Lord of the Rings Online - Beta Journal @ Official Site

A new beta journal detailing a player's experiences as a Minstrel is available at the official Lord of the Rings Online site.

Grouping with a minstrel is quite fun.  You cannot just sit in the back and spam heals.  This will draw plenty of aggro to yourself and you'll die quickly in your light armor.  You have to heal only when necessary and use your de-taunt whenever it's available.  There are also several party buffs like raising melee attack power, and situational skills like protection from fire, that play an important role in tough battles.  It can be stressful when times get rough, but if you come out on top, you feel great pride in having kept your fellowship alive.

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