FREE CLASS

Warrior

Tank / Melee DPS

The Warrior is Lourdin RPG's frontline tank and the most durable class in the game. Starting with 12 HP and heavy armor proficiency, Warriors pick a Fighting Style at character creation, gain Extra Attack at level 5 as a passive that swings their basic Attack twice per turn, and dominate groups with Cleave. Zero resource management — no mana, no Ki — just weapon attacks, cooldowns, and tactical choice.

Primary Stat

Strength

Starting HP

Armor Type

Heavy

Difficulty

Easy

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Overview

The Warrior is the epitome of martial prowess and resilience. Clad in the heaviest armor and wielding mighty weapons, Warriors stand as the unbreakable wall between their allies and danger. With the highest armor class, exceptional durability, and six active abilities by level 7, Warriors excel at absorbing punishment while dealing consistent melee damage.

Warriors are the ideal choice for players who want a straightforward, powerful, and durable class. Their simplicity makes them perfect for beginners, while the Fighting Style system and multi-attack scaling give experienced players meaningful tactical depth.

Base Statistics

Base HP	12
Starting Mana	None
Primary Stat	Strength
Armor Type	Heavy (all types)
Starting AC	11
Resource System	Cooldowns only
Availability	Free

WHY THE WARRIOR

Core Strengths

Highest Armor Class

Heavy armor proficiency grants unmatched AC, making Warriors the most durable class

High HP Pool

12 base HP + 8 per level ensures excellent survivability in prolonged battles

Extra Attack Scaling

Basic Attack swings twice automatically from level 5 — no button, no cooldown

All Weapon Types

Proficiency with every weapon in the game provides tactical flexibility

Fighting Style Choice

Pick a combat specialization at creation that shapes your whole career

Simple Mechanics

Perfect for beginners — no spell management or complex resources

HP Progression

Warriors gain 8 HP per level on top of their 12 base HP — the highest raw HP pool in the game.

LVL 1

20 HP

LVL 5

52 HP

LVL 10

92 HP

LVL 20

172 HP

Constitution modifier adds additional HP per level. Heavy armor combined with this pool makes a mid-level Warrior nearly impossible to drop in a single turn.

Starting Equipment

Warriors begin their journey well-equipped for battle (visit the merchant for upgrades):

1d8

Longsword

1d8 damage - A versatile melee weapon

AC 16

Chain Mail

Heavy armor providing AC 16 - Excellent starting defense

50c

50 Copper

Starting currency for supplies and upgrades

CHOSEN AT CREATION · PERMANENT

What Are the Warrior Fighting Styles?

At character creation, every Warrior picks one of four Fighting Styles. Your choice is permanent and shapes your build for the rest of your career — pick the one that matches how you plan to fight.

Defense

+1 AC Wearing any armor

The pure-tank pick. Stack it on top of heavy armor and a shield for the single highest AC in the game. Best for players who want to soak hits and hold the vanguard.

Dueling

+1 Damage One-handed weapon + shield

Sword-and-board specialist. Keeps your AC high thanks to the shield while adding consistent damage on every swing. Strong all-purpose pick for players who want to tank without giving up offense.

Great Weapon

+2 Damage Two-handed weapon equipped

Maximum damage output. Pair with a greatsword (2d6) or greataxe (1d12) for devastating hits that combo with Power Strike, Cleave, and Extra Attack. You trade shield AC for burst — an aggressive Warrior's first choice.

Archery

+2 Attack Bonus Bow or crossbow equipped

The ranged Warrior build. +2 to hit dramatically improves your effective damage against high-AC enemies. Lets a Warrior anchor the rear zone and snipe priority targets while allies hold the frontline.

THE ARSENAL

What Are the Warrior's Class Abilities?

Zone Passives

Hold the Line

Vanguard zone

Enemy melee vs. flank allies: -4 to attack rolls

While positioned in the Vanguard, enemy melee attacks targeting allies in the FlankLeft or FlankRight zones suffer -4 to attack rolls. The defining Warrior tank tool — forces enemies to engage you first.

Shield Wall

Warrior/Paladin in same zone

+1 AC when stacked

Gain +1 AC when another Warrior or Paladin occupies your combat zone. Stacks with armor, shields, and Defense Fighting Style for absurd tank builds in multiplayer.

Active Abilities

Battle Cry

Level 1+

Bonus Action CD 4 Turns

+2 Attack, +2 Damage (2 turns)

Your opening move. Free bonus action — use on turn 1 and then swing with a full main action. The +2/+2 buff stacks with Fighting Style and crit bonuses for monster burst turns.

Power Strike

Level 3+

Main Action CD 3 Turns

-1 to hit, 2x weapon damage

All-or-nothing single-target nuke. The -1 penalty (rebalanced from -2) makes this a reliable damage pick against standard enemies. Ideal when Battle Cry's bonuses are active or the target has low AC.

Cleave

Level 3+

Main Action CD 3 Turns

Full dmg to primary + half dmg to other enemies in zone

Your AoE tool. Roll to hit a primary target — on a hit, full weapon damage plus half damage (floor) to every other enemy sharing the target's combat zone. No secondary attack rolls. The miss on the primary fizzles the whole ability, so use it when Battle Cry is active or you've buffed attack.

Extra Attack (Passive)

Level 5+

Passive Always On

Basic Attack swings twice

The single biggest DPS jump in a Warrior's career. From level 5, your standard Attack action automatically rolls two separate weapon strikes — each can crit, each benefits from Battle Cry, Fighting Style, and weapon enchantments. There is no button or cooldown; just hit Attack and you swing twice. Doubles your burst on bosses.

Second Wind

Level 6+

Bonus Action Once per combat

Heal Level x 4 HP

Your panic button. At level 10 that's 40 HP back in a single bonus action — enough to survive almost any incoming burst. Save it for when you drop below 30%; don't waste it as top-off healing.

Action Surge

Level 7+

Bonus Action Once per combat

1 free weapon attack

Squeeze an extra strike out of your turn. Combo line: Battle Cry -> Extra Attack (2 hits) -> Action Surge (1 hit) for three buffed strikes in one turn. Crucial for closing out tough fights.

BATTLE DOCTRINE

How Should You Play the Warrior in Combat?

Warriors thrive on the frontlines, using their superior AC to soak damage while allies strike from range or provide support. Position yourself in the Vanguard to activate Hold the Line, absorbing attacks that would otherwise hit your flanks. Learn more about combat mechanics.

Frontline Dominance

Ability Priority by Level

LVL 1-2

Open with Battle Cry for the free buff, then stack basic attacks.

LVL 3-4

Lead with Cleave in multi-enemy fights, Power Strike in boss fights.

LVL 5-6

Your basic Attack now swings twice passively. Second Wind at 6 adds an emergency heal.

LVL 7+

Chain Battle Cry -> Attack (2 swings) -> Action Surge (1 bonus swing) for three buffed strikes in one turn.

Stat Priority

Strength: Primary stat - increases attack rolls and damage (or DEX if you chose Archery)

Constitution: Boosts HP pool for even greater survivability

Dexterity: Improves AC and initiative (secondary priority for melee builds)

Proficiencies

Armor Proficiency

Warriors can wear all armor types:

Light Armor: For Archery-style mobile builds
Medium Armor: Balance of protection and flexibility
Heavy Armor: Maximum AC for ultimate survivability (recommended for Defense/Dueling/Great Weapon)

Weapon Proficiency

Warriors master all weapon types, including:

Simple Weapons: Daggers, clubs, quarterstaffs
Martial Weapons: Longswords, greatswords, battleaxes, warhammers
Ranged Weapons: Bows and crossbows for Archery builds

THE ROAD TO LEVEL 20

Character Progression

Level Milestones

Level 1: Battle Cry unlocks; pick a Fighting Style at creation that shapes your whole career.
Level 3: Power Strike (rebalanced to -1 penalty) and Cleave unlock — two main-action options for single-target and AoE respectively.
Level 5: Extra Attack unlocks. Your baseline DPS doubles with two weapon strikes per main action.
Level 6: Second Wind unlocks — once-per-combat emergency heal scaling with level.
Level 7: Action Surge unlocks. Once-per-combat bonus-action attack that stacks with Extra Attack for three strikes in one turn.
Level 11-15: Master-tier equipment becomes available. Consider specialized crit builds or legendary two-handers.
Level 16-20: Legendary weapons and armor. Warriors become nearly unstoppable forces in combat.

FIELD WISDOM

Playstyle Tips

Match Armor to Fighting Style: Heavy armor for Defense/Dueling/Great Weapon; lighter armor works fine for Archery
Hold the Vanguard: Hold the Line's -4 debuff is the strongest defensive tool on the team — stay up front
Cleave vs Power Strike: Cleave on 3+ enemies, Power Strike on single high-HP targets
Combo Your Cooldowns: Battle Cry -> Extra Attack -> Action Surge is your Level 7+ burst line
Save Second Wind: Don't use it as top-off healing — wait until below 30% HP
Group Synergy: Warriors pair well with Clerics, Bards, and other Paladins for Shield Wall stacks

KNOW THYSELF

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Highest survivability of all classes
Strong multi-attack scaling from level 5 (Extra Attack)
Meaningful build choice via Fighting Styles
No resource management required — only cooldowns
Excellent for solo and multiplayer content
Consistent damage across a long career

Weaknesses

Primarily melee (Archery Fighting Style is the exception)
No self-healing before level 6
Lacks crowd control or utility spells
Heavy armor can be expensive to acquire

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