Brute
Brutes engage the frontline and excel at both dealing and absorbing damage.
- Class Weapon: Maces · Mace Weapon Skills
- Class Armor: Medium Armor or Heavy Armor
- Primary Attribute: Strength
Specialization
At each milestone, one of three specializations paths can be chosen.
Poisoned Impact 
Level 2 Brute ·> Smasher · Heavy Armor
Deals damage to all the units in the area. Applies 2 Poisons to Bleeding units.
Mastery ·
[Fatal Blow]: Leaves a Cloud of Poison on the ground.
Weakening Blow
Level 2 Brute ·> Destroyer · Heavy Armor
Deals damage to the target and applies Weakening for 3 rounds.
Mastery ·
If the unit already [Weakened], also applies Vulnerability.
Defensive Stance
Level 3 Brute, Swordsman, Warrior
The unit gains Deflection. If they are engaged in combat, you gain 1 Temporary Valour Point.
Valorous Chain
Level 3 Brute, Swordsman, Warrior
Every time an attack hits several enemies, you gain 1 Temporary Valour Point.
Valorous Duel
Level 3 Brute, Swordsman, Warrior
Every time this unit engages in combat, you gain 1 Temporary Valour Point
Armor Breaker
Level 5 Brute
Damage inflicted to Armor increased by 35%.
Mastery ·
If an attack from this unit destroys enemy Armor, the unit gains [Brutality] and Inspiration.
Opportunism
Level 5 Brute
As long as there are at least 2 enemies within 6m of this unit, the unit has Protection.
Mastery ·
If there are at least 4 enemies within 6m of this unit, the unit also has [Brutality].
Cruelty
Level 5 Brute
Damage and Critical Hit increased by 20% against units with at least one [Debuff].
Mastery ·
The unit deals 20% less Damage to this unit.
Temperance
Level 8 Brute
After taking 2 attacks, this unit gains Deflection.
Mastery ·
After taking 2 attacks, this unit gains Deflection and Riposte.
