Warrior

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.

Quick Stats (Level 6)

Maximum Level Bonuses & Penalties

Category	Bonus/Penalty	Value
Physical Damage (vs Monsters)	Template:Increase Bonus	+150% (×2.5)
Physical Defense (vs Monsters)	Template:Increase Bonus	-60% damage taken
Healing Received	Template:Increase Bonus	+150% (×2.5)
STR Gain Rate	Template:Increase Bonus	+150% (×2.5)
Magic Damage Taken	Template:Decrease PENALTY	+150% (×2.5)
Resist Spell Effectiveness	Template:Decrease PENALTY	-60% efficiency
INT Gain Rate	Template:Decrease PENALTY	-60% slower
Spell Circle Limit	Template:Decrease RESTRICTION	4th Circle Maximum

Class Mechanics

Bonus Formula

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

$\text{ClasseBonus}=1.0+(0.25\times \text{level})$

$\text{ClasseSmallBonus}=1.0+(0.15\times \text{level})$

Example Calculations:

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

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
Template:Icon Anatomy	SKILLID_ANATOMY	Increases damage and healing effectiveness
Template:Icon Fencing	SKILLID_FENCING	Mastery of piercing weapons
Template:Icon Healing	SKILLID_HEALING	Bandage healing proficiency
Template:Icon Mace Fighting	SKILLID_MACEFIGHTING	Mastery of blunt weapons
Template:Icon Parrying	SKILLID_PARRYING	Shield defense mastery (gets ×2.5 effectiveness!)
Template:Icon Swordsmanship	SKILLID_SWORDSMANSHIP	Mastery of bladed weapons
Template:Icon Tactics	SKILLID_TACTICS	Increases combat damage
Template:Icon Wrestling	SKILLID_WRESTLING	Unarmed combat mastery

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: <source lang="cpp"> 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)
   }

} </source>

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: <source lang="cpp"> 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
   }

} </source>

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:

<source lang="cpp"> parry_skill *= ClasseBonus; // ×2.5 at Level 6 </source>

Healing Bonuses

Warriors possess exceptional regenerative capabilities:

Healing Multiplier

All healing sources are multiplied by ClasseBonus:

<source lang="cpp"> healamount *= ClasseBonus; // ×2.5 at Level 6 </source>

Applies To:

• Template:Yes Bandage healing (×2.5)
• Template:Yes Greater Heal spell received (×2.5)
• Template:Yes Natural HP regeneration (×2.5)
• Template:Yes Cure spell healing component (×2.5)
• Template:Yes 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

Increased Spell Damage Taken

Warriors take SIGNIFICANTLY MORE damage from spells:

<source lang="cpp"> function Resisted(caster, cast_on, circle, dmg) {

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

} </source>

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:

<source lang="cpp"> 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

} </source>

Practical Impact:

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

Reduced Magic Efficiency

Warriors are inefficient spellcasters:

<source lang="cpp"> function ModifyWithMagicEfficiency(who, value) {

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

} </source>

Affects:

• Template:Decrease Spell duration (60% shorter)
• Template:Decrease Buff effectiveness (60% weaker)
• Template:Decrease Debuff effectiveness on enemies (60% weaker)
• Template:Decrease Mana efficiency (60% less effective)

Self-Inflicted Spell Damage

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

<source lang="cpp"> if (caster is Warrior) {

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

} </source>

Stat Affinities

Strength (STR) - AFFINITY

Template:Yes Warriors gain Strength significantly faster:

<source lang="cpp"> if (HaveStatAffinity(chr, "str")) {

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

} </source>

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

Intelligence (INT) - PENALTY

Template:No Warriors gain Intelligence significantly slower:

<source lang="cpp"> if (HaveStatDifficulty(chr, "int")) {

   stat_gain /= ClasseBonus;  // ÷2.5 at Level 6

} </source>

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

Dexterity (DEX) - NEUTRAL

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

Equipment Restrictions

Armor

Template:Yes Warriors have NO armor restrictions and can equip:

• Template:Yes Leather Armor
• Template:Yes Studded Leather
• Template:Yes Ringmail
• Template:Yes Chainmail
• Template:Yes Platemail / Heavy Armor

Blocked Item Properties

Template:No Warriors CANNOT equip items with the following magical properties:

Property	Reason
Template:No Magic Immunity	Prevents compensation for magic weakness
Template:No Magic Reflect	Prevents compensation for magic weakness
Template:No +Intelligence	Prevents compensation for INT penalty

Spell Restrictions

Circle Limit

<source lang="cpp"> if (spell.circle >= 5) {

   SendSysMessage(chr, "You can't cast spells beyond the 4th circle!");
   return BLOCKED;

} </source>

Circle	Status	Example Spells
1st	Template:Yes Allowed	Magic Arrow, Heal, Clumsy
2nd	Template:Yes Allowed	Harm, Cure, Protection
3rd	Template:Yes Allowed	Fireball, Poison, Teleport
4th	Template:Yes Allowed	Lightning, Greater Heal, Recall
5th	Template:No BLOCKED	Blade Spirits, Paralyze Field, Summon
6th	Template:No BLOCKED	Energy Bolt, Flamestrike, Invisibility
7th	Template:No BLOCKED	Chain Lightning, Energy Vortex, Gate Travel
8th	Template:No BLOCKED	Earthquake, Energy Field, Resurrection

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

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

Worst Matchups

• Template:No vs Mages - Extremely vulnerable to spell damage
• Template:No vs Necromancers - Magic damage + debuffs devastating
• Template:No vs Bards - Debuff weakness, stat penalties hurt badly

Recommended Tactics

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

PvM Strategy

Excellent Targets

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

Dangerous Targets

• Template:No Liches - Heavy spell casters, your weakness
• Template:No Demon Lords - Powerful magic attacks
• Template:No Ancient Wyrms - Magic breath + spells
• Template:No Evil Mages - Pure magic damage dealers

Optimal Playstyle

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

Template Builds

Pure Melee Warrior

Skill	Target Value	Priority
Swordsmanship	100	High
Tactics	100	High
Anatomy	100	High
Healing	100	High
Parrying	100	Medium
Resisting Spells	80-100	Critical
Magery	40	Low

Stats: 100 STR / 80 DEX / 20 INT

Hybrid Warrior-Healer

Skill	Target Value	Priority
Swordsmanship	100	High
Tactics	100	High
Anatomy	100	High
Healing	100	High
Magery	60	Medium
Meditation	60	Medium
Resisting Spells	80	High

Stats: 90 STR / 70 DEX / 40 INT

Parry Tank

Skill	Target Value	Priority
Swordsmanship	100	High
Tactics	100	High
Anatomy	80	Medium
Healing	100	High
Parrying	100	Critical
Resisting Spells	100	Critical
Magery	20	Low

Stats: 100 STR / 90 DEX / 10 INT

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

See Also

• Classes Overview
• Mage Class Guide
• Combat Mechanics
• Skill Training Guide
• PvP Guide
• Equipment Guide

External Links

• Official ZuluHotel Website
• ZuluHotel Discord