’s Axe, Leather Cap, Leather Jerkin, Wolfskin Shoulders, Leather Bracers, Leather Belt, Leather Trousers, Leather Boots and Fur Mantle.
Powers
Section titled “Powers”The Warrior’s four powers are covered in Powers and Fury.
Coming soon
Section titled “Coming soon”| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Shieldmaiden Coming soon | A maiden of the shield. Spear and round shield, a wall that protects and strikes back. |
| Seiðkona Coming soon | A sorceress of seiðr. Staff, runes and curses from afar; fragile, but feared. |
| Hunter Coming soon | A forest scout. Bow and hatchets, traps and deadly-accurate strikes. |
The new classes already appear, locked, on the character creation screen.