Wynncraft Warrior Guide: Builds, Ability Tree & Spells

Overview

The Warrior fights up close with a spear, trading reach for staying power. Where other classes kite or blink away, a Warrior closes the gap with Charge, launches enemies with Uppercut and holds a crowd's attention with War Scream.

Its spells are short and punchy, and most of the tree is about deciding what you want to be in the thick of it: a reckless damage dealer, a fast combo fighter, or a wall that keeps the whole party standing.

Lore

A good defense is a good offense. Warriors are one of the strongest classes in the game, they can take huge punishment from their enemies and walk away without a scratch. Their multiple crowd control abilities and natural defense makes warriors a formidable foe.

Strengths

Sturdy: it takes hits that would drop a ranged class.
Simple spell set that is easy to learn and hard to master.
Charge gives it reliable gap-closing on almost every build.
The Paladin path makes it one of the best supports in raids.

Weaknesses

Short reach: you have to be next to what you are hitting.
Struggles with flying or kiting enemies without movement abilities.
Its strongest damage often means accepting risk.

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Spells

Cast with three clicks; the combo starts with your weapon's attack click

Bash

✺ 40 mana

Violently bash the ground, dealing
high damage in a large area.
☄ Total Damage: 200% (of your DPS)
(✣ Damage: 170%)
(✤ Earth: 30%)
◎ Area of Effect: 4 Blocks (Circle-Shaped)
➶ Range: 3 Blocks
Ability Points: 1
Charge

✺ 25 mana

Charge forward at a high speed.
(Hold shift while charging to cancel)
Ability Points: 1
Uppercut

✺ 40 mana

Hurls enemies upwards and
deals massive damage.
☄ Total Damage: 340% (of your DPS)
(✣ Damage: 260%)
(✤ Earth: 40%)
(✦ Thunder: 40%)
◎ Area of Effect: 1-4 Blocks (Cone-Shaped)
➶ Range: 6.5 Blocks
Ability Points: 1
War Scream

✺ 30 mana

Emits a roar that deals damage, pulls
nearby enemies and gives you and
nearby players resistance.
☄ Total Damage: 100% (of your DPS)
(✣ Damage: 75%)
(✹ Fire: 25%)
✧ Effect: 20% Resistance Bonus (❁) to Allies
◎ Area of Effect: 12 Blocks (Circle-Shaped)
⌛ Duration: 30s
Ability Points: 1

Archetypes

The three paths through the Warrior tree

Fallen
19 abilities

Fallens can deal massive damage and become stronger when attacked. (Damage, High Risks)

How it plays

Fallen trades safety for raw damage. Its abilities reward staying in combat and hitting hard, building up corruption-fuelled power at the cost of defence. Great for players who like risk and big numbers.

Damage

Defence

Range

Speed
Battle Monk
20 abilities

Battle Monks are swift holy warriors who excel at close combat. (Combos, Knockback)

How it plays

Battle Monk is the fast, acrobatic Warrior: chains of Uppercuts and dashes, air time and combo damage. It rewards good movement and timing more than raw stats.

Damage

Defence

Range

Speed
Paladin
24 abilities

Paladins can endure huge hits and support allies. (Resistance, Buffs)

How it plays

Paladin is the shield of the party. Its abilities protect and heal allies, shrug off damage and keep enemies focused on you, making it a favourite for raids and group content.

Damage

Defence

Range

Speed

Ultimates

Each archetype ends in an ultimate at the bottom of the tree

Beyond Salvation

Fallen archetype

Click Combo: F
Summons 6 Corrupted Spikes that rise from
the earth around you, dealing damage.
Casting Main Attack or Uppercut on a spike
will detonate it, dealing damage and granting
10% Overhealth ❤ even while Corrupted.
Bonus health decays over 20s.
☄ Total Damage: 1500% (of your DPS, summon)
(✣ Damage: 1000%)
(✤ Earth: 500%)
◎ Area of Effect: 4 Blocks (Circle-Shaped)
➶ Range: 5~8 Blocks
☄ Total Damage: 2000% (of your DPS, detonate)
(✣ Damage: 1400%)
(✤ Earth: 300%)
(✹ Fire: 300%)
◎ Area of Effect: 10 Blocks (Circle-Shaped)
Activate abilities or take damage to charge
your Ultimate Meter ◆ to 100%
Fallen Archetype
Ability Points: 2
Min Fallen Archetype: 14
Judgement

Paladin archetype

Click Combo: F
Call upon a blade from the heavens
that deals damage upon impact
and grants buffs to nearby allies.
☄ Total Damage: 5000% (of your DPS)
(✣ Damage: 3500%)
(✹ Fire: 1000%)
(✤ Earth: 500%)
◎ Area of Effect: 12 Blocks (Circle-Shaped)
✧ Effects: +20% Damage Bonus (⚔) to Allies
+20% Resistance Bonus (❁) to Allies
+40% ID Effectiveness (❈) to Allies
⌛ Duration: 15s
Activate abilities or take damage to charge
your Ultimate Meter ◆ to 100%
Paladin Archetype
Ability Points: 2
Min Paladin Archetype: 17
Zenith Stance

Battle Monk archetype

Click Combo: F
Manifest your combat mastery as two floating
fists that you freely command.
Casting F switches them
between Spell and Main Attack form.
In Spell form, casting a spell performs
an attack. In Main Attack form,
Main Attacks perform an attack instead.
☄ Total Damage: 2400% (of your DPS, spell)
(✣ Damage: 2100%)
(❋ Air: 300%)
☄ Total Damage: 1600% (Main Attack Damage)
(✣ Damage: 1400%)
(❋ Air: 200%)
◎ Area of Effect: 5 Blocks
➶ Range: 7 Blocks
⌛ Duration: 20s
Activate abilities or take damage to charge
your Ultimate Meter ◆ to 100%
Battle Monk Archetype
Ability Points: 2
Min Battle Monk Archetype: 16

Ability tree

Plan a build: pick a level, then take abilities from the top down

Level

Ability points 0 / 50

Ability point levels follow Wynncraft's 2.0 progression: one point at level 1, up to 50 at level 120.

Aspects

Raid rewards that upgrade abilities as you collect copies

Mythic 4 aspects

Battle Monk's Embodiment of Complete Synchrony
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Pressure is stronger.
  Bash gains +0.5x as many hits.
  Uppercut deals +50% neutral and +8% Damage in all Elements.
  ☄ Total Damage: +90%
  (✣ Damage: +50%)
  (✤✦❉✹❋ Damage: +8%)
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Pressure is stronger.
  Bash gains +0.5x as many hits.
  Uppercut deals +50% neutral and +8% Damage in all Elements.
  ☄ Total Damage: +90%
  (✣ Damage: +50%)
  (✤✦❉✹❋ Damage: +8%)
  War Scream grants a higher damage boost.
  ✧ Effect: +2% Damage Bonus (⚔) to Players
3. Tier 3 15 copies
  
  Pressure is stronger.
  Bash gains +0.5x as many hits and more damage.
  ☄ Total Damage: +5%
  (✦ Thunder: +5%)
  Uppercut deals +70% neutral and +10% Damage in all Elements.
  ☄ Total Damage: +120%
  (✣ Damage: +70%)
  (✤✦❉✹❋ Damage: +10%)
  War Scream grants a higher damage boost.
  ✧ Effect: +4% Damage Bonus (⚔) to Players
Fallen's Embodiment of Blind Fury
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Blood Pact's health cost is reduced by 15%.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Blood Pact's health cost is reduced by 15%.
  Blood Pact adds +4% to +6.65% more damage when using health.
3. Tier 3 15 copies
  
  Blood Pact's health cost is reduced by 15%.
  Blood Pact adds +6% to +10% more damage when using health.
Paladin's Embodiment of Undying Determination
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Mantle of the Bovemists gains +2 charges.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Mantle of the Bovemists gains +2 charges.
  Sacred Surge spends -5 Holy Power ✧ to activate.
3. Tier 3 15 copies
  
  Mantle of the Bovemists gains +3 charges.
  Sacred Surge spends -5 Holy Power ✧ to activate.
Warrior's Embodiment of Everlasting Perseverance
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Your Ultimate charges 20% faster.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Your Ultimate charges 20% faster.
  Beyond Salvation spawns +3 spikes.
  Zenith Stance lasts +3s longer.
  Judgement lasts +20% longer.
3. Tier 3 15 copies
  
  Your Ultimate charges 25% faster.
  Beyond Salvation spawns +3 spikes.
  Zenith Stance lasts +3s longer.
  Judgement lasts +20% longer.

Fabled 9 aspects

Aspect of Empowering Fantasy
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Radiance gains +1s ⌛ Duration.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Radiance gains +1.65s ⌛ Duration.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Radiance gains +2s ⌛ Duration.
Aspect of Hyper-Perception
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Counter's cooldown is reduced by -0.25s.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Counter's cooldown is reduced by -0.35s.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Counter's cooldown is reduced by -0.5s.
Aspect of Rallying Fervor
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Sacred Surge gains +0.1 holy power
  for every spell or ability triggered.
  Luster Purge grants +1.25 holy power.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Sacred Surge gains +0.15 holy power
  for every spell or ability triggered.
  Luster Purge grants +2.0 holy power.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Sacred Surge gains +0.2 holy power
  for every spell or ability triggered.
  Luster Purge grants +2.5 holy power.
Aspect of Rekindling
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Rejuvenating Skin restores Health 2.5s faster.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Rejuvenating Skin restores Health 4s faster.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Rejuvenating Skin restores Health 5s faster.
Aspect of Seeing Stars
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Increase your maximum Discombobulated ⚙ by +25.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Increase your maximum Discombobulated ⚙ by +40.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Increase your maximum Discombobulated ⚙ by +50.
Aspect of the Berserker
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Armour Breaker gains +3% Damage Bonus (⚔) to Self.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Armour Breaker gains +5% Damage Bonus (⚔) to Self.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Armour Breaker gains +6% Damage Bonus (⚔) to Self.
Aspect of the Enforcer
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Increase your damage per Harmony by +0.8%.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Increase your damage per Harmony by +1%.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Increase your damage per Harmony by +1.2%.
Aspect of the Unyielding
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Brink of Madness stores +5% of your maximum health.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Brink of Madness stores +8% of your maximum health.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Brink of Madness stores +10% of your maximum health.
Aspect of Unquenching Flames
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Boiling Blood's cooldown is reduced by -0.6s.
2. Tier 2 15 copies
  
  Boiling Blood's cooldown is reduced by -1.1s.
3. Tier 3 75 copies
  
  Boiling Blood's cooldown is reduced by -1.5s.

Legendary 14 aspects

Aspect of Bovine Inspiration
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Emboldening Cry grants +2% ❁ Resistance to Allies.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Emboldening Cry grants +3% ❁ Resistance to Allies.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Emboldening Cry grants +4% ❁ Resistance to Allies.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Emboldening Cry grants +5% ❁ Resistance to Allies.
Aspect of Deafening Echoes
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Tempest hits delay is reduced by 0.1s.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Tempest hits delay is reduced by 0.2s.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Tempest hits delay is reduced by 0.25s.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Tempest hits delay is reduced by 0.3s.
Aspect of Earthshaking
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Bash gains +0.5 ◎ Area of Effect.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Bash gains +0.9 ◎ Area of Effect.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Bash gains +1.3 ◎ Area of Effect.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Bash gains +1.5 ◎ Area of Effect.
Aspect of Maniacal Frisson
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Exhilarate restores +2% of your Corrupted ◆ bar as max health.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Exhilarate restores +3% of your Corrupted ◆ bar as max health.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Exhilarate restores +4% of your Corrupted ◆ bar as max health.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Exhilarate restores +5% of your Corrupted ◆ bar as max health.
Aspect of Overflowing Hope
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Sparkling Hope requires -0.75% healing to activate.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Sparkling Hope requires -1.5% healing to activate.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Sparkling Hope requires -2% healing to activate.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Sparkling Hope requires -2.5% healing to activate.
Aspect of Skyward Strikes
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Uppercut gains +0.65 ➶ Range.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Uppercut gains +1.15 ➶ Range.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Uppercut gains +1.65 ➶ Range.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Uppercut gains +2 ➶ Range.
Aspect of Steel Chords
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  War Scream, Tempest, and
  Bloodlust gain +1.25 ◎ Area of Effect.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  War Scream, Tempest, and
  Bloodlust gain +2.25 ◎ Area of Effect.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  War Scream, Tempest, and
  Bloodlust gain +3.25 ◎ Area of Effect.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  War Scream, Tempest, and
  Bloodlust gain +4 ◎ Area of Effect.
Aspect of the Anvil Drop
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Flyby Slam's landing, Flying Kick and
  Collide gain +0.65 ◎ Area of Effect.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Flyby Slam's landing, Flying Kick and
  Collide gain +1.15 ◎ Area of Effect.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Flyby Slam's landing, Flying Kick and
  Collide gain +1.65 ◎ Area of Effect.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Flyby Slam's landing, Flying Kick and
  Collide gain +2 ◎ Area of Effect.
Aspect of the Crimson Scrivener
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Increase Bloodied Armory's angle by +13°.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Increase Bloodied Armory's angle by +23°.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Increase Bloodied Armory's angle by +33°.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Increase Bloodied Armory's angle by +40°.
Aspect of the Golden Dawn
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Luster Purge grants +4% ☄ Main Attack Damage
  and +4% ➶ Main Attack Range.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Luster Purge grants +6% ☄ Main Attack Damage
  and +6% ➶ Main Attack Range.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Luster Purge grants +8% ☄ Main Attack Damage
  and +8% ➶ Main Attack Range.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Luster Purge grants +10% ☄ Main Attack Damage
  and +10% ➶ Main Attack Range.
Aspect of the Humming Choir
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Devout Union gains +1.35 ◎ Area of Effect.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Devout Union gains +2.35 ◎ Area of Effect.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Devout Union gains +3.35 ◎ Area of Effect.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Devout Union gains +4 ◎ Area of Effect.
Aspect of the Megaphone
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Air Shout gains +0.65 ◎ Area of Effect.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Air Shout gains +1.15 ◎ Area of Effect.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Air Shout gains +1.65 ◎ Area of Effect.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Air Shout gains +2 ◎ Area of Effect.
Aspect of the Returning Javelin
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Your Main Attack and Bloodied Armory gains +0.65 ➶ Range.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Your Main Attack and Bloodied Armory gains +1.15 ➶ Range.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Your Main Attack and Bloodied Armory gains +1.65 ➶ Range.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Your Main Attack and Bloodied Armory gains +2 ➶ Range.
Aspect of Turbulence
1. Tier 1 1 copy
  
  Cyclone gains +1 ◎ Area of Effect.
2. Tier 2 5 copies
  
  Cyclone gains +1.75 ◎ Area of Effect.
3. Tier 3 30 copies
  
  Cyclone gains +2.5 ◎ Area of Effect.
4. Tier 4 150 copies
  
  Cyclone gains +3 ◎ Area of Effect.

Warrior leaderboards

Where Warrior characters rank on Wynncraft's one-character boards

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Combat level (one character)

Best Warriors in the top 100
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Total level (one character)

Best Warriors in the top 100
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Profession levels (one character)

Best Warriors in the top 100
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Tips for new Warriors

Use Charge to close distance first, then Bash and Uppercut while enemies are grouped.
War Scream is as much a defensive tool as an attack: use it before a big wave hits.
Pick one archetype early; splitting points between all three makes a weaker build.
Health and defence matter more on a Warrior than on any ranged class, so do not skip them on gear.

Questions

Is Warrior good for beginners?

Yes. Its survivability forgives mistakes and its spells are straightforward, so it is a comfortable first class. Its reskin is the Knight.

Which Warrior archetype is best for raids?

Paladin is the usual raid pick because it keeps the party alive; Fallen is chosen when a group needs more damage and has healing elsewhere.

Data from the official Wynncraft API. Crafty is not affiliated with Wynncraft.

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