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What is Wartales?
An open-world tactical RPG in which you lead a band of mercenaries through a plague-stricken medieval world. Recruit companions, equip them, complete contracts and try to survive. Its open-ended gameplay combines turn-based tactical combat, exploration and camp management, with co-op for up to four players. The saved Steam snapshot records a Very Positive rating of 91% from over 25,000 reviews; check the store for current ratings. **Japanese is not supported**, which makes guidance for Japanese players particularly useful.
This guide covers six base regions, Belerion DLC, eight classes and ten professions. Difficulty and playtime are editorial guidance, and Steam figures are saved snapshots. Coverage does not extend to every DLC or certify gameplay testing.
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“A medieval open world built around leading a mercenary troop, combining strategy with freedom.” — Editorial description
Steam does not list Japanese UI or text support for Wartales. Multiple languages including English are supported. When playing in English, check skill names, contract details and story text as needed.
- ▸ Steam lists multiple supported languages, including English; Japanese is not listed.
- ▸ An official community translation mod had not been confirmed as of May 2026.
- ▸ Use the guide alongside the English skill names and contract details shown in the game.
⚔️ Open-ended exploration
Travel freely through a plague-stricken medieval world. Each of the six base-map regions, plus DLC areas, has contracts and stories, with the order largely left to the player.
🛡️ Turn-based tactical depth
Combine engagement, Valour Point management and specialization choices. The eight classes in this scope (six base plus two additional) offer distinct ways to build a strategy.
🏕️ Mercenary troop management
Manage food, morale, equipment and skills. Developing non-combat professions such as Cook, Blacksmith and Scholar supports longer expeditions.
👥 Co-op for up to four players
Build a troop with friends. Dividing classes and coordinating actions opens up tactics that are harder to arrange alone.
| Tier | Class | Role | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Warrior | Front line | A versatile axe-wielding front-line fighter. Handles individual enemies and groups, and fits into almost any party as a core class. |
| A | Brute | Front line | An area-damage dealer and tank who hits several enemies with blunt weapons such as two-handed maces. |
| A | Swordsman | Front line | A balanced offensive and defensive class: fight defensively with sword and shield, or aggressively with a two-handed sword. |
| B | Spearman | Front line | A mid-line fighter who uses spear reach to attack from outside engagement range. |
| B | Ranger | Front line | An assassin-style melee attacker who ambushes enemies with dagger backstabs and poison; this is not a bow class. |
| B | Archer | Back line | A dedicated ranged damage dealer with a bow. A useful source of back-line damage to include in the party. |
| A | Crossbowman | Back line | A Dexterity-based ranged class that increases the impact of each shot by managing Loaded and Reload states. |
| S | Pugilist | Front line | A fast, hard-hitting unarmed melee class with light armor, added by the Pirates of Belerion DLC. |
Tiltren County (Tiltren County) Beginner (Region-locked: levels 1–3)
The starting county, where the first contracts and recruitment opportunities are concentrated. It introduces combat, camping and professions.
💡 Do not rush onward. Learn professions and establish a small-party combat routine here to make the following regions easier.
Arthes (Arthes) Beginner–intermediate (Region-locked: levels 4–6)
A standard destination after Tiltren. Its enemy levels are similar to Vertruse, so you can move between them as contracts and quests lead you.
💡 Level 2–3 specializations should be coming together around this stage. Establish clear roles within the party.
Vertruse Province (Vertruse Province) Beginner–intermediate (Region-locked: levels 4–6)
A region with similar enemy levels to Arthes, so changing their order causes little trouble. Refine the early party while improving equipment and finances.
💡 With contracts available across two regions, aim to cover wages and food costs by this point to make the middle game easier.
Ludern Province (Ludern Province) Intermediate (Region-locked: around level 7)
A mid-game region with enemies around level 7. The hunt for the local beast drives its story, and inadequate preparation can sharply increase combat losses.
💡 Improve everyone’s levels and equipment and stock up on healing supplies and oils before taking on the hunt.
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