Colwyn
04-13-2006, 02:39 PM
Lord of the Rings Online: the Minstrel Class on Ten Ton Hammer (http://lotro.tentonhammer.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=53)
The Minstrel is the class whose major skills revolve around altering morale. The boost given to a Fellowship by Minstrels will make them highly desirable. Minstrels are comparable to healers at this point, and players should keep that in mind. The Fellowship will be depending on the Minstrel for timely songs to increase morale in the heat of battle.
The diminishing of enemies may be as great a weapon as any in combat. This type of damage will be limited, though. It will be very effective in an early part of combat but less so as the battle progresses. What this means to players is that they must be quick. Striking against an enemy group's morale early can turn the tide of battle. Missing the timing could result in disaster.
Overall, the reactive nature of songs and dirges will make the Minstrel an active class.
The Minstrel is the class whose major skills revolve around altering morale. The boost given to a Fellowship by Minstrels will make them highly desirable. Minstrels are comparable to healers at this point, and players should keep that in mind. The Fellowship will be depending on the Minstrel for timely songs to increase morale in the heat of battle.
The diminishing of enemies may be as great a weapon as any in combat. This type of damage will be limited, though. It will be very effective in an early part of combat but less so as the battle progresses. What this means to players is that they must be quick. Striking against an enemy group's morale early can turn the tide of battle. Missing the timing could result in disaster.
Overall, the reactive nature of songs and dirges will make the Minstrel an active class.