Captain Builds: Virtue and Race Traits

To see the new Moria captain trait sets, click HERE

Note: Mines of Moria introduced customized trait sets that function much in the way this page (written previously) does--with the added exception that you are granted special bonuses for equipping a number of traits from a specific line. While the new trait sets and their bonuses have made this page somewhat obsolete, some reference to trait builds might still be had from it. So for the present time anyway, it will remain as a legacy page for this guide.

Suggested Class Traits -- Tank Build
Captain's Hope (or) Captain’s Victory	Banner provides greater Morale, In-combat Morale regen (or) Banner provides greater Power, In-combat Power regen
Focused Strikes	Reduces miss chance. Line bonus: 2% Fear resistance.
Intimidating Shout	Generates more threat with "Threatening Shout." Line Bonus: +10 Might
Defiance	Adds 10 seconds to “Last Stand” duration modifier. Line Bonus: 2% Fear Resistance.
Turn of the Tide	Adds 3% to “Routing Cry” Damage + adds a Stun. Line Bonus: +10 Might.
Expert Attacks	Adds 5% to Critical Chance. Line Bonus: +10 Might.

Suggested Virtue Traits -- Tank Build
Valour	Max Morale, Non-Combat Morale Regen, Might.
Justice	Max Morale, In-Combat Morale Regen, Non-Combat Morale Regen.
Determination	Max Morale, In-Combat Morale Regen, Agility.
Loyalty	Max Power, Vitality, Armour Value.
Discipline	Might, Disease Resistance, Melee Vulnerability.

Suggested Race Traits -- Tank Build
Man Sword-damage Bonus	2% bonus to 1h and 2h sword damage.
Man of the Fourth Age	+20 to Will.
Strength of Morale	Restores 3000 Morale.
Duty-bound	Bonus to fellowship’s Morale.
Balance of Man	1% bonus to Evade, Parry, and Block.

Suggested Equipment -- Tank Build
Standard	Intricately Woven (crafted crit version) Standard of Hope for the 20% Morale buff and 10% Melee output.
Armour	Heaviest, with highest Armor Value; consider bonuses to Evade, Parry, and Block first; Agility, Might, and Vitality next; In-combat Morale regen, and Maximum Power third.
Weapon(s)	1-handed sword and shield with bonuses to Evade, Parry, Block.

Suggested Class Traits -- Healing Build
Captain's Hope or Captain’s Victory	Banner provides greater Morale, In-combat Morale regen or Banner provides greater Power, In-combat Power regen
Now for Wrath	“Rallying Cry” will also heal a small amount of Power. Line bonus: Line bonus: +30 Max Power.
Subtle Command	Lowers threat by a medium amount. Line Bonus: +2.0% Fear Resistance.
Fear no Darkness	“Words of Courage” has a greater effect in increasing the Morale of your allies.
Blood of Númenor	Allies renewed by “Escape From Darkness” will return with full Morale and more Power. Line Bonus: +30 Max Power.

Suggested Virtue Traits -- Healing Build
Valour	Max Morale, Non-Combat Morale Regen, Might.
Justice	Max Morale, In-Combat Morale Regen, Non-Combat Morale Regen.
Idealism	Fate, Will, Fear Resistance.
Confidence	Will, Fear Resistance, Non-Combat Power Regen.
Honesty	Fate, Power, Armour Value.

Suggested Race Traits -- Healing Build
Man of the Fourth Age	+20 to Will.
Strength of Morale	Restores 3000 Morale.
Balance of Man	1% bonus to Evade, Parry, and Block.
Duty-bound	Bonus to fellowship’s Morale.
Tactics and Might Bonus	5% bonus to Conjunction heals and damage ability.

Suggested Equipment -- Healing Build
Standard	Intricately Woven (crafted crit version) Standard of Victory for 10% bonus to Morale and Power.
Armour	Heavy armour with bonuses to Tactical Crit multiplier.
Weapon(s)	1 handed weapon and shield with bonuses to Will, Evade, Parry, Block, or any weapon with a bonus to Heal modifier.

Suggested Class Traits -- DPS Build
Captain's Valour	Banner of War evokes greater Might and Agility upon the captain's allies.
Defiance	Adds 10 to “Last Stand” duration modifier. Line Bonus: 2% Fear Resistance.
Turn of the Tide	Adds 3% to “Routing Cry” Damage + adds a Stun. Line Bonus: +10 Might.
Expert Attacks	Adds 5% to Critical Chance. Line Bonus: +10 Might.
Captain of War	“War-cry” attacks with greater speed. Line Bonus: Mark Skills Reset Timer is reduced -2.0 a second.
Renewed Voice	Battle-shout recovers faster. Line bonus: +10 Might.

Suggested Virtue Traits -- DPS Build
Valour	Max Morale, Non-Combat Morale Regen, Might.
Justice	Max Morale, In-Combat Morale Regen, Non-Combat Morale Regen.
Discipline	Might, Disease Resistance, Melee Vulnerability.
Determination	Max Morale, In-Combat Morale Regen, Agility.
Fortitude	Might, Non-Combat Morale Regen, Disease Resistance.

Suggested Race Traits -- DPS Build
Man Sword-damage Bonus	2% bonus to 1h and 2h sword damage.
Man of the Fourth Age	+20 to Will.
Tactics and Might Bonus	5% bonus to Conjunction heals and damage ability.
Strength of Morale	Restores 3000 Morale.
Balance of Man	1% bonus to Evade, Parry, and Block.

Suggested Equipment -- DPS Build
Standard	Intricately Woven (crafted crit version) Standard of War for the bonus to Melee damage.
Armour	Heavy armor (crafted and/or dropped) with buffs to your critical chance, or consider buffs to Agility (Crit %), Might (Damage), Fate (Tactical crit %) and Will (Power), followed by buffs to Block, Evade, and Parry.
Weapon(s)	2-handed sword with similar buffs, and high DPS (Light Damage, if possible).