Guard Stance
WarriorUnlocks at level 1Self32 Rage3-turn cooldown
Raise your guard — a barrier, bolstered defense, and wounds that knit while you hold it.
What it does
At rank 1- Barrier: absorbs damage equal to 33% of the target's max health, for 3 turns.
- Renewal: restores 7% of your heal power each turn, for 3 turns.
- Guard: raises Defense by 28% for 3 turns.
- BarrierA ward absorbs incoming damage.helpful
- RenewalA gentle warmth restores health each turn.helpful
- GuardRaised defenses.helpful
Rank by rank
ranks up to 5- Rank 1shield 33% HP · 3t · Renewal 7%/turn · 3t · +28% Defense · 3t0points
- Rank 2shield 37% HP · 3t · Renewal 8%/turn · 3t · +31% Defense · 3t1points
- Rank 3shield 41% HP · 3t · Renewal 9%/turn · 3t · +34% Defense · 3t2points
- Rank 4shield 44% HP · 3t · Renewal 10%/turn · 3t · +37% Defense · 3t4points
- Rank 5shield 48% HP · 3t · Renewal 11%/turn · 3t · +40% Defense · 3t6points
Points = total ability points from rank 1. Cost, cooldown and effect durations never change with rank — only the strength of the numbers grows.
Rest of the Warrior kit
· 11unlocks as you level- Shield BashSlam your shield into a foe for damage and a brief stun.Lv 1
- CleaveA sweeping strike that carves through every foe.Lv 1
- Rallying CryA rallying cry — the whole party hits harder.Lv 1
- Savage StrikeA cheap swing that dumps built-up Rage into a brutal hit — and drinks a measure of the wound.Lv 6
- Sunder ArmorA crushing blow that cracks a foe's armor, softening it for the party.Lv 11
- RendTear a deep wound that bleeds a foe out over several turns.Lv 17
- Mortal StrikeA committed, heavy blow that opens a deep wound — bleeding the foe, and feeding on it.Lv 23
- ExecuteA savage blow that deals bonus damage to foes below 30% health — a true finisher.Lv 30
- Challenging ShoutRoar a challenge — enemies are forced to attack you while you brace and your wounds knit.Lv 38
- Iron BulwarkPlant yourself like a fortress — a barrier, hardened defense, and wounds that knit as you hold the line.Lv 44
- Battle FuryEnter a battle fury — surging strength and agility for a devastating few turns.Lv 50