Mercenary

AVAILABLE ON: Eden, Blackthorn, Live

When chivalrous knights fall in droves across the frontiers in defense of Arthur’s legacy, it is only to be expected that some potential squires fall through the cracks and end up never realising their true potential. Most return home to their family’s farm but some refuse to give up, preferring even death on the road to the honest toil of the land. These young men and women end up as Mercenaries, auxiliary forces of Albion who will gladly defend any old codger if he’s got the coin and Arthur left behind a very rich realm indeed.

Mercenaries are a light tank, capable of dealing high damage while duel wielding and backing up the group’s Armsman in defence of the group’s healers and spellcasters.

Their unique mechanic, Dirty Tricks, is a gruelling de-buff increases an enemy’s Fumble chances and leaves enemy melee combatants unable to hit the Mercenary.

PvE:

Mercenaries are a strong PvE solo class, both for levelling and farming materials. They are capable of wearing Chain armour, which gives them some of the best protection in the game, as well as quickly deal deadly damage with their twin swords, hammers or daggers.

In groups, Mercenaries are a great addition to the damage team, bringing consistent high damage and off-tanking capabilities.

RvR:

Mercenaries are strong duellists, capable of taking on one or several enemy opponents at once. Dirty Tricks will greatly turn the tide of battle in their favour against melee opponents.

In groups, Mercenaries are hired to do the greatest amount of damage possible, either through raw damage or through disruption. A good Mercenary will learn to quickly study the enemy’s back-line, pick their target(s) and descend upon them with cold precision. Though, keep in mind that Mercenaries are not only capable of peeling through their Dual Wield combat styles but are typically also specialized in the Shield skill line, meaning they will be able to provide stuns as well.

Character planners:

Eden: https://eden-daoc.net/charplan?c=Mercenary

Blackthorn: https://blackthorn-daoc.com/class/Mercenary

Live: https://daoc.gg/charplanner/overview#c=MERCENARY

Suggested starting stat point distribution:

10 Constitution / 10 Strength / 10 Quickness

10 Constitution / 10 Dexterity / 10 Strength (If intending to use Thrust weapons)

10 Strength / 15 Quickness (Half-Ogre)

Suggested class skills:

50 Dual Wield, 42 Shield, 39 Weapon, 13 Parry (Standard)

50 Dual Wield, 39 Weapon, 35 Shield, 26 Parry (Variant)

44 Dual Wield, 44 Thrust, 42 Shield, 18 Parry (On-demand 30% Attack Speed Reduction)

44 Dual Wield, 44 Thrust, 35 Shield, 29 Parry (Variant with higher parry)

50 Dual Wield, 50 Parry, 30 Slash, 9 Shield (Solo)

50 Dual Wield, 50 Shield, 30 Slash, 9 Parry (Solo variant)

Suggested realm skills:

Long Wind 1

Purge

Charge

Reflex Attack

Ignore Pain

Determination

Passives to fill stat gaps (Augmented Str, Dex, Con, Mastery of Parrying etc.)