View source for Warrior

<div style="float:left;margin-right:20px;">
__TOC__
</div>

=Description=
[[File:warrior.gif|frame]]
Warriors are the masters of armed combat and defense, taking the point in battles and going head-to-head with the most dangerous creatures of Norrath. Warriors are a melee class with the ability to wear plate armor and wield all types of weapons.

Warriors build their strength and stamina to unheard of levels, making them far hardier than any other class. When combined with their heavy armor and excellent defensive skills, warriors are unmatched in their ability to survive the most brutal battles. Warriors train themselves in the skills of combat, mastering the use of all weapons and tactics. Warriors also learn to taunt their opponents, making themselves the focus of all their enemies' attacks, allowing the less resilient members of their group to remain safe from harm.

Warriors are often the cornerstone of a good group, providing a strong defense while also dealing heavy damage to their enemies. Warriors fare poorly when adventuring alone, and are an excellent choice for those who enjoy grouping and taking the front line in battle.

= Creation Guide =

== Picking the Right Race ==

The first thing you have to pick then is your race.   Which race you pick will determine the foundation of you character for the rest of your life in Norrath so it is kind of important you pick one you like.  Warriors need to take into account a number of things.  Some armours only fit some sizes of races.  As you increase in level this becomes less of an importance, but it is something to be aware of.  Also keep in mind that as a Warrior you have no spells.  So races with poor night-vision (Barbarians, [[Human]]s) might want to be avoided if you are a first time player who does not know your way around the world too well.  

Out of the possible races for warriors, [[Halfling]]s level slightly faster than other races.  [[Barbarian]]s level slightly slower, [[Troll]]s and [[Ogre]]s significantly slower, and [[Iksar]]s slower still.  Some of the high level throwing weapons can only be used by Barbarians, Trolls and Ogres who also have the highest base strength. Iksars heal faster and get a natual AC bonus, but they cannot wear most plate armours. Trolls also have a natural healing boost, but are hated in most places. Ogres are also disliked in many towns and even though they do not get a health recovery bonus, they get a lot more hitpoints from their higher stamina, and cannot be stunned when attacked from the front. All of the large races also have the ability to slam.

== Starting Statistics ==

[[File:warrior-stats.png]]

== Suggested Starting Statistics ==

It is very easy to assign yourself the wrong statistics and regret it for the rest of you characters career.  The main focus of warriors is to sustain as much damage as possible.  Here are our suggestions:

*Barbarian: Add 20 to Stamina, 5 to Dexterity.
*Dark Elf: Add 25 to Stamina.
*Dwarf: Add 20 to Stamina, 5 to Agility
*Gnome: Add 25 to Stamina.
*Half Elf: Add 25 to Stamina.
*Halfling: Add 25 to Stamina.
*Human: Add 25 to Stamina.
*Iksar:  Add 20 to Stamina, 5 to Dexterity.
*Ogre: Add 20 Stamina, 5 Agility.
*Troll: Add 20 to Stamina, 5 to Dexterity.
*Wood Elf: Add 25 to Stamina. 

''(This section needs a realistic/modern update for p1999.)''

== Religion ==

Generally speaking being agnostic is a fairly safe bet in Everquest.  Religion serves only to get you into trouble in many situations.  The disadvantage to doing this is that some items and some quests can only be done by followers of certain religions.  Following a religion will at worst get you killed in some areas, but generally you can avoid these.  Following [[Innoruuk]] is probably the most dangerous religion as they have the most places in the game where they are Kill on Sight.  In the end it will not make an enormous difference to your character which Deity you choose.

=Skills=

==Combat Skills==

{| class="eoTable2"
! Skill Name
! Level Obtained
! Max
|-
| [[Skill_1H_Blunt|1H Blunt]]
| 1
| 250
|-
| [[Skill_1H_Slashing|1H Slashing]]
| 1
| 250
|-
| [[Skill_2H_Blunt|2H Blunt]]
| 1
| 250
|-
| [[Skill_2H_Slashing|2H Slashing]]
| 1
| 250
|-
| [[Skill_Hand_to_Hand|Hand to Hand]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Piercing|Piercing]]
| 1
| 240
|-
| [[Skill_Archery|Archery]]
| 1
| 240
|-
| [[Skill_Kick|Kick]]
| 1
| 210
|-
| [[Skill_Slam|Slam]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Taunt|Taunt]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Throwing|Throwing]]
| 1
| 113 / 200?
|-
| [[Skill_Bash(Slam)|Bash(Slam)]]
| 6
| 240
|-
| [[Skill_Dodge|Dodge]]
| 6
| 175
|-
| [[Skill_Parry|Parry]]
| 10
| 230
|-
| [[Skill_Dual_Wield|Dual Wield]]
| 13
| 240
|-
| [[Skill_Double_Attack|Double Attack]]
| 15
| 245
|-
| [[Skill_Riposte|Riposte]]
| 25
| 225
|-
| [[Skill_Disarm|Disarm]]
| 35
| 200
|}

==Miscellaneous Skills==

{| class="eoTable2"
! Skill Name
! Level Obtained
! Max
|-
| [[Skill_Alcohol_Tolerance|Alcohol Tolerance]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Begging|Begging]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Bind_Wound|Bind Wound]]
| 1
| 210
|-
| [[Skill_Sense_Heading|Sense Heading]]
| 1
| 200
|-
| [[Skill_Swimming|Swimming]]
| 1
| 200
|}

== Disciplines ==
{| class="eoTable2"
! Discipline Name
! Level Obtained
! Description
! Timer Group
! Duration
! Reuse Time

|-
| Evasive Discipline
| 52
| Places you in a evasive combat stance, increasing your chance to avoid attacks, but also lowering your hit rate.
| Timer 1
| 3 Min
| 15 Min
|-
| Charge Discipline
| 53
| Increases your chances to hit with any melee attack.
| Timer 3
| 14 Sec
| 30 Min
|-
| Mighty Strike Discipline
| 54
| Fills your arms with rage, causing every attack to land as a critical hit.
| Timer 3
| 10 Sec
| 60 Min
|-
| Defensive Discipline
| 55
| Places you in a defensive combat stance that causes you to take less damage, but also lowers your damage output.
| Timer 1
| 3 Min
| 15 Min
|-
| Furious Discipline
| 56
| Allows you to perfectly time your counter attacks, riposting every incoming blow.
| Timer 2
| 9 Sec
| 60 Min
|-
| Precision Discipline
| 57
| Places you in a precise combat stance that increases your hit rate, but also lowers your chance of avoiding attacks.
| Timer 3
| 3 Min
| 30 Min
|-
| Felstrike Discipline
| 58
| Fills you with acute rage, increasing the damage done by your attacks.
| Timer 3
| 12 Sec
| 30 Min
|-
| Fortitude Discipline
| 59
| Heightens your combat reflexes, increasing your chance of evading attacks
| Timer 2
| 8 Sec
| 60 Min
|-
| Aggressive Discipline
| 60
| Places you in an aggressive combat stance that increases your damage output, but also causes you to take more damage.
| Timer 3
| 3 Min
| 27 Min
|-
|}

= Warrior-Specific Quests =

{{#lsth:Class Race Quest List|Warrior}}

= Gearing =

Class specific gear suggestions are cross listed on the [[Players:Gear|Gear Reference]] page.

== Pre-Planar ==

{{#lsth:Players:Pre Planar Gear|[[Warrior]]}}

== Planar ==

{{#lsth:Players:Planar Gear|[[Warrior]]}}

== Kunark ==

{{#lsth:Players:Kunark Gear|[[Warrior]]}}