By: Martuk
"The Rift" provides the Lore-master and Minstrel class the opportunity to obtain some of the finest class gear in all of Middle-earth. Given the Balrog of "The Rift's" heavy use of Shadow damage, this gear can make all the difference in the fight for "The Rift." As with the other classes, a gem is required for each piece of armor, but the gear acquired through the Lore-master and Minstrel barter merchants are well worth the effort.
The Lore-master's new set is called "The Elder Days." This new set armor offers a strong bonus to aid the lore-master in combat. The stats, regeneration, and Shadow disbursal , are all useful allies in "The Rift." To compliment the Lore-master's new set armor, they have also received a new staff weapon of Ancient Dwarf-make called Noris.
| Arodinnas (Lore-master Trader) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Type | Stats | Gem Cost |
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Gloves of the Elder Days
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Hands
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+105 Armour +90 morale +30 Agility +15 Will +8 Vitality +8 Might Use: Disperse Shadows: You have a chance to absorb some incoming Shadow damage. |
Sparkling Diamond |
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Boots of the Elder Days
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Feet
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+84 Armour +30 Vitality +90 Power +15 Fate +8 Agility +8 Will |
Near Perfect Sapphire |
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Leggings of the Elder Days
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Legs
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+175 Armour +90 Power +30 Will +15 Vitality |
Glinting Amethyst |
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Robe of the Elder Days
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Chest
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+210 Armour +30 Vitality +30 Will +15 Fate +3% Tactical Critical Multiplie |
Glowing Red Ruby |
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Shoulders of the Elder Days
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Shoulders
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+63 Armour +30 Fate +90 Power +15 Vitality +8 Will +8 Agility |
Dazzling Emerald |
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Hat of the Elder Days
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Head
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+63 Armour +90 Morale +30 Vitality +8 Will +8 Fate |
Pristine Opal |
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Noris
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Staff
Ancient Dwarf-make |
31.4 dps +7 Damage to the Dead +30 Fate -3% Tactical Vulnerability +180 Power +30 Vitality On Use: Heals a pet for 370 damage initially and 20 morale every 4 seconds for 60 seconds. Heals 370 damage initially and 20 morale every 4 seconds for 60 seconds |
Firey Quartz |
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The Elder Days Set Bonus
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| Set (2) +3% Disperse Shadow chance Set (2) +15 Will Set (4) +10% Disperse Shadow chance Set (4) -50% Storm-lore Power Cost Set (6) +25% Disperse Shadow chance Set (6) -20% Lightning Burst Recovery |
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The Minstrel class did not get short changed with the new Rift gear either. they have a whole new shiny set of armor called Armour of the Wandering Bard. This new armor offers up additional Tactical Critical modifiers that can aid a Minstrel in the trials of battle. To compliment the Minstrel's new set armor, they have also been given a new one-hand mace called Goldram and a new shield called Filigothan.
| Faradwon (Minstrel Trader) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Type | Stats | Gem Cost |
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Wandering Bard's Gloves
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Hands
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+105 Armour +6% Tactical Critical Multiplier +15 Agility +8 Fate +8 Vitality Use: Disperse Shadows: You have a chance to absorb some incoming Shadow damage. |
Sparkling Diamond
|
|
Wandering Bard's Boots
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Boots
|
+84 Armour +30 Vitality +90 Power +15 Fate +8 Agility +8 Will |
Near Perfect Sapphire
|
|
Wandering Bard's Leggings
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Legs
|
+175 Armour +90 Power +30 Will +15 Fate +8 Vitality +8 Agility |
Glinting Amethyst
|
|
Wandering Bard's Robe
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Chest
|
+210 Armour +30 Vitality +30 Will +15 Fate |
Glowing Red Ruby
|
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Wandering Bard's Shoulders
|
Shoulders
|
+63 Armour +30 Fate +90 Power +15 Vitality +8 Will +8 Agility |
Dazzling Emerald
|
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Wandering Bard's Helm
|
Head
|
+63 Armour +30 Vitality +30 Will +2% Tactical Critical Multiplier |
Pristine Opal
|
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Goldram
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One-hand Mace
Ancient Dwarf-make |
27.5 dps +7 Damage to the Dead +90 Morale +15 Vitality +15 Will +1.5 in-combat Power Regen Target: You have a small chance to stun your opponent. On Use: Grants Morale over time to the entire fellowship. |
Firey Quartz
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Filigothan
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Shield
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+222 Armour +90 Morale +15 Fate +15 Vitality +15 Agility +45 Power |
Firey Quartz
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Wandering Bard Set Bonus
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| Set (2) +3% Disperse Shadow Chance Set (2) +15 Fate Set (4) +10% Disperse Shadow chance Set (4) Triumphant Spirit generates less threat Set (6) +25% Disperse Shadow chance Set (6) Gift of the Hammerhand absorbs all damage. |
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The determined player can earn a great set of armor and some nice new weapons with a bit of determination and patience. "The Rift" has by far proven to be Turbine's most creative raid for Lord of the Rings Online and the rewards are certainly worth the risk. In the last section of this guide we will cover the remaining classes and their respective rewards. Until then, enjoy the benefits of the rift, and hunt with caution.
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