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One part inevitable force, one part immovable object, the stalwart Guardian is the heavy tank of the Lord of the Rings Online. With heavy armor and stout shield, the Guardian stands on the front line of every fight, roaring his defiance into the face of his enemies and refusing to buckle under crushing blows that would fell so many others.

Free-to-Play is in full swing now, and the low-level areas are alive with new players eager to explore Middle-Earth and experience the adventures and challenges therein. Who is going to keep all those poor new squishies safe from rampaging Dunlending bandits and snarling wargs? You, of course, with a little help from our shiny new guide to the game's steadfast, rock-solid Guardian.

Start with the Guardian Class Guide Overview and continue reading for solo, group and PvMP strategies, and more.