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 defense, and buff party members' strength and defense. 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 when it is used on a non-challenge task. (Please note that as of 21 May 2016, Brutal Smash may not 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 (i.e., increase the attribute 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 by enabling the class system. You can also choose to allow Habitica to allocate attribute points automatically. If you do so, the game will then largely carry on as it had before classes were unlocked.
Skills
- 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 | |
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| MP Cost | 10 MP |
| Unlock Level | 11 |
| Target | Task |
| Description | You hit a task with all of your might. It gets more blue/less red, and you deal extra damage to Bosses! (Based on: STR) |
| Maximize Effects | To increase the effects, maximize your STR and CON. |
| 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) ) |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| Defensive Stance | |
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| MP Cost | 25 MP |
| Unlock Level | 12 |
| Target | Player |
| Description | You prepare yourself for the onslaught of your tasks. You gain a buff to Constitution! (Based on: Unbuffed CON) |
| Maximize Effects | To increase the effects, maximize your CON with attribute 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 |
| Valorous Presence | |
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| MP Cost | 20 MP |
| Unlock Level | 13 |
| Target | Party |
| Description | Your presence emboldens your party. Your whole party gains a buff to Strength! (Based on: Unbuffed STR) |
| Maximize Effects | To increase the effects, maximize your STR with attribute 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 |
| Intimidating Gaze | |
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| MP Cost | 15 MP |
| Unlock Level | 14 |
| Target | Party |
| Description | Your gaze strikes fear into your enemies. Your whole party gains a buff to Constitution! (Based on: Unbuffed CON) |
| Maximize Effects | To increase the effects, maximize your CON with attribute 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 |
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.
| Name | Appearance | Cost (Gold) | Effect | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
| Year/Grand Gala/Item Set | Weapon | Armor | Head | Shield | Accessory |
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| 2022-2023 Winter Wonderland Walrus Warrior Art by: Vikte |
 Tusk Spear |
 Walrus Suit |
 Oyster Shield |
 Walrus Helm |
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| 2022 Fall Festival Orc Warrior Art by: Vikte |
 Orcish Ripsword |
 Orcish Armor |
 Orc Shield |
 Orc Mask |
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| 2022 Summer Splash Waterspout Warrior Art by: QuartzFox |
 Cyclone Shield |
 Waterspout Armor |
 Shark Blade |
 Waterspout Helm |
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| 2022 Spring Fling Rainstorm Warrior Art by: jjgame83 |
 Inside-Out Umbrella |
 Rain Slicker |
 Raincloud |
 Rain Slicker Hood |
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| 2021-2022 Winter Wonderland Stocking Warrior Art by: QuartzFox |
 Candy Cane Sword |
 Fuzzy Stocking |
 Jingle Bell Shield |
 Fuzzy Stocking Cap |
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| 2021 Fall Festival Headless Warrior Art by: gawrone & beffymaroo |
 Horse Rider's Axe |
 Formal Wool Suit |
 Jack-o-Lantern Shield |
 Headless Cravat |
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| 2021 Summer Splash Flying Fish Warrior Art by: Awesome_kitty |
 Watery Blade |
 Finny Armor |
 Watery Shield |
 Fishy Helm |
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| 2021 Spring Fling Sunstone Warrior Art by: jjgame83 |
 Hammer of the Sun |
 Armor of the Sun |
 Shield of the Sun |
 Helm of the Sun |
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| 2020-2021 Winter Wonderland Ice Fisher Warrior Art by: Vikte |
 Mighty Fishing Rod |
 Insulated Jacket |
 Big Fish |
 Insulated Hood |
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| 2020 Fall Festival Wraith Warrior Art by: Vikte |
 Spectre's Sword |
 Revenant's Robes |
 Spirit's Shield |
 Creepy Cowl |
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| 2020 Summer Splash Rainbow Trout Warrior Art by: Vikte |
 Fish Hook |
 Rainbow Trout Tail |
 Huge Trout Scale |
 Flashy Fishy Cap |
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| 2020 Spring Fling Rhinoceros Beetle Warrior Art by: gawrone |
 Sharpened Wing |
 Exoskeleton Armor |
 Iridescent Shield |
 Beetle Helm |
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| 2019-2020 Winter Wonderland Evergreen Warrior Art by: Vikte & aspiring_advocate |
 Pointy Conifer Cone |
 Bark Armor |
 Round Conifer Cone |
 Snow-Dusted Headdress |
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| 2019 Fall Festival Raven Warrior Art by: ravenlune |
 Talon Trident |
 Wings of Night |
 Raven-Dark Shield |
 Obsidian Skull Helmet |
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| 2019 Summer Splash Sea Turtle Warrior Art by: Vikte |
 Red Coral |
 Carapace Armor |
 Half-Shell Shield |
 Turtle Helm |
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| 2019 Spring Fling Orchid Warrior Art by: aspiring_advocate & beffymaroo |
 Stem Sword |
 Orchid Armor |
 Leafy Shield |
 Orchid Helm |
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| 2018-2019 Winter Wonderland Blizzard Warrior Art by: LtCabel |
 Snowflake Halberd |
 Glacial Armor |
 Frozen Shield |
 Glacial Helm |
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| 2018 Fall Festival Minotaur Warrior Art by: AnnDeLune |
 Whip of Minos |
 Minotaur Platemail |
 Brilliant Shield |
 Minotaur Visage |
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| 2018 Summer Splash Betta Fish Warrior Art by: Lalaitha & Vikte |
 Betta Fish Spear |
 Betta Tail Armor |
 Betta Skull Shield |
 Betta Fish Barbute |
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| 2018 Spring Fling Sunrise Warrior Art by: Vikte & GeraldThePixel |
 Axe of Daybreak |
 Armor of Dawn |
 Shield of the Morning |
 Helm of Rays |
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| 2017-2018 Winter Wonderland Gift-Wrapped Warrior Art by: Vikte & beffymaroo |
 Holiday Bow Hammer |
 Wrapping Paper Armor |
 Magic Gift Bag |
 Giftbox Helm |
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| 2017 Fall Festival Habitoween Warrior Art by: LilithofAlfheim & beffymaroo |
 Candy Corn Lance |
 Strong and Sweet Armor |
 Candy Corn Shield |
 Candy Corn Helm |
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| 2017 Summer Splash Sandcastle Warrior Art by: nonight |
 The Mightiest Beach Umbrella |
 Sandy Armor |
 Scallop Shield |
 Sandcastle Helm |
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| 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 |
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| 2016 Fall Festival Swamp Thing Art by: Shogirlgeek |
 Attacking Roots |
 Slime-Streaked Armor |
 Defensive Roots |
 Gnarled Bark Helm |
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| 2016 Summer Splash Shark Warrior Art by: JaizakAripaik |
 Hooked Sword |
 Shark Tail |
 Shark Tooth |
 Shark Helmet |
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| 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 |
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| 2015 Fall Festival Scarecrow Warrior (Artist name needed) |
 Wooden Plank |
 Scarecrow Armor |
 Birdseed Bag |
 Scarecrow Hat |
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| 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 |
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| 2014 Fall Festival Monster of Science (Artist name needed) |
 Grabby Claw of Science |
 Labcoat of Science |
 Potent Potion of Science |
 Monster Scalp of Science |
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| 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 |