Bear warrior

Offensive Melee Special

A hybrid unit that is clearly better in melee defense than in attack according to its stats and stars. If you are a new player and obtain it from an event, place it in the gate defense against infantry, and you will be satisfied. Experienced players use it as a defensive shield on the melee flank and provide cover with ranged units. Its attack of 117 will never carry it, but as a melee defender, it is worth the resources.

117Attack

139Melee defense

48Ranged defense

25Speed

4Food upkeep

Quick overview

Type	Offensive, Melee
Source	Special
Game stage	Special
Cost	180
Recommendation	Situational

rating

Attack

Defensive

Cost

Speed

The Bear Warrior is classified as a close-range melee infantry, but one contradiction immediately catches your eye: it has an attack of only 117, while its defense against close combat is a solid 139. This is also confirmed by the star distribution, where the attack received 3 stars, but the defense got 4. So, despite the label "offensive," it is actually tougher when standing still and holding its ground than when it attacks on its own. With a consumption of 4 food and a cost of 180 resources, it is also among the more expensive specials, so you really don't throw it into battle like cheap meat.

How to use it

In practice, deploy it where you expect enemy close-range infantry. That 139 defense against melee is its core, so in a defensive setup on the flank or gate, where swordsmen and axemen are pushing against you, it holds up well. When attacking, send it to the side of the castle where the opponent has weaker melee defense, so that its attack of 117 hits where it hurts the opponent. Its speed of 25 is average, so consider it for wave formations like standard infantry; it won't reach the front any sooner or later than most close-range units.

What to combine it with

On its own, it is vulnerable to ranged attacks, so always mix it with archers or crossbowmen who can compensate for its poor defense against ranged attacks of 48. A classic functional setup is Bear Warriors in the front line for melee, backed by ranged units with high defense against ranged attacks. To attack, complement it with tools against walls and gates, as it cannot break down walls by itself; it only provides body-to-body combat. If you have stronger attacking melee units, place them at the front and use the Bear as a defensive shield.

Weaknesses and what to avoid

Do not send it against a ranged superiority, as it will be shot down before it even reaches the fight. A low defense against ranged attacks of 48 is not surprising for an offensive melee unit; it is quite common, but you must not forget about it. Do not consider it as a pure attacker if you have something with an attack higher than 117 at hand. And do not waste it in lost battles; it is an expensive special that you can only replenish from special offers or events, not from regular barracks, so every fallen Bear hurts more than the loss of a regular soldier.

Pro player tipMainly consider it as a defensive piece for melee. Four stars for defense against three for attack do not lie; its 139 defense against close combat makes it a decent defender of gates or flanks against infantry. And always cover its back with ranged units due to the gap in its defense against ranged attacks.

Common mistakeA common mistake is to deploy it as the main offensive force just because of the "offensive unit" label and then wonder why nothing breaks through. Its attack of 117 is below average; its strength lies elsewhere. Another typical mistake is sending it against ranged units without cover, where its defense of 48 means a quick death. And new players often burn it as a cheap unit, but it is an expensive special that cannot be bought indefinitely.

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