Uruk Reavers

Uruk Reavers were scouts using two handed bardiches and axes.
While the Uruk-hai are capable of higher orders of organized warfare Reavers emphasize typical orcish aggression and brutality.

Use of this Class
Brandishing bardiche type axes Reavers are able to utilize their enhanced strength to produce powerful swings capable of severing bodily extremities in one clean strike. Even cases of completely cleaving poorly armoured opponents in half are not nearly as uncommon as Isengard's enemies would like them to be. Armour usually does little to alleviate great damage to the torso though the victim may at least be "fortunate" enough to remain in one piece literally speaking. To achieve these great feats of dismemberment the Reavers need to remain fairly mobile and flexible so with the exception of shin guards and some upper arm protection the Reavers' own limbs are exposed to allow for easier and faster movement. Hard leather with some iron plates covers the torso and waist but the weapon requirements deprive them of shield protection. However the increased mobility and the axes' polearm design make the Reavers ideal companions for the Raiders on their forays especially against the Rohirrim as long axes are well suited to taking down even heavy cavalry provided they don't take the brunt of the charge. All in all the Reavers are an excellent "hammer" for as long as there are other troops present to take the role of the "anvil".