Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Black Orc and Ironbreaker

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New "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" career details and assets are now available courtesy of EA Mythic. The Greenskin and Dwarf tank classes ? Black Orc and Ironbreaker - are the first of "WAR's" career classes to be described in-depth. A summary of their specialties and appearances is below, and a full description is included in the asset download. "WAR" is a next-gen MMORPG based on Games Workshop's epic tabletop fantasy war game. Featuring revolutionary Realm vs. Realm (RvR) gameplay, "WAR" is scheduled for release on the PC in fall 2007.

The Black Orc ? Greenskin Tank Class:
The Black Orc is a huge, hulking brawler who fights dirty and operates on the philosophy that the best defense is a good offense. Heavily armed with choppa and shield, he can face any foe unshaken.

The Black Orc Specialty:
* Brawler
- Attacks with any and all tools available: fists, feet, elbows, weapons, and any other spiky bits at his disposal
- Attacks are designed to jar, disorient, or otherwise disable the enemy; these conditions leave the enemy vulnerable to even more damage

Playing as a Black Orc:
- Combat revolves upon engaging one enemy at a time
- As a front line fighter, he is well-equipped to withstand enemy attacks
- His greatest strength is the ability to disable his primary opponent
- Jarring blows and unexpected attacks exploit openings and reduce enemies' ability to fight back

Fighting Black Orcs:
- Know your enemy and his abilities; selective engagement is key
- Counter his attacks to keep him from reaching the potential of his deadly power
- Don't even try to get around him; maneuver to break his chain of attacks and decrease his performance

The Black Orc Look:
- Fully armored in heavy armor (with lots of spikes)
- Large very heavy shields (also with lots of spikes)
- Choppas and great choppas (with spiky bits stuck on)

Ironbreaker ? Dwarf Tank Class:
The quintessential Dwarf, the Ironbreaker is gruff, quarrelsome and taciturn. He's also your best friend on the battlefield; he's as tough as they come, and considers any blow struck against his allies a Grudge that is guaranteed to be repaid in kind. The Ironbreaker is a steadfast defender and is equipped with famed Gromril armor and elite weapon skills.

The Ironbreaker Specialty:
- Nobody holds a grudge like a Dwarf, and every blow struck against him or his enemies fuels his ardor
- The greater the grudge born against a particular foe, the greater the effect of the Ironbreaker's attacks
- The only escape from his vengeance is death

Playing as an Ironbreaker:
- Get between your friends and your foes and use your defensive abilities to absorb and deflect attacks
- The longer you battle a foe, the more your grudge bonuses grow, and in turn your strength as a defender grows
- Ironbreakers shine in a group, but are capable solo players at short range with the axe and hammer

Fighting an Ironbreaker:
- Remove the Ironbreaker through magic and ranged attacks, aiming to eliminate him before he can bring his power to bear
- A concentrated melee attack may be the only hope of avoiding the creation of a grudge-fueled melee monster.

The Ironbreaker Look:
- Fully armored in heavy Gromril armor (shiny and ornate)
- Uses large heavy duty shields (elaborate and well crafted)
- Wields an axe or a hammer (also in the fancy dwarfen style).

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