Classic Defender (1)

Locations:

• Star Captain Shop
  • Dread Space (Location)
  • Guardian Tower (Location) (1)

Price: 0 AC
Sellback: 0 AC
Weapon Damage: 100%, 2.0 speed
Description: Recommended enhancement: Fighter. As renowned protectors of alternate universes, Defenders understand the sacrifices one must make during combat. Defenders will see to it that what they start will end in victory.
Stat Model: Tank Melee
Special Effects:

• Defenders gains mana when they:
  • Strike a enemy in combat (more effective on crits)
  • Are struck by an enemy in combat

Skills:

+ Auto Attack

Auto Attack
Rank Needed: 0
Mana Cost: 0 Mana
Cooldown: 2 Seconds
Type: Physical
Range: A short range attack that deals damage to 1 target.
Description: A basic attack, taught to all adventurers. Damage dealt is based on your weapon damage.

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+ Commanding Strike

Commanding Strike
Rank Needed: 1
Mana Cost: 10 Mana
Cooldown: 3 Seconds
Type: Physical
Range: A short range attack that deals damage to 1 target.
Description: Deals moderate damage and forces the target to turn it's attention to you for 6 seconds.
Note: Deals 75% weapon damage.

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+ Crushing Sweep

Crushing Sweep
Rank Needed: 2
Mana Cost: 20 Mana
Cooldown: 4 Seconds
Type: Physical
Range: A short range attack that deals damage to 2 hostile targets.
Description: Strikes up two targets in melee range, dealing light damage. Also applies Crushed, reducing the target's outgoing damage by 15% and increasing incoming damage by 10%. Lasts 10 seconds.
Note: Deals 75% weapon damage.

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+ Retaliation

Retaliation
Rank Needed: 3
Mana Cost: 25 Mana
Cooldown: 5 Seconds
Type: Physical
Range: A short range attack that deals damage to 1 target.
Description: Deals massive damage to your target.
Note: Deals 330% weapon damage.

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+ Veterancy

Veterancy
Rank Needed: 4
Type: Passive
Description: Critical strike chance increased 10%

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+ Founder's Mark

Founder's Mark
Rank Needed: 4
Type: Passive
Description: Endurance increased 15%

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+ Defender's Oath

Defender's Oath
Rank Needed: 5
Mana Cost: 30 Mana
Cooldown: 30 Seconds
Type: Magical
Range: An infinite range skill that heals 1 target.
Description: Heals a friendly target for a small amount. Also applies Safeguard, absorbing all incoming damage up to an amount based on Attack Power. Lasts 8 seconds.
Note: Safeguard's absorption amount is based on 174% of your weapon damage.

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Notes:

• Previously called "Defender".
• Lorepedia entry.
• Required to accept the 'Defender Armor (Starlords)' quest.
• This class has the same skills as:
  • Classic Defender (2)
  • Classic Defender (3)
• Also see:
  • Aurus Via Armor.
  • Defender (1).
  • Defender (2).
  • Defender (3).
  • Defender Armor.

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