Melee fighters in Lineage 2: Gladiator, Warlord, Destroyer and Tyrant
Melee fighters are the most popular role in the game: they deal damage with weapons at close range, keep mobs on them and live off support buffs. It depends on them how quickly the raid finishes off the boss.
- A melee fighter without buffs loses more than half of his damage.
- Gladiator is about skills, Warlord is about area, Destroyer is about one heavy blow.
- Tyrant fights with his fists and does without weapons.
- They are all dependent on the healer: farming alone is slow.
How does a melee fighter play?
The basis is a basic attack with skills that enhance the blow or hit the area. The fighter stands in the first line, collects mobs and works on the target while the tank holds the boss. His vitality is higher than that of a mage or archer, but without buffs on attack speed and damage, he turns into an ordinary mob with a weapon.
Gladiator - human
Developing Warrior towards Skills: Gladiator (the third Duelist profession) packs a punch with skill sets and is considered one of the best classes for dueling. In PvP it is dangerous for magicians and archers, in a group it is a reliable source of constant damage.
Warlord - human
The second branch of the warrior: Warlord (Dreadnought) - a class about area damage. His spear hits several targets at once, so Warlord is indispensable in collecting mob packs and in mass battles, where it is important to reach the crowd. Against one target he is weaker than his brothers.
Destroyer - Orc
Orc Raider Development: Destroyer (Titan) is known for having the heaviest single hit in the game. It hits slowly, but penetrates the defense so that the enemy healer does not have time to react. An orc is stronger than a human and survives where others fall.
Tyrant - Orc
Development of Monk: Tyrant (Grand Khavatari) fights with fists and feet, that is, without weapons, but with a high attack speed. A pumped-up Tyrant hits in bursts of blows, which are difficult to survive in PvP, but requires good buffs and equipment.
Which fighter is suitable for whom?
| Class | Style | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | Skills and duels | PvP against single targets |
| Warlord | Spear and square | Collection of mob packs, mass battles |
| Destroyer | Heavy blow | Penetrating power against bosses |
| Tyrant | Speed without weapons | Long battle and constant damage |
Pros and cons of the role
- Plus: clear controls, no need to calculate anything using mana.
- Plus: they live longer than magicians and archers, they forgive mistakes in position.
- Plus: the best classes for sieges in terms of area damage.
- Minus: without buffs and a healer, damage and vitality drop by half.
- Disadvantage: you have to share the drops, and farming alone is slow.
Questions and answers
Which melee fighter is the best in Lineage 2?
For duels and PvP - Gladiator, for mass battles and collecting mobs - Warlord, for maximum damage to one target - Destroyer, for long battles with high speed - Tyrant. On different builds, the balance is skewed in favor of different classes.
Is it possible to play as a fighter alone?
It’s possible, especially at rates above x50: the fighter is tenacious and hits well. At x1, solo farming will be slow due to consumables and lack of buffs - there fighters usually stay in a group or clan.
Why are buffs so important to a fighter?
Buffs give attack speed, damage, defense and health - that is, they directly increase both damage and survivability. One buffer doubles the effectiveness of a fighter, so experienced players do not go to high zones without support.
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