style="font-weight: bold;">What is an Ironbreaker?

The resolute Ironbreakers, being durable melee-combat experts, most
often

serve a role in their war parties commonly referred to as “the tank.”
Among

the Dwarfs, it is the Ironbreakers who stand in harm’s way, holding the

ground between their allies and those who would try to do them harm.
Most

Ironbreakers are well equipped for this dangerous role with the
knowledge

to don and fight in heavy armor, an adept’s grasp of defensive
stratagems

and their proper deployment, and the stamina to heft a stout shield.
While

Ironbreakers are well versed in the use of axes and other offensive
weapons,

it is their ability to selflessly withstand the brunt of the enemy
assault so

their friends might accomplish their goals that makes Ironbreakers the

backbone of Dwarf warfare.



A lone Ironbreaker can tackle daring adventures without aid. By simply

exchanging their typical pairing of axe and shield for a two-handed
greataxe,

Ironbreakers become far more effective at actually dispatching enemies.

That being said, you will still most likely find Ironbreakers at the
vanguard

of a group of adventurers, accomplishing the tasks for which they were
born:

leading a group of brave souls, and absorbing the brunt of the damage.

Being an Ironbreaker requires patience and skill. These stout myrmidons

perform best when grouped with other classes of adventurer, as their

defensive abilities, desire to protect allies, and natural leadership
qualities

can make such a group far more effective. Ironbreakers will find
exceptional

synergy with companions who are versed in the healing arts, and such a

pairing unleashes almost unstoppable interactions.

It takes a relatively long time for an Ironbreaker to hone his martial
skills

to the pinnacle of their potential. Be assured that time will not be
wasted, as

their bravery and companionship are valued by all who fight on the side
of

Order.

—Aleister
Schreiber, Scholar Emeritus, University of Nuln