The Kung-Fu and anime MMORPG Blade & Soul by NCSoft is getting a new class. This is basically just a sword that goes into battle with a warrior as an attachment.
An offensive tank with a giant sword: Enormous swords have long been commonplace in anime and Asian games. But the new class “Protector” in Blade & Soul makes even giant sword-wielders like Guts or Cloud green with envy.
Curiously, the new class is a tank, but by no means as passive and defensive as many other representatives of this role.
The abilities of the Protector
Tank as damage dealer: The Protector builds its gameplay on generating rage. To do this, it must deal damage. If it has enough rage built up, it can enter an “Angry Stance” and deal extra damage. However, it continues to lose health while doing so. Your healer should be on their toes.
Tank as the shield of the group: The Protector appears more like a classic tank when you take the heroic stance. Then it gains a boost in speed and defense. Additionally, it can initiate special attacks.
Tank as a self-sustainer: To better protect itself, the Protector has a regenerating damage shield. Furthermore, it can heal itself with the ability “Soul Blessing” and even increase its critical hit chance. There’s also a buff for the rest of the group.
Races and Release
Who can become a Protector? The new class is only available to two of the four races from Blade & Soul. In addition to the average humans of the Jin race, the giant Gon can also wield the two-handed sword.
When can I play the Protector? The Protector can be played in Blade & Soul starting September 12, 2018. The new class is free.
