This is the LOTRO Basics class page for the Beorning class in the Lord of the Rings Online - containing a list of class guides and resources with the goal to provide the community with up-to-date and current information on the class!
Table of contents:
Table of contents:
This page was last updated during Update 28, in December 2020. - Reformatted and updated the list of guides.
Beorning Summary
The Beorning is unlockable for 1000 LOTRO Points alone or 1295 points for a
bundle that includes a character slot.
Specs & Roles
- Blue "The Hide" - Tank
- Red "The Claw" - Melee DPS
- Yellow "The Roar" - Heal-Support
Races
- Beorning
Beorning Resources
This section contains up-to-date resources for the Beorning class, including guides, builds, videos, and other content.
General Beorning Gudies
LOTRO Basics Beorning Guide (2020-06-20) - Gives an overview of the Beorning, details its gameplay,
traits, and builds, and discusses how the class fits into LOTRO.
Beorning Guide by squirle on the LOTRO forums (2019-04-22) - Covers basic information and skills used, sample trait builds for each line, and an analysis of all traits available to Beornings.
LotroHQ Endgame Beorning Builds - these guides contain rundowns on endgame progression content as a Beorning (last checked: December 2020).
Beorning Builds
50 Trait Point Starter Builds
Red - https://i.imgur.com/jB30beB.jpg
This build focuses on leveling and filling in as the DPS role in group content.
Blue – https://i.imgur.com/T9l54ZM.jpg
This build takes on a defensive focused for tanking group content while being strong for soloing tougher content.
Yellow - https://i.imgur.com/jhtzwCi.jpg
This build focuses on healing group content, while providing support via debuffs and damage for your group. Also provides self-sustain for solo play.
Beorning Videos
Beorning Revamp (2019) Traits and Gameplay Guide - This guide covers an in depth rebuild for all three trait lines based on the end of 2018 Beorning revamp. At the end of each build is a section covering the new gameplay for that line.
Other Beorning Resources
The Red Line Beorning Problem (2019-06-10) - While not a guide on its own, I talk about a fundamental flaw that I think the red line Beorning problem has, which goes in depth on the class and spec. Still up-to-date in late 2020/Update 28.
Current State of Beornings by /u/varobun (2020-11-09) - Covers the state of Beornings for each spec, up-to-date with late 2020/Update 28.
