Soldier

Soldier is a starting point for an armored frontline: HP and Defense growth +10 each, Strength and Dexterity +5 each, and Speed −5. Choose it to develop a physical tank. For a spear user who wants Speed for follow-ups, consider Ornius Rider first.

Who suits this class#

• Buccar: Soldier → Armored Knight → Dreadnought → Castle Knight develops physical tanking throughout. Goliath can also take Soldier → Armored Knight.
• Theodora: Keep her existing spear and improve HP, Strength, and Dexterity, then move into Armored Knight and Guardian. Choose this only if you accept the 5-point Speed growth penalty.
• Catania joins as a Soldier. If you want swords or flight later, train toward that instead of keeping armor just because it was her starting class.

Training plan#

Recommended exam level is 5, with Renown 1 and either Axe D or Spear D. It can use swords, spears, and axes, but proficiency bonuses favor Spear, Axe, and Heavy Armor. Train what you need for the next class.

With Movement 4 and an armor weakness, position on the frontline in advance and avoid armor-effective weapons and mages. Soldier has no inherent class skills and lacks Armored Knight’s offensive and defensive bonuses when the enemy initiates.

When to move on#

Defense Basics mastery grants only Defense +1 and is not worth a long stay. Around level 20, with Heavy Armor E+ and Spear C or Axe C, move into Armored Knight. A spear user who is not meant to tank can switch to Ornius Rider at Riding E+ to avoid Soldier’s Speed growth penalty.