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Traits are character enhancements that are gained by completing deeds. There are four different types of traits which you can mix and match to personalize your character and optimize him for combat.

Equipping Traits

Although your character can earn dozens of different traits (see Trait Types below), you may only equip a limited number of traits at one time. Upon starting the game, you will not have any trait "slots" available to you. As your character gains levels, those slots will automatically open up one at a time, per the levels in the table below.

Once you have earned some traits you need to visit a bard to equip them. Bards can only be found in major cities (see bards for a list of names and locations). Speaking to the bard allows you to drag and drop your available traits into the available slots. Once you are satisfied with your configuration, you must confirm this configuration with the bard and pay a fee to finalize your changes. The fees vary depending on the level and desirability of the traits that you have changed or added.

There is no limit to the number of times you may change your equipped traits.

	Slot 1	Slot 2	Slot 3	Slot 4	Slot 5
Virtues	L:7	L:9	L:11	L:17	L:23
Race	L:13	L:19	L:25	L:31	L:37
Class	L:15	L:21	L:27	L:33	L:39
Legendary	L:41	L:45

L:? Trait slots become available at this level.

Trait Types

Every character has four types of traits that can be earned: Virtues, Race Traits, Class Traits, and Legendary Traits (which are a special subtype of Class traits).

Virtues

Virtue traits are available to all characters. Most virtues give enhancements which improve your character's combat abilities (e.g., increase to power regeneration, or increase chance to evade damage). Virtues are typically acquired by completing deeds.

Upon completing the introductory instance, your character will automatically acquire deeds as her or she accomplishes different goals in the game. Most deeds are tiered; the reward for the first a deed is generally a title; after that, each deed tier will award an increase to a particular virtue trait. Virtues, once acquired, can be improved by completing additional deeds.

For a full list of effects given by every tier of every virtue, as well as the deeds that advance each virtue, visit the Virtues page.

For a clickable list of individual virtue ranks, visit the Category:Virtues page.

To learn which virtues will affect a particular stat or characteristic, check the Virtue effects table.

The following virtues were available as of November 2007:

Charity	Compassion	Confidence	Determination
Discipline	Empathy	Fidelity	Fortitude
Honesty	Honour	Idealism	Innocence
Justice	Loyalty	Mercy	Patience
Tolerance	Valour	Wisdom	Zeal

Racial Traits

Racial traits are unique to each race. These traits will begin to be available at around level 13. Most racial traits will provide your character with a special skill or fast travel ability (e.g., Return to Rivendell).

Dwarf

For details see Dwarf Traits

	Trait	Description
	Fateful Dwarf	Impoved Fate (+20) » Source (requires level 13): Enmity of the Goblins I (50)
	Return to Thorin's Gate	This enables you to go home to Thorin's Gate » Source (requires level 29): Enmity of the Goblins II (100)
Image:Hunker Down-icon.png	Hunker Down	+75% Common, Shadow and Fire mitigation for 10s - Endurance of Stone » Source (requires level 35): Enmity of the Goblins III (250)
	Head-butt	Grants a short-range attack - Head-butt » Source (requires level 13): Enmity of the Dourhands I (50)
	Guile and Might Bonus	+5% to damage of red and yellow conjunctions » Source (requires level 19): Enmity of the Dourhands II (100)
	Dwarf Axe-damage Bonus	Adds 2.0% to 1H and 2H Axe Damage » Source (requires level 25): Enmity of the Dourhands III (250)
	Dwarf-endurance	Enables the ability Dwarf-endurance » Source (requires level 30): Enmity of the Trolls I (100)
	Shield Brawler	Adds 2% to block chance » Source (requires level 35): Enmity of the Trolls II (150)

These are obtained via completion of Dwarf Racial Deeds.

Elf

For details see Elf Traits

	Trait	Description
	Sylvan Shadows	Enables Stealth Movement » Source (requires level 13): Enmity of the Goblins I (50)
	Tactics and Conviction Bonus	5.0% increase on blue/green conjunction choices » Source (requires level 19): Enmity of the Goblins II (100)
	Elf Bow-damage Bonus	Adds 2.0% to Bow Damage » Source (requires level 25): Enmity of the Goblins III (150)
	Friend of Man	Improved Fate (+20) » Source (requires level 13): Enmity of Orcs I (50)
	Return to Rivendell	This enables you to go home to Rivendell » Source (requires level 29): Enmity of the Orcs II (100)
	Eldar's Grace	+75.0% chance to parry for 10 seconds, 1hr cooldown » Source (requires level 35): Enmity of the Orcs III (250)
	Elf One-handed Sword Damage Bonus	Adds 2.0% to One-handed Sword Damage » Source (requires level 30): Enmity of Drakes I (100)
	Power of the Eldar	Adds a bonus to your fellowships power » Source (requires level 35): Enmity of Drakes II (150)

These are obtained via completion of Elf Racial Deeds.

Hobbit

For details see Hobbit Traits

	Name	Description
	Hobbit-stature	Adds 20 to your might » Source (requires level 13): Enmity of Spiders I (50)
	Return to Michel Delving	Gives you the Return to the Shire skill allowing for teleport to Michel Delving » Source (requires level 29): Enmity of Spiders II (150)
	Hobbit-stealth	Gives you a stealth-ability, Hobbit-stealth » Source (requires level 29): Enmity of Goblins I (50)
	Hobbit-silence	Gives a feign death ability, Hobbit-silence » Source (requires level 35): Enmity of Goblins II (100)
	Stoop for a Stone	Gives the Throw Stone skill » Source (requires level 13): Enmity of Wolves I (50)
	Guile and Conviction Bonus	Increases your conjunction DoT and healing by 5% » Source (requires level 19): Enmity of Wolves II (100)
	Hobbit Club-damage Bonus	Increases your 1H & 2H club damage by 2% » Source (requires level 25): Enmity of Wolves III (150)
	Hobbit-resilience	Gives your fellowship a non-stacking hope buff, Hobbit-resilience » Source (requires level 35): Enmity of the Spiders III (250)

These are obtained via completion of Hobbit Racial Deeds.

Man

For details see Man Traits

	Name	Description
	Man of the Fourth Age	Adds 20 to your will » Source: Enmity of the Wargs I (50) » Killing the lvl 16 Wargs behind the Forsaken Inn in Lone Lands fulfills this requirement » may begin at level 13
	Return to Bree	Allows you to teleport back to Bree » Source: Enmity of the Wargs II (150) » may begin at level 29
	Duty-bound	Adds a bonus to your fellowships morale. » Source: Enmity of the Wargs III (150) » may begin at level 35
	Upper-cut	Gives you a 3 foot ranged melee -ability » Source: Enmity of the dead I (50) » Killing the Lvl 16 Wights in Barrow Downs fulfills this requirement » may begin at level 13
	Tactics and Might Bonus	Gives a 5% bonus to Conjunction heals and damage ability* » Source: Enmity of the Dead II (100) » may begin at level 19
	Man Sword-damage Bonus	Gives a 2% bonus to 1h and 2h sword damage » Source: Enmity of the Dead III (150) » may begin at level 25
	Balance of Man	Gives a 1% bonus to evade, parry, and block » Source: Enmity of the Hillmen I (150) » may begin at level 30
	Strength of Morale	Restores 3000.0-3005.0 Morale » Source: Enmity of the Hillmen II (250) » may begin at level 35

These are obtained via completion of Man Racial Deeds.

Class Traits

Like racial traits, class traits are unique to each class. These traits will begin to be available around level 10. Class traits provide the most significant enhancement to your skills, at lower levels, and the greatest opportunity to tailor your character to your preferred play style.

Burglar

	Name	Level	Source	Description	Line Bonus
	Cunning Wound	2	500 Cunning Attacks	+25% on Cunning Attack-DoT	Burglar Skills: +1% Crit
	Swift and Subtle	2	1,250 Subtle Stabs	Increases your Subtle Stab by 10%	Burglar Skills: +1% Crit
	Hidden Dagger	4	300 Specials from Stealth	While stealthed, gain +hit & -5% to target's defenses	+3% Positional Damage Multiplier
	Perplexing Riddle	8	200 Riddles	Riddle cannot be broken by damage for first 5s	+10 Agility
	Side-step	12	Evade 1,250 times	+3% evade	+10 Agility
	Focused Eye	12	750 Aims	Aim recovers in 1 minute	Burglar Skills: +1% Crit
	Ambidextrous	15	A Thief in the Night	+15% off-hand damage	Burglar Skills: +1% Crit
	Trickster	16	1000 Dust in the Eyes tricks	Your Trick: Dust in the Eyes is now an AOE	Mischievous Glee: +2% healing & +1 tick
	Footpad	20	500 Diversions	+2 to your stealth level	+3% Positional Damage Multiplier
	Strike from Shadows	20	150 crits from stealth	+5% crit when stealthed	+3% Positional Damage Multiplier
	Disabling Attack	20	600 disable tricks	Trick: Disable affects increased to 20%	Mischievous Glee: +2% healing & +1 tick
	Opportunist	26	350 Counter Defence Tricks	Increases the effect of Trick: Counter Defence	Mischievous Glee: +2% healing & +1 tick
	Appraising Eye	30	A Burglar's Errand	Reveal Weakness increased to 10%	+10 Agility
	Leaf Walker	30	250 Hide in Plain Sights	Increases your movement speed while sneaking	+3% Positional Damage Multiplier
	Overwhelming Odds	30	150 Conjunctions	Increases the output of your conjunctions	+10 Agility
	Blind Fury	39	400 uses of Trick Enrage	Forces ranged attackers to come to melee range	Mischievous Glee: +2% healing & +1 tick
	Exposed Throat (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book Expert's Guide To Dirty Fighting	Potential Conjunction starter	-
	Flashing Blades (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book Book of Knives	Additional attack after Double-edged Strike	-
	Sweep the Knee (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book Knee Breaker's Manual	Trip no longer breaks stealth, cooldown is reduced	-
	Stick and Move (Legendary)	45/50	Complete the level 50 class quests	Evading starts critical response chain	-

Captain

	Name	Level	Source	Description	Line Bonus
	Captain's Hope			The Captain's Banner of Hope evokes greater effects upon the captain's allies.
	Captain's Valour			The Captain's Banner of War evokes greater effects upon the captain's allies.
	Captain of War			War-cry now decreases attack duration by 15% (was 10%), reduces Mark skills cooldown
	Defiance			Longer Last Stand	Increases Fear Resistance
	Expert Attacks			Increases Critical Hit Chance	Increases Might
	Fear No Darkness		Use Words of Courage 500 times	Your words of courage greatly increases the Morale of your allies.
	Focused Strikes			Reduces miss chance	Increases Fear Resistance
	Loyalty		Use Call To Arms: Herald of War 60 times.	Increases Herald armour	Increases Fear Resistance.
	Now for Wrath			Rallying Cry now heals Power	Increases Power
	Renewed Voice			Reduces Battle-Shout cooldown	Increases Might
	Strong Voice		Use Muster Courage during battle 200 times.	The power costs of your cries and shouts are reduced.
	Subtle Command		Use Cries to good effect 2000 times.	Reduces your threat	Increases Fear Resistance
	Turn of the Tide		Afflict enemies with Routing Cry 250 times.	Routing Cry deals more damage and now stuns foes for 3 seconds	Increases Might.
	Defy Corruption (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the Book The Candles Flame	Your Escape from Darkness ability is greatly improved and your Cry of Vengeance will revive one additional ally	-
	Oathbreakers Shame (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the Book Book of Oaths	You levy a curse upon your foe which increases the damage you can do to it.	-
	Shield of the Dúnedain (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the Book Treatise of Valour	You are able to afford protection to one of your companions, but at the cost of half your power.	-
	In Defense of Middle Earth (Legendary)	45	Level 50 class quests	Your very presence inspires those around you to perform better in combat.	-

Champion

	Name	Level	Source	Description	Line Bonus
	At the Ready			You are able to more effectively block attacks. +2.0% Block Chance.	Increases Vitality by 10.
	Blood-Lust			Your Wild Attack now generates 1 additional Fervour after a Critical Hit.	Increases Fervour Damage Bonus by 1.0%.
	Braced Against Defeat			Your Bracing attack provides additional morale for yourself increasing a small amount for each enemy around you.	Increases Area of Effect Skill Damage by 2.0%.
	Call of the Wild			Your Wild Attack more effectively draws your enemy's attention to yourself.	Increases Vitality by 10.
	Deadly Strikes	5		Your damage multiplier for scoring Critical Hits is increased for: Brutal, Ferocious, Merciful, Relentless and Savage Strike. +25% Critical Damage Modifier for All Strike Skills.	Increases Fervour Damage Bonus by 1.0%.
	Deep Strikes			On a Critical Hit, the following skills will now apply a bleed: Brutal, Ferocious, Merciful, Relentless and Savage Strike.	Increases Fervour Damage Bonus by 1.0%
	Eye of the Storm			Your Blade-storm costs and requires only 3 Fervour to execute.	Increases Area of Effect Skill Damage by 2.0%.
	Fervent Rage			Your Battle-frenzy generates 5 Fervour, totally filling your Fervour meter.	Increases Might by 10.
	Flurry of Blows	5		Flurry now lasts 30 seconds and gives 20.0% attack speed.	Increases Might by 10.
	Heavy Shield Use			You have the ability to wield heavy shields.	Increases Vitality by 10.
	Patience			Your Exchange of Blows executes more often and more effectively draws your enemy's attention to yourself.	Increases Vitality by 10.
	Stalwart Blade			Your Blade-wall generates 1 Fervour for every succesful attack.	Increases Area of Effect Skill Damage by 2.0%.
	Swift to Anger			Your Swift Strike skill generates 1 additional Fervour on Critical Hits.	Increases Might by 10.
	Time of Need			Dire Need now increases your Fervour by 5 and recovers 5 minutes faster.	Increases Might by 10.
	Vicious Strikes			Your chance of scoring a Critical Hit is increased for: Brutal, Ferocious, Merciful, Relentless and Savage Strike.	Increases Fervour Damage Bonus by 1.0%.
	Winds of the Storm			Your Blade-storm now affects up to 10 targets.	Increases Area of Effect Skill Damage by 2.0%.
	Explosion of Blades (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Artisan Blade	A full area-of-effect attack that inflicts huge damage, while drawing the attention of your enemies to yourself.	-
	Ferocious Strikes (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Tome of Swords	You make an aggressive triple attack that draws the enemy's attention to yourself.	-
	Fight On! (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Joy of Battle	A cry of defiance that robs enemies of their ability to use Power and transfers it to you.	-
	Controlled Burn (Legendary)	45	Complete the level 45 class quests	Your damage and Power recovery are increased.	-

Guardian

	Name	Level	Source	Description	Line Bonus
	Stinging Blow	1		-3.0 Sting Skill Reset, +10.0% Sting Damage	+10 Might
	Guardian's Ward	1		Increases your natural damage mitigation	Increase Threat
	Defensive Expertise	3		+3.0% Block, +130 Armour	Increase Threat
	Reactive Block	4		Damage your attacker whenever you Block	+10 Might
	Harasser	6		Vexing Blow hits three targets	+10 Vitality
	To the Rescue	12		+5.0% Run Speed	+10 Vitality
	Deflected Blows	15	Class quest	Regenerate some Power whenever you Block
	Controlled Breathing	16		Catch a Breath heals additional Morale and also heals Power
	Stoic	20		+15 Vitality, +15 Fate	Increase Threat
	Quickness	20		-5.0% Attack Duration, +10 Might	None
	Selfless Defense	24		Your Protection ability lowers the threat of the target	Increase Threat
	Grim Challenge	26		-15.0 Challenge skill Reset	+10 Vitality
	Heat of Battle	28		+3.0 Retaliation Response Time
	Brave Heart	30		-90.0 Warrior's Heart Skill Reset, +3.0 Shield-Swipe Response Time
	Strong Lungs	34		-150.0 Deep Breath Skill Reset	+10 Might
	Challenge the Darkness (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Final Word	Taunt with +5.0% Parry Chance, +5.0% Block Chance	-
	Guardian's Threat (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book A Shield-maiden's Song	+20.0% Perceived Threat	-
	Shield Smash (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Best Defence	Taunt	-
	To the King (Legendary)	45	Complete the level 45 class quests	Powerful attack	-

Hunter

	Name	Level	Source	Description	Line Bonus
	Barbed Fury	1	Strike enemies with Barbed Arrow 750 times	Wounds caused by your Barbed Arrow bleed more profusely.	Ranged Offense Damage increased 2.0%
	Rapid Recovery	1	Strike enemies with Swift Stroke 500 times	All of your melee skills recover more quickly than before. Subtracts 1.2 from Skill Reset Time.	Ranged Critical Hit Chance Mod increased 1.0%
	Sturdy Traps	1	Set traps for your enemies 350 times	It is more difficult for enemies to break free of your traps.	Ranged Critical Hit Chance Mod 1.0%
	Swift and True	1	Strike enemies with Swift Bow 1000 times	Your Swift Bow inflicts greater damage to your enemies.	Ranged Offense Damage increased 2.0%
	Hail of Arrows	10	Strike enemies with Rain of Arrows 500 times	You have a greater chance of landing Critical Hits with your Rain of Arrows.	Ranged Offense Damage increased 2.0%
	Heightened Senses	10	Use tracking skills 500 times	Your exceptional senses allow you to track creatures over a greater distance, even if they are using Stealth, and to more easily detect creatures using Stealth.	Ranged Critical Hit Chance Mod increased 1.0%
	Strong Draw	10	Use Penetrating Shot 600 times	Decreases focus cost of Penetrating Shot by 1.	Power Regeneration in Combat increased by 0.3 per-second
	Arrow Storm	20	Strike enemies with Rain of Arrows 600 times	The Focus cost for your Rain of Arrows is reduced by 1.	Power Regeneration in Combat increased by 0.3 per-second
	Deadly Precision	20	Land critical hits with your bow skills 500 times	When you land a Critical Hit with a ranged attack, your Focus (Aim) increases by +1.	Barbed Arrow induction time reduced 0.1s; Swift Bow induction time reduced 0.1s
	Deep Concentration	20	Use Intent Concentration 150 times	Your Intent Concentration also restores some Power, in addition to its normal effects.	Power Regeneration in Combat increased by 0.3 per-second
	True Shot	20	Strike enemies with Penetrating Shot 1000 times	The Hunter's Penetrating Shot pierces more deeply through an enemy's armour, ignoring more of the armour's damage mitigation. Subtracts 8.0% from Target's mitigation to this attack.	Ranged Offense Damage increased 2.0%
	Graceful Draw	30	Strike enemies with your bow skills 6000 times	Your Endurance Stance further reduces the Power cost of your ranged skills.	Adds 0.3 to Power Regeneration in Combat
	Stealthy Shot	30	Use Beneath Notice 150 times	When you use Beneath Notice, you draw even less attention from your enemies.	Ranged Critical Hit Chance Mod increased 1.0%
	Swift Recovery	30	Use Needful Haste 125 times	Your Needful Haste and Intent Concentration recover more quickly.	Reduces recovery time of Needful Haste and Intent Concentration by 60.0s, Barbed Arrow induction time reduced by 0.1s, Swift Bow induction time reduced by 0.1s
	Fast Draw	15	Complete lvl 15 Hunter quest	You are able to release your Barbed Arrow and Swift Bow more quickly.	Barbed Arrow induction time reduced 0.1s; Swift Bow induction time reduced 0.2s
	Enduring Precision	30	Complete lvl 30 Hunter quest	Your focus increases 1 every 5 seconds while you are in a Precision Stance	Barbed Arrow induction time reduced 0.1s, Swift Arrow induction time reduced 0.1s
	Bard's Arrow (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book A Shot in the Dark	Ranged weapon +12 damage; Adds 1 Focus; causes Fear	-
	Press Onward (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Way of the Hunter	+3000 - 3005 Morale; +3000 - 3005 Power	-
	Rain of Thorns (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the Book The Furthest Charge	Roots for up to 30s (max 5 targets)	-
	Bow of the Righteous (Legendary)	45/50	Complete the level 50 class quests	Recovers power with each successful ranged attack	-

Lore-master

	Name	Level	Source	Description	Line Bonus
	Awareness of Body		100 Wisdom of the Councils	Reduction to the morale costs on overt displays of magical power.
	Beast-lore		300 Sign of the Wild: Rage	The Combat Prowess of your pets are increased.
	Deep Lore		500 Fire-lore / Wind-lore / Herb-lore	Increases number of targets for Lore Skills (herbs, fire, and wind)
	Dúnadan-learning		1000 Sign of Power: Command / Sign of Power: Wizardry	Increased duration and effectiveness of signs
	Flame of Anor	30	level 30 class quest	Increased damage of fire-based skills
	Hardy Bear	15	level 15 class quest	The Power of your bear-friend is increased
	Harmony with Nature		400 Cracked Earth	Bonus to power costs on avert displays of magical power
	Healer		250 Leechcraft	You are more adept at healing others.
	Knowledge of the Past		300 Ancient Wisdom	All of your skills have a chance to restore a small amount of Power
	Light of Hope		600 Beacon of Hope	Improved Beacon of Hope
	Magic Adept		750 Share the Power	All your magical skills have a lower cost to your power
	Master of Beasts		500 Sign of the Wild: Protection	Improved Signs of the Animals
	Master of the Staff		600 Staff-Strike	Improved Staff-Strike
	Power and Wisdom		250 Power of Knowledge	Improved Ancient Wisdom and Power of Knowledge
	Proof Against All Ills		300 Tend the Sick	Tend the Sick and Leechcraft have an area effect, and Leechcraft can be used in combat
	Subtlety of Wisdom		400 Blinding Flash	Reduced threat for using skills
	Sword and Staff (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book Lore of the Blade	Allows dual wielding of sword and staff, adds to melee offense and defense	-
	March of the Ents (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book Of Leaf and Twig	AoE melee attack	-
	Noble Savage (Legendary)	39/41	Complete the book The Book of Beasts	Your pets have better morale, attack increase and defensive capabilities	-
	Eagle-Friend (Legendary)	45/50	Complete the level 50 class quests	You are a friend of the Eagles and may summon one to aid you	-

Helpful thread on Lore-master traits on Turbine's forums.

Minstrel

For details see Minstrel Traits

Minstrel Class Traits

	Name	Description
	Battle-hymn	Increased regeneration in combat from Anthem of the Valar
	Focused Performance	Decreases chance of skill disruption » Source: Evade enemy attacks 300 times
	Graceful Demeanour	Better Enlivening Grace and Rally! » Source: Use Enlivening Grace 100 times.
	Glorious Anthem**	Increased duration of Anthems
	Harmonious Melody	Increased time to play Ballads » Source: Play Ballads 1500 times
	Heralded Saviour	Better Song of Aid » Source: Use Song of Aid 400 times
	Herald's Hammer	Better Herald's Strike » Source: Use Herald's Hammer 700 times
	Life-singer	Reduced Power cost for Morale-renewing skills » Source: Use healing spells 1000 times.
	Light in the Dark	Increases damage for Tier 1 and Tier 2 ballads » Source: Use Ballad of Resonance 1000 times.
	Medium Armour-use*	Allows wearing of Medium Armour » Source: Complete level 15 quest.
	Powerful Voice	Decreased Cries cost » Source: Use your Cries 300 times
	Silver Tongue	Faster Song recovery » Source: Use Cry of the Chorus 500 times
	Smooth Voice	Increases specific ballad effect durations » Source: Use Piercing Cry 600 times.
	Strength of Voice	Increases Tier 3 ballad durations » Source: Use Ballad of War 500 times
	Subtle Movements	Decreases Threat from skills » Source: Use Song of Soothing 300 times
	Unrelenting	Stuns enemy when Piercing Cry crits » Source: Land critical hits with Piercing Cry 100 times

* - Reward from A Song for the Company quest

** - Reward from A Minstrel's Hope quest

Minstrel Legendary Traits

	Name	Description	Source
	Rally!	Grants the Rally! skill	Melodies of the Valar Book
	Song of the Hopeful Heart	Grants the Song of the Hopeful Heart skill	The Rising Chord Book
	Anthem of the Wizards	Grants the Anthem of the Wizards skill	Valour's Marches Book
	Fellowship's Heart	Grants the Fellowship's Heart skill