Halberdier Build Guide Wartales

Best Wartales Halberdier Build

How to unlock Halberdier in Wartales (map)

Halberdier is the fourth specialization option available for a Spearman in Wartales. It only becomes available once you have completed the Eye for an Eye quest which you can begin in the church in Cortia (see map above) in the County of Arthes.  To complete this quest you must first fight through all of the opponents in Arthes Harbor Arena. You’ll find the arena by going through Shipwreck Cavern and you don’t need the quest before you take on the arena. Once you’ve bested everyone in the arena, go to the church and talk to the NPCs there to be taught this specialization option.

Best Halberdier Skills in Wartales

My favorite Halberdier build creates an excellent support unit that can buff allies while dishing out big damage. They’re mobile and can easily disengage from combat without penalty, helping them move into the best strategic buffing position.

How to play Halberdier in Wartales

The key to making the Halberdier work well is flexibility, which you’ll get from starting their turn disengaged. This is made much easier once you get Unstoppable at level 10. Before then, with a good investment in movement, you should still be able to place yourself out of harm’s way (preferably behind some tanks).  This will allow you and your allies to benefit from Valorous Support, Inspired Presence, and Preparedness. At the start of your turn, move to a position in the middle of a group of enemies (if possible) and use Controlled Whirlwind to deal out some damage. Move close (but not adjacent to an enemy that’s on the way to where you want to finish the turn) and use your standard attack on them (alongside any weapon abilities), and then move close to allies to buff them with your passives. 

Best Halberdier Equipment in Wartales

There are two excellent Legendary Weapons you can pick up on your travels that are perfect for any Halberdier. 

Belerion’s Spear: All standard attacks apply Destabiliation to the targets for 1 Round. This reduces their Guard to 0, and so is excellent for making well-armored units vulnerable. Available as part of the Belerion Archipelago story quest. Huroun’s Partisan: Hits add Marks to the targets, either allowing an Attack of Opportunity (Mark of Narses) or gaining your part 2 Valour Points (Mark of Horoun). As you’ll be hitting multiple targets whenever possible, this is a strong choice. Available from Ludern Tomb. Liberator: This makes standard attacks force opponents to disengage. It’s probably best suited for other Spearman specializations, but it has the advantage of being relatively easy to obtain. Available after defeating Tracker Bionn in Ludern.

Best Halberdier Attributes in Wartales

As part of the Spearman class, the Halberdier can ignore Dexterity (largely used to increase ranged damage) and concentrate on the other stats.  For more help and information regarding all things Wartales, check out Pugilist Build Guide – Wartales and Wartales Class Tier List – All Classes, Ranked here at Pro Game Guides.