Tera beginners guide
Learn the ropes with our tour of Tera
Amid the summer MMO releases, Tera presents a unique angle that makes it worth checking out: action combat. This simple change makes a world of difference in a genre still wrapped in archaic trappings. While Tera does employ some traditional MMO mechanics, there’s a lot hidden under the hood that any MMO player--veteran or noob--will want to read up on before committing the cash and time to a never-ending story. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of everything you’ll want to know about the mechanics and classes of Tera.
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