Knowing your troop types is essential to determining whether you want to build a large or small warband in turn-based squad RPG Wartales. If you're adding a warrior to your ranks for the first time, read on for my Wartales warrior build guide.

The warrior is one of three melee troop types in Wartales that are potential tanks, along with the brute and swordsman classes. In terms of typical fantasy archetypes, the brute is your barbarian and your swordsman is the traditional cannon defensive and buffing fighter. I like warriors because they are jacks of all trades, capable of both.

Each warrior must choose between a two-handed axe or a one-handed axe and shield combo. I like to have my warriors on the front lines, so I usually give them a shield. This leaves the two-handed damage to the brutes, who are better suited for it. Put your swordsman against the tougher enemies, then put your warriors on the slightly softer ones and watch them cause chaos.

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