Warrior

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Warrior
A warrior in advanced gear.
Stats
Primary Stat	Strength
Secondary Stat	Constitution
Difficulty Rating	Easy
Considerations
Strengths	High survivability and damage
Weaknesses	Lower experience gain

The Warrior is a class that citizens of Habitica can select when they reach level 10. Additionally, all players begin the game as Warriors, though with limited abilities because mana for skills is not available until a class is chosen. After level 10, play style changes the least for players who choose the Warrior class.

Warriors deal high damage to bosses and have more (and more powerful) critical hits on tasks, while also having good defense against task-based damage. Warrior skills can deal extra damage to bosses, increase the warrior's own constitution, and buff party members' strength and constitution. They are powerful allies to have for dealing damage in boss battles.

Benefits

• Warriors have high Strength, which causes them to have a much higher chance of dealing a critical hit and to receive greater benefits from each critical hit. This provides random rewards that some players may find especially motivating.
• Their high Strength also causes Warriors to deal a higher amount of damage to bosses, both normally and when dealing a critical hit. The skill Brutal Smash deals further damage to bosses. (Brutal Smash cannot be used on challenge tasks.) Together, high base damage and high damage from skills allow Warriors to damage bosses very effectively. Assisted by a Warrior's high damage and critical hit chance, as well as the Warrior skill Brutal Smash, parties are able to complete boss quests much faster.
• When in a party, Warriors can buff (increase the stat points of) the Strength and Constitution of their party members. This can help the party deal more damage, earn more critical hits, and take less damage from negative Habits and missed Dailies.

The Warrior's high Constitution aids in survival, while their high Strength increases experience, gold, and drop rewards in a balanced manner through improving the player's chance of dealing critical hits.

At level 10, you can choose to stay a Warrior when you enable the class system. You can also choose to allow Habitica to allocate stat points automatically. If you do so, the game will then largely carry on as it had before classes were unlocked.

Skills

Warrior skills and their descriptions, as shown on Habitica's Android app. Skills that are colored in can be used immediately. Skills in grey require more Mana Points before casting.

• Consult the Skills and Buff pages for more information on how skills and buffs work.
• All skills' effects are based on the caster's stats at the time of casting, not on the attributes of other party members.
• Some skills are also affected by the value of the task they are cast on.
• Some skills adjust the value of the task they are cast on. They have no ongoing effect on the task.
• Skills never mark a task as complete. You do not have to complete a task before or after casting a skill on it. You can cast a skill on a complete or incomplete task.
• All skills that buff the party also buff the caster, unless stated otherwise.
• Buffs are applied immediately and persist until each party member's next Cron.
• Skills do not affect quests, unless stated otherwise.
• Consult the "Skills and Buffs" section in the Data Display Tool to learn more about the precise effect each skill will have when you cast it.

• Brutal Smash
• Defensive Stance
• Valorous Presence
• Intimidating Gaze

Brutal Smash
Icon
MP Cost	10 MP
Unlock Level	11
Target	Task
Description	You make a task more blue/less red and deal extra damage to Bosses! (Based on: STR)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your STR.
Critical Hit?	To increase the chance of a critical hit and to increase the effects of the critical hit (i.e., to increase the effects of the skill if a critical hit occurs), increase your CON.
Notes	Increases the value of a non-challenge task (makes it more blue / less red) and does damage to a quest boss.
Calculation	Change in task value without a critical hit = 2.5 * STR / (STR + 35) Damage to the boss without a critical hit = 55 * STR / (STR + 70) As STR increases, the change in task value gets closer to 2.5 and the damage to the boss gets closer to 55. Those values are never exceeded.
Examples	With STR=20, the change in task value is 0.9 and the boss damage is 13. With STR=50, the task value change is 1.47 and the boss damage is 23. With STR=90, the task value change is 1.8 and the boss damage is 31. With STR=150, the task value change is 2.03 and the boss damage is 38. These numbers will be larger if a critical hit occurs.
Changes	Now stronger for lower level players; about the same for higher level Will damage a quest boss even if it is cast before a quest starts (but on the same day) Uses diminishing returns Now only applies to non-challenge tasks (as of 21 May 2016)

Defensive Stance
Icon
MP Cost	25 MP
Unlock Level	12
Target	Player
Description	You crouch low and gain a buff to Constitution! (Based on: Unbuffed CON)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your CON with stat points or gear (buffs to CON will not make this skill stronger).
Critical Hit?	Does not occur.
Notes	Increases the player's CON.
Calculation	CON increase = Unbuffed CON * 40 /(Unbuffed CON + 200)
Examples	For unbuffed CON=25, you will gain an additional 4 For unbuffed CON=125, you will gain an additional 15
Changes	Now stronger especially for lower level players Uses diminishing returns Is not capped at 40, but diminishing returns will give a similar effect Uses unbuffed stat to determine the strength of the skill

Valorous Presence
Icon
MP Cost	20 MP
Unlock Level	13
Target	Party
Description	Your boldness buffs your whole Party's Strength! (Based on: Unbuffed STR)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your STR with stat points or gear (buffs to STR will not make this skill stronger).
Critical Hit?	Does not occur.
Notes	Increases the STR of every player in the party.
Calculation	STR increase = Unbuffed STR * 20 / (Unbuffed STR + 200)
Examples	For unbuffed STR=25, you and your party will gain an additional 2 STR For unbuffed STR=125, you and your party will gain an additional 8 STR
Changes	Now stronger for players at low levels, weaker for players with very high stats Uses diminishing returns Is not capped at 20, but diminishing returns will give a similar effect Uses unbuffed stat to determine the strength of the skill

Intimidating Gaze
Icon
MP Cost	15 MP
Unlock Level	14
Target	Party
Description	Your fierce stare buffs your whole Party's Constitution! (Based on: Unbuffed CON)
Maximize Effects	To increase the effects, maximize your CON with stat points or gear (buffs to CON will not make this skill stronger).
Critical Hit?	Does not occur.
Notes	Increases the CON of every player in the party.
Calculation	CON increase = Unbuffed CON * 24 / (Unbuffed CON + 200)
Examples	For unbuffed CON=25, you and your party will gain an additional 3 CON For unbuffed CON=125, you and your party will gain an additional 9 CON
Changes	Now stronger especially for lower level players Uses diminishing returns Is not capped at 24, but diminishing returns will give a similar effect Uses unbuffed stat to determine the strength of the skill

Equipment

Gathering all the Warrior Basic Gear gives players the "Ultimate Gear - Warrior" achievement. It costs 1205 gold to buy the whole set of basic Warrior gear.

The tables below show the pieces of equipment that can be purchased through the Rewards column by players who do not already own them.

• Weapons
• Body Armor
• Headgear
• Shields

Name	Appearance	Cost (Gold)	Effect	Description	Notes
Training Sword		1	Confers no benefit.	Practice weapon.	Starting gear.
Sword		20	Increases STR by 3.	Common soldier's blade.
Axe		30	Increases STR by 6.	Double-bitted chopping weapon.	Requires Sword.
Morningstar		45	Increases STR by 9.	Heavy club with brutal spikes.	Requires Axe.
Sapphire Blade		65	Increases STR by 12.	Sword whose edge bites like the north wind.	Requires Morningstar.
Ruby Sword		90	Increases STR by 15.	Weapon whose forge-glow never fades.	Requires Sapphire Blade.
Golden Sword		120	Increases STR by 18.	Bane of creatures of darkness.	Requires Ruby Sword.

Name	Appearance	Cost (Gold)	Effect	Description	Notes
Leather Armor		30	Increases CON by 3.	Jerkin of sturdy boiled hide.
Chain Mail		45	Increases CON by 5.	Armor of interlocked metal rings.	Requires Leather Armor.
Plate Armor		65	Increases CON by 7.	Suit of all-encasing steel, the pride of knights.	Requires Chain Mail.
Red Armor		90	Increases CON by 9.	Heavy plate glowing with defensive enchantments.	Requires Plate Armor.
Golden Armor		120	Increases CON by 11.	Looks ceremonial, but no known blade can pierce it.	Requires Red Armor.

Name	Appearance	Cost (Gold)	Effect	Description	Notes
Leather Helm		15	Increases STR by 2.	Cap of sturdy boiled hide.
Chain Coif		25	Increases STR by 4.	Hood of interlocked metal rings.	Requires Leather Helm.
Plate Helm		40	Increases STR by 6.	Thick steel helmet, proof against any blow.	Requires Chain Coif.
Red Helm		60	Increases STR by 9.	Set with rubies for power, and glows when the wearer is angered.	Requires Plate Helm.
Golden Helm		80	Increases STR by 12.	Regal crown bound to shining armor.	Requires Red Helm.

Name	Appearance	Cost (Gold)	Effect	Description	Notes
Wooden Shield		20	Increases CON by 2.	Round shield of thick wood.
Buckler		35	Increases CON by 3.	Light and sturdy, quick to bring to the defense.	Requires Wooden Shield.
Reinforced Shield		50	Increases CON by 5.	Made of wood but bolstered with metal bands.	Requires Buckler.
Red Shield		70	Increases CON by 7.	Rebukes blows with a burst of flame.	Requires Reinforced Shield.
Golden Shield		90	Increases CON by 9.	Shining badge of the vanguard.	Requires Red Shield.

Grand Gala Equipment

This table shows the special Warrior gear from all Grand Galas. These equipment sets are available for purchase in the Seasonal Shop, which opens during each Grand Gala. At that time, newly released equipment sets can be purchased with gold, and equipment sets from previous Grand Galas can be purchased with gems.

Clicking on "Show Grand Gala Equipment" will display all Grand Gala equipment for Warriors on this page. Clicking on any of the other classes, or on "Class System" will redirect you to the respective wiki pages.

Year/Grand Gala/Item Set	Weapon	Armor	Head	Shield	Accessory
2022-2023 Winter Wonderland Walrus Warrior Art by: Vikte	Tusk Spear	Walrus Suit	Oyster Shield	Walrus Helm
2022 Fall Festival Orc Warrior Art by: Vikte	Orcish Ripsword	Orcish Armor	Orc Shield	Orc Mask
2022 Summer Splash Waterspout Warrior Art by: QuartzFox	Cyclone Shield	Waterspout Armor	Shark Blade	Waterspout Helm
2022 Spring Fling Rainstorm Warrior Art by: jjgame83	Inside-Out Umbrella	Rain Slicker	Raincloud	Rain Slicker Hood
2021-2022 Winter Wonderland Stocking Warrior Art by: QuartzFox	Candy Cane Sword	Fuzzy Stocking	Jingle Bell Shield	Fuzzy Stocking Cap
2021 Fall Festival Headless Warrior Art by: gawrone & beffymaroo	Horse Rider's Axe	Formal Wool Suit	Jack-o-Lantern Shield	Headless Cravat
2021 Summer Splash Flying Fish Warrior Art by: Awesome_kitty	Watery Blade	Finny Armor	Watery Shield	Fishy Helm
2021 Spring Fling Sunstone Warrior Art by: jjgame83	Hammer of the Sun	Armor of the Sun	Shield of the Sun	Helm of the Sun
2020-2021 Winter Wonderland Ice Fisher Warrior Art by: Vikte	Mighty Fishing Rod	Insulated Jacket	Big Fish	Insulated Hood
2020 Fall Festival Wraith Warrior Art by: Vikte	Spectre's Sword	Revenant's Robes	Spirit's Shield	Creepy Cowl
2020 Summer Splash Rainbow Trout Warrior Art by: Vikte	Fish Hook	Rainbow Trout Tail	Huge Trout Scale	Flashy Fishy Cap
2020 Spring Fling Rhinoceros Beetle Warrior Art by: gawrone	Sharpened Wing	Exoskeleton Armor	Iridescent Shield	Beetle Helm
2019-2020 Winter Wonderland Evergreen Warrior Art by: Vikte & aspiring_advocate	Pointy Conifer Cone	Bark Armor	Round Conifer Cone	Snow-Dusted Headdress
2019 Fall Festival Raven Warrior Art by: ravenlune	Talon Trident	Wings of Night	Raven-Dark Shield	Obsidian Skull Helmet
2019 Summer Splash Sea Turtle Warrior Art by: Vikte	Red Coral	Carapace Armor	Half-Shell Shield	Turtle Helm
2019 Spring Fling Orchid Warrior Art by: aspiring_advocate & beffymaroo	Stem Sword	Orchid Armor	Leafy Shield	Orchid Helm
2018-2019 Winter Wonderland Blizzard Warrior Art by: LtCabel	Snowflake Halberd	Glacial Armor	Frozen Shield	Glacial Helm
2018 Fall Festival Minotaur Warrior Art by: AnnDeLune	Whip of Minos	Minotaur Platemail	Brilliant Shield	Minotaur Visage
2018 Summer Splash Betta Fish Warrior Art by: Lalaitha & Vikte	Betta Fish Spear	Betta Tail Armor	Betta Skull Shield	Betta Fish Barbute
2018 Spring Fling Sunrise Warrior Art by: Vikte & GeraldThePixel	Axe of Daybreak	Armor of Dawn	Shield of the Morning	Helm of Rays
2017-2018 Winter Wonderland Gift-Wrapped Warrior Art by: Vikte & beffymaroo	Holiday Bow Hammer	Wrapping Paper Armor	Magic Gift Bag	Giftbox Helm
2017 Fall Festival Habitoween Warrior Art by: LilithofAlfheim & beffymaroo	Candy Corn Lance	Strong and Sweet Armor	Candy Corn Shield	Candy Corn Helm
2017 Summer Splash Sandcastle Warrior Art by: nonight	The Mightiest Beach Umbrella	Sandy Armor	Scallop Shield	Sandcastle Helm
2017 Spring Fling Feline Warrior Art by: scarvia & beffymaroo	Feathery Whip	Pawsome Armor	Yarn Shield	Feline Helm	Blue Kitty Ears
2016-2017 Winter Wonderland Ice Hockey Warrior Art by: Stefalupagus	Stick of Might	Ice Hockey Armor	Puck Shield	Hockey Helm
2016 Fall Festival Swamp Thing Art by: Shogirlgeek	Attacking Roots	Slime-Streaked Armor	Defensive Roots	Gnarled Bark Helm
2016 Summer Splash Shark Warrior Art by: JaizakAripaik	Hooked Sword	Shark Tail	Shark Tooth	Shark Helmet
2016 Spring Fling Brave Mouse Art by: Balduranne	Cheese Mallet	Mighty Mail	Cheese Wheel	Mouse Guard Helm	Red Mouse Ears
2015-2016 Winter Wonderland Snow Day Warrior Art by: GoodestSnuffles & Lemoness	Sturdy Shovel	Snowman Suit	Sled Shield	Snowman Hat
2015 Fall Festival Scarecrow Warrior (Artist name needed)	Wooden Plank	Scarecrow Armor	Birdseed Bag	Scarecrow Hat
2015 Summer Splash Sunfish Warrior Art by: Lemoness	Sun Swordfish	Golden Tail	Sunfish Shield	Jeweled Oceanic Helm	Oceanic Spikes
2015 Spring Fling Beware Dog Art by: Lemoness	Bone Club	Beware Armor	Dish Discus	Beware Helm	Purple Dog Ears
2014-2015 Winter Wonderland Gingerbread Warrior Art by: Lemoness	Gumdrop Sword	Gingerbread Armor	Gumdrop Shield	Gingerbread Helm
2014 Fall Festival Monster of Science (Artist name needed)	Grabby Claw of Science	Labcoat of Science	Potent Potion of Science	Monster Scalp of Science
2014 Summer Splash Daring Swashbuckler (Artist name needed)	Seafaring Slicer	Swashbuckler Robes	Driftwood Shield	Swashbuckler Bandana	Dashing Eyepatch
2014 Spring Fling Mighty Bunny (Artist name needed)	Carrot Sword	Clover-steel Armor	Egg Shield	Clover-steel Helmet	Green Bunny Ears
2013-2014 Winter Wonderland Yeti-Tamer Warrior Art by: Lemoness	Yeti-Tamer Spear	Yeti-Tamer Robe	Yeti-Tamer Shield	Yeti-Tamer Helm

Player Classes
Warrior ♦ Mage ♦ Healer ♦ Rogue ♦ Class System