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1 Character Building

Some general notes on building 4th Edition characters.  

1.1 Classes

There are 4 basic types of Class within 4th Edition:

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Type | Description | Examples
Striker | Removes specific targets from the combat by various means. | Ranger, Rogue, Sorceror, Warlock
Defender | Meatshield or equivalent.  Keeps the enemies busy. | Figher, Paladin, Sword Mage
Leader | Provides buffs and healing.  Abilities to allow allies to move and attack | Warlord, Cleric, Bard
Controller | Generally has area of effect abilities | Wizard, Invoker, Druid
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1.1 Abilities

Classes have 1 or more primary abilities.  Attacks are typically based off of this ability.  Classes usually have one or more secondary abilities too.  These control secondary effects.  For example a rogue has the ability to strike for damage from primary and also push his opponent a number of squares based on the secondary ability.  

Specialisation is likely to be best as a general rule of thumb.  Thus pick only one primary ability and one secondary.  Your primary ability should be at least 16 and probably 18.