Character Building
Adam Hattrell
2009/02/27 22:27

Table of Contents
Character Building 	 # 
Classes 	 # 
Abilities 	 # 

Character Building
Some general notes on building 4th Edition characters.

Classes
There are 4 basic types of Class within 4th Edition:
Type	Description	Examples	
Striker	Removes specific targets from the combat by various means.	Ranger, Rogue, Sorceror, Warlock	
Defender	Meatshield or equivalent. Keeps the enemies busy.	Figher, Paladin, Sword Mage	
Leader	Provides buffs and healing. Abilities to allow allies to move and attack	Warlord, Cleric, Bard	
Controller	Generally has area of effect abilities	Wizard, Invoker, Druid	

Abilities
Classes have 1 or more primary abilities. Attacks are typically based off of this ability. Classes usually have one or more secondary abilities too. These control secondary effects. For example a rogue has the ability to strike for damage from primary and also push his opponent a number of squares based on the secondary ability.
Specialisation is likely to be best as a general rule of thumb. Thus pick only one primary ability and one secondary. Your primary ability should be at least 16 and probably 18.