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	Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.		Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.

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	Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.		Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.

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	Forms are a Barbarian's most basic buffs. They last longest, have no start-up cost, and cost very little to maintain; conversely, they lower the maximum level of passive regeneration, leaving you less inner fire to power other abilities. Thus, the best way to maximize inner fire usage is to mix in a form or two with your other abilities.<br><br>		Forms are a Barbarian's most basic buffs. They last longest, have no start-up cost, and cost very little to maintain; conversely, they lower the maximum level of passive regeneration, leaving you less inner fire to power other abilities. Thus, the best way to maximize inner fire usage is to mix in a form or two with your other abilities.<br><br>

	Dragon and Eagle form are two of the strongest offensive boosters in the game. It is recommended you pick them up early and use them often. Piranha is a wonderful, low-cost evasion booster, making it a great all-around defensive buff. Swan form is a quickly-regenerating ablative magic shield, and a great way to learn Warding. I would =recommend you focus on obtaining all these forms as early as possible.		Dragon and Eagle form are two of the strongest offensive boosters in the game. It is recommended you pick them up early and use them often. Piranha is a wonderful, low-cost evasion booster, making it a great all-around defensive buff. Swan form is a quickly-regenerating ablative magic shield, and a great way to learn Warding. I would recommend you focus on obtaining all these forms as early as possible.

	====Berserks====		====Berserks====

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

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	The > marks indicate your current level of inner fire, while the - marks represent empty inner fire. The vertical line \| represents the point where your passive regeneration will stop; you can only raise your inner fire past this point in combat while killing enemies. With this understanding, we can explore the various abilities of Barbarians in greater detail.		The > marks indicate your current level of inner fire, while the - marks represent empty inner fire. The vertical line \| represents the point where your passive regeneration will stop; you can only raise your inner fire past this point in combat while killing enemies. With this understanding, we can explore the various abilities of Barbarians in greater detail.

	===Paths Explained===		===Paths Explained===
	Barbarian abilities are divided into three paths: the Flame Path, the Horde Path, and the Predator Path. Each path has a specialty, though each path also has a great mixture of useful abilities, so it is recommended that you choose abilities from each path according to your needs or interests. For a breakdown of these paths, go to [[Barbarian#Inner_Fire_Abilities]].		Barbarian abilities are divided into three paths: the Flame Path, the Horde Path, and the Predator Path. Each path has a specialty, though each path also has a great mixture of useful abilities, so it is recommended that you choose abilities from each path according to your needs or interests. For a breakdown of these paths, go to [[Barbarian#Inner_Fire_Abilities]].
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	In order to fully unlock a path, you must select eight abilities from that tree.		In order to fully unlock a path, you must select eight abilities from that tree.

	====Forms====		====Forms====
	Forms are a Barbarian's most basic buffs. They last longest, have no start-up cost, and cost very little to maintain; conversely, they lower the maximum level of passive regeneration, leaving you less inner fire to power other abilities. Thus, the best way to maximize inner fire usage is to mix in a form or two with your other abilities.<br><br>		Forms are a Barbarian's most basic buffs. They last longest, have no start-up cost, and cost very little to maintain; conversely, they lower the maximum level of passive regeneration, leaving you less inner fire to power other abilities. Thus, the best way to maximize inner fire usage is to mix in a form or two with your other abilities.<br><br>

	Dragon and Eagle form are two of the strongest offensive boosters in the game. It is recommended you pick them up early and use them often. Piranha is a wonderful, low-cost evasion booster, making it a great all-around defensive buff. Swan form is a quickly-regenerating ablative magic shield, and a great way to learn Warding. I would =recommend you focus on obtaining all these forms as early as possible.		Dragon and Eagle form are two of the strongest offensive boosters in the game. It is recommended you pick them up early and use them often. Piranha is a wonderful, low-cost evasion booster, making it a great all-around defensive buff. Swan form is a quickly-regenerating ablative magic shield, and a great way to learn Warding. I would =recommend you focus on obtaining all these forms as early as possible.

	====Berserks====		====Berserks====
	Berserks are our shortest buffs and many are quite costly, but they have some of the most powerful effects available in the game.<br>		Berserks are our shortest buffs and many are quite costly, but they have some of the most powerful effects available in the game.<br>
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	Tornado berserk is a powerful defensive buff to shield and stamina. You might consider getting this when convenient.		Tornado berserk is a powerful defensive buff to shield and stamina. You might consider getting this when convenient.

	====Meditations====		====Meditations====
	Meditations are unique in that they cannot be started in combat like all our other abilities. Activation requires you to sit down and concentrate for several moments, so you need to plan their usage in advance. Like berserks, they cost a good amount of inner fire to start. Once you activate one, do not try standing until the meditation is completed, or you will lose the inner fire without activating the ability!<br><br>		Meditations are unique in that they cannot be started in combat like all our other abilities. Activation requires you to sit down and concentrate for several moments, so you need to plan their usage in advance. Like berserks, they cost a good amount of inner fire to start. Once you activate one, do not try standing until the meditation is completed, or you will lose the inner fire without activating the ability!<br><br>
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	If you plan on training stealth heavily, I would recommend you consider light armor as your primary armor class, as it will not hinder your stealth skills much. Chain armor is not too hindering either. If you plan on training brigandine or plate, I would recommend you keep them only on the extremities, such as a helm or greaves or gauntlets: wearing full heavy armor, especially plate armor, can be very hindering at low levels of skill, and it is quite possible for the evasion penalty to supersede any benefit you might receive from additional protection.<br>		If you plan on training stealth heavily, I would recommend you consider light armor as your primary armor class, as it will not hinder your stealth skills much. Chain armor is not too hindering either. If you plan on training brigandine or plate, I would recommend you keep them only on the extremities, such as a helm or greaves or gauntlets: wearing full heavy armor, especially plate armor, can be very hindering at low levels of skill, and it is quite possible for the evasion penalty to supersede any benefit you might receive from additional protection.<br>

	Plate mail is feasible, but Barbarians are not Paladins, so for a player new to Barbarians (or especially new to heavy combat guilds), I would recommend you stick with lighter ~~varients~~.		Plate mail is feasible, but Barbarians are not Paladins, so for a player new to Barbarians (or especially new to heavy combat guilds), I would recommend you stick with lighter variants.

	==Lore==		==Lore==
	Our lore requirements are very light. Tactics is knowledge of the siege warfare as well as the application of positioning in combat, so Barbarians are expected to have at least a rudimentary understanding of this. Train it by using non-damaging maneuvers like circle, bob, weave, and shove: these skills are useful anyways, so you should consider throwing them into your combat routines.<br>		Our lore requirements are very light. Tactics is knowledge of the siege warfare as well as the application of positioning in combat, so Barbarians are expected to have at least a rudimentary understanding of this. Train it by using non-damaging maneuvers like circle, bob, weave, and shove: these skills are useful anyways, so you should consider throwing them into your combat routines.<br>

	We must learn a token amount of one other lore skill. If you have any interest in pursuing a crafting career, barbarians get three free forging techniques, though I would not let this determine your career choice: pursue your passions. If you have no interest in crafting, you can easily train appraisal while in combat by appraising your foes every now and again.		We must learn a token amount of one other lore skill. If you have any interest in pursuing a crafting career, barbarians get three free forging techniques, though I would not let this determine your career choice: pursue your passions. If you have no interest in crafting, you can easily train appraisal while in combat by appraising your foes every now and again.

	==Magic==		==Magic==
	Barbarian abilities are powered by ranks in the "magic" skillset even though they are not a mana-using guild. As such, I would heavily recommend you train every single skill available to you instead of going only by circle requirements.<br>		Barbarian abilities are powered by ranks in the "magic" skillset even though they are not a mana-using guild. As such, I would heavily recommend you train every single skill available to you instead of going only by circle requirements.<br>
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	Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.		Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.

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	The > marks indicate your current level of inner fire, while the - marks represent empty inner fire. The vertical line \| represents the point where your passive regeneration will stop; you can only raise your inner fire past this point in combat while killing enemies. With this understanding, we can explore the various abilities of Barbarians in greater detail.		The > marks indicate your current level of inner fire, while the - marks represent empty inner fire. The vertical line \| represents the point where your passive regeneration will stop; you can only raise your inner fire past this point in combat while killing enemies. With this understanding, we can explore the various abilities of Barbarians in greater detail.
	===Paths Explained===		===Paths Explained===
	Barbarian abilities are divided into three paths: the Flame Path, the Horde Path, and the Predator Path. Each path has a specialty, though each path also has a great mixture of useful abilities, so it is recommended that you choose abilities from each path according to your needs or interests. For a breakdown of these paths, go to ~~http://elanthipedia~~.~~org/w/index.php/Barbarian_Abilities_3.0.<br><br>~~		Barbarian abilities are divided into three paths: the Flame Path, the Horde Path, and the Predator Path. Each path has a specialty, though each path also has a great mixture of useful abilities, so it is recommended that you choose abilities from each path according to your needs or interests. For a breakdown of these paths, go to [[Barbarian#Inner_Fire_Abilities]].

	The Flame Path focuses primarily on inner fire control and resistance to magic.<br>		The Flame Path focuses primarily on inner fire control and resistance to magic.<br>

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	Serenity meditation is one of the most powerful magical barriers in the game. Be warned, however, that while it is active it restricts roar usage: the moment you roar, the barrier will fall.		Serenity meditation is one of the most powerful magical barriers in the game. Be warned, however, that while it is active it restricts roar usage: the moment you roar, the barrier will fall.

	===Roars===		====Roars====
	Roars are instant, powerful disabling or debuffing abilities that can be made to affect the whole room using a feat, or to affect all engaged enemies using ROAR QUIET. They cost very little inner fire to activate, but drain voice pool: every time you roar in succession, your next roar will be less powerful unless you give yourself a few moments to rest.<br><br>		Roars are instant, powerful disabling or debuffing abilities that can be made to affect the whole room using a feat, or to affect all engaged enemies using ROAR QUIET. They cost very little inner fire to activate, but drain voice pool: every time you roar in succession, your next roar will be less powerful unless you give yourself a few moments to rest.<br><br>

	The cruel, cruel DragonRealms developers put our most powerful roars at the very highest tier of each path! You will not be getting our most fearsome roars early as a result, but look forwards to roars like Wail of Torment and Kuniyo's Strike. In the meantime, you have two roars available to you immediately which are incredibly useful: Everild's Rage and Anger the Earth. Everild's Rage provides a defensive debuff to your foe(s), making you damage them more, while Anger the Earth penalizes their balance and positioning. Use these abilities liberally to smash your foes.		The cruel, cruel DragonRealms developers put our most powerful roars at the very highest tier of each path! You will not be getting our most fearsome roars early as a result, but look forwards to roars like Wail of Torment and Kuniyo's Strike. In the meantime, you have two roars available to you immediately which are incredibly useful: Everild's Rage and Anger the Earth. Everild's Rage provides a defensive debuff to your foe(s), making you damage them more, while Anger the Earth penalizes their balance and positioning. Use these abilities liberally to smash your foes.

	=Circle Requirements=		=Circle Requirements=

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	Dragon and Eagle form are two of the strongest offensive boosters in the game. It is recommended you pick them up early and use them often. Piranha is a wonderful, low-cost evasion booster, making it a great all-around defensive buff. Swan form is a quickly-regenerating ablative magic shield, and a great way to learn Warding. I would =recommend you focus on obtaining all these forms as early as possible.		Dragon and Eagle form are two of the strongest offensive boosters in the game. It is recommended you pick them up early and use them often. Piranha is a wonderful, low-cost evasion booster, making it a great all-around defensive buff. Swan form is a quickly-regenerating ablative magic shield, and a great way to learn Warding. I would =recommend you focus on obtaining all these forms as early as possible.
	===Berserks====		====Berserks====
	Berserks are our shortest buffs and many are quite costly, but they have some of the most powerful effects available in the game.<br>		Berserks are our shortest buffs and many are quite costly, but they have some of the most powerful effects available in the game.<br>

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	Serenity meditation is one of the most powerful magical barriers in the game. Be warned, however, that while it is active it restricts roar usage: the moment you roar, the barrier will fall.		Serenity meditation is one of the most powerful magical barriers in the game. Be warned, however, that while it is active it restricts roar usage: the moment you roar, the barrier will fall.

	===Roars===		===Roars===
	Roars are instant, powerful disabling or debuffing abilities that can be made to affect the whole room using a feat, or to affect all engaged enemies using ROAR QUIET. They cost very little inner fire to activate, but drain voice pool: every time you roar in succession, your next roar will be less powerful unless you give yourself a few moments to rest.<br><br>		Roars are instant, powerful disabling or debuffing abilities that can be made to affect the whole room using a feat, or to affect all engaged enemies using ROAR QUIET. They cost very little inner fire to activate, but drain voice pool: every time you roar in succession, your next roar will be less powerful unless you give yourself a few moments to rest.<br><br>

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

	To shrug off magic like tickles, to make the blood of foes our mother's milk: such is the life of a Barbarian. Though lacking the flashy ~~glamour~~ of a magical career or the esteem of a Paladin's life of honor, victory in battle and warfare always falls to those most skilled in the art of killing.		To shrug off magic like tickles, to make the blood of foes our mother's milk: such is the life of a Barbarian. Though lacking the flashy glamor of a magical career or the esteem of a Paladin's life of honor, victory in battle and warfare always falls to those most skilled in the art of killing.

	==Overview==		==Overview==

	Barbarians are ~~Dragonrealms~~' prototypical warrior class. Durable and deadly, Barbarians have a variety of abilities that make them premier front-line or melee fighters. Being masters of all form of weapon combat, however, they are as deadly at a distance with ranged weapons as they are up close. Their hatred of magic runs deep in their lore and history, so they are also one of the premier anti-magical guilds in the game, with many powerful magical barriers as well as offensive abilities designed to disrupt spell-casting.		Barbarians are DragonRealms' prototypical warrior class. Durable and deadly, Barbarians have a variety of abilities that make them premier front-line or melee fighters. Being masters of all form of weapon combat, however, they are as deadly at a distance with ranged weapons as they are up close. Their hatred of magic runs deep in their lore and history, so they are also one of the premier anti-magical guilds in the game, with many powerful magical barriers as well as offensive abilities designed to disrupt spell-casting.

	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
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	Roars are instant, powerful disabling or debuffing abilities that can be made to affect the whole room using a feat, or to affect all engaged enemies using ROAR QUIET. They cost very little inner fire to activate, but drain voice pool: every time you roar in succession, your next roar will be less powerful unless you give yourself a few moments to rest.<br><br>		Roars are instant, powerful disabling or debuffing abilities that can be made to affect the whole room using a feat, or to affect all engaged enemies using ROAR QUIET. They cost very little inner fire to activate, but drain voice pool: every time you roar in succession, your next roar will be less powerful unless you give yourself a few moments to rest.<br><br>

	The cruel, cruel ~~Dragonrealms~~ developers put our most powerful roars at the very highest tier of each path! You will not be getting our most fearsome roars early as a result, but look forwards to roars like Wail of Torment and Kuniyo's Strike. In the meantime, you have two roars available to you immediately which are incredibly useful: Everild's Rage and Anger the Earth. Everild's Rage provides a defensive debuff to your foe(s), making you damage them more, while Anger the Earth penalizes their balance and positioning. Use these abilities liberally to smash your foes.		The cruel, cruel DragonRealms developers put our most powerful roars at the very highest tier of each path! You will not be getting our most fearsome roars early as a result, but look forwards to roars like Wail of Torment and Kuniyo's Strike. In the meantime, you have two roars available to you immediately which are incredibly useful: Everild's Rage and Anger the Earth. Everild's Rage provides a defensive debuff to your foe(s), making you damage them more, while Anger the Earth penalizes their balance and positioning. Use these abilities liberally to smash your foes.
	=Circle Requirements=		=Circle Requirements=

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	Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.		Recommended starting abilities (in any order): Flame meditation (free), Buffalo form, Dragon form, Eagle form, Swan form, Famine Berserk, Avalanche Berserk, Meditate Power, Meditate Contemplation, Anger the Earth roar, Everild's Rage roar.
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