History Characters / RagnarokIITheGateOfTheWorld

Between the traditional ''Ragnarok Online''-style branching tree of character classes, the additional races that play nothing like the tradition, and the story and worldbuilding provided by all the non-player characters in ''[[VideoGame/RagnarokIITheGateOfTheWorld Ragnarok II: The Gate of the World]]'', we've got a lot of character tropes to cover. Let's get to it!

** Magnum Break, the old standby from ''RO'', and Chaos' signature attack from ''Manhwa/{{Ragnarok}}''. It also causes fire damage.

Instead of the class system the Normans use, the Dimago have access to a dynamic skill tree. Their fighting style is stylish and flashy. They're also the tallest of the playable races, standing at seven to eight heads tall (incidentally, this is roughly the proportional height of actual humans). During a presentation covering plans for ''The Gate of the World'', Gravity revealed that the Dimago are designed to appeal to Western gamers. [[RatedMForManly Western gamers love badasses, after all.]]

* DoppelgangerAtack: Decoy (or Summon Puppet) allows an Enchanter to conjure a decoy that reflects half the damage dealt to it.

** Target Practice (or Fire Practice), which boosts the maximum and minimum ranged attack damage output when wielding a steam gun,
** Drill and Ceremony (or Close Order Drill), which boosts physical melee damage when wielding a steam gun, and

* DoppelgangerSpin: No spinning here, but Decoy (or Summon Puppet) allows an Enchanter to conjure a decoy that reflects half the damage dealt to it.

* YourWorstNightmare: A Clown can spend 1 LP to use Nightmare on a target under a sleeping status effect. The target will wake up in a panic with a major chunk taken out of their attack and defense power.

* WeaponOfChoice: Short Swords.

* WeaponOfChoice: Dampf Flinte (steam guns).

* WeaponOfChoice: Long Swords.

* WeaponOfChoice: Short Swords.

* WeaponOfChoice: Sword Sticks. Thought that was just a weaksauce arcane staff? Surprise!

* WeaponOfChoice: Short Swords.

* HumansByAnyOtherName

* PistolWhipping: Butt Stroke (or Flinte Slam) allows a Recruit to smash the buttstock of their steam gun into the head of their target at the cost of 1 LP. (This is an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttstroke actual]] military technique, [[HaveAGayOldTime in case you're wondering]].)

* SuperSenses: Eyes of the Hawk (or Predator Focus), which at the cost of 1 LP temporarily increases a Recruit's ranged attack power and accuracy depending on their CON stat.

** Berserker, which cannot be used in any stance. When activated, a Swordman gets a short period of time in which their attack speed and melee physical attack damage output is dramatically boosted, but are unable to use other skills ''and'' their defense drops by a third.

* TapOnTheHead: Knockout Strike (or Knock Out) allows a Thief to smash an enemy on the head and make them faint, at the cost of 1 LP. They also have to be behind their target.

* CoolSword: In the literal sense. An Enchanter in the Trifencing Stance can use Sword of Ice to turn their blade into an ice-elemental weapon that has a chance to freeze enemies, at the cost of 1 LP.

* HyperAwareness: Detect Danger (or Prospect) increases an Enchanter's physical invasion based on their INT stat. Only works while using the Trifencing Stance.
* LifeDrain: Blood Drain (or Life Leech) does this--an Enchanter in the Trifencing Stance can slash the enemy and absorb the damage done to their own health.

* SprintShoes: Sparta lets a Clown dramatically boost their target's movement speed temporarily, but while doing so the target can't recover HP or SP.

* TaughtByExperience: Like the other classes, Thieves have several passive "mastery" or "training" skills that boost their latent abilities--

A Norman tavern keeper in Hodemimes, the first village players encounter after leaving the Adventurer's Training Ground.

* {{Leitmotif}}: The guy ''actually has a song'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5miymiyhOuc devoted to him]] in the soundtrack.

The Ellr do not have a class system. Instead, they have access to Ancestral Stones, which greatly influence the abilities they can muster. An Ellr can carry two of these stones at once, giving them some freedom of customizing their skillsets. As noted by Gravity in one of their presentations, the Ellr are designed to appeal to Asian gamers--they're roughly two to three heads tall and are very cutesy in their behavior and appearance.

* BadDreams: A Clown can spend 1 LP to use Nightmare on a target under a sleeping status effect. The target will wake up in a panic with a major chunk taken out of their attack and defense power.

* TokenMiniMoe: An entire race of them! As [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/Comparison2.PNG this picture]] shows, Ellr are ''tiny'', doey-eyed, and have cutesy floppy ears. What better way to take advantage of {{Kawaisa}}?

* ForMassiveDamage: Reckless Slash (or Improvised Combo) is an attack ''specifically designed'' for taking on enemies higher level than the Novice, with a +10 attack bonus (that can be boosted even higher if more points are put in the skill) for every level that the target has over the Novice, for a maximum of 20.

The humans of ''The Gate of the World''. A thousand years ago, their home continent of Midgard was ravaged by the "Day of Destruction," but the god of light's son Baldur, St. Lif, saved the Normans from extinction. Lacking the resources and natural talents of the other races, Normans have to work hard to become powerful, but they are endlessly curious and adaptable--represented by their ''RO''-inspired class change system and their ability to freely switch between classes, with no loss in experience. Some of the skills a Norman learns in one class can be used while pursuing other classes, allowing for even greater freedom in choosing how live their adventure.

The Normans don't have the inherent advantages of other races, but they've been able to compete through scientific inquiry and the technological advancement that resulted from such endeavors. To wit, Recruits are the product of Norman advances in science and civilization, soldiers wielding steam guns (explicitly called Dampf Flinte) with stopping power rivaling that of any blade or spell. It takes a keen eye and a nimble mind capable of snap decisions to be a Recruit--especially since they are trained to perform well in melee combat as well as at range.

Despite the fact that Enchanters are most at home in the "back row" of a party, they aren't pushovers up close. Enchanters have a stance an a few melee combat skills that can work to the benefit of any Enchanter, regardless of whether they're built to be a SquishyWizard or a MagicKnight.

Oh, there ''is'' one other thing of note--Thieves actually get skills intended for unlocking things this time around (back in ''RO's'' [[http://web.archive.org/web/20030215200053/http://enweb.ragnarok.co.kr/ early years]] this was a planned ability for Thieves).

The Normans don't have the inherent advantages of other races, but they've been able to compete through scientific inquiry and the technological advancement that resulted from such endavours. To wit, Recruits are the product of Norman advances in science and civilization, soldiers wielding steam guns (explicitly called Dampf Flinte) with stopping power rivaling that of any blade or spell. It takes a keen eye and a nimble mind capable of snap decisions to be a Recruit--especially since they are trained to perform well in melee combat as well as at range.

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Despite the fact that Enchanters are most at home in the "back row," so to speak, they aren't pushovers up close, either. They have a few melee combat skills that can work to the benefit of any Enchanter, regardless of whether they're built to be a SquishyWizard or a MagicKnight.

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Enchanters are the equivalent of both ''Ragnarok Online's'' Acolytes and Magicians, pulling double duty as both the main healer and the go-to class for heavy magical artillery. They share a number of spells with ''RO's'' Acolytes, Priests, and Magicians--but they aren't pushovers up close, either, and they have a few melee combat skills that can work to the benefit of any Enchanter, regardless of whether they're built to be a SquishyWizard or a MagicKnight.

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Enchanters don't trust what they see with their eyes. That's because Enchanters believe that faith can alter one's surroundings, and they have the power to do just that. An Enchanter's powers to support others through faith isn't something that can be understood at a mere glance or with superficial knowledge. Life may be short, but that won't stop a desire to learn. To become an effective Enchanter, one needs to have patience, self-esteem, and mental strength that surpasses physical force.

Enchanters are the equivalent of both ''Ragnarok Online's'' Acolytes and Magicians, pulling double duty as both the main healer and the go-to class for heavy magical artillery. They share a number of spells with ''RO's'' Acolytes, Priests, and Magicians--but they aren't pushovers up close, either, and they have a few melee combat skills that can work to the benefit of any Enchanter, regardless of whether they're a SquishyWizard or a MagicKnight.

Sharing a similar purpose with the Novices of ''RO'', ''The Gate of the World's'' Novices are designed to give new (Norman) players a chance to get a feel for ''The Gate of the World'' before committing to the next tier of classes. Compared to ''RO's'' Novices, they actually have a number of useful and effective skills to help with getting acclimated to the game's mechanics, rather than just for [[YouHaveResearchedBreathing learning how to sit]].

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Just as they did in ''RO'', the Novice class is designed to give new (Norman) players a chance to get a feel for ''The Gate of the World'' before committing to the next tier of classes. Compared to ''RO's'' Novices, they actually have a number of useful skills to help with getting acclimated to the game's mechanics, rather than just for [[YouHaveResearchedBreathing learning how to sit]].

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

This is the starting class for all Normans, just like the Novices of ''Ragnarok Online''. By training with ceaseless effort, there's no limit to the possibilities that lie ahead of them. Their thirst for new challenges is tireless, and that's the biggest advantage a strong inquiring Novice has in overcoming hardship and adversity.

After reaching level 10, Novices can progress to the First Class tier.

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Essentially, the Novice class is designed to give new (Norman) players a chance to get a feel for ''The Gate of the World'' before committing to the next tier of classes. Compared to ''RO's'' Novices, they actually have a number of useful skills to help with getting acclimated to the game's mechanics, rather than just for [[YouHaveResearchedBreathing learning how to sit]].

The Normans don't have the inherent advantages of other races, but they've been able to compete through scientific inquiry and the technological advancement that came out of that. To wit, Recruits are the product of Norman advances in science and civilization, soldiers wielding steam guns (explicitly called Dampf Flinte) with stopping power rivaling that of any blade or spell. It takes a keen eye and a nimble mind capable of snap decisions to be a Recruit--especially since they are trained to perform well in melee combat as well as at range.

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Compared to the Swordmen of ''RO'', where the PointBuildSystem allowed Swordmen to take on different roles based on their stats, ''The Gate of the World's'' Swordmen are ''definitely'' intended to play the role of a tank. They have a number of skills designed to get everything nearby focused on attacking them, and then keep that attention fixed on them.

The Normans don't have the inherent advantages of other races, but they've been able to compete through scientific inquiry. Recruits are the product of Norman advances in science and civilization, soldiers wielding steam guns (explicitly called Dampf Flinte) with stopping power rivaling that of any blade or spell. It takes a keen eye and a nimble mind capable of snap decisions to be a Recruit--especially since they are trained to perform well in melee combat as well as at range.

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

The way of the sword is the oldest combat profession in Norman history. With a longsword at their side, Swordmen fight with heavy-hitting blows and defensive skills. To be a successful Swordman, one needs to have a strong body, self-confidence, and the courage to stand in front of their comrades to protect them from all dangers. A Swordman's life is not for those who neglect discipline, but for those with a burning desire for justice and fighting spirit.

Compared to the Swordmen of ''RO'', where the PointBuildSystem allowed Swordmen to take on different roles based on their stats, ''The Gate of the World's'' Swordmen are ''definitely'' intended to play the role of a tank. They have a number of skills designed to get everything nearby focused on attacking them, and then keep that attention fixed on them. All while having the defensive strength to live through just about anything.

Enchanters are the equivalent of both ''Ragnarok Online's'' Acolytes and Magicians, pulling double duty as both the main healer and the go-to class for heavy magical artillery. They share a number of spells with ''RO's'' Acolytes, Priests, and Magicians--but they aren't pushovers up close, either, and they have a few melee combat skills that can work to the benefit of an Enchanter that's either a SquishyWizard or a MagicKnight.

Recruits are the closest thing ''The Gate of the World'' has to ''Ragnarok Online's'' Archers, though that's not saying much--they play very differently from the Archers of yore. For one thing, Recruits have a whole stance and a variety of skills designed to make them as formidable in melee as they are at range, whereas Archers had no choice but to keep trying to pump arrows into the critter gnawing their legs off. There are very few skills Recruits have in common with ''RO's'' Archers, but they still fill the same role of "the ranged class that doesn't primarily use magic."

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Compared to ''RO'', Thieves actually ''get'' skills intended for unlocking things this time around (back in ''RO's'' [[http://web.archive.org/web/20030215200053/http://enweb.ragnarok.co.kr/ early years]] this was a planned ability for Thieves). They don't have the beloved Double Attack anymore, but they ''do'' have a ton of attacks all designed for weakening their prey in different ways, so they're not a one-trick DPS pony. They've also received a skill or two from ''RO's'' Assassins and Rogues, and have a more fleshed out capability for stealth that doesn't leave them a sitting duck.

The Clowns of ''The Gate of the World'' are a weird bunch. They aren't like clowns you'd find at your local circus, and they have a few skills that sound like they should have been used by Enchanters instead. They actually have more support skills than the Enchanters do, but their style of support is very different. Their palette of support skills encourages Clowns to put themselves in the center of their party, near as many of their comrades as possible, but not being directly on the front lines. Whether they're fighting directly or supporting allies, though, their other specialty is in large amount of status ailment-causing skills they possess.

Recruits are the closest thing ''The Gate of the World'' has to ''Ragnarok Online's'' Archers, though that's not saying much. There are very few skills Recruits have in common with ''RO's'' Archers, but they still fill the same role of "the ranged class that doesn't primarily use magic."

* DepletedPhlebotinumShells: Recruits have access to a few elemental ranged attacks--[[KillItWithIce Cold Injector (or Freezing Shot)]] and [[ShockAndAwe Thunderbolt Shot (or Lightning Shot)]].

Compared to the Swordmen of ''RO'', where the PointBuildSystem allowed Swordmen to take on different roles based on their stats, ''The Gate of the World's'' Swordmen are ''definitely'' intended to be tanks. They have a number of skills designed to get everything nearby focused on attacking them, and then keep them fixed. With the right skill, not even death will stop a Swordman.

Compared to ''RO'', Thieves actually ''get'' skills intended for unlocking things this time around (back in ''RO's'' [[http://web.archive.org/web/20030215200053/http://enweb.ragnarok.co.kr/ early years]] this was a planned ability for Thieves). They don't have the beloved Double Attack anymore, but they ''do'' have a ton of attacks all designed for weakening their prey in different ways, so they're not a one-trick DPS pony. They've also received a skill or two from ''RO's'' Assassins and Rogues.

Enchanters don't trust what they see with their eyes. That's because Enchanters believe that faith can alter one's surroundings, and they have the power to do just that. An Enchanter's powers to support others through faith can't be understood through mere knowledge. Life may be short, but that won't stop a desire to learn. To become an effective Enchanter, one needs to have patience, self-esteem, and mental strength that surpasses physical force.

Enchanters are the equivalent of both ''Ragnarok Online's'' Acolytes and Magicians, pulling double duty as both the main healer and the go-to class for heavy magical artillery. They share a number of spells with ''RO's'' Acolytes, Priests, and Magicians--but they aren't pushovers up close, either, and the they have a few melee skills that turn the concept of a SquishyWizard on its head.