Wurm has no closed character-class roster. These are actual skill families and profession directions, with a fully named sword-and-shield equipment plan below.
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Wurm Online: long sword, shield and leather PvE kit
Prepare a named Wurm PvE equipment set with long sword, left-arm wooden shield, every leather armour slot, Normal fighting and First aid supplies.
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Fighting
Melee and defensive skillsWeapon skill, fighting style, shields and stamina interact; there is no exclusive fighter class.
Smithing
Metal equipment and toolsWeapon smithing and armour/shield specialisations produce different item families.
Carpentry
Wooden construction and itemsWooden items use their relevant carpentry skills and improvement tools.
Leatherworking and tailoring
Armour and cloth productionLeather armour and cloth work form separate production projects.
Mining and digging
Terrain and raw materialsMining supplies ore and stone; digging changes dirt terrain and has its own skill demands.
Farming and husbandry
Food and animal productionCrops, animal care and cooking support a settlement rather than a combat damage tier.
Compare roles and play patterns
Compare the functions described below within this edition. This is not a current damage ranking.
Fighting
Melee and defensive skillsWeapon skill, fighting style, shields and stamina interact; there is no exclusive fighter class.
Smithing
Metal equipment and toolsWeapon smithing and armour/shield specialisations produce different item families.
Carpentry
Wooden construction and itemsWooden items use their relevant carpentry skills and improvement tools.
Learning and progression guides
Wurm Online beginner guide: tools, survival and settlement planning
Begin Wurm Online with reliable tool controls, food, water and a small crafting plan. Understand quality, skill practice and settlement permissions before building a permanent home.
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