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Return of Reckoning is a team-based game, meaning all classes are built to work together with others of the same Realm. It's important to remember that grouping up with others, be it small-scale or large-scale, is a key part of the meta game. | Return of Reckoning is a team-based game, meaning all classes are built to work together with others of the same Realm. It's important to remember that grouping up with others, be it small-scale or large-scale, is a key part of the meta game. | ||
Realm populations can vary. Start with whichever faction you think looks most appealing. | |||
There are three primary class Archetypes in Return of Reckoning, which are: | There are three primary class Archetypes in Return of Reckoning, which are: | ||
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*Healer: Healers not only save their teammates from death but can even resurrect fallen allies in combat. They're crucial for success, and their off-spec allows players to try a more DPS-focused twist on this archetype. | *Healer: Healers not only save their teammates from death but can even resurrect fallen allies in combat. They're crucial for success, and their off-spec allows players to try a more DPS-focused twist on this archetype. | ||
Once you know the Archetype you'd like to try, it's time to pick a class, each of which has different playstyles and quirks. | Once you know the Archetype you'd like to try, it's time to pick a class, each of which has different playstyles and quirks. | ||
== Your first Character == | == Your first Character == | ||
Revision as of 23:59, 3 October 2026
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If you're a new player in Return of Reckoning, there's likely a lot to take in all at once! This guide will walk you step-by-step through many of the basics of getting started in the world of Warhammer.
Installing the Game
Start with the New Player Hub for a simple route from installation to your first activities. Create an account on the Return of Reckoning website, then follow the official installation guide for your operating system.
On Windows, download and extract the installer, run RoRInstaller.exe, then start RORLauncher.exe and sign in with your website account. The official guide also provides Linux and Mac instructions. If installation or launching fails, use the Technical Support Center and the troubleshooting steps in Game Installation.
Selecting a Realm and Class
Return of Reckoning is a team-based game, meaning all classes are built to work together with others of the same Realm. It's important to remember that grouping up with others, be it small-scale or large-scale, is a key part of the meta game.
Realm populations can vary. Start with whichever faction you think looks most appealing.
There are three primary class Archetypes in Return of Reckoning, which are:
- DPS: Short for "Damage-per-second", these are the damage dealers. These are broken into Melee (mDPS) or Ranged (rDPS) damage dealers, with many variations and unique mechanics per class. If you want to kill things or deal the finishing blow, pick a DPS class.
- Tank: The frontlines of most engagements and protectors of their teammates. Tanks in Return of Reckoning gain the ability to intercept half the damage meant for another player onto themselves. If you want to be in melee range in most brawls while also supporting your team, try playing a Tank.
- Healer: Healers not only save their teammates from death but can even resurrect fallen allies in combat. They're crucial for success, and their off-spec allows players to try a more DPS-focused twist on this archetype.
Once you know the Archetype you'd like to try, it's time to pick a class, each of which has different playstyles and quirks.
Your first Character
| Archetype | Order race | Order career | Destruction race | Destruction career |
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| Tank | Human | Knight of the Blazing Sun | Chaos | Chosen |
| Healer | Human | Warrior Priest | Chaos | Zealot |
| mDPS | Human | Witch Hunter | Chaos | Marauder |
| rDPS | Human | Bright Wizard | Chaos | Magus |
| Tank | Dwarf | Ironbreaker | Greenskin | Black Orc |
| Healer | Dwarf | Runepriest | Greenskin | Shaman |
| mDPS | Dwarf | Slayer | Greenskin | Choppa |
| rDPS | Dwarf | Engineer | Greenskin | Squig Herder |
| Tank | High Elf | Swordmaster | Dark Elf | Black Guard |
| Healer | High Elf | Archmage | Dark Elf | Disciple of Khaine |
| mDPS | High Elf | White Lion | Dark Elf | Witch Elf |
| rDPS | High Elf | Shadow Warrior | Dark Elf | Sorcerer |
