Minstrel Changes - Isengard

Minstrels

When I first mentioned the changes that I was considering for the Minstrel there was, with reason, a large outpouring of concern and question about the changes. More pointedly, however, many players wanted to know why we were making changes to the Minstrel in the first place. I hope, through this diary, to allay those concerns and questions enough to allow for a gentle transition to the new methods employed by the Minstrel. If nothing else, I hope that this diary explains the reasons for the changes and provides a roadmap for the future of the class.

Medium Armour – Super Important

Minstrels will no longer be able to wear medium armour. The trait allowing Minstrels to wear medium armour is being replaced with something that is equally valuable. It is important to note that any medium armour that is bound and that the Minstrel is wearing when the Isengard expansion goes live will become light armour.

Terminology

Minstrels are based around performance and music. The terminology of the Minstrel’s skills has always been closely tied to the musical terms, though they are inconsistent in many cases. This remains true, but the reliance on musical terminology has been expanded somewhat. I am calling this out because it has a measure of relevance as you read more.