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Gloria Victis Classes & Builds (Classless System)
It's classless — here are the starter templates and the best beginner build.
Gloria Victis is classless — you build a character freely by earning weapon and gathering skills and spending attribute points (Strength, Constitution, Dexterity). The character-creation screen suggests a starting template from a few questions, but nothing is locked: you can branch into other weapons and crafts as you go.
Footman (Sword & Shield)
1H sword + shieldStrength / ConstitutionBest for: BeginnersThe forgiving frontline starter: a shield blocks a wide area, and you survive mistakes while you learn directional combat. 1H swords apply bleed. The safest first character.
Spearman
Spear / short spearStrength / ConstitutionBest for: PvP & siegesReach, armor penetration, and the king of siege fights — poke from behind the front line and you punch above your gear. A community favorite for value-per-level.
Two-Hander
2H sword / axe / maulStrengthBest for: PvE leveling & burstBig charged hits clear PvE fast and threaten huge burst in PvP — but no shield means you live and die by your timing and footwork. High skill ceiling.
Archer
BowDexterityBest for: Ranged / supportManual-aim projectiles — high skill expression, strong in sieges and from walls, weak when caught in the open. Pair with a melee sidearm for when they close the gap.
Simple stat rule of thumb
- Strength → melee damage (most melee builds want it).
- Constitution → health/survivability (great for frontline beginners).
- Dexterity → archery and finesse.
New players: go Footman (sword & shield) with Strength/Constitution to survive while you learn, or Spearman for the best PvP value. You can always respec your focus over time.