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[[image:Jotun_Mindbreaker.jpg|thumb|128px|a typical Jotun]] |
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| − | '''Jotun''' are a species of giant ogre-like humanoids found in the northern reaches of the Tyrian continent in the Guild Wars [[Eye of the North]] expansion pack. They are about the size of common Tyrain [[Giant]]s but have larger heads and a lack horns. They typically carry any of a variety of oversized [[Hammer|mace]] like weapons and wear only a crude loincloth around their waist. While the Jotun do not appear to be intelligent, they can be heard to occasionally utter a few short phrases in the common tongue. |
+ | '''Jotun''' are a species of giant ogre-like humanoids found in the northern reaches of the Tyrian continent in the Guild Wars [[Eye of the North]] expansion pack. They are about the size of common Tyrain [[Giant]]s but have larger heads and a lack of horns. They typically carry any of a variety of oversized [[Hammer|mace]] like weapons and wear only a crude loincloth around their waist. While the Jotun do not appear to be intelligent, they can be heard to occasionally utter a few short phrases in the common tongue. |
Jotun have also been seen to participate in organized fighting matches, which take place between two armed Jotun in what seems to be a ceremonial fighting ring, while other Jotun stand guard. |
Jotun have also been seen to participate in organized fighting matches, which take place between two armed Jotun in what seems to be a ceremonial fighting ring, while other Jotun stand guard. |
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Revision as of 08:43, 30 September 2007
a typical Jotun
Jotun are a species of giant ogre-like humanoids found in the northern reaches of the Tyrian continent in the Guild Wars Eye of the North expansion pack. They are about the size of common Tyrain Giants but have larger heads and a lack of horns. They typically carry any of a variety of oversized mace like weapons and wear only a crude loincloth around their waist. While the Jotun do not appear to be intelligent, they can be heard to occasionally utter a few short phrases in the common tongue.
Jotun have also been seen to participate in organized fighting matches, which take place between two armed Jotun in what seems to be a ceremonial fighting ring, while other Jotun stand guard.
Characteristics
Jotun are divided between warriors and other spellcasters, notably Mesmers and Necromancers.
Because of their large size and great strength, Jotun posses three noticeable attributes:
- Most cannot be knocked down by any skill or attack.
- They can stomp their feet on the ground to knock down everyone around them using the monster skill "Giant Stomp".
- Even the casters have a huge armor against elemental. Players will deal only 45% of the listed damage.
On the weakness side, keep in mind that Jotuns ...
- Are fleshy creatures.
- Are susceptible to all conditions, incl. bleeding, poison and disease.
- Leave a corpse behind.
- Are not undead.
Jotun are known to drop Jotun pelts.
Varieties
- Jotun Skullsmasher (Warrior)
- Jotun Bloodcurdler (Necromancer)
- Jotun Bladeturner (Mesmer)
- Jotun Mindbreaker (Mesmer)
Items dropped
Jotuns may drop the following loot (besides gold and various weapons and items):
| Collectable Drops | Jotun pelt |
| Crafting Materials | None |
| Salvage Items | Jotun plating Jotun armguard |
Trivia
Jotuns are ogre like giants and the greatest foes of the gods in norse mythology.