Bardin Goreksson | Characters in Warhammer Vermintide 2 Warhammer Vermintide 2 Guide and Walkthrough
Last update: 02 August 2018
This page contains description of Bardin Goreksson, one of the heroes available in Warhammer: Vermintide 2. Here, you can find a list of all abilities and talents, tips on how to play the available classes and suggested builds (ways of developing this character).
Ranger Veteran
Ranger Veteran is available from the beginning. This class focuses on ranged combat. Ranger Veteran can quickly reload his weapon and can carry more ammo.
Base health: 100 points
Ranger Veteran's abilities
Ability's name | Description |
Survivalist (passive ability) | Special enemies killed by Bardin drop ammo. |
Disengage (career ability) | Bardin throws a smoke bomb which makes him invisible to the enemies. |
Loaded for Battle (passive ability) | Increases ammo capacity by 50%. |
Fast Hands (passive ability) | Increases reload speed. |
Ranger Veteran's talents
Talents available at level 5:
Talent's name | Description |
Hunter's Eye | Reduces recoil of ranged weapons by 25%. |
Apply Pressure | Increases healing effects by 30%. |
Foe-Feller | Increases attack speed by 5%. |
Talents available at level 10:
Talent's name | Description |
Last Resort | Bardin receives 25% more Power when he doesn't have ammo. |
No Dawdling! | Increases movement speed by 5%. |
Curl Up | When Bardin is caught or knocked down, he receives 50% less damage. |
Talents available at level 15:
Talent's name | Description |
Battle Brew | Survivalist grants bombs instead of ammo (every fourth kill). |
Grungni's Cunning | Increases amount of ammo received by using Survivalist. |
Master Brewer | Survivalist grants potions instead of ammo (every third kill). |
Talents available at level 20:
Talent's name | Description |
Just Drunk Enough | Critical hits increase your health temporarily. |
Grudge-Borne | Killing enemies increases your health temporarily. |
Grimnir's Champion | Killing a boss regenerates health. |
Talents available at level 25:
Talent's name | Description |
Ranger's Ambush | Disengage now lasts 14 seconds. |
Preparation | Disengage cooldown is reduced by 30%. |
Catch a Breath | Bardin gets 20 health points back when he uses Disengage. |
Tips and hints
- Although this class uses a ranged weapon majority of the time, a melee weapon will also be useful. A one-handed warhammer is a good choice - it offers pretty good endurance (represented by the shield icons during blocking) and high attack speed.
- Ranger Veteran's passive and career abilities make him a great special and elite killer. His passive ability gives him ammo while the career ability allows him to disappear for a moment in order to take a better spot. Search for the aforementioned enemies, eliminate them and collect ammo.
Suggested Ranger Veteran build
The set below is designed for Ranger Veteran fighting mainly with ranged weapons. Apart from that, it also makes for good support for the team - killing special enemies drops ammo or (after buying the right talent) potions.
- Hunter's Eye (level 5) - increases ranged accuracy.
- No Dawdling! (level 10) - improves movement speed, which promotes maneuverability.
- Master Brewer (level 15) - this talent gives a chance of killed enemies dropping potions, which is useful for everyone.
- Grudge-Borne (level 20) - increases HP after killing an enemy.
- Preparation (level 25) - lets you use Disengage more often.
Ironbreaker
Ironbreaker is available at level 7. This is another tank class - a lot of stamina and resistance to damage make him a great for focusing enemy attention.
Base health: 150 points
Ironbreaker's abilities
Ability's name | Description |
Gromril Armour (passive ability) | Completely absorbs a hit every 20 seconds. |
Impenetrable (career ability) | Bardin taunts all enemies who are a size of a human. His defense is increased and he can block all attacks for 10 seconds. |
Dwarf Forged (passive ability) | Increases damage resistance. |
Doughty (passive ability) | Increases stamina. |
Ironbreaker's talents
Talents available at level 5:
Talent's name | Description |
Shield of Valaya | Increases effective block and push angle by 50%. |
Stoutfellow | Increases maximum health by 20%. |
Indefatigable | Grants an extra stamina shield while blocking. |
Talents available at level 10:
Talent's name | Description |
Gazul's Duty | A revived ally receives 50% less damage for 10 seconds. |
Irondrake | Reduces the overheat generated by Drakefire by 30%. |
Miner's Rhythm | After landing a charged hit, Bardin regenerates stamina 40% faster for 2 seconds. |
Talents available at level 15:
Talent's name | Description |
Ironbreaker's Resolve | When Gromril Armour is active, Bardin restores stamina 50% faster. |
Rune-Forged | Bardin restores 10 health points every time when Gromril Armour reduces an enemy's attack. |
Tunnel Fighter | Reduces Gromril Armour cooldown to 13 seconds. |
Talents available at level 20:
Talent's name | Description |
Just Drunk Enough | Critical hits increase your health temporarily. |
Grudge-Borne | Killing enemies increases your health temporarily. |
Grimnir's Champion | Killing a boss regenerates health. |
Talents available at level 25:
Talent's name | Description |
Heart of Gromril | Increases Impenetrable duration time to 15 seconds. |
Booming Taunt | Increases Impenetrable taunt radius. |
Oi! Wazzok! | Impenetrable can now also focus bosses' attention. |
Tips and hints
- Ironbreaker can access two unique weapons - Drakefire Pistols and a Drakegun. These are powerful ranged weapons that are definitely worth picking up. Both of them have overheat mechanism (similar to Sienna's) - an overheated weapon can't be used for a limited period of time. Drakegun allows you to kill groups of enemies fast but its range is very short. Drakefire Pistols work at medium distance but they aren't as useful against hordes.
- Ironbreaker's base amount of health and abilities make him a great tank who can focus enemy attention. The single-handed warhammer combines the endurance needed for effective parrying with high speed of attack - this makes it a great choice for the Ironbreaker.
- Remember that your career ability focuses attention of nearby enemies - use this to your advantage by activating this ability when a horde is coming towards your party (your allies won't be attacked as much).
Suggested Ironbreaker build
The set below allows you to make a typical tank out of the Ironbreaker, who will focus on him most enemies.
- Stoutfellow (level 5) - additional health is mandatory.
- Miner's Rhythm (level 10) - makes your endurance regenerate faster after being pushed by a boss; as a tank you risk that constantly.
- Tunnel Fighter (level 15) - allows to use the Gromril Armour more often, which translates into better defense.
- Grudge-Borne (level 20) - standard talent temporarily increasing HP after a kill.
- Oi! Wazzok! (level 25) - makes the Impenetrable ability distract the attention of bosses. The boss attacks mostly yourself, while the enemies can deal the most damage to them.
Slayer
Slayer is available at level 12. An agile warrior who focuses on dealing massive damage with his melee weapons.
Base health: 100 points
Slayer's abilities
Ability's name | Description |
Trophy Hunter (passive ability) | Stacking damage buff on hitting an enemy. |
Leap (career ability) | Bardin leaps towards his target and stuns them. This ability also increases Bardin's attack speed for a brief moment. |
Path of Carnage (passive ability) | Increased attack speed. |
Slayer's talents
Talents available at level 5:
Talent's name | Description |
Stoutfellow | Increases maximum health by 25%. |
Hack and Slash | Critical hit chance is increased by 5%. |
See it Coming | Increases dodge range by 20%. |
Talents available at level 10:
Talent's name | Description |
Oblivious to Pain | Damage received from one attack is reduced to 10 damage points (or a half of its original value, whichever is highest). |
Stunty Saviour | Increases movement speed by 15% if Bardin is the last hero standing. |
Crippling Wounds | Critical hits cause more damage. |
Talents available at level 15:
Talent's name | Description |
Unstoppable! | Duration of Trophy Hunter is increased by 5 seconds. |
Moving Target | Trophy Hunter can now also increase Bardin's armor. |
Adrenaline Surge | After reaching maximum stacks for Trophy Hunter, this ability will also reduce Leap's cooldown. |
Talents available at level 20:
Talent's name | Description |
Just Drunk Enough | Critical hits increase your health temporarily. |
Grudge-Borne | Killing enemies increases your health temporarily. |
Grimnir's Champion | Killing a boss regenerates health. |
Talents available at level 25:
Talent's name | Description |
Crunch! | Increases the stagger effect after using Leap and landing near enemies. |
Unstoppable | Bardin's attacks can't be interrupted after using Leap. |
No Escape | After using Leap, Bardin's movement speed is increased by 25%. |
Tips and hints
- Slayer is another great class for eliminating special and elite enemies - this time, from a close range. The Slayer deals huge amount of damage but due to the fact that he uses melee attacks, you will have to be vigilant and move between enemies.
- His career ability allows him to quickly leap towards an enemy and overwhelm them with attacks. However, you have to use this ability wisely - you don't want to jump right in the middle of a horde because this can quickly lead to your death. It is better to find a more powerful enemy and use this ability on him.
- Slayer needs a cooperating party to utilize his full potential. You need a tank who can guard you and you have to be accompanied by heroes who can deal with groups of enemies. Thanks to that you will be able to focus on special and elite enemies. The same goes for boss fights - attack a boss when he gets distracted by a tank.
Suggested Assassin build
The below build allows you to get the best out of the Assassin - high damage output. The build (as the class itself) compels you to constantly move, but allows you to quickly get rid of enemies.
- Hack and Slash (level 5) - increased chances for critical are necessary.
- Crippling Wounds (level 10) - this talent is linked to the previous one - more critical damage.
- Unstoppable! (level 15) - more additional damage. The talent extends the bonuses from the passive skill.
- Just Drunk Enough (level 20) - increase HP after critical hits.
- No Escape (level 25) - improved speed after using the Leap. Improved mobility.