Warrior Class - Complete Guide

Warriors are masters of physical combat, excelling in melee warfare through superior strength and weapon mastery. They deal devastating physical damage and possess exceptional defensive capabilities, but struggle significantly with magic-related activities.

Overview

Warriors represent the pinnacle of martial prowess in ZuluHotel. Through rigorous training in combat skills, they gain multiplicative bonuses to their physical abilities while accepting significant magical penalties as a trade-off.

⚠️ WARNING: Warriors take 2.5x damage from spells at maximum level and have severely reduced magic resistance!

Quick Stats (Level 6)

**Maximum Level Bonuses & Penalties**
Category	Bonus/Penalty	Value
Physical Damage (vs Monsters)	✅ Bonus	+150% (×2.5)
Physical Defense (vs Monsters)	✅ Bonus	-60% damage taken
Healing Received	✅ Bonus	+150% (×2.5)
STR Gain Rate	✅ Bonus	+150% (×2.5)
Magic Damage Taken	⚠️ PENALTY	+150% (×2.5)
Resist Spell Effectiveness	⚠️ PENALTY	-60% efficiency
INT Gain Rate	⚠️ PENALTY	-60% slower
Spell Circle Limit	⚠️ RESTRICTION	4th Circle Maximum

Class Mechanics

Bonus Formula

Warriors gain bonuses based on their class level (1-6):

$ClasseBonus = 1.0 + (0.25 \times level)$

$ClasseSmallBonus = 1.0 + (0.15 \times level)$

Example Calculations:

Level 1: ClasseBonus = 1.25 (25% bonus)
Level 3: ClasseBonus = 1.75 (75% bonus)
Level 6: ClasseBonus = 2.50 (150% bonus)

📝 Code Reference: File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Line 94)

Level Progression

**Warrior Level Progression Table**
Level	Skill Points Required	ClasseBonus	ClasseSmallBonus	Physical Damage (vs NPC)	Magic Damage Taken
1	720	1.25	1.15	+25%	+25%
2	840	1.50	1.30	+50%	+50%
3	960	1.75	1.45	+75%	+75%
4	1080	2.00	1.60	+100%	+100%
5	1200	2.25	1.75	+125%	+125%
6	1320	2.50	1.90	+150%	+150%

Class Skills

Warriors train significantly faster (×2.5 at Level 6) in the following 8 combat skills:

Skill Name	Skill ID	Description
⚔️ Anatomy	SKILLID_ANATOMY	Increases damage and healing effectiveness
🗡️ Fencing	SKILLID_FENCING	Mastery of piercing weapons
🩹 Healing	SKILLID_HEALING	Bandage healing proficiency
🔨 Mace Fighting	SKILLID_MACEFIGHTING	Mastery of blunt weapons
🛡️ Parrying	SKILLID_PARRYING	Shield defense mastery (gets ×2.5 effectiveness!)
⚔️ Swordsmanship	SKILLID_SWORDSMANSHIP	Mastery of bladed weapons
🎯 Tactics	SKILLID_TACTICS	Increases combat damage
👊 Wrestling	SKILLID_WRESTLING	Unarmed combat mastery

📝 Code Reference: File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Line 165)

Combat Bonuses

Physical Damage Output

Warriors deal devastating melee damage with different multipliers for PvM (Player vs Monster) and PvP (Player vs Player):

Damage Formula:

if (attacker is Warrior) {
    if (defender is NPC) {
        basedamage *= ClasseBonus;  // Full bonus (×2.5 at Level 6)
    } else {
        basedamage *= ClasseSmallBonus;  // Reduced bonus (×1.9 at Level 6)
    }
}

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/hitscriptinc.inc (Lines 104-109)

Practical Examples:

Scenario	Base Damage	Level 6 Warrior Damage	Increase
Katana hit on Dragon	30	75	+150%
Katana hit on Player	30	57	+90%
Wrestling on Balron	15	37	+150%

Physical Damage Reduction

Warriors take significantly less physical damage from attacks:

Defense Formula:

if (defender is Warrior) {
    if (attacker is NPC) {
        rawdamage /= ClasseBonus;  // ÷2.5 at Level 6 = 60% reduction
    } else {
        rawdamage /= ClasseSmallBonus;  // ÷1.9 at Level 6 = 47% reduction
    }
}

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/hitscriptinc.inc (Lines 278-291)

**Damage Reduction Examples**
Attacker	Normal Damage	Level 6 Warrior Takes	Reduction
Dragon Breath	100	40	-60%
Balron Hit	80	32	-60%
Player Attack	50	26	-47%

Parry Enhancement

Warriors wielding shields gain extraordinary parry effectiveness:

parry_skill *= ClasseBonus;  // ×2.5 at Level 6

⚡ A Level 6 Warrior with 100 Parry skill has 250 effective parry for blocking calculations!

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/hitscriptinc.inc (Line 219)

Healing Bonuses

Warriors possess exceptional regenerative capabilities:

Healing Multiplier

All healing sources are multiplied by ClasseBonus:

healamount *= ClasseBonus;  // ×2.5 at Level 6

📝 Code Reference - File: pkg/opt/healing/healing.src (Lines 280-283)

Applies To:

✅ Bandage healing (×2.5)
✅ Greater Heal spell received (×2.5)
✅ Natural HP regeneration (×2.5)
✅ Cure spell healing component (×2.5)
✅ Resurrection HP restoration (×2.5)

**Healing Examples**
Healing Source	Normal Healing	Level 6 Warrior Healing	Bonus
Bandage	25 HP	62 HP	+150%
Greater Heal	40 HP	100 HP	+150%
HP Regeneration (per tick)	2 HP	5 HP	+150%

Magical Penalties

⚠️ Warriors suffer severe magical weaknesses that cannot be mitigated!

Increased Spell Damage Taken

Warriors take SIGNIFICANTLY MORE damage from spells:

function Resisted(caster, cast_on, circle, dmg) {
    if (cast_on is Warrior) {
        dmg *= ClasseBonus;  // ×2.5 at Level 6
    }
    return dmg;
}

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/spelldata.inc (Lines 1260-1262)

**Magic Damage Examples**
Spell	Normal Damage	Level 6 Warrior Takes	Increase
Flamestrike	40	100	+150%
Energy Bolt	30	75	+150%
Lightning	25	62	+150%
Chain Lightning	35	87	+150%

Reduced Magic Resistance

Warriors have dramatically reduced ability to resist spells:

if (cast_on is Warrior) {
    var bonus = ClasseBonus;
    resist_chance /= (bonus / 2);  // ÷1.25 at Level 6
    resist_skill /= bonus;         // ÷2.5 at Level 6
}

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/spelldata.inc (Lines 1221-1225)

Practical Impact:

Resist Skill	Normal Resist Chance	Level 6 Warrior Chance	Penalty
100	~16%	~9%	-43%
100 (effective)	100	40	-60%

⚡ A Level 6 Warrior with GM Resist (100) has only 40 effective resist against spells!

Reduced Magic Efficiency

Warriors are inefficient spellcasters:

function ModifyWithMagicEfficiency(who, value) {
    if (who is Warrior) {
        value /= ClasseBonus;  // ÷2.5 at Level 6 = 60% penalty
    }
    return value;
}

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/spelldata.inc (Lines 956-959)

Affects:

❌ Spell duration (60% shorter)
❌ Buff effectiveness (60% weaker)
❌ Debuff effectiveness on enemies (60% weaker)
❌ Mana efficiency (60% less effective)

Self-Inflicted Spell Damage

When Warriors cast harmful spells on themselves (accidentally or intentionally):

if (caster is Warrior) {
    self_damage *= ClasseBonus;  // ×2.5 at Level 6
}

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/spelldata.inc (Lines 214-215)

⚠️ Level 6 Warriors take 2.5x damage from their own offensive spells!

Stat Affinities

Strength (STR) - AFFINITY

✅ Warriors gain Strength significantly faster:

if (HaveStatAffinity(chr, "str")) {
    stat_gain *= ClasseBonus;  // ×2.5 at Level 6
}

Level	STR Gain Multiplier
1	1.25x (+25%)
3	1.75x (+75%)
6	2.50x (+150%)

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Lines 559-563, 612-619)

Intelligence (INT) - PENALTY

❌ Warriors gain Intelligence significantly slower:

if (HaveStatDifficulty(chr, "int")) {
    stat_gain /= ClasseBonus;  // ÷2.5 at Level 6
}

Level	INT Gain Multiplier	Penalty
1	÷1.25 (0.80x)	-20%
3	÷1.75 (0.57x)	-43%
6	÷2.50 (0.40x)	-60%

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Lines 576-580, 638-645)

Dexterity (DEX) - NEUTRAL

Warriors have no modifiers to Dexterity gain (standard rate).

Equipment Restrictions

Armor

✅ Warriors have NO armor restrictions and can equip:

✅ Leather Armor
✅ Studded Leather
✅ Ringmail
✅ Chainmail
✅ Platemail / Heavy Armor

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Lines 362-385)

Blocked Item Properties

❌ Warriors CANNOT equip items with the following magical properties:

Property	Reason
❌ Magic Immunity	Prevents compensation for magic weakness
❌ Magic Reflect	Prevents compensation for magic weakness
❌ +Intelligence	Prevents compensation for INT penalty

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Lines 460-477)

Spell Restrictions

Circle Limit

⚠️ Warriors can ONLY cast up to 4th Circle spells!

if (spell.circle >= 5) {
    SendSysMessage(chr, "You can't cast spells beyond the 4th circle!");
    return BLOCKED;
}

Circle	Status	Example Spells
1st	✅ Allowed	Magic Arrow, Heal, Clumsy
2nd	✅ Allowed	Harm, Cure, Protection
3rd	✅ Allowed	Fireball, Poison, Teleport
4th	✅ Allowed	Lightning, Greater Heal, Recall
5th	❌ BLOCKED	Blade Spirits, Paralyze Field, Summon
6th	❌ BLOCKED	Energy Bolt, Flamestrike, Invisibility
7th	❌ BLOCKED	Chain Lightning, Energy Vortex, Gate Travel
8th	❌ BLOCKED	Earthquake, Energy Field, Resurrection

📝 Code Reference - File: scripts/include/classes.inc (Lines 411-426)

Strategy Guide

Strengths

Strength	Description	Impact
Melee Domination	Highest physical damage output in game	Fastest monster kills, excellent PvM
Exceptional Defense	60% physical damage reduction vs NPCs	Unmatched survivability in dungeons
Self-Sustaining	2.5x healing from all sources	Minimal downtime, reduced need for healers
Fast STR Progression	2.5x faster STR gain	Quickly reaches 100+ STR for maximum efficiency
Enhanced Parry	2.5x parry effectiveness with shields	Superior blocking chance, defensive playstyle

Weaknesses

Weakness	Description	Impact
Magic Vulnerability	Takes 2.5x damage from spells	Extremely dangerous against mage opponents
Poor Resist	60% reduced resist effectiveness	Very difficult to resist debuffs/damage spells
Limited Spellcasting	Cannot cast 5th+ circle spells	No access to Resurrection, Flamestrike, Gate
Slow INT Growth	60% slower INT gain	Difficult to raise mana pool and spell power
Magic Inefficiency	60% reduced spell effectiveness	Buffs/debuffs last much shorter

PvP Tactics

Best Matchups

✅ vs Warriors - Equal ground, superior skill wins
✅ vs Rangers - Melee advantage, close gap quickly
✅ vs Thieves - High HP pool counters backstabs

Worst Matchups

❌ vs Mages - Extremely vulnerable to spell damage
❌ vs Necromancers - Magic damage + debuffs devastating
❌ vs Bards - Debuff weakness, stat penalties hurt badly

Recommended Tactics

Aggressive Engagement - Close distance immediately, don't let mages kite
Use Bandages Liberally - Your 2.5x healing is your greatest asset
Equip Best Armor - No restrictions means full plate + magic armor
Avoid Mage Duels - Focus on physical opponents in PvP
Resist Potions - Carry magic resist potions to offset weakness

PvM Strategy

Excellent Targets

✅ Dragons - Physical attackers, your defense shines
✅ Balrons - High melee damage, you take 60% less
✅ Titans - Melee-focused, minimal spell usage
✅ Dungeon Crawling - Sustained combat favors Warriors

Dangerous Targets

❌ Liches - Heavy spell casters, your weakness
❌ Demon Lords - Powerful magic attacks
❌ Ancient Wyrms - Magic breath + spells
❌ Evil Mages - Pure magic damage dealers

Optimal Playstyle

Tank Role - Stand in front, absorb damage for party
Aggro Management - Your defense lets you pull multiple enemies
Frontline Fighter - Engage enemies first, protect squishier allies
Physical DPS - Focus on high-damage weapons (katanas, halberds)
Healing Support - Your 2.5x bandage healing can assist allies too!

Code Reference Summary

**Complete Code Location Reference**
File	Lines	Mechanic	Description
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	94	Bonus Formula	ClasseBonus and ClasseSmallBonus calculations
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	165	Class Skills	GetClasseSkills(CLASSEID_WARRIOR) skill list
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	529	Skill Gain	GetSkillPointsMultiplier function
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	559-563	Stat Affinity	STR gain multiplier
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	576-580	Stat Penalty	INT gain reduction
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	362-385	Armor Restrictions	Enumeration of blocked armor types
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	411-426	Spell Restrictions	Circle limit enforcement
`scripts/include/classes.inc`	460-477	Item Restrictions	Blocked magical properties
`scripts/include/hitscriptinc.inc`	104-109	Physical Damage	Melee damage multiplier
`scripts/include/hitscriptinc.inc`	278-291	Physical Defense	Damage reduction formula
`scripts/include/hitscriptinc.inc`	219	Parry Bonus	Parry skill enhancement
`scripts/include/spelldata.inc`	1260-1262	Magic Damage	Spell damage multiplier
`scripts/include/spelldata.inc`	1221-1225	Resist Penalty	Resist chance reduction
`scripts/include/spelldata.inc`	956-959	Magic Efficiency	Spell effectiveness penalty
`scripts/include/spelldata.inc`	214-215	Self-Damage	Self-inflicted spell damage
`scripts/include/spelldata.inc`	891	Magic Immunity	Duration multiplier
`pkg/opt/healing/healing.src`	280-283	Healing Bonus	Healing multiplier application

Frequently Asked Questions

? Can Warriors wear Plate Armor?
Yes! Warriors have NO armor restrictions and can wear any armor type, including full plate mail.

? Why do I take so much damage from spells?
Warriors take 2.5x spell damage at maximum level (150% extra damage). This is an intentional balance trade-off for their exceptional physical combat bonuses.

? Can I raise my Intelligence as a Warrior?
Yes, but it's 60% slower than other classes. Focus on STR instead, which you gain 2.5x faster!

? What's the best weapon for Warriors?
Any weapon works, but Katanas (high damage, fast speed) and Halberds (reach, high damage) are popular. Your damage bonus applies to ALL physical weapons!

? Should I train Magery as a Warrior?
Limited usefulness - you can only cast up to 4th circle (no Flamestrike, Resurrection, Gate). Focus on 40-60 Magery for utility spells (Recall, Greater Heal, Cure).

? How do I counter Mages as a Warrior?
Close the gap immediately! Use speed, aggression, and resist potions. Your melee damage will devastate them if you can reach them. Avoid prolonged spell exchanges.

? Is Parrying worth it for Warriors?
Absolutely! Your Parry skill gets 2.5x effectiveness (100 skill = 250 effective). Shields make you nearly unkillable in melee combat.

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