Great guide to the guard. CBT-OBT. What to expect from the class? ■ Priest in ICARUS
Indispensable members of any team. These powerful vanguards take the bulk of the damage and protect their allies. This class is suitable for those players who want to feel at the epicenter of events.
The Guardian has a large number health and very high protection. Often this class is called a tank or cans, all because they are difficult to kill due to their high survivability rates.
Main features and skills of the Guardian.
The Guardian class is very similar to the Priest class, but it has its own characteristics, namely:
- short sword and shield;
- heavy armor;
- stun and provocation;
- survivability.
As for skills, the key ones can be identified as follows:
Oath of Power– this skill inspires its allies to heroic deeds, increasing their physical attack and speed.
Shield Bash– interrupts the enemy’s attack and activates beneficial effects after using other abilities.
Hockaine's Grip– attracts enemies within a radius of 7 meters to the guard and increases the defense of the warrior.
Blade of Justice– allows you to deliver quick cutting blows with a sword from which even the strongest armor cannot save you.
Protection– Stuns enemies and protects the guard from all melee attacks.
Domination– an effect that knocks the enemy back, tactically used to keep the enemy’s attention and allow allies to deal as much damage as possible
Bonds of the law– a similar tactical skill, only the difference from the previous one is that it reduces the enemy’s speed and increases the level of his aggression.
Tactics for playing as a Guardian
Like both the Priest class and the Guardian, one of the most important tasks of a tank is to prevent your group from dying while clearing the dungeon. If the Priest is more of a “Support” class – i.e. whose task is not to cause damage, but to restore the health of team members and buff, then the Guardian’s task is to keep the boss on himself, increasing his aggression, preventing him from demolishing friendly DPS players.
It is worth noting that the tank has several types of couplers, one allows you to pull any target towards you, the second one is massive and allows you to attract a group of enemies to one place, at this moment it will be very effective to connect a Magu, who will be able to inflict massive damage on the entire enemy group .
Another interesting feature of the guard is auras, which essentially work as a buff, and not only for one tank, but for the entire party as well. For example, one aura can increase critical damage and physical strike, another can increase magical damage and the speed of execution of skills, and the third will increase the magical and physical defense of your entire group.
Also, do not forget about using such tactical skills as Domination And Bonds of the law, which were described above.
Guardian equipment and pets.
The guard's equipment is predictable, the heaviest and strongest armor protects the entire body, putting on it to be wounded in battle. In one hand, the guardian’s large and strong shield absorbs most of the damage, in the other hand there is a one-handed sword, with which the guardian deals 90% of all possible damage. Equipment should be selected based on the following indicators: physical and magical protection, health, evasion abilities And extra strength.
If we talk about suitable mounts for the Guardian, it is natural that this mount should be flying. When choosing a mount, you need to pay attention to both passive effects and active ones such as: physical and magical protection, health and the speed of its recovery, and physical attack. The list of suitable mounts will be as follows: Lynic, Blue Frost Wyvern, Bloodhorse , Thundershield Zepiros, Black wind , Terror Kerav, Firebeak , Red Agnas .
If we consider foot mounts, then for the initial development of the Guardian it will be useful to tame some kind of wolf or panther; these mounts are mainly focused on health. After level 25, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have the Leorid mount, which increases passive health and has several useful buffs.
If your Guardian is aimed at an attack position, then a pet is suitable for it Apocalypse, which increases the level of physical attack and passively increases the chance of critical damage. But know that the best thing for the guard will be mount Phantom))).
Conclusion
The Guardian's shield and sword reliably protect allies. This warrior with an unbending will is a true leader on the battlefield. He leads the squad and fearlessly takes upon himself all the blows of the enemy. Only with a skilled guardian on the team will characters of other allied classes be able to reach their full potential.
Well, if you realize that this class is not for you, then try to choose the appropriate class in this guide about classes.
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Icarus Online is gaining momentum in the Russian community, so we decided to start reviewing the classes in the game. Today we will talk about the Guardian. And I immediately warn you that this is a superficial guide and serves more so that you can decide who is best suited for you to play. In any case, most players are still extremely poorly versed in the game and there is little point in heavy guides.
In fact, the core functions of the Guardian in the game are not much different from any other MMORPG you've ever played. Like the Priest, one of the main tasks of a tank is probably to prevent your group from dying when clearing dungeons. Only if the Priest is mostly a support class and is needed in order not to cause damage, but to restore health and buff, then one of the main tasks of the tank is to keep the boss on him, increasing his aggression and preventing him from destroying the damage dealers. And the Guardian is suitable for those players who, first of all, want to feel in the very center of events.
Equipment
In order not to glue your fins together on bosses and not only, the tank has a very large amount of health, as well as very high defense. Some even call tanks tin cans, just because they are very difficult to kill due to their high survivability rates.
The Guardian's equipment is quite predictable, but does not change the fact that he simply needs it. The heaviest and strongest armor possible, which covers almost the entire body, preventing injury in battle. The Guardian also has a healthy and strong shield in his hands, with which he can absorb most of the damage. And in the second hand there is a one-handed sword, which in principle inflicts 90% of all possible damage to the tank.
But it’s impossible to say that the tank here is just a punching bag.
Skills and principles of gameplay
A large set of attacking skills will allow you to control, kill and do everything the same as all other classes. Of course, not as fast as DD guys, but quite normal.
It is also worth noting that the tank has several types of ties. One will allow you to pull one enemy towards you, and the second is a massive one, and attracts all enemies around the tank. It is very convenient to use in those moments when you need to concentrate damage in one area. At this moment, for example, the Mage can cast all over this entire pack of mobs. Constantly used for solo farming and in dungeons when you aggro a large number of mobs.
Plus, in addition, when pulled, opponents receive a microstun, and this makes it impossible to inflict damage on you and your group. But this of course does not apply to bosses. And a very small cooldown of these skills allows you to use it constantly.
Another interesting feature of the guard in Icarus Online is auras, which essentially work as a buff, and not only for the tank itself, but for the entire party as well. One can increase critical damage and increase physical damage. Another will increase magic attack and increase the speed of execution of skills. Well, the third will increase the magical and physical protection of your group.
A very useful skill in situations when you go to an easy dungeon, it is useful to increase damage and use one of the first two auras. But, if you don’t feel confident in the dungeon and are afraid that you will simply be kicked out, then you can go on the defensive.
As I said earlier, don't think that the tank performs poorly when dealing damage. One of the toughest tank skills is 2 combo attacks.
The principle is essentially the same, and all you have to do is press the same button 5-6 times. Both skills deal very high damage in front of the tank and are usually used after the screed. And in general, the tank constantly launches various combos when using skills. You can use them by pressing the Q and E keys. So you can even remove some of the skills from the hot bar if you wish.
Yes, I want to warn you right away. Even though the tank has skills that increase aggression, or simply aggro skills, they still won’t help keep bosses and mobs on you all the time.
The thing is that in other games we could use a skill and all the enemies would start hitting only you. Here you don’t have such a skill, and most of the skills only give a slight increase in this aggro. And any critical damage from a damage dealer immediately removes the target from you and you have to try to return the boss to his place.
Of course, the tank has one cool skill at high levels, but it will take a long time for you to reach it. This skill, in essence, steals part of the aggression from each party member and transfers it to you, and for aggro it is considered very good.
If we talk about the use of mounts, then often the tank does not use them, since the protection allows you to hit mobs without fear of almost anything. And flying mobs not at a great distance are calmly attracted by zip ties.
conclusions
In general, in fact, you can talk about the Guardian for a very long time, just like about any other class, including. There are many features and nuances that we will talk about later in a more detailed review when the game is released.
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In total, there are five classes in ICARUS Online: Warrior, Guardian, Assassin, Priest, Wizard.
Warrior, Guardian, Assassin are melee classes.
Priest and Wizard are ranged classes.
▲ Classes, from left to right: Guardian, Assassin, Warrior, Wizard, Priest.
The classes and combat system go beyond the typical MMORPG. The Assassin has a jumping combo, the Warrior is a tank, and the Wizard has crowd control. Each class in ICARUS Online is unique and this makes the game more interesting.
▲ Special resources for acquiring attack skills. - Priest Hill Systems
Some skills in an individual have a slight advantage overall.
■ Priest in ICARUS
The Priest's main purpose is his role as a buffer.His various crowd control skills can be versatile and a hybrid can always flow. Depending on the disadvantage of a weak attack, the Healer can maintain his HP state in battle and have a greater resilience advantage.
▲ Hunt Hill → → stable mana regeneration
The advantage of two priests is that this is reflected by a powerful negative effect on the enemy.
▲Powerful buff is easy to apply.
Healer Features
Healing comrades is “Healing + buff effect”, attacking enemies is “Damage + debuff effect”.
You can use other skills And enjoy more dynamic combat.
■ Guardian in ICARUS or simply "TANK"
The Guardian has high physical defense and is easy to play solo. In addition, the guard is often invited to the group as a tank. In addition, to fight a large number of enemies, you will need healing.
▲ Guardian - skill of attracting an enemy to you
Two advantages of a guard 1:01
Variety of crowd control, good resistance
We recommend the guard!
1. The game is at the forefront. 2. Smooth solo. 3. Always surrounded by enemies.
■ Wizard + master of crowd control
Wizards among the total number of classes have an excess of mana. His weak side is poor melee combat. “High damage + crowd control” is in great demand. One of the advantages of being a wizard is that you can attack your opponent from afar. In addition, the wizard can attack while running and the damage from the warrior's pull can be minimized.
▲ The skill can be used while moving (while running).
The advantage of two wizards, a powerful crowd control effect.
Basically, "range + mass damage" has a lot of crowd control effects, and you can also increase the power of the skill. There is also an effect that slows down movement speed and a stun effect. The wizard's movement when attacking increases his survivability.
▲ Freezing effect.
Three Wizards Advantage - Best Options
Lots of magic damage - is a powerful follow-up crowd control effect. PvP - excellent offensive capabilities.
1. A wizard for those who prefer ranged combat.
2 . Maximum movement during an attack increases interest.
3. Combos - beautiful magical effects.
■ Killer
Assassin - single melee ability. Fast and explosive damage. One of the advantages of an assassin is special resource management; unlike other classes, the main characteristic of an assassin is endurance. Endurance is developed to such an extent that it allows you to quickly use skills.
▲ Relatively fast recovery rate.
1. 1:01, emphasis on quick kills.
2. Good control.
■ Warrior in ICARUS
The warrior is a master of close combat. Cast time is mainly used when charging the skill to full power.
▲ AoE skill
Two advantages of a warrior - simple and powerful
The warrior is simple, but with a powerful attack. Good crowd control.
2. Life is under attack.
3. Good AoE skills.
Icarus is a free multiplayer online game that has gained enormous popularity both at home and in the United States and Western Europe. The game takes place in the magical world of Midlas, full of secrets and exciting adventures.
The main feature of Icarus is the animal taming system, and you can not only ride on captured monsters, but also fight with them. Tame beautiful creatures, be it a stubborn horse or a majestic dragon, and explore the game world full of exciting adventures with your friends! The game also has a developed political system, within which guilds will be able to seize territories, build their own fortresses, and even set rules of behavior for NPCs under their control. IN world Icarus onlineThe player can choose from five game classes: assassin, berserker, guard, mage and priest.
Assassin
Melee fighters whose task is to inflict great damage on the enemy using short blades and daggers as weapons. The playstyle for this class is based on constantly combining skills into powerful chains of attacks. Due to their low armor and low health, assassins are always on the move. They only have access to light armor.
Berserk
A classic melee fighter who uses two-handed weapons and heavy armor in combat. They use a huge arsenal of abilities to force the enemy into an extremely uncomfortable position and deliver a crushing blow. Intensifying their attacks with accumulated rage, berserkers are capable of destroying anyone.
Guardian
Heavily armored vanguard fighters. Indispensable members of any group, taking on most of the attacks in the heat of battle. They are armed with one-handed weapons and shields, with the help of which they suppress any enemy counterattacks. Able to call on divine powers to help themselves and the group.
Priest
A support class that heals and buffs allies. They can revive other players, which, along with guards, makes priests the most desirable members of any group. Knowing that damaging the enemy is not their direct responsibility, the priests stay away from the epicenter of the battle. A magic wand and an amulet are used as weapons. Dressed in light robe.
Mage
Elemental Masters deal massive area damage while remaining outside the range of their spells. Mages carefully plan each attack so that their actions bring maximum benefit to the group and are not in vain. Magicians can use spells that are weak in power while moving, but powerful spells require complete focus on the spell, which makes the sorcerer extremely vulnerable at such moments. They are armed with two-handed magic staffs and dressed in light robe.
In future updates, a new class will become available - archer.
The game presents all the favorite adventures for true connoisseurs of the MMORPG genre. Mysterious dungeons, battles between players, colossal world bosses - everyone will find something to their liking.
Minimum system requirements:
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3 GHz or better / AMD A8-5500 @ 3.3 GHz
Random access memory (RAM): 4 GB
Video adapter: GeForce GTX 260 (1 GB) / Radeon HD 7670 (1 GB)
DirectX: version 9.0c and higher
Free hard disk space: 30 GB
Broadband Internet connection
Recommended system requirements:
Operating system: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (x64)
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-2500k@ 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-6200@ 3.3 GHz
Random access memory (RAM): 8 GB
Video adapter: GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6870
DirectX: version 9.0c and higher
Free hard disk space: 30 GB