Hero class, waste of gold?

[Hypernoma]

The idea was that they could be a ranged fighter and step up when a shield wall begins to fall. Archers seems to believe that shielding is something that is not for them and it should be left to those plebeian commandos. We disagree and think that all classes have their part to play in every part of the team. I personally think that used correctly, it can save a team from wiping.