The cooperative game Tribes of Midgard offers you 8 classes, of which you need to unlock 6. MeinMMO reveals which class allows you to navigate the game solo the best and what makes it so powerful.
Why should I play solo? Tribes of Midgard is primarily designed for a cooperative experience for up to 10 players. However, you can play any available mode alone. This makes the game significantly harder.
You must take care of the entire defense, resources, and potentially the objective (Fenrir in Saga mode) on your own. This means increased time pressure since you have to constantly return to the base at night to prevent your Yggdrasil sapling from being destroyed.
If you play Tribes of Midgard alone, you will face a greater challenge, which is quite desirable for many players. On MeinMMO, you can find some tips to master Tribes of Midgard solo.
How did we choose? In our selection, we incorporated personal experience as well as looked at which classes are rated the highest in the community. An important aspect was the subreddit dedicated to Tribes of Midgard (via reddit.com).
There are ongoing discussions about the best class, but one class often appears more frequently than the others and is consistently praised: the warrior, who is often overlooked in other tier lists.
The Warrior – The best class for solo players
What can the Warrior do? As a warrior, you specialize in melee combat and have a balanced playstyle, with a slight focus on offense. You prefer to fight with a shield and an axe or a sword, utilizing fire or frost damage.
The strength of the warrior lies in its invulnerability. With the blessing “Reckless Roll,” you are invulnerable for 2 seconds after a roll, and the cooldown for the roll is also 2 seconds. So, you are almost permanently immortal.
This invulnerability even works against heat and cold, so you do not need resistances if you play it right. Additionally, you have an extremely high mana regeneration, allowing you to use your weapon abilities more frequently.
How do I unlock it? The warrior is one of the two classes you receive for free at the beginning along with the ranger. You do not need to unlock it first.
How do I play the warrior best? To fully exploit the warrior’s strength, you should choose the following blessings:
- Týr’s Double Hit
- Inner Power
- Reckless Roll
- Mana Wave I
- Mana Wave II
- Reborn
You can freely distribute the remaining points. If you enjoy using multiple weapons, Fiery Exchange is a good idea. With Final Act and sword or axe mastery, you deal more damage. Free Fall helps with exploration, and Durable Armor saves souls for repairs.
For the runes, you should focus on:
- Soul Power – increases damage by 5 for every 100 souls; unlocked by holding 10,000 souls at once
- Seiðr-Weaver (up to 3x) – gives a 30% chance to create magical projectiles on combo attacks
- Nothings to Hide – increases damage by 30 for every empty armor slot – if you want to go wild as a naked warrior, since you are invulnerable most of the time anyway
- Rolling Thunder – gives rolls a 50% chance to trigger a lightning strike; unlocked at level 44 in the Season Pass (Season 1)
What problems does the warrior have? Due to your focus on melee combat, you may have trouble against enemies that attack from a distance. Additionally, playing with this build requires some practice, making it only partially suitable for beginners. However, since you own the warrior right away, you can start practicing immediately – just be prepared for some defeats.
3 strong alternatives to the warrior
If the playstyle of the warrior does not appeal to you or if you want to try other classes, we have listed three alternatives for you.
Guardian
- considered the second “strongest class” alongside the warrior
- has reduced crafting costs and does not lose durability on equipment
- can carry more potions and runes
- travels faster across the map through Hermóðr’s Waystone
- can create building parts for free at any time and thus climb cliffs
- unlocked by reaching day 15 in Saga mode
Berserker
- more aggressive than the warrior
- unleashes explosions with its rage that can kill enemies over a wider area
- deals increased damage with critical hits
- can frighten enemies and reduce control effects on itself
- unlocked by killing 20 enemies within 10 seconds in Saga mode
Ranger
- focuses on ranged combat instead of melee
- has a greater visibility range than the warrior
- can hit multiple enemies in a row even at a distance
- receives special ammunition back
- moves faster
- although classified as one of the weaker classes, it is also available from the start and thus an alternative
Basically, none of the classes in Tribes of Midgard is truly bad. The greatest strength in the game comes from the weapons, their abilities, and the runes you collect. The classes simply give you a stronger role and determine where your focus lies.
However, each class can shine in its area. You can find more about this in our special: All 8 classes at the launch of Tribes of Midgard and what they can do
