Barbarian

**Barbarians** are a class in Broken Ranks.

Barbarians are people who prefer simple, forceful ways of tackling problems. They are unmatched at wielding two-handed weapons, but they can also use their teeth and head - preferably to smash unsuspecting opponents. Barbarians excel in melee combat, spinning through the ranks of their foes and dealing deadly blows. Barbarians decimate their enemies using heavy weapons and their own bodies.

## Skills

###     Rip

Barbarians, impulsive by nature, can attack foes with such ferocity that they almost rip their innards to shreds. They strike them viciously with their weapons, piercing their veins in the process. Thanks to this, in addition to normal damage, they also open slowly-healing wounds that deal damage over time.

###     Dirty Axing

The sight of a group of enemies isn't scary for Barbarians. Frightening in their anger, they strike a powerful blow that hits many enemies at the same time. Thanks to this, they can deal damage to every foe.

###      Fury

Barbarians, when brought to their limits, can let loose the incredible power that lies within them and change the outcome of the fight at the last moment. They can awaken a primeval instinct that allows them to shred their opponents to pieces. Barbarians defend their lives with a blind, yet awe-inspiring fury.

###      Headbutt

Since early childhood, Barbarians are taught that all problems can be solved using their heads. So they do just that. Frequently and eagerly. Headbutt is their basic attack. It deals less damage than Strike, but it has a much greater chance to hit. A disoriented opponent is an easy target. The blow also opens wounds, increasing the effectiveness of bleeding.

###      Thick Skin

Raised under the harsh sky of northern Taern, Barbarians have natural defense increasing capabilities. It is enough for them to concentrate and immediately their and their companions' skin becomes more resistant to all stimuli. It's the perfect ability for traveling fighting more difficult foes.

###      Critical Strike

When Barbarians reach a certain age and attain the ultimate level of initiation in the art of combat, they are taught Critical Strike. It is the ultimate ability, usable only when Barbarians accumulate enough hatred for the whole world while they are under the effect of Fury. With this all-powerful strike, Barbarians drastically tip the scales on the battlefield. Truth be told, no words can describe the sheer power of this attack.

###      Ram

Barbarians often fight for status using one of the least invasive ways of melee combat - ramming the opponent. The ramming combatant caves in their adversary's sternum with a powerful shoulder thrust, forcing the air out of their lungs. The attack deals significant damage, takes away APs, and decreases ranged and mental defense. Ram is an offensive and tactical ability.

###      Anger Shockwave

During combat, Barbarians are able to fall into a state of uncontrolled euphoria. Their bloodthirst is so mighty then that they can partially ignore attempts to whittle down their strength. It increases the Barbarian's mental defence and any adverse spells that affect Barbarians in amok turn out to be several levels weaker, but their duration stays the same.

###      Amok

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[Needs to be expanded, other skills have to be added]

## Sources

* Ingame descriptions from the data sent to us by Dant