Wartales – Skelmar Invasion: Insane Siege Battles & Pro Tips (Full 2025 Guide + Gameplay)
Conquer Ormance, dismantle Skelmar strongholds, and lead your mercs to victory—fast
🎬 Full Gameplay: The Skelmar Invasion (Crazy Bull)
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Contents
- What Is The Skelmar Invasion?
- How to Start the DLC
- Early-Game Priorities (First Hour)
- Siege Mechanics Explained
- Party Builds & Perk Picks
- Ormance Map Notes & Regions
- Loot, Economy & Crafting
- Performance & Difficulty Settings
- FAQ
What Is “The Skelmar Invasion”?
The Skelmar Invasion is a major Wartales expansion that opens a brand-new war-torn region called Ormance. You’ll face united Skelmar clans led by the ruthless High Jarl Sven and push through fortress sieges to free baronies and restore order. It released on December 10, 2024 for PC via Steam and GOG.
Sources: Steam News announcement and DLC page (region, leader, release date).*
How to Start the DLC
- Update the game and ensure the DLC is installed/activated.
- Load a late-game save or start a fresh run; the DLC adds an additional region you travel to.
- Stock up on tools, repair kits, medicine, & food—sieges are attrition fights.
Pro tip: Bring at least one tank (Shield), two hard hitters (Halberd/Berserker), a crowd controller (Archer with Crippling Shot), and a support (Knife/Valorous audacity build).
Early-Game Priorities (First Hour)
- Scout garrisons—note patrol paths and archer nests.
- Control elevation—archers on high ground, tanks on chokepoints.
- Morale snowball—secure early kills to trigger Valour generation.
- Manage armor loss—repair between waves; don’t enter a siege under-repaired.
Siege Mechanics Explained
1) Stages & Objectives
Most sieges flow through breach → clear yard → hold or eliminate commanders. Expect reinforcements and long fights.
2) Terrain & Devices
Use barricades, ladders, and choke points. Deny enemy backline with knockbacks and slows.
3) Valor & Fatigue
Plan rotations to keep damage dealers fresh; spend Valor for burst, bank it before wave transitions.
Party Builds & Perk Picks
Frontline
- Sword/Shield: Taunt, Deflection, Guardian—anchor and body-block ladders.
- Halberd: AoE cleave + Reach—delete clustered Skelmars.
Backline
- Archer: Crippling Shot, Barrage—control enemy advances from height.
- Knife/Rogue: Backstab, Poisoned Blade—finish commanders quickly.
Support
- Spear/Control: Engage and pin priority targets; zone stairways.
Ormance Map Notes & Regions
Ormance mixes fortified villages, imposing strongholds, and risky countryside routes—expect ambushes and long travel lines between baronies. Liberating territories gradually re-opens services and resistance support.
Source: DLC store description & launch news (region & siege-focused loop).*
Loot, Economy & Crafting
- Prioritize armor upgrades and oil/poison consumables for boss waves.
- Sell heavy loot at liberated hubs; prices improve after control shifts.
- Craft extra repair kits—attrition wins sieges.
Performance & Difficulty Settings
- Large sieges: lower shadows or crowd density if FPS dips.
- If new to sieges, drop difficulty for first fortress, then ramp back up.
FAQ
Is The Skelmar Invasion a new region?
Yes—Ormance is an additional area with its own warfront and sieges.*
Who leads the invaders?
The Skelmar clans follow High Jarl Sven.*
Release date & platforms?
Released Dec 10, 2024 on PC (Steam/GOG).*
Written by: Crazy Bull • Favorite GamePlay
Tags: wartales skelmar invasion, wartales siege guide, wartales ormance map, wartales builds, wartales 2025
Sources
- Steam News – Reveal & Release Date*
- Steam DLC Page – About this content*
- GOG DLC Page – Store description*
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