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LOTRO Lore-master Knowledge Guide

LOTRO Knowledge of the Lore-master Guide

In *Lord of the Rings Online*, **Knowledge of the Lore-master** is a vital skill for Lore-masters. It weakens enemies in battle and provides critical insights into their capabilities outside combat. This guide explores its mechanics, trait synergies, and tactical applications.

Effects of Knowledge of the Lore-master

Acquired at level 22, this skill applies a 1-minute debuff and allows stat analysis without triggering aggression. Key combat effects include:

  • Resistance Rating reduction (3650 at level 150)
  • -2% Parry Chance
  • +15% Attack Duration (slower enemy attacks)
  • -2% Critical Hit Chance

Costing 5% of max Power with a 1-minute cooldown, it also enables pre-combat inspection of enemies through a dedicated interface.

Trait Enhancements

Traits in the **Ancient Master** specialization amplify the skill:

  • Enfeeble: Doubles debuff potency for 10 seconds and extends duration by 10 seconds.
  • Force of Will: Adds up to 15 seconds to the debuff’s duration.

Tracery Synergies

Essential traceries for maximizing effectiveness:

  • Duration Tracery: Extends effect by up to 11 seconds.
  • Target Resistance Tracery: Reduces resist chance by up to 11%.

Combat and Scouting Utility

Primarily used in group content, the skill’s debuffs:

  • Reduce incoming damage via slowed enemy attacks
  • Enhance group survivability
  • Increase vulnerability to tactical damage

The **inspection feature** reveals:

  • Health, power, and resistances
  • Immunities to crowd control (stuns, roots, fellowship maneuvers)
  • Enemy genus/species data

Strategic Tips

  • Maintain debuff uptime on raid bosses for sustained group benefits.
  • Pair with Enfeeble to align doubled debuff potency with burst damage phases.
  • Scout enemies pre-combat to avoid wasted crowd control attempts.
  • Use stealthily to gather intel without aggro (except against stealthed targets).

Inspection Mechanics

The **Analysis Details** window categorizes enemy stats using ratings from *Feeble* to *Extraordinary*, scaled against the Lore-master’s level. It displays:

  • Combat effectiveness and mitigations
  • Specific immunities
  • Genus/species classification

The skill works on NPCs and pets but not on Creeps or player characters.

FAQ

What level is Knowledge of the Lore-master learned?

Level 22.

Does it generate aggro?

No, but using it on stealthed enemies breaks stealth.

Optimal specialization?

Yellow-line Ancient Master with Enfeeble and Force of Will traits.

Works on players?

No. Applies only to NPCs and pets.

Inspection content?

Health, resistances, immunities, and effectiveness ratings.