Massively in Moria: Overall impressions of the Warden

Overall, the Warden's flexibility and the direction that Turbine has taken with solo-friendly classes will make this one very attractive to players who want to be a jack-of-all-trades. Yet as the saying continues, expect to be a master of none.

The Warden can be a challenging class, and the Gambits keep you on your toes continuously. If you're the type who likes to set up on a target, click a few damage-boosting skills every so often while you read your email in another window, this isn't the class for you. The Warden could be considered the stick shift of the off-tank, damage-dealing classes. It will be most fun for those who like to control their character fully, and bleed every ounce of effectiveness from what they have to offer.

While it certainly won't replace any one other class, in our opinion, it will be particularly useful for those who may want to wear several hats, without creating multiple alts for each battle mechanic.

The Warden is a fun class. Throwing javelins and poking spears into your enemy is fun. Trying to remember which skill is next in your combo to get that one final gambit skill is fun, because it's a challenge. Sure, the Warden may not be as flashy as the Rune-keeper, but it has its role and it understands its flexibility. Despite the fact that this class can fill many roles, it requires dedication to learning Gambits, and a hardcore understanding of situational strategy. For this reason, we believe it would make an ideal primary class.

So have fun out there, kill some Orcs for us and look for more info on our continued adventures through the Mines of Moria!