Thematic Builds - Ranger

Thematic Builds - Ranger

Preface

The purpose of this guide is to provide ideas for build themes that fit into various role-play archetypes. Further details about the equipment I refer to here may be found at my other guide, along with answers to a variety of other questions about Wartales.

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Cutthroat - The Manic Killer


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Class Skills

Valorous Victory

Frenzy

Instinctive Throw

Cold Blooded

Second Weapon or Unstoppable

Basic Skills

Run

Wrath

Weapons

Harag Billhook, Inquisition Cinqueda

Oils

Perforating Oil or Unstable Oil

Accessories

Pocket Knife, Whet Stone, Stiletto, Tule Horn

Professions

Tinkerer or Thief

Favored Stats

Dexterity & Critical Hit

This mid-to-late round spree killer that just won't stop. Valorous Victory combined with mastery Frenzy allows this unit to eliminate engaged targets one after another. Instinctive Throw also comes in handy to finish off targets not quite killed by a Frenzy, and the mastery version is what really makes the build shine as it allows your unit to redeploy from one side of the battlefield to the other very easily.

Poisoner - The Noxious Marker


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Class Skills

Valorous Victory or Valorous Support

Poison Vial

Ordeal

Explosive Gas

Unstoppable

Basic Skills

Run

First Aid

Wrath

Weapons

Damaged Dagger, Ringleader's Dagger, Viper

Poison Flask

Oils

Poisonous Oil or Perforating Oil

Accessories

Poison Vial

Professions

Scholar, Bard, Angler

Favored Stats

Willpower

An early round set-up support that can still kill a high priority target on their own. Find a cluster of enemies and open up with Poisonous Flask's Poisonous Puddle skill, followed up by the mastery form of the Poison Vial skill. All enemies hit will have 5 stacks of Poison (or up to 7 with Poison Vial accessory), along with Vulnerability status. After that move in and pick off a light armored enemy with your dagger attack and get away. Explosive Gas will have limited use, primarily in Champion Fights.

Poisoner - The Sadist


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Class Skills

Valorous Audacity or Valorous Support

Poison Vial

Instinctive Throw

Explosive Gas

Unstoppable

Basic Skills

Run

Wrath

Weapons

Ringleader's Dagger

Hand Bomblet

Oils

Poisonous Oil or Perforating Oil

Accessories

Poison Vial

Professions

Scholar, Tinkerer, Angler

Favored Stats

Willpower & Crit

An early round damage dealer that revels in bringing down the biggest of foes with ease. Begins their turn by making use of Ringleader's Dagger to apply poison to multiple clustered targets (preferably heavily armored or high health). Follows up by stepping back and using mastery Poison Vial to apply more Poison and Vulnerability, followed up by a Hand Bomblet to apply Bleeding to everyone hit. All units hit will have 5 Poison (up to 9 with lucky Poisoned Vial accessory procs) as well as Bleeding, and a missing 10% health from Hand Bomblet. Explosive Gas will have limited use, primarily in Champion fights.

Strategist - The Daring Captain


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Class Skills

Valorous Audacity

Smoke Screen

Deadly Contract

Low Blow

Anticipation

Basic Skills

Taunt

First Aid

Galvanise Troops

Weapons

Harag Billhook, Inquisiton Cinqueda

Throwing Sickle, Blinding Powder

Oils

Sticky Oil

Accessories

Medallion, Leather Strap, Sewn Crest, Pewter Mirror

Professions

Bard, Cook

Favored Stats

Willpower & Constitution

This controller ensures the battle goes your way regardless of when they enter the fray, able to serve as an off-tank, reduce incoming damage to the troop via evasion or maximize damage in the heat of battle. This unit is all about flexibility of when and how they enter combat. [Early Round] Using them early you can Low Blow a cluster of enemies before engaging a high priority target to potentially take out by them-self or set-up your next unit to do so. Engaging with their dagger attack and then disengaging with Blinding Powder allows you to make the most of their Anticipation passive. If you want to play more cautiously then Throwing Sickle, Leather Strap, Taunt, Sticky Oil and Low Blow all synergize very well to make this Light armored unit surprisingly durable. [Mid-to-Late Round] This is when Smoke Screen has the biggest impact, provoke attacks of opportunity from a cluster of engaged units or make the most of a friendly Archer's Barrage overwatch by pushing several enemies into it. Don't forget to pop your Captain's shout for more Valour Points to keep your troops going!

Strategist - The Dutiful Lieutenant


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Class Skills

Valorous Audacity or Valorous Support

Smoke Screen

Instinctive Throw

Low Blow

Unstoppable

Basic Skills

First Aid

Tactical Order

Weapons

Tactician's Dagger

Your choice of Offhand

Oils

Protective Oil

Accessories

Medallion, Ether, Treats, Sewn Crest

Professions

Scholar, Bard, Angler

Favored Stats

Willpower

This controller excels in the late round, cleaning up and setting up for the next. Utilize Smoke Screen to provoke attacks of opportunity from a cluster of engaged units or make the most of a friendly Archer's Barrage overwatch by pushing several enemies into it. Both Smoke Screen and Tactical Order pair very well with other units that have Valorous Victory. Low Blow lets you minimize the incoming damage next round, and Protective Oil allows them to get right into the middle of combat and provide both Supported to allies and Surrounded to enemies without worry of being damaged by friendly fire. Also serves as an excellent unit for capturing prisoners and animals, as Tactician's Dagger has low damage and won't provoke attacks of opportunity if attacking from the sides - allowing you to safely whittle away a unit's health.

Assassin - The Professional


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Class Skills

Valorous Victory

Right Between The Eyes

Ordeal

Cold Blooded

Unstoppable

Basic Skills

Run

Wrath

Weapons

Harag Billhook, Inquisition Cinqueda

Poisoned Throwing Dagger, Hand Bomblet

Oils

Bleeding Oil or Perforating Oil

Accessories

Pockeet Knife, Whetstone, Stiletto, Tule Horn, Bleeding Oil Concentrate

Professions

Tinkerer, Thief, Alchemist

Favored Stats

Dexterity & Critical Hit

This mid round damage dealer can take out their target in practically any situation. Soften your primary target with a Poisoned Throwing Dagger which will start the Fever stacks from Ordeal rolling. If you're more adventurous, opt for the critical hit reliant Hand Bomblet instead as it will drastically increase the damage of their coup de gras Right between the Eyes if their target is Bleeding. Bleeding Oil and its Concentrate accessory allows them to drop even the most heavily armored of enemies quickly, excelling at prolonged fights against Champions.

Assassin - The Torturer


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Class Skills

Valorous Audacity

Right Between The Eyes

Ordeal

Retreat

Anticipation

Basic Skills

Run

Wrath

Weapons

Harag Billhook, Inquisition Cinqueda

Incendiary Flask

Oils

Bleeding Oil or Conversion Oil

Accessories

Fireproof Ointment

Professions

Tinkerer, Thief, Alchemist, Cook

Favored Stats

Dexterity & Critical Hit

This vicious early round damage dealer likes to make their killings into intimate afairs, picking out their target of choice with Right between the Eyes. From there, they'll Incendiary Flask to discourage any unwanted guests before engaging them with their dagger skill. Retreat and Anticipation ensure that no matter how they struggle, The Torturer always wins.

Template


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Here is the template I used, feel free to make and share your own interesting builds!

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