Om 113 dagar släpps Anthem, ett Biowarespel där det för en gångs skull snackas mer om gameplay snarare än om story. Efter Mass Effect: Andromeda har Bioware mycket att bevisa. I gårdagens snack om vilken studio man skulle vilja ta tillbaka från det döda nämndes Bioware både en, två och tre gånger. Det goda namnet är, med andra ord, inte vad det en gång var.

Det kommer en demo inför releasen (och vi har provspelat Anthem) men i väntan på den får vi nu djupdyka i spelets olika klasser. "Javelin" kallas exoskelettet du bär i spelet och kommer i fyra former; Ranger, Colossus, Storm, Interceptor. Undertill demonstreras de i videoform och allra längst ner hittar du rikligt med info om vapentyper, närstridsattacker, distansfärdigheter, supportutrustning och ultimata förmågor. Kort sagt: det mesta om det mesta.

RANGER

INTERCEPTOR

COLOSSUS

STORM

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RANGER

Ranger Javelin Weaponry
Each javelin may have two weapons for their loadout, and can change them (along with the rest of their loadout) between missions. The Ranger is capable of wielding every weapon type except for Heavy Weapons (which can only be used by the Colossus javelin).

Ranger Javelin Melee Ability
Shock Mace: When the Ranger javelin chooses to mix it up at close range, it deploys an electrified mace to send a medically-inadvisable amount of voltage through its enemies.

Ranger Javelin Grenade Gear
Quick to deploy, grenades lay down area damage for effective crowd control at a moment’s notice. Modified grenades can be found out in the field and can be equipped to create different effects, including Frost and Seeker Grenades.
• Frag Grenade
• Inferno Grenade
• Frost Grenade
• Seeker Grenades
• Sticky Bomb

Ranger Javelin Assault Launcher Gear
The Ranger’s wrist launcher allows for a variety of modules to be loaded on for an extra burst of firepower. This provides a more flexible combat approach that can take down threats quickly.
• Homing Missile
• Energy Pulse
• Spark Beam
• Venom Darts
• Blast Missile

Ranger Javelin Support Gear
A skillful field general, the Ranger is capable of creating special fields that allow its allies to gain a tactical advantage.
• Bulwark Point
• Muster Point

Ranger Javelin Ultimate Ability
Multi-Target Missile Battery: Lancers can deploy a special ultimate ability that displays the true strength of their javelin exosuit. Dealing precise damage across a wide swath of the battlefield, the Ranger’s Multi-target Missile Battery allows it to target many fast-moving enemies with guided projectiles.

COLOSSUS

Colossus Javelin Weaponry
Each javelin may have two weapons for their loadout, and can change them (along with the rest of their loadout) between missions. The Colossus cannot use the two smallest weapon types, Pistols and SMGs, but is the only javelin sturdy enough to wield any of the Heavy Weapons.

Colossus Javelin Melee Ability
Heavy Smash: The Colossus can use its massive chassis as a weapon both in a diving smash attack from the air and a hammering melee attack. This not only clears out smaller enemies instantly, but has a chance to knock down foes and leave them open to follow-up attacks.

Colossus Javelin Ordnance Launcher Gear
Utilizing the incredible strength of the Colossus, these shoulder-mounted weapons are capable of dishing out punishment to enemies near or far (your choice).

High Explosive Mortar
• Burst Mortar
• Firewall Mortar
• Lightning Coil
• Shock Coil

Colossus Javelin Heavy Assault Launcher Gear
The Colossus allows for the fitting of a number of wrist-mounted weapons that can complement its other destructive options.
• Heavy Cannon
• Flame Thrower
• Flak Cannon
Railgun
• Acid Spitter

Colossus Javelin Support Gear
As the preeminent battletank, the Colossus is capable of supporting its allies by decreasing incoming damage or diverting enemy fire toward itself.
• Taunt
• Deflector Pulse

Colossus Javelin Ultimate Ability
Siege Cannon : Lancers can deploy a special ultimate ability that displays the true strength of their javelin exosuit. The Siege Cannon is ideal for clearing out smaller enemies, controlling enemies in a choke point, or putting some extra damage on a boss.
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STORM

Storm Javelin Melee Ability
Every javelin has an innate melee ability which can be used to deal damage to targets at very close range. This ability does not need to be earned, nor can it be changed.
Fiery Strike: The Storm uses the seals on its arm to deliver an explosive flash that deals damage and knocks back enemies that have gotten too close, giving the Storm time to reposition at a safe distance.

Storm Javelin Kinesis Gear Abilities
The seals which are built into the Storm can use various gear to tap into the Anthem to release raw elemental energy in the form of kinesis abilities. Gear is picked up as loot during missions, and can be equipped or swapped out between missions. Lancers can equip three kinesis gear abilities total, one from each of the sections here.

Storm Javelin Blast Seals
• Lightning Strike
• Ice Storm
• Flame Burst
• Rime Blast
• Living Flame

Storm Javelin Focus Seals
• Hoarfrost Shards
• Fireball
• Ball Lightning
• Glacial Beam
• Arc Burst

Storm Javelin Support Seals
The Storm’s support abilities play toward its strengths of damage evasion and damage output, helping allies stay safe and take down enemies faster.
• Wind Wall
• Nexus

Storm Javelin Ultimate Ability
Elemental Storm: Lancers can deploy a special ultimate ability that displays the true strength of their javelin exosuit. Manipulating the raw force of the Anthem, the Storm emits successive blasts of frost, electricity, and fire -- ending with a meteoric finale.

INTERCEPTOR

Interceptor Javelin Exosuit Melee Ability
Every javelin has an innate melee ability which can be used to deal damage to targets at very close range. This ability does not need to be earned, nor can it be changed.

Double-Bladed Daggers: The Interceptor uses a pair of double-bladed daggers to deliver a multi-hit flurry of slashes, dealing damage in a chain of powerful attacks that can be continued indefinitely.

Interceptor Javelin Exosuit Technique Gear
The Interceptor javelin uses a variety of gear to perform devastating techniques on the battlefield. Gear is picked up as loot during missions, and can be equipped and swapped out between missions. Lancers can equip three gear in their loadout, one from each of the sections here.

Interceptor Javelin Assault Systems
• Seeker Glaive
• Acid Bomb
• Cryo Glaive
• Cluster Mine
• Spark Dash

Interceptor Javelin Strike Systems
• Star Strike
• Plasma Star
• Nova Strike
• Tempest Strike
• Corrosive Spray

Interceptor Javelin Support Systems
• Target Beacon
• Rally Cry

Interceptor Javelin Ultimate Ability
Assassin’s Blades: Lancers can deploy a special ultimate ability that displays the true strength of their javelin exosuit. The Interceptor becomes supercharged, arming its Assassin’s Blades and carving through enemies at high speed.