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<blockquote>No class can match the '''Warrior''' when it comes to prowess with weapons. From Axe * This class shines when aided by healers and other support characters; unlike some of t

...hysical qualities, and gain the most weapon and armor skills of their base class peers.</blockquote>

...u will want to put down at least a warrior trainer (since it can train all weapon and armor types), but you may consider others depending on the type of char ...tes (or selfishly choose your own) and purchase the corresponding race and class shrines. The shrines will provide a powerful buff that can make a big diffe

...ering spree, is [[Barbarian Powers#Battle_Rage|Battle Rage]]. Though their class powers are few, they have access to high-ranking powers for lots of differe ...ary drastically. The race of your character has a lot more weight for this class as the available races stats, powers, and disciplines can give additional u

*Glass Bow & Glass Crossbow weapon speed has been normalized to align with DPS of other Glass Weapons. {| class="wikitable"

*[[Axe]] Class - [[Axe Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: [[Fighter]]s only, – 22% Weapon Speed, + 165 Attack Rating, and + 11 Damage

* As this class is very tight on training points, focusing heavily on one area will inevita |Row 2 title = Weapon Powers

* It's tempting with Mage classes that have class invisibility powers to eschew [[Vocabulary#P|prestunning]]. Although there |Row 2 title = Weapon Powers

*You will be very train tight on this class so be very picky about what spells need to be grandmaster rank and which on |Row 2 title = Weapon Powers

* The Doomsayer class heals are simply not worth training. It is highly recommended to supplement * My choosing the mage base class, a Doomsayer is eschewing passive defense for some of the highest [[Roles#D

...trol himself since he cannot mitigate debuffs or crowd control easily. The class is completely centered around [[Vocabulary#K|kiting]] and, whenever possibl |Row 2 title = Weapon Powers

*Prelates should really only pick one class heal to train. For Centaurs, in kiting groups, or as support for a melee-fo |Row 2 title = Weapon Powers

[[Prestige Class]] PvP contributions can be broken down into five '''roles'''. Scores assign The ability to effectively output high health loss via spells and weapon attacks. This category can be broken down into ''Burst'', which can be diff

The Priest is the only class in the game completely geared for support play. He has the highest healing ...ligence or Spirit but it is not debatable that Priest, more than any other class, gets the most mileage out of stats in Spirit. Regeneration is percentage b

...lso find the Assassin's kit quite versatile, however, they have few ranged weapon choices and no way to increase their movement speed, relying on ''Steal Bre ...he choice of playstyle starts right from creation, when you pick your base class, as Rogue Assassins and Mage Assassins play very differently.

...swaying hand of war in the form of modifications to its outgoing spell and weapon damage. A calculation is performed at the moment of the attack that will ei Each outgoing weapon attack and spells performed in the area of twice the besieged city will rec

<blockquote>The '''Bard''' is a support class focused on the aural arts to bolster his group. His melodies, redes, and so ...ften won or lost on the back of the Bard power so, despite its image, this class is not for the faint of heart.

...''Armor Penetration'') is a unique [[Bow]] [[Enchantment]] that allows the weapon to ignore a percentage of their target's piercing [[Damage#Damage_Resistanc {| class="wikitable"

...few classes can. He has many different playstyles afforded to him but the class is best played when it's honed to one specific role rather than trying to d ...is the only ranged AOE power that exposes to the damage type used by that class. The combination of the aforementioned powers in conjunction with ''Unholy

...ighter base class, and can be trained at any class trainer that offers its class to healers or fighters. ...any rogue trainer or class trainer that offers its class to the rogue base class.

...noint Blade'' and high ranking Unarmed powers, many players have found the class very potent when leaning on [[Proc|proc]]s. The builds with the highest rel ...sses, every one of Nightstalker's powers is useful and because of that the class is often tight on trains. Because it is tight on trains, it is topic of deb

[[Category:Weapon]][[Category:Armor]]{{lorebox|Becoming a master at your profession requires {| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed sortable"

...umb|Dwarf with Crescent Axes]] {{lorebox|Many dismiss the axe as a brutish weapon, but the Dwarves and the Invorri of the frozen north have long favored axes *'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]], [[Rogue]]<br> *'''Class''': [[Huntress]], [[Ranger]], [[Scout]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]], [[Mage]], [[Rogue]]<br> *'''Class''': [[Druid]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Nightstalker]], [[Thief]], [[Warrior]]<br>

{{lorebox|Thurin's weapon, hammers are most common among Dwarves and the Barbarians of the northlands *'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]], [[Healer]].<br />

*'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]]<br> *'''Class''': [[Crusader]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Crusader]], [[Templar]], [[Warrior]]<br>

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Pole Arm - Pole Arm Mastery Subclass

[[Category:Weapon Class]] | +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, -22% Weapon Speed

[[Category:Skills]]{{lorebox|The second favored weapon of Kenaryn the Hunter, spears are common weapons among hunters, soldiers, a *'''Base Class''': None<br>

*'''Base Class''': [[Healer]], [[Mage]], [[Rogue]]<br> *'''Class''': [[Ranger]], [[Warlock]], [[Warrior]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]], [[Rogue]]<br> *'''Class''': [[Confessor]], [[Crusader]], [[Druid]], [[Prelate]], [[Warlock]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Barbarian]], [[Scout]], [[Thief]]<br>

== Stance Details By Class == ...mage, while the same stance for a [[fighter]] or [[rogue]] will increase [[weapon]] damage.

*Increased weapon power ranges from 10 to 15. *Fixed a bug allowing class-based ranged weapons to be equipped while performing a backstab

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...a nutshell, a proc is a prefix, suffix or [[enchantment]] available on a [[weapon]] that enables the random casting of a specific spell-like damage. It's as ...2,3( or even 4) and enchantment procs are rated according to trains in the class / disc spell. I'm not going to give all the individual names for all the di

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': None<br>

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': None<br>

*'''Base Class''': [[Fighter]], [[Rogue]]<br> *'''Class''': [[Bard]], [[Ranger]], [[Druid]], [[Nightstalker]], [[Warlock]], [[Warri

...rom such lines are of low level; it is recommended that you check specific class pages to see what level of powers will be granted first. Weapon Mastery Runes are distributed originally only by random [[mobile]] drops. T

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Hammer Class - Hammer Mastery Subclass

...[[base class]]es. These powers persist, even after promoting to a prestige class. '''Every''' character receives the following powers, regardless of class.

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Unarmed Combat Class - Unarmed Combat Mastery Subclass

*'''Base Class''': None <br> *'''Class''': [[Barbarian]], [[Huntress]], [[Ranger]], [[Sentinel]], [[Warrior]]<br>

...of Archery teaches any bow or crossbow user to attune themselves to their weapon and to the spirits of the very winds, increasing their shots' accuracy, ran *'''Base Class''': None<br>

*'''Base Class''': None <br> *'''Class''': None<br>

*'''Base Class''': None <br> *'''Class''': [[Barbarian]], [[Crusader]], [[Sentinel]], [[Warrior]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': None *'''Class''': [[Assassin]], [[Nightstalker]], [[Scout]], [[Thief]], [[Warrior]]

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Huntress]], [[Warrior]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Bard]], [[Ranger]], [[Druid]], [[Warlock]], [[Warrior]]<br>

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Assassin]], [[Bard]], [[Barbarian]], [[Nightstalker]], [[Ranger]], [[

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Bard]], [[Crusader]], [[Ranger]], [[Templar]], [[Sentinel]], [[Warrio

*'''Base Class''': None<br> *'''Class''': [[Crusader]], [[Sentinel]], [[Warrior]]<br>

...hese runes are restricted to certain [[:Category:Races|races]], [[Prestige Class|classes]], and stat levels. Some will only allow you to take one of each ty '''Requires Dexterity of:''' 50<br>'''Required Class: '''Fighter

...ng enemy cities and killing monsters. City members who are of that race or class may get a powerful enchantment, called a boon, and the size of the boon wil {{header|Class Changes}}

*An exploit bypassing [[Weapon Style|Weapon Power]] Timers has been fixed {{header|Class Changes}}

{{header|Class Changes}} *Changed [[Elite Equipment]] for the Healer Class, so it has a flat damage shield instead of a percentage one

*Created new Unholy Damage enchantments to include unholy weapon procs and damage shields {{header|Class Changes}}

{{header|Class Changes}} ...ers; this will only dispel a buff with equal or less trains in it than the Weapon Power and only effects Single Target and Group Buffs (i.e., not personal bu

...will of evildoers who hear them. The Bindings are the Sentinels' greatest weapon against Chaos.|Abjuration Skill Description}} '''Abjuration''' is the primary focus skill for the [[Sentinel]] class.

...ry skills to classes that do not receive the skill as part of their normal class progression. These runes are also random drops from most mobs in the world.

...ane]], "proc" refers exclusively to an [[enchantment]] associated with a [[weapon]] that bestows a chance per swing to discharge spell [[damage]] or [[DoT|da ...r#Vengeance of the Pit|Vengeance of the Pit]] and certain [[prestige class|class]] [[stance]]s.

...lk mode, return to the ground if he/she was flying, and stop using his/her weapon. * Receiving a [[stat bonus]] by gaining a level or promoting class.

...ic power ranks within the 40-point scale that is used by all [[power]]s, [[weapon style]]s, and [[stance]]s. Grand Master or ''GM'' is the highest level of t ...ability points however, training point gain depends on the race and [[base class]] you choose and players are not awarded bonus trains on character creation

*'''Base Class''': None <br> *'''Class''': [[Barbarian]], [[Crusader]], [[Sentinel]], [[Warrior]]<br>

*Added [[class]]-specific chat channels. *The channels are named after the class they're about (e.g. "/ranger," "/templar").

*Upon promotion, a new message alert players to the [[class]] channels. *Newly promoted players are now announced to their class' class channel.

*[[Centaur]], [[Dwarf|Dwarven]], and [[Human]] weapon vendors can now add the Holy [[Proc]] Effects to weapons. *[[Elven]], [[Nephilim]], and [[Shade]] weapon vendors can now add the Unholy Proc Effects to weapons.

**The Gambler, also known as Fate's Peddler, has packages for every weapon and armor type, one for Runes, and one for City Improvements. However, she ...tments (such as the Vorgrim items), and a small chance of receiving a 110% weapon with high-end enchantments.

{{header|Class Changes}} ...ue-based Barbarians now have access to higher level [[Axe]] and [[Hammer]] weapon powers

{{header|Class Changes}} ...elee Damage Modifier Effect Icon is now visible and does not dispel when a Weapon Power is used

=== Base Class === === Class ===

* The ATR bonuses attributed to weapon powers has been removed * Weapon Power Damage Bonuses have been balanced

*'''Base Class:''' [[Mage]] *'''Prestige Class:''' [[Necromancer]]

...ells the Warlock Staff, Nightstalker Crossbow, Nightstalker Unarmed Combat weapon, and Druid Sword {{header|Class Changes}}

*'''Base Class:''' [[Fighter]] *'''Prestige Class:''' [[Warrior]]

...k rating]] bonus of all weapons in the game at '''+175''' and a third-tier weapon [[proc]]. All glass weapons cause [[Damage#Types|bleeding damage]] (with th ...Weaver]]'s Tlanarion swords and [[Blade Master]]'s Long Blade) has a glass weapon.

...swaying hand of war in the form of modifications to its outgoing spell and weapon damage. A calculation is performed at the moment of the attack that will ei Each outgoing weapon attack and damaging spell performed in the area of twice the besieged city

...le.jpg|thumb|Uthgaard, AKA "Newb Isle"]] You start out by choosing a "base class" during character creation. Shadowbane follows common fantasy traditions wi No matter what prestige class you choose, your character will always ''feel like'' one of these four.

'''Powers''' are unique abilities granted to a character through [[race]], [[class]], or [[discipline]]. They can be both offensive and defensive, but they ar * '''[[Proc]]s''' that grant a weapon a 5% chance of discharging a burst of damage, or a drain.

...sors. While there are many factors involved in reality, one glance at each class' capabilities will reinforce this truth: they are all counterable in some s Be careful though, as each class has a weakness, and "mana" seems to be a term Templars cringe over. Mana re

=== Racial or Class Bonus === === Weapon Powers ===

*Weapon Powers will dispel if you unequip your weapon. {{header|Class Changes}}

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Dagger Class - Dagger Mastery Subclass

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...fix their gear. People have 5 armor slots, 3 jewelry slots and one or two weapon slots on each character. This is why my first vendor is always a Helmsmith. ...get by with freehold trainers and/or their skills can be trained on other class trainers. Further, Scouts can get high level training for Bow and Archery f

...d consider a "nuketress", which is a Huntress who will focus mainly on her weapon DoTs (bleed and poison) and her damage powers, Fury of Ice and Call the Sky *'''Base Class:''' [[Rogue]] (Be sure to choose a bow as your starting weapon)

*'''Base Class:''' [[Fighter]] *'''Prestige Class:''' [[Warlock]]

*The Weapon and Armor Fencers were put into [[Sea Dog's Rest]] as well as left in the n *Reduced the effects on Weapon Power Snares to -25% movement speed at PR-40.

...ff.png|thumb|An Elder Staff]] '''Elder Staff''' is a [[Wizard]]-only staff weapon that can be crafted at a [[NPC#Magic_Shop|sage]]. *[[Staff]] Class - [[Wizardry]] Subclass

[[Category:Weapon Class]] {{lorebox|Only a fool stakes his life on a blade -- why look a foe in the [[Category:Weapon Class]]

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Crossbow Class - Archery Subclass

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Spear Class - Spear Mastery Subclass

Spirit: Class focuses (Bardsong, Nature Lore, etc.)<br> (7 * Spell Focus Line) + (0.5 * DEX) + (ATR magical bonuses on weapon(s))<br />

...This guide is not intended to give you a narrow conception of the Crusader class but rather to conveniently organize information for you in a useful and inf ...which have a 5% chance of landing whenever a player lands a hit with their weapon.

*Weapon: +24 [[Constitution]] '''or''' +35 [Resistance] / +12 [[Constitution]] [Sta ...Foot, followed by Warlord's Page and Tough as Nails. Now change your base class to Mage and your setup is complete.

*'''Base Class:''' [[Mage]] *'''Prestige Class:''' [[Assassin]]

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Staff Class - Staff Mastery Subclass

{{header|Weapon Skill Redistribution}} ...ither 100% or 110% skill requirement along with adjusting their damage and weapon speeds to match already established weapons at those skill levels.

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Axe Class - Axe Mastery Subclass

[[Category:Weapon Class]] |class=Sword Class - Sword Mastery Subclass

*[[Unarmed]] Class - [[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] Subclass *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Hammer]] Class *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and -22% Weapon Speed

*[[Hammer]] Class - [[Great Hammer Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and –22% Weapon Speed

*[[Sword]] Class - [[Sword Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and –22% Weapon Speed

*[[Sword]] Class *Attributes: [[Fighter]]s only, +165 Attack Rating, +11 Damage, and -22% Weapon Speed

*[[Sword]] Class - [[Blade Weaver]] Subclass *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Sword]] Class *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and -22% Weapon Speed

*[[Bow]] class''' *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Hammer]] Class *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Axe]] Class *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Axe]] Class - [[Axe Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and –22% Weapon Speed

*[[Axe]] Class - [[Great Axe Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, –22% Weapon Speed

*[[Dagger]] Class *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Spear]] Class - [[Spear Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and -22% Weapon Speed

*[[Pole Arm]] Class *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Sword]] Class *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Dagger]] Class *[[Glass Weapon]]

*[[Crossbow]] class *[[Glass Weapon]]

[[Category: Weapon Class]] *[[Axe]] Class - [[Axe Mastery]] Subclass

...ssassins]] have a [[Cloth#Assassin Robes|new set of armor]] unique to this class combo. * Weapon Mastery talent runes now have a level requirement of 20.

* Fixed an issue that kept certain magic weapons from being useful with weapon powers. * The base [[healer]] class' group [[buff]]s have been reexamined, and made more viable. Among other th

*Fixed ranges of some bow weapon powers so they work at bow range. *Fixed some throwing weapon powers that weren't working at range.

...ave previously invested. This only works for those skill points granted by class or discipline that you have spent points in. *A new Sun Dancer-only weapon, the Khan'xir, may now be purchased from R7 sages. This requires 100% Unarm

*You will no longer be able to get around the weapon restrictions on backstab. *Fixed the "/who" class and race filters.

==Class== ...ers; this will only dispel a buff with equal or less trains in it than the Weapon Power and only effects Single Target and Group Buffs (i.e., not personal bu

...fessor'') prints in brown and is visible to all members of your [[prestige class]] ...">'''Combat'''</font> prints all actions and results of melee combat and [[weapon style]] usage. This channel is visible everyone who can see the combat acti

*[[Staff]] Class - [[Staff Mastery]] Subclass *Attributes: +173 Attack Rating, +12 Damage, and -22% Weapon Speed

== Class Foci == ...ass except [[Barbarian]], [[Scout]], [[Thief]], and [[Warrior]] receives a class focus skill.

...their character. It is important to make sure you choose the correct base class for your profession. ...ization is one of the strengths of Shadowbane. There are 12 races, 31 base class/profession combinations and 46 disciplines.

*Consecrate Weapon (20 trains) *Hand: Peerless Burning Sword of the Vampyre (+165 Attack Rating -17% weapon speed/ Tier 3 Health Drain Proc)

[[Category: Weapon Class]] *[[Sword]] Class - [[Great Sword Mastery]] Subclass

[[Category: Weapon Class]] *[[Sword]] Class - [[Great Sword Mastery]] Subclass

...in a guild made with a charter which does not prohibit both their race and class choice. Lore characters may promote to the following nontraditional race/class combinations:

...gender choice is mostly a preference. However, there are three [[prestige class]]es which are gender-restricted (see [[Fury]], [[Huntress]], or [[Warlock]] ...termine everything from whether monsters will attack you on sight to which class you may choose. Spend some time reading about each race to see which you id

*Mastery weapon powers are now only usable with weapons of their specific type. {{header|Class Changes}}

*All weapon-based bleed effects now last 20 seconds and tick every 4 seconds. ...(at rank 40). There some exceptions such as Blade Master and Blade Weaver weapon powers.

*Weapon Enchantment powers ("procs") now display their damage ranges in their power *[[Weapon style]] deferred effects now show their effect and duration. Ex: -26% DEF o

...lected from [http://www.anybrowser.org/shadowbane/armordrops.html Sirinx's Class Armor Drop List], and [http://www.anybrowser.org/shadowbane/ Rivkah's Shado | align="center" |+165 Attack Rating, +11 Damage, and -22% Weapon Speed||+165 Attack Rating, +25 Damage, Chance to Proc 2 Second Stun on Hit,