Lord of the Rings Online Riders of Rohan War-Steeds Detailed
By: Jasmine Henry | Jul 25th 2012
The Riders of Rohan update for Lord of the Rings Online is one of the most highly anticipated updates in history. It adds steeds, inventory slots and, if you purchase the very special Heroic Edition - over 600 quests - so it's no wonder that so many LOTRO players are looking forward to it.
However, it appears that some of you are experiencing some confusion as to how the war-steeds (which are more combat oriented than the standard travel steeds) in Lord of the Rings Riders of Rohan update will work and so publisher, Warner Bros Interactive, have released a fresh list of detailed to clue you in.
You can read the full list of details about the war-steeds in the LOTRO Riders of Rohan update below.
War-steed Types
There are three types of War-steeds, and while the mounts themselves are not specific to individual classes, their characteristics will allow you to mix and match with your class abilities and your play style.
The Courser A fast and agile Light mount, a Courser's greater speed allows them to build Fury at a quicker pace, allowing the execution of more devastating Fury-fueled attacks. Great speed comes at the cost, however, as their Endurance and Armour is reduced.
The Rouncey This is a moderately armoured Medium steed providing balance and stability without sacrificing or favouring survivability or maneuverability. Riders of the Rouncey are usually more focused on close combat, blending greater offense overdefenseand support tactics more evenly than its lighter and heavier brethren.
The Destrier This Heavy mount protects more than it speeds. The Destrier's greater armour allows them to take more damage and their enhanced Power allows extensive use of special mount charges and abilities. In trade, a slower speed makes for slower Fury generation and less overall mobility.
War-steeds can be further customised by assigning trait points in one of three trait trees -
- Red Dawn Focused on skills that deliver large amounts of direct damage.
- Rohirrim Defensive skills designed for sustaining considerable damage.
- Riddermark A blend of support, utility, and some damage skills.
The Lord of the Rings Online Riders of Rohan update release date is Autumn 2012.
Click here to visit the Lord of the Rings Online website.
However, it appears that some of you are experiencing some confusion as to how the war-steeds (which are more combat oriented than the standard travel steeds) in Lord of the Rings Riders of Rohan update will work and so publisher, Warner Bros Interactive, have released a fresh list of detailed to clue you in.
You can read the full list of details about the war-steeds in the LOTRO Riders of Rohan update below.
War-steed Types
There are three types of War-steeds, and while the mounts themselves are not specific to individual classes, their characteristics will allow you to mix and match with your class abilities and your play style.
The Courser A fast and agile Light mount, a Courser's greater speed allows them to build Fury at a quicker pace, allowing the execution of more devastating Fury-fueled attacks. Great speed comes at the cost, however, as their Endurance and Armour is reduced.
The Rouncey This is a moderately armoured Medium steed providing balance and stability without sacrificing or favouring survivability or maneuverability. Riders of the Rouncey are usually more focused on close combat, blending greater offense overdefenseand support tactics more evenly than its lighter and heavier brethren.
The Destrier This Heavy mount protects more than it speeds. The Destrier's greater armour allows them to take more damage and their enhanced Power allows extensive use of special mount charges and abilities. In trade, a slower speed makes for slower Fury generation and less overall mobility.
War-steeds can be further customised by assigning trait points in one of three trait trees -
- Red Dawn Focused on skills that deliver large amounts of direct damage.
- Rohirrim Defensive skills designed for sustaining considerable damage.
- Riddermark A blend of support, utility, and some damage skills.
The Lord of the Rings Online Riders of Rohan update release date is Autumn 2012.
Click here to visit the Lord of the Rings Online website.
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