This contender maximizes defensive gains, an expert of a variety of armor.

Bonuses: Higher health per vitality and higher damage per strength
Mana gen: Mana gain when block is parried or blocked
Armor: Cloth, Leather, Mail, and Shields
Weapons: Maces, Swords, and Axes (all one handed)

Revenge- A very powerful attack used only after you've been critically hit.

Riposte - An attack with extra damage used only after you've parried or blocked an attack.

Retaliation - An attack with extra damage used only after you've been hit by an enemy.

Shield Bash - This shield attack will stun your enemy.

Gut - An attack inflicting lots of damage over time.

Blocking - Increases your ability to block attacks.

Parry - Increases your ability to parry attacks.

Plate Armor - Can wear plate armor. Each skill level makes your armor more efficient.

Block - Not only is it harder for your foes to hit you during the block but it will also stun them.

Shield Mastery - When using a shield, you receive a defense bonus.