Beginner's guide to playing a warrior - Revision history

FIREPHOENIX: Damage Reduction clarity.

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Damage Reduction clarity.

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	Warriors have flexibility in how they spend remaining training points, but several skills offer strong foundational value. Shield Use should be trained at 2x if using a one‑handed weapon, while Dodge is typically 1x with a shield or 2x for two‑handed weapon users. Perception at 1x (up to ~30 ranks) helps with maneuver defense. Multi‑Opponent Combat provides crowd control and multi‑strike capability, with early milestones at 30, 55, and 90 ranks. Climbing and Swimming can begin at 20–25 ranks and be revisited later as area requirements increase. First Aid and Survival both support wound tending, skinning, and environmental resistance. Ambush can be added later for aimed attacks.		Warriors have flexibility in how they spend remaining training points, but several skills offer strong foundational value. Shield Use should be trained at 2x if using a one‑handed weapon, while Dodge is typically 1x with a shield or 2x for two‑handed weapon users. Perception at 1x (up to ~30 ranks) helps with maneuver defense. Multi‑Opponent Combat provides crowd control and multi‑strike capability, with early milestones at 30, 55, and 90 ranks. Climbing and Swimming can begin at 20–25 ranks and be revisited later as area requirements increase. First Aid and Survival both support wound tending, skinning, and environmental resistance. Ambush can be added later for aimed attacks.

	[[Dodge]] contributes directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.		[[Dodge]] contributes directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. Damage reduction [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.

	By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Category:Sailor's Grief creatures\|Sailor’s Grief]] for both or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] for climbing help with 60 or more ranks. [[Multi Opponent Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred [[Category:Assault skills}assault]]s and combat style.		By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Category:Sailor's Grief creatures\|Sailor’s Grief]] for both or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] for climbing help with 60 or more ranks. [[Multi Opponent Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred [[Category:Assault skills}assault]]s and combat style.

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Primary Statistics

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	All stats have growth patterns in Gemstone IV that incrementally increase as you level to 100, the games level maximum. There is advancement beyond level 100 in that you continue to generate [[training points]] to expand your skill set with [[Ascension]].		All stats have growth patterns in Gemstone IV that incrementally increase as you level to 100, the games level maximum. There is advancement beyond level 100 in that you continue to generate [[training points]] to expand your skill set with [[Ascension]].

	Warriors require a decent range of statistics. It is recommended you strive for balance, but Strength (attack), Dexterity (defense/speed), Agility (speed) and Constitution (toughness) are primary combat contributors.		Warriors require a decent range of statistics. It is recommended you strive for balance, but [[Strength]] (attack), [[Dexterity]] (defense/speed), [[Agility]] (speed) and [[Constitution]] (toughness) are primary combat contributors.

	It's hard to go entirely wrong, but being a successful warrior both early and late into your career are factors over time, so a gradual increase in stat growth is recommended or you will plateau for long periods of time. When setting stats or looking at level 0 stats in-game INFO START can be reviewed after creation. Careful not to set them all to 100, but 60-80s are not horrible decisions and can be fixed later with expensive [[Fixstat]] methods.		It's hard to go entirely wrong, but being a successful warrior both early and late into your career are factors over time, so a gradual increase in stat growth is recommended or you will plateau for long periods of time. When setting stats or looking at level 0 stats in-game INFO START can be reviewed after creation. Careful not to set them all to 100, but 60-80s are not horrible decisions and can be fixed later with expensive [[Fixstat]] methods.

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FIREPHOENIX: /* Additional training */

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Additional training

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	Warriors have flexibility in how they spend remaining training points, but several skills offer strong foundational value. Shield Use should be trained at 2x if using a one‑handed weapon, while Dodge is typically 1x with a shield or 2x for two‑handed weapon users. Perception at 1x (up to ~30 ranks) helps with maneuver defense. Multi‑Opponent Combat provides crowd control and multi‑strike capability, with early milestones at 30, 55, and 90 ranks. Climbing and Swimming can begin at 20–25 ranks and be revisited later as area requirements increase. First Aid and Survival both support wound tending, skinning, and environmental resistance. Ambush can be added later for aimed attacks.		Warriors have flexibility in how they spend remaining training points, but several skills offer strong foundational value. Shield Use should be trained at 2x if using a one‑handed weapon, while Dodge is typically 1x with a shield or 2x for two‑handed weapon users. Perception at 1x (up to ~30 ranks) helps with maneuver defense. Multi‑Opponent Combat provides crowd control and multi‑strike capability, with early milestones at 30, 55, and 90 ranks. Climbing and Swimming can begin at 20–25 ranks and be revisited later as area requirements increase. First Aid and Survival both support wound tending, skinning, and environmental resistance. Ambush can be added later for aimed attacks.

⚫	By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Sailor’s Grief]] or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] help with 60 or more ranks. [[~~Multi‑Opponent~~ Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred ~~assault~~ ~~patterns~~ and combat style.

	[[Dodge]] contributes directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.		[[Dodge]] contributes directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.

		⚫	By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Category:Sailor's Grief creatures\|Sailor’s Grief]] for both or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] for climbing help with 60 or more ranks. [[Multi Opponent Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred [[Category:Assault skills}assault]]s and combat style.

	Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.		Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.

FIREPHOENIX: /* Additional training */

2026-07-09T02:56:50Z

Additional training

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	By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Sailor’s Grief]] or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] help with 60 or more ranks. [[Multi‑Opponent Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred assault patterns and combat style.		By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Sailor’s Grief]] or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] help with 60 or more ranks. [[Multi‑Opponent Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred assault patterns and combat style.

	[[Dodge ~~contributes~~]] directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.		[[Dodge]] contributes directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.

	Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.		Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.

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Additional training

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			Warriors have flexibility in how they spend remaining training points, but several skills offer strong foundational value. Shield Use should be trained at 2x if using a one‑handed weapon, while Dodge is typically 1x with a shield or 2x for two‑handed weapon users. Perception at 1x (up to ~30 ranks) helps with maneuver defense. Multi‑Opponent Combat provides crowd control and multi‑strike capability, with early milestones at 30, 55, and 90 ranks. Climbing and Swimming can begin at 20–25 ranks and be revisited later as area requirements increase. First Aid and Survival both support wound tending, skinning, and environmental resistance. Ambush can be added later for aimed attacks.

			By late game, several training benchmarks become standard. Climbing and Swimming usually reach 30 ranks as a functional minimum, though 40–50 ranks provide safer movement in areas like the Rift, Scatter, and elemental planes; some zones such as [[Sailor’s Grief]] or parts of the [[Hinterwilds]] help with 60 or more ranks. [[Multi‑Opponent Combat]] follows milestone progression after the initial 5 ranks, with major breakpoints at 30/55/90/135/180 depending on preferred assault patterns and combat style.
	This is meant to give you some advice specifically early in the game. Feel free to modify things as you progress and re-assess the start/stop points that fit your play style. These are only some common options and opinions for training.

			[[Dodge contributes]] directly to physical DS: two‑handed warriors commonly train 2x per level, while shield users stay near 1x due to shield‑size dodge penalties. Physical Fitness is almost universally trained at 3x in the end game because of its broad defensive benefits. [[Redux]] begins to show meaningful impact around level 42 as physical skills mature. Armor Use may also be trained heavily—full plate requires 130 ranks for zero RT, and additional ranks up to 330 reduce [[action penalty]] and [[spell hindrance]] for smoother maneuver and casting performance in high‑end areas.
	A few standard threshholds by late game are you need 30 ranks of [[climbing]] and [[swimming]] where some will advise 40 or even 50 ranks for end-game areas. MOC will vary depending on the milestone you are looking to reach and with assaults is a personal choice. THW warriors train 2x in dodge, but shield warriors because of the dodge modifier are 1x or less depending on training returns. Most end-game warriors are 3x per level in [[Physical Fitness]]. DF [[redux]] is a later stage mechanic that pads physical damage and warrior start to see results until level about level 42. [[Armor Use]] can also be 3x trained, but plate is 140 ranks and benefits are [[action penalty]] and [[spell hinderance]] beyond that to 330.

	Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.		Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.

FIREPHOENIX: /* Additional training */

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Additional training

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	This is meant to give you some advice specifically early in the game. Feel free to modify things as you progress and re-assess the start/stop points that fit your play style. These are only some common options and opinions for training.		This is meant to give you some advice specifically early in the game. Feel free to modify things as you progress and re-assess the start/stop points that fit your play style. These are only some common options and opinions for training.

	A few ~~plateau's~~ ~~that are held~~ by ~~later~~ game are you need 30 ranks of [[climbing]] and [[swimming]] where some will advise 40 or even 50 ranks for end-game areas~~. [[Ambush]] to 24 or 30 ranks tends to be common as you approach level 50~~. MOC will vary depending on the milestone you are looking to reach. THW warriors train 2x in dodge, but shield warriors because of the dodge modifier are 1x or less depending on ~~perceived~~ ~~value~~. Most end-game warriors are 3x per level in [[Physical Fitness]]. ~~The concept of~~ DF [[redux]] is a ~~late~~ ~~game~~ ~~one~~ and ~~warriors don't~~ ~~tend~~ to see results until level 42 or so. [[Armor Use]] can also be 3x trained, but ~~2.5~~ ~~tends~~ to be ~~more~~ ~~common~~.		A few standard threshholds by late game are you need 30 ranks of [[climbing]] and [[swimming]] where some will advise 40 or even 50 ranks for end-game areas. MOC will vary depending on the milestone you are looking to reach and with assaults is a personal choice. THW warriors train 2x in dodge, but shield warriors because of the dodge modifier are 1x or less depending on training returns. Most end-game warriors are 3x per level in [[Physical Fitness]]. DF [[redux]] is a later stage mechanic that pads physical damage and warrior start to see results until level about level 42. [[Armor Use]] can also be 3x trained, but plate is 140 ranks and benefits are [[action penalty]] and [[spell hinderance]] beyond that to 330.

	Your style will evolve and as you gain understanding ~~around~~ these concepts ~~and~~ ~~deep~~ ~~diving~~ ~~into~~ these ~~comments~~ ~~will~~ ~~make~~ more ~~sense~~ so you ~~can~~ choose the best path for yourself. ~~There is really~~ few mistakes ~~that~~ are permanent so experiment ~~as you will~~. This guide is intended to ~~achieve~~ about level 15, but it ~~is good~~ to ~~open~~ ~~your~~ ~~understanding concepts~~ early as you ~~gain~~ proficiency and expertise.		Your style will evolve, and as you gain a deeper understanding of these concepts, you’ll be able to revisit these and understand them with more clarity, allowing you to choose the best path for yourself. Very few mistakes are truly permanent, so experiment freely. This guide is intended to help you reach about level 15, but it’s valuable to explore these ideas early on as you build proficiency and expertise when later game components are mentioned.

	==Town selection==		==Town selection==

FIREPHOENIX: /* Character Creation */

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Character Creation

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	==Character Creation==		==Character Creation==
	~~Now that you understand what a warrior is and the basics of playing lets expand on some of those concepts of how you become one.~~ You will need to choose your gender, race, and statistics to begin followed by assigning your training points and then you are brought into the world of [[Elanthia]]. We'll attempt to detail what is most common for starting players throughout this guide, but ~~some~~ ~~unique~~ ~~builds~~ do ~~exist~~ ~~that you are free to attempt later.~~		You will need to choose your gender, race, and statistics to begin followed by assigning your training points and then you are brought into the world of [[Elanthia]]. We'll attempt to detail what is most common for starting players throughout this guide, but other paths can be successful.

	===Primary Statistics===		===Primary Statistics===
	All stats have growth patterns in Gemstone IV that incrementally increase as you level to 100, the games level maximum. There is advancement beyond level 100 in that you continue to generate [[training points]] to expand your skill set ~~and~~ [[Ascension]].		All stats have growth patterns in Gemstone IV that incrementally increase as you level to 100, the games level maximum. There is advancement beyond level 100 in that you continue to generate [[training points]] to expand your skill set with [[Ascension]].

	Warriors require a decent range of statistics. It is recommended you strive for balance, but Strength (attack), Dexterity (defense/speed), Agility (speed) and Constitution (toughness) are primary combat contributors.		Warriors require a decent range of statistics. It is recommended you strive for balance, but Strength (attack), Dexterity (defense/speed), Agility (speed) and Constitution (toughness) are primary combat contributors.

	It's hard to go entirely wrong, but being a successful warrior both early and late into your career are factors over time to ~~consider~~. When setting stats or looking at level 0 stats in-game INFO START can be reviewed after creation. Careful not to set them all to 100, but 60-80s are not horrible decisions and can be fixed later with expensive [[Fixstat]] methods.		It's hard to go entirely wrong, but being a successful warrior both early and late into your career are factors over time, so a gradual increase in stat growth is recommended or you will plateau for long periods of time. When setting stats or looking at level 0 stats in-game INFO START can be reviewed after creation. Careful not to set them all to 100, but 60-80s are not horrible decisions and can be fixed later with expensive [[Fixstat]] methods.

	===Race===		===Race===

FIREPHOENIX: /* Arm yourself */

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Arm yourself

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	These all tend to +5 AS ([[attack strength]]) in the case of mithril or +10 AS for ora and later weapons similarly that increase your combat prowess to about +20 Attack strength/defense strength at [[Vultite]]. In the case of each type you need to be half the level of the enchant so for a +20 weapon you must be level 10. We tend to call them 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x with 10x being the general game maximum. This is your standard weaponry and can serve you all the way through your career.		These all tend to +5 AS ([[attack strength]]) in the case of mithril or +10 AS for ora and later weapons similarly that increase your combat prowess to about +20 Attack strength/defense strength at [[Vultite]]. In the case of each type you need to be half the level of the enchant so for a +20 weapon you must be level 10. We tend to call them 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x with 10x being the general game maximum. This is your standard weaponry and can serve you all the way through your career.

	Depending on weapon skill choices you can start to access [[Weapon Technique]] along with your Guild trainings.		Depending on weapon skill choices you can start to access [[Weapon Technique]] along with your Guild trainings. You will unlock these at 10, 25, 50 and 75 ranks for each respective weapon skill.

	Warriors of near level +/-5 should be able to engage against creature DS ([[defensive strength]]) modifiers for combat through our readily available AS ([[attack strength]]) or CMAN and [[Warrior Guild]] counters, such as feint, bull rush, shield bash, etc. Warriors are weak against CS ([[casting strength]]) through our low TD ([[target defense]]).		Warriors of near level +/-5 should be able to engage against creature DS ([[defensive strength]]) modifiers for combat through our readily available AS ([[attack strength]]) or CMAN and [[Warrior Guild]] counters, such as feint, bull rush, shield bash, etc. Warriors are weak against CS ([[casting strength]]) through our low TD ([[target defense]]).