Swordsman Build Guide Wartales

Unlike many similar turn-based battle games, you have complete control over your party size in Wartales. I tend to think Brutes are best for equipping two-handed weapons, with Swordsman and Warriors best with a one-hander and shield. 

Best Swordsman build guide in Wartales

For me, a Swordsman is best as either a tank or a one-on-one damage dealer. These require two completely different builds, so I’ll go through them both below. Having multiple swordsmen is perfectly viable as your party grows, especially if you ensure they complement each other with different specialization sets. I’ve found having one of each build below synergizes well, as your Protector can occupy the big threat while the fighter mops up the smaller fry. 

Best defensive tank Swordsman build in Wartales

A defensive Swordsman will hold a strong enemy unit’s focus while decreasing the damage they take from it, allowing your DPS units to either mop up other foes first or get into position to backstab and otherwise take down the engaged unit.

Best Protector tank Swordsman equipment

Your key status here are Constitution (health points) and Willpower (staying alive), with Strength and Critical Hit worth upping where possible. You don’t need to go mad with Willpower, but getting it to 15 allows you to survive your first fatal blow while also increasing your Critical Hit attribute. 

Best one-versus-one Fighter Swordsman build in Wartales

This build is designed to remove weaker threats quickly while your tank occupies the main threat. Low armor targets can devastate your troops if you let them, so getting them engaged and dealt with quickly can be a key to your success. 

Best Fighter tank Swordsman equipment

I always try for a high Movement attribute for my Fighters so they can get around the battlefield quickly. Also, acting earlier in the round gives you a better chance of engaging the units you want them to, rather than them getting pinned down. After this, focus on Strength, and then a mix of Constitution and Critical Hit. For more on Wartales check out Can You Respec Characters in Wartales?, Wartales – Best classes and how to use them, and more here at Pro Game Guides!