Guardian

Guardian

Skills

Adventurer's Road

Masteries

In the hands of a Guardian, armor and a shield are as much a weapon as a sword. These steel-clad strategists can withstand the mightiest of blows, keeping enemies busy while their team goes all-out.
General information
Type	Melee
Weapon	[[Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]
Attack Speed	2.2 seconds
Stats
Single Target
Area of Effect
Defensive
Evasive
Heal
Support

Guardian is a melee class who wields the Sword and Shield as their weapons of choice.

Description

First on the battlefield and the last to leave, Guardians work tirelessly to ensure victory through superior tactics. Their sword and shield combo gives them a balanced offense and defense, enabling them to outlast enemies while waiting for the perfect opening - or to create one with a well-timed block and counterattack.

Skills

	Sword Slash			Slash at the target while bolstering your defenses.
	Attack		1

	Shield Bash			Slam a foe with your shield. Generates a high amount of malice.
	Attack		1

	Absolute Defense			Hold your shield like it's the weight of a feather with the strength of a dragon's scale, blocking your enemies's attack and protecting allies.
	Buff	Assist	1

	Windfury			Charge single-mindedly at your target, hitting all enemies who stand in your path.
	Attack		4

	Mirrored Shield			Fortify your shield with your fighting spirit,sending your enemy's attack right back at them.
	Buff	Assist	8

	Thunder Cut			Coat the blade with lightning's sheen and lash out at the area in front of you, dealing powerful elemental damage and generating malice.
	Attack		13

	Phalanx			Raise your shield like an iron wall, bolstering your defence against all manner of attacks.
	Buff	Assist	18

	Terrifying Roar			Belt out a furious roar, shocking all enemies around you and generating malice.
	Attack		24

	Defensive Posture			Give the order to be on guard. Party members will be alert an resist attacks, greatly increasing DEF.
	Buff	Assist	30

Combo system

Guardians can use the skill Absolute Defense to provide a shield in front of them to protect their allies from behind. Absolute Defense can be held for four seconds and can block any linear AoE attack.

While casting, recieved damage is reduced by 75%, reflecting damage increased to 150% and the player is immune to stuns.

Weapon Mastery

File:Weapon Mastery-guardian.png

Left Path

“	This shield bears my power and is witness to my glory. More than just a weapon, it is an extension of myself and my belief. Every mark on my shield represents my sacrifice, my resolve, and my sworn duty.	”

Icon	Name	Description	Effect
	War God's Aegis	With the grit and determination of the War God, you provide increased protection to your teammates and bear the damage they recieve.	Damage recieved -8%, and 90% of allies' damage recieved will be passed to the status holder. Lasts 5 seconds.
	Dire Resolve	Abandon your plans of escape and jump into the fray instead! Become a distraction in the enemy territory, allowing your allies to strike an attack.	"Terrifying Roar" Improvements: Aggro nearby enemies and slow their Move SPD +25% for 10 seconds. "Phalanx" Improvements: DMG recieved reduced x for 20 seconds. Can use on party members. Increase Mastery to level 30 to change an additional effect: "Terrifying Roar" Improvements: Aggro nearby enemies and slow their Move SPD +30% for 10 seconds. "Phalanx" Improvements: DMG recieved reduced 1.25x for 20 seconds. Can use on party members.
	Fighting Spirit	With an unshakable will and tough defenses, you've become a reliable asset to your team.	Reduced DMG up to 78% (increased DEF cap) Malice -30% on nearby party members for 5 seconds. Increase Mastery to level 30 to change an additional effect: Reduced DMG up to 80% (increased DEF cap) Malice -40% on nearby party members for 5 seconds.

Right Path

“	Evil knows no mercy beneath the clash of thunder and lightning's deadly pierce, yet evil still spreads like a plague, dragging it with great sorrow. Emboldened with the might of a thunder God, I am what stands in the way of complete despair.	”

Icon	Name	Description	Effect
	Thunder of Divine Judgement	Infuse Divine Thunder into your blade, swiftly rush at your enemy, and unleash combo attacks with your sword and shield. The residual Divine Power increases your own damage.	Gapcloser. DMG +8%. Lasts 10 seconds.
	Sonic Boom	Thunderous power rumbles through you, echoing ominously through the air.	"Thunder Cut" Improvements: Skill DMG +10% and casts 3 additional Lightning Blades on the target. "Shield Bash" Improvements: Range +2m, and Stun +0.5 seconds. Increase Mastery to level 30 to change an additional effect: "Thunder Cut" Improvements: Skill DMG +15% and casts 4 additional Lightning Blades on the target. "Shield Bash" Improvements: Range +3m, and Stun +1 second.
	Thunder Smite	Smit your enemies with the will of divine thunder!	DMG +10% Increase Mastery to level 30 to change an additional effect: DMG +14%

Gallery

Artwork

Female artwork

Renders

Female Guardian render

Male Guardian render

See also

• Sword and Shield
• Guardian/Skills
• Guardian/Masteries
• Guardian/Adventurer's Road