Character Classes

This section will explain several of the basic character classes available in the Role-Play.  Character classes are by no means limited to these basic classes, and there can be hybrid classes.  At the bottom of the page will be a secondary list of additional character classes, along with links to their descriptions.

Please be aware that these classes are in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy setting, so do not be surprised to find a paladin, ranger, or other class of character in a advanced location such as a starship or space station.

## Paladins

Paladins are a powerful form of fighter that possesses great magical skill.  They often form the core of any group of adventurers within the Dragonstar Galaxy, using their heavy armor to take the brunt of any damage inflicted on them, and using their weapons and holy magic to visit destruction on their enemies.  Paladins do have some healing spells that are useful in case there is not a healer in the group.

Paladins specialize in three areas, while each area shares some abilities with each other, they are each unique.

- Protection: Protection Paladins specialize in defensive skills and magic, often wielding a one-handed weapon and shield into battle.  Their spells specialize in protecting their allies in battle, often through Shouts and Buffs using their magic.  They also use their armor and shield to intercept and block enemy attacks while using their weapon deal damage.

- Holy: Holy Paladins also specialize in defending their allies, but also in healing them.  While not as strong as a Priest would be, Holy Paladins are still effective healers.

- Retribution: Retribution Paladins specialize in offense, and instead of a one-handed weapon and shield, their instead prefer a two-handed weapon, such as a greatsword, battleaxe, or warhammer.  Their magical abilities also specialize in buffing themselves and allies to have greater attack power

## Fighters

Fighters are powerful warriors that rely on pure physical skill when in battle.  They can wear mail or plate armor, and are formidable foes when faced in groups or even alone.  Warriors often form the bulk of a party of adventurers.  Fighters also come in three distinct types, each unique from the other.

- Arms: These warriors specialize in two handed weapons, often prefering agility and strength over defense.  They will often be found wearing a combination of mail and scale armor, rather than full plate armor to gain additional agility and dexterity.  The offensive power of this class of fighter is not to be underestimated.

- Beserker: Beserker fighters specialize in pure offense, and are the only warriors to wear only leather armor.  Wielding a one-handed weapon in each hand, these fighters can dish out unbelievable amounts of damage in a short time.  A beserker must naturally be adept at dual wielding, and also wearing leather armor allows them some protection while granting them high agility, and speed.

- Protection: Protection fighters specialize in wearing only heavy plate armor, and wield a one-handed weapon and shield.  Unlike the Arms and Beserkers, Protection Fighters specialize in protecting their more vulnerable allies with their shield and armor.  While they do have a high attack rating, they do not have the capability of doing as much damage as the other two types.

## Rangers

Rangers are one of the most versatile classes known in the Dragonstar Galaxy, possessing high agility, dexterity, speed, and the ability to deal damage at a long distances.  Rangers specialize in operating solo, though when in a group, they often act as scouts and snipers, taking out enemies from long range before the enemy actually hits.  They are also skilled melee fighters, most rangers carrying a sword and shortsword. for melee combat.  Some rangers also carry dual swords, though it is far more difficult to wield two swords of equal length.

Rangers also specialize in three areas.

- Beast Mastery: Beast Masters are rangers capable of taming the most difficult of beasts, making them life long companions.  When a beast is tamed, a magical bond is created between the ranger and their pet, allowing the pet to live as long as the ranger.  Most Beast Masters express preferences in the types of beasts they tame, and the most skilled will often have a hidden grotto or valley in the wilderness where they make their home and keep their pets.  Beast Masters also specialize in long range combat, leaving melee combat to their pets.

- Marksman: Marksman are lethal long range specialists, using types of bows, crossbows, and arrows and bolts in ways that are terrifying.  Their accuracy, dexterity, and lethality make marksmen rangers among the most feared of all rangers.

- Survivalist: Survivalist rangers excel in close range combat, often wielding dual weapons in hand during melee combat.  Survivalists also excel in traps and weakening the enemy before closing with them.