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<b>Rebels</b> is a faction of elves, woses, mages and mermen.
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<b>Loyalists</b> is a faction of multiple humans, mages and mermen. They have mighty knights and multiple units for every situation. Good for beginners.
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* Loyalists are great on flat plains with their cavalry and supporting units
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* Loyalists are lawful (stronger during day)
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* they are fast and have access to healing, leadership and charge
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* learn more about [[Loyalists ]] or visit guide on [[How to play Loyalists ]]
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<b>Rebels</b> is a faction of elves, woses, mages and mermen. Commonly known as the elves, it is a good faction for beginners.
 
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* elves fight great in forests, but they are fragile
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* Rebels fight great in forests, but they are fragile. Very effective in ranged combat.
* rebels are both neutral (Same strengh any time) and lawful (stronger during day)
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* Rebels are both neutral (same strengh any time) and lawful (stronger during day)
 
* they are fast and have access to healing, leadership and ambush
 
* they are fast and have access to healing, leadership and ambush
* learn more about [[Rebels]] or visit complete guide on [[How to play Rebels]]
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* learn more about [[Rebels]] or visit guide on [[How to play Rebels]]
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<b>Northerners</b> is a faction of orcs, trolls, goblins and nagas. Best for experienced players.
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* Northerners are cheap, close-range warriors and they can advance easily.
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* Northerners are mostly chaotic (stronger during night)
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* they are resilient and have access to regeneration, poison and slowing
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* learn more about [[Northerners ]] or visit guide on [[How to play Northerners ]]

Revision as of 15:42, 4 March 2021

There is 6 playable factions in Battle for Wesnoth. Here is a short guide to them, with links to longer articles.


Loyalists is a faction of multiple humans, mages and mermen. They have mighty knights and multiple units for every situation. Good for beginners.

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  • Loyalists are great on flat plains with their cavalry and supporting units
  • Loyalists are lawful (stronger during day)
  • they are fast and have access to healing, leadership and charge
  • learn more about Loyalists or visit guide on How to play Loyalists

Rebels is a faction of elves, woses, mages and mermen. Commonly known as the elves, it is a good faction for beginners.

core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24archer.png
  • Rebels fight great in forests, but they are fragile. Very effective in ranged combat.
  • Rebels are both neutral (same strengh any time) and lawful (stronger during day)
  • they are fast and have access to healing, leadership and ambush
  • learn more about Rebels or visit guide on How to play Rebels

Northerners is a faction of orcs, trolls, goblins and nagas. Best for experienced players.

core%24images%24units%24orcs%24grunt.png
  • Northerners are cheap, close-range warriors and they can advance easily.
  • Northerners are mostly chaotic (stronger during night)
  • they are resilient and have access to regeneration, poison and slowing
  • learn more about Northerners or visit guide on How to play Northerners