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