Those new to Lord of the Rings online who are looking for help choosing a class to playSo we want to tell you the specific roles that each class fulfills but give you some information about the strength and weakness of the four races.
   When deciding what class you choose, the thing to keep in mind more than anything is how to want to play the gameLet's take look at all available classes in Lord of the Rings online.
   Burglars are masters of stealth and misdirectionThey can confound their foes with a variety of clever and debilitating tricksThe role of Burglar is to rob monsters of the ability to deal damage and attack at full strength
Captains are masterful leaders whose commanding presence strengthens alliesTheir battle cries strike fear into the hearts of enemies and rally companions to their war bannersThey can summon a Herald pet at later levels plus the ability to bring fallen heroes back into the fight, make it a desired group class.
Champions are consummate warriorsTheir fervor allows them to make increasingly powerful attacksThey excel at melee combat and can absorb punishment with their heavy armorThe Champion trades survivability for the ability to deal explosive amounts of damage to multiple foes
The Guardians are protectors of the weak and defenders of those in needThey are able to withstand mighty blows and retaliating in kindTrue Guardians stand to the forefront of battle, shielding their allies from enemy assaultsThey can wear heavy armor and defensive skills enable them to face creatures that would make other heroes' morale failAnd also they have the ability to draw foes' attention away from their allies and to themselves.
Hunters are masters of field and forest, unmatched in their dexterity with the bowThey use their survival skills to guide companions and lay traps for enemiesHunters are at their strongest when attacking from a distance but are able to defend themselves in melee combat when the need arisesThe Hunter does well in dealing out good damage to single foes at both range and meleeWhen Hunters are at range, they can unleash devastating arrow shots that do high damage to single targets
Lore-masters are seekers of knowledge and the guardians of wisdomTheir knowledge of ancient lore allows them to confuse and stun foes as well as protect against the dark powers of the enemyLikewise Lore-master is able to call animals to their aidThey are the unparalleled masters of crowd-control with the ability to trap creatures and keep them from hurting their alliesThey have many skills that invoke the natural world of middle-earth but it is draining on the will thus costing them morale to fuel some of these powerful skills.
Minstrels are skilled at maintaining their companions' morale and stirring their hearts to perform greater feats of prowessThey ward against the forces of darkness and inspire their allies using their knowledge of ancient songs and lore
Warden patrols the borders if civilized lands, preventing the encroachment of Fell Creatures from the wildWhile some wardens prefer to harass their enemies from range, all are capable of standing toe to toe with the toughest opponentsThey are limited to medium armor so that they can travel swiftly and silently to defend those they protect from threats and depend on their determination for protection rather than heavy shields and armor.
Rune-keepers are gifted linguists and masters of true namesWith this knowledge, they craft powerful rune-words that help the free peoplesThey are powerful but must choose between damage and healingThe attunement a Rune-keeper is at determines if damaging Dagor skills or restorative Nestad skills can be used but will reduce your AttunementRune-keeps wear only light armor