Abilities

From Gloria Victis

Each time you level up, you receive 1 ability point. Press B to access the ability trees. There are 3 distinct trees: footman, medic, and cavalry. The first point you put in any tree must be put in the bottom row, and you must put in 5 points in any one skill to unlock access to the next tier of skills. Many skills have more than 1 effect or have bonuses for putting 5 or 10 points in them.

At the top of the tree are the Top Tier abilities. You may only have 1 top tier ability in total.

Ability Resets

The first character created on an account receives 1 free Abilities Reset, located in the upper right corner of the abilities screen. Using an Abilities Reset will clear out all selections. Resets may be bought at the Glory Quartermaster with Contribution Points or in the Supporter Shop for Ambers.

Footman Abilities

This is the largest tree, and is stitched together roughly so that the left side of the tree is defensive and "tanky" abilities, the center is HP, Stam, and regen abilities, and the right is offensive damage modifying abilities. The ability descriptions are listed starting from the bottom of the tree, going from left to right.

Tier 1

  • Shieldbash.pngShield Bash:
    Attack using a shield to stun or stagger an enemy.
    • +5% shield bash damage for each level, and 10% damage bonus at level 5.


  • Marksman.pngMarksman:
    • Stong knife attacks cause 10s bleed for 2.5damage per second at level 5.
    • fully draw the bow .05 seconds faster per level with .05 bonus at level 5.
    • Killing an enemy regenerates up to 2% quiver capacity (depending on the assist amount). Addtional 5% at level 5.


  • Reaper.pngReaper:
    • Any polearm except a spear or guisarme to damage 2 targets at the same time.
    • At level 5, deal an additional 7% damage and deal damage to a 3rd target. 2% damage increase per level in reaper to 2nd and 3rd target.

Tier 2

  • Vanguard.pngVanguard: Each level in Vanguard gives:
    • +2% shield resistance, and additional 25% resistance at level 10.


  • Shieldman.pngShieldman: Each level in Shieldman gives:
    • -2% stam drain while blocking


  • Athlete.pngAthlete: Each level in Athelete gives:
    • -2% stamina drain while kicking, sprinting, and swimming
    • +8% arrow capacity on foot


  • Strongman.pngStrongman:
    • +.5% damage dealt at full power.

Tier 3


  • Protector.pngProtector:
    • -5% shield resistance loss when blocking arrows, and an additional 25% at level 10.


  • BreathControl.pngBreath Control:
    • +3% stam regeneration


  • DirtyFighting.pngDirty Fighting:
    • +.5% melee backstab damage
    • +1% headshot damage, and +10% bonus at level 10.


  • Brute.pngBrute:
    • +.2% damage

Tier 4

  • Evade.pngEvade:
  • Awareness.pngAwareness:
  • Finesse.pngFinesse:
  • Huntsman.pngHuntsman:

Tier 5

  • ManOfSteel.pngMan of Steel:
  • YouShallNotPass.pngYou Shall Not Pass:
  • Veteran.pngVeteran:
  • Bullseye.pngBullseye:
  • Breaker.pngBreaker:

Tier 6

  • LastStand.pngLast Stand
  • WhatDoesntKillMe.pngWhat Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Stronger:
  • Sting.pngSting:
  • Precision.pngPrecision:

Tier 7 (Top Tier)

  • Unstoppable.pngUnstoppable:
  • SurvivalInstinct.pngSurvival Instinct:
  • NotOnMyWatch.pngNot on My Watch:
  • Battlerage.pngBattle Rage:

Medic Abilties

The medic "tree" is quite straightforward and only has 4 skills in total. Starting from the bottom:

  • FirstAid.pngFirst Aid:
  • BattleMedic.pngBattle Medic:
  • GreatComeback.pngGreat Comeback:
  • Focus.pngFocus(Top Tier):

Cavalry Abilities

The Cavalry tree is split so that archery skills are on the left, and melee skills are on the right. Improving the horse's HP, Stam, Regen, and Respawn is in the center. Starting at the bottom, and going from left to right:

Tier 1

  • Bound:

Tier 2

  • Calm:
  • Hardened:
  • Cavalryman:

Tier 3

  • Vigour:
  • Will To Survive:

Tier 4

  • Rapid Fire:
  • Sweet Spot:
  • Battle Horse:

Tier 5 (Top Tier)

  • Steady Hand
  • Momentum


See also: Builds | Character Statistics