As you progress in medieval RPG Wartales, you’ll be able to improve the abilities of all your companions. If you’re having trouble making some of these choices, you’ll find all of the Wartales specializations explained below.

You can also use the tables below to decide on the make-up of your party before you decide who to hire. Do you want to look out for Archers and Spearmen to battle at range, or do you need some sneaky DPS melee damage from a Pugilist or Ranger?

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What are Wartales Specializations and how do you get them

As yourparty of companionsbattles its way through quests and encounters, they’ll each gain experience andlevel up. Certain levels (2, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 12) are dubbedMilestonesand at each of these, a companion will be givena choice of two to four specializations, taking one each time. They do not branch, but each companion will only ever getone from each tier(unless you choose to unlock a skill from a previous level at level 12).

There are essentiallytwo types of specializations:passiveabilities (some of which reward you with Valour when triggered) andskills(which can be used in battle and often cost Valour). Choosing specializations across your party thatcomplement each otherandincrease Valourcan give you a real edge in combat. Note the first specialization that gives a new skill — either at level 2 or 3, depending on the class — alsochanges the character’s class title. Also, not all of the skills below are immediately available to you (some will be unlocked later in the game).

How to get Skill Upgrades

You’ll notice some of the skills below have anUpgraded version. Each of these improved abilities can be unlocked by reading aSkill Mastery Book; they are not skill-specific, so when you find one, you can choose which skill on which companion to upgrade. The books can be bought in someTraining Campsand atSmot’s Arena, or found in some secret chests.

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