
The Solitary Thunder trait line uses instant cast lightning spells for a mobile fighting style. Rune-keepers have the option of fire damage in the Cleansing Flame specialization with many damage-over-time spells and powerful AOE skills. They operate in a proactive healing style, buffing with HOTs and shielding the fellowship in anticipation of damage, the Rune-keeper is very capable of healing dungeons and raids. If you enjoy healing yourself and allies, the Rune-keeper’s traits Benediction of Peace specialize in heals over time (HOTs) and shields. Imagine the skill animations of a Rune-keeper as a powerful wordsmith who uses rune-stones to conjure spells, most skills appear magical in nature, and are certainly some of the most beautiful looking animations in the game. They offer three specializations focusing on heals or damage with fire and lightning.

The Rune-keeper is a versatile class for players who prefer “magic” types of combat. In Arda, runes are used by Dwarves and Elves for writing and were often carved into stones, armors, weapons, and even doors, among other things. Rune-keepers are linguists that use powerful rune words to combat evil forces or save their allies. The Rune-keeper class was inspired by Celebrimbor, an elven-smith who created three of the Rings of Power, and was known for his skill with runes.


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