Twelve Free Peoples classes cover the ordinary PvE roster. Monster Play characters are a separate system. Trait-line roles can differ inside one class; a Hunter support setup should not be evaluated as a Bowmaster damage configuration.
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Bowmaster Hunter: both Legendary Items and five virtues
A specific red-Hunter configuration with two complete named tracery selections, five virtues and a Focus-based single-target sequence.
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Beorning
Bear-form tank, healing or meleeWrath fuels bear transformations rather than ordinary power management.
Brawler
Melee damage or tankGauntlets and Mettle power close-range combinations.
Burglar
Melee damage and debuffsStealth openings and Tricks affect the target before the group damage window.
Captain
Support, healing or tankingHeralds, marks and combat buffs make fellowship context central.
Champion
Melee damage or tankFervour spending supports area attacks, single-target damage or defence.
Guardian
Tank and meleeShield management and defensive reactions support frontline survival.
Free Peoples class functions
Compare tank, healing, damage and support identities. No universal raid letter grade is invented.
Beorning
Bear-form tank, healing or meleeWrath fuels bear transformations rather than ordinary power management.
Brawler
Melee damage or tankGauntlets and Mettle power close-range combinations.
Burglar
Melee damage and debuffsStealth openings and Tricks affect the target before the group damage window.
Learning and progression guides
LOTRO build guide: class traits, Legendary Items and fellowship roles
Build a coherent LOTRO character with class traits, practical equipment, Legendary Item traceries and a clear role in a fellowship.
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