A warrior deals damage with impressive, deadly feats of swordplay while weaving in and out of enemies' attacks. It's the warrior's way to dive into the middle of the fray and mow down the opposition. Invulnerability while using the Evasive Roll skill means the warrior can do enough damage to hold aggro, and still dodge and roll out of harm's way. Coming up from behind an opponent after a roll enables the warrior to strike from behind, before his opponent can turn and counterattack.
The warrior's deft moves and quick dodges make it easy to hold aggro while avoiding damage. Quick to make decisions and quicker to draw swords, the warrior will not fall back on the battlefield. If you've misplaced your warrior, always look ahead—never behind.
Warrior skills focus on swordplay and the ability to move quickly and easily through any battle. The warrior's leaping dodge lands them behind their opponent and provides temporary invincibility, making them a force to be feared. Their attacks are effective for their distracting impressiveness as much as for their overt power—unless you blink.
From cries that stop enemies in their tracks to whirling sword dances of death, warriors possess an impressive range of skills including foe-stunning blows, dazzling blade skills, and aggro-drawing stances to round out an impressive set of fighting abilities.
|1||Combo Attack||Strike one or more targets in front of you, and gain mana (and do more damage) with each hit.|
|1||Evasive Roll||Dodge forward past your enemy.|
|2||Rain of Blows||Execute a flurry of sword swings while advancing on your foe, taking less damage while you do so.|
|4||Vortex Slash||As a chain from Evasive Roll or Death From Above, swing your swords in a wide arc for more damage.|
|6||Combative Strike||Sacrifice health to deal a decisive attack, weakening the Endurance of your targets.|
|8||Rising Fury||Whirl out your blades; the lower your health, the greater the damage you do. You take less damage while attacking, and can swing twice if you want.|
|10||Assault Stance||Feed your strength and chance of critical hits by sacrificing some endurance and mana.|
|10||Defensive Stance||Raise your endurance and draw more aggro with attacks.|
|12||Retaliate||After being knocked down, leap to your feet while attacking your target.|
|14||Battle Cry||Your warlike shout draws high aggro from nearby foes, and may stun them.|
|18||Torrent of Blows||Swing your swords in a wide arc, drawing high aggro from surrounding enemies. You are also less vulnerable to damage, knockdown and invulnerability.|
|18||Smoke Aggressor||Sacrifice some health to summon a powerful spirit fighter, who retains your aggro level from enemies.|
|22||Poison Blade||Your swords poison your foe over time. Does less damage to other players.|
|22||Pounce||Jump at a foe and slash them, slowing them and taking half damage while you attack.|
|24||Leaping Strike||Leap on your foe and smash downward. If your opponent's prone, you may do enormous damage.|
|26||Death From Above||Your blow catches enemies by surprise. You're invulnerable while you strike.|
|28||Traverse Cut||Make three quick lunges, draining your target's endurance. You can activate this skill faster and attack repeatedly if you chain from Pounce or Combative Strike.|
|28||Blade Draw||Stab, then slash your target as you draw your weapon from the wound. Faster as a chain from other skills.|
|30||Charging Slash||Charge your target, drawing high aggro.|
|32||Mangle||Spend mana, and your fourth Combo Attack cuts your foe's speed substantially.|
|42||Backstab||Speed in and make a lethal, immobilizing thrust to your target's back.|
|48||Deadly Gamble||Risk critical hits to raise your chance of inflicting them.|
|54||Staggering Counter||If you're hit, counterattack and briefly stun your targets.|
|58||Cascade of Stuns||Slash a target in front of you. If you hit a stunned target, the stun spreads to nearby enemies.|
Starting at level 20, glyphs can be applied to customize your warrior's skills in a variety of ways. Here are some samples: