This skill comes in handy when you need to quickly change your actions from healing to damage and vice versa. However, at level 26 you gain the skill Steady Hands that allows a switch from one extreme state to the other for 15 seconds on a 40 second cooldown.

When you are attuned deeply into the battle state for example, you can not switch to use your most powerful healing skills instantly. Dagor (Battle) – Thalas (Steady) – Nestad (Healing)

When out of combat your RK will always be in the Thalas state. Many skills shift the meter to the left for damage (Dagor) or the right for healing (Nestad), with the steady state at center (Thalas). Attunement MeterĪs a new Runekeeper you will receive a document called “Rune-keeper Attunement” which explains how your Attunement Meter works (see images below). 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. Lore Class Basics Best Race Stats & Equipment Vocations Virtues Tips for Playing Build Suggestions

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