"Stand beside me!" — the shield line that never breaks.
The calling
"Stand beside me!" — Guardians hold the line. Heavy plate, a tower shield, and the calm of someone who has never left a friend behind.
Battle skills
- Shield Bash: deal damage and briefly interrupt an enemy.
- Protective Guard: reduce incoming damage for yourself and nearby allies.
- Stalwart Leap: jump forward and land with a small shockwave.
Passive
Toughness — increased maximum health.
Exploration perk
Take less damage from environmental hazards.
Finding your calling
Classes are chosen at level 5, through the Find Your Calling quest:
- A quest called "Find Your Calling" unlocks at level 5.
- Players try each class in a short training arena.
- They choose a class and receive a free starter weapon.
- They can switch freely at a town trainer while outside combat, keeping character level and saved class progress.