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",[25,149,150],{},"Havoc"," has a fluid, easy-to-grasp rotation, and with double jump, glide and Fel Rush you get anywhere quickly. If you like action, you will love it.",[10,153,154,156],{},[25,155,72],{}," beginners who want action.",[14,158,160],{"id":159},"_5-warrior","5. Warrior",[52,162],{"name":163},"warrior",[10,165,57,166,170],{},[59,167,169],{"href":168},"\u002Fen\u002Fclasses\u002Fwarrior","Warrior"," is honest melee without a spellbook. The core rotation clicks quickly, plate armor forgives mistakes and Victory Rush heals you along the way. 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