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+90 morale
+30 Agility
+15 Will
+8 Vitality
+8 Might
Use: Disperse Shadows: You have a chance to absorb some incoming Shadow damage.
+30 Vitality
+90 Power
+15 Fate
+8 Agility
+8 Will
+90 Power
+30 Will
+15 Vitality
+8 Fate
+0.6 in-combat Morale Regen
+30 Vitality
+30 Will
+15 Fate
+3% Tactical Critical Multiplie
+30 Fate
+90 Power
+15 Vitality
+8 Will
+8 Agility
+90 Morale
+30 Vitality
+8 Will
+8 Fate
+1% Tactical Critical Multiplier
Ancient Dwarf-make
+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
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
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+6% Tactical Critical Multiplier
+15 Agility
+8 Fate
+8 Vitality
Use: Disperse Shadows: You have a chance to absorb some incoming Shadow damage.
+30 Vitality
+90 Power
+15 Fate
+8 Agility
+8 Will
+90 Power
+30 Will
+15 Fate
+8 Vitality
+8 Agility
+30 Vitality
+30 Will
+15 Fate
+22 Power
+8 Agility
+30 Fate
+90 Power
+15 Vitality
+8 Will
+8 Agility
+30 Vitality
+30 Will
+2% Tactical Critical Multiplier
Ancient Dwarf-make
+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.
+90 Morale
+15 Fate
+15 Vitality
+15 Agility
+45 Power
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.
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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