Warhammer 411: The Black Orc
Gather round, Warhammer fans, as we take a look at another class from Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, the Black Orc.
Armed and armored to fight in the thick of melee as a warrior and tanker, the Black Orc matches physical hardihood with a down-and-dirty brawler’s fighting style to make himself the heart of any war band. With choppa and shield in hand, he can face down any foe unshaken, and his unique approach to fighting makes him as deadly with his fists as with either of those tools. He’ll knock you down so you can’t fight back, and then kick you while you’re down, because there’s no honor among Greenskins, and there’s no such thing as a fair fight – and that’s the way he likes it!
The Black Orc’s Specialty
Fighting style? The Black Orc’s might best be described as “down-and-dirty brawling”. He attacks with all the tools available to him – fists, feet, elbows, shoulders, and, of course, weapons. The Black Orc’s various attacks are designed to jar, disorient, or otherwise disable his enemy, making the enemy vulnerable to yet more punishment in the form of other attacks which deliver additional effects based on the target’s condition.
Playing as a Black Orc
Combat as a Black Orc revolves around engaging and defeating one enemy at a time while weathering the fire of their allies. As a front-line fighter protected by shield and armor as well as having a high constitution, the Black Orc is well equipped to withstand the attacks of his enemies. His greatest strength, however, lies in his ability to disable his primary opponent with jarring blows and unexpected attacks, and then exploit the openings that he creates to reduce the enemy’s ability to fight back.
Fighting a Black Orc
Disrupting a Black Orc’s rhythm – notably the multiple attacks that he can chain off of one another – is key when engaging one in battle. A Black Orc will always have the tools to engage you so there’s little sense in trying to get around him, but if you’re aware of his abilities then you can maneuver and choose when and where to engage him to deny the Black Orc maximum performance.
The Black Orc Look
- Fully armored in heavy armor (with lots of spikes)
- Large, very heavy shields (also with lots of spikes)
- Choppas and great choppas (with spiky bits stuck on)
Gather round, Warhammer fans, as we take a look at another class from Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, the Black Orc.
Armed and armored to fight in the thick of melee as a warrior and tanker, the Black Orc matches physical hardihood with a down-and-dirty brawler’s fighting style to make himself the heart of any war band. With choppa and shield in hand, he can face down any foe unshaken, and his unique approach to fighting makes him as deadly with his fists as with either of those tools. He’ll knock you down so you can’t fight back, and then kick you while you’re down, because there’s no honor among Greenskins, and there’s no such thing as a fair fight – and that’s the way he likes it!
The Black Orc’s Specialty
Fighting style? The Black Orc’s might best be described as “down-and-dirty brawling”. He attacks with all the tools available to him – fists, feet, elbows, shoulders, and, of course, weapons. The Black Orc’s various attacks are designed to jar, disorient, or otherwise disable his enemy, making the enemy vulnerable to yet more punishment in the form of other attacks which deliver additional effects based on the target’s condition.
Playing as a Black Orc
Combat as a Black Orc revolves around engaging and defeating one enemy at a time while weathering the fire of their allies. As a front-line fighter protected by shield and armor as well as having a high constitution, the Black Orc is well equipped to withstand the attacks of his enemies. His greatest strength, however, lies in his ability to disable his primary opponent with jarring blows and unexpected attacks, and then exploit the openings that he creates to reduce the enemy’s ability to fight back.
Fighting a Black Orc
Disrupting a Black Orc’s rhythm – notably the multiple attacks that he can chain off of one another – is key when engaging one in battle. A Black Orc will always have the tools to engage you so there’s little sense in trying to get around him, but if you’re aware of his abilities then you can maneuver and choose when and where to engage him to deny the Black Orc maximum performance.
The Black Orc Look
- Fully armored in heavy armor (with lots of spikes)
- Large, very heavy shields (also with lots of spikes)
- Choppas and great choppas (with spiky bits stuck on)