Baldur Hero Guide: The F2P S-Rank Wall (2025)

Introduction

Baldur is the most important early hero for F2P and low-spending players. He starts as an Epic hero, but the first-week event lets you upgrade him into an S-Rank Legendary powerhouse without spending.

1.0 Hero Overview

Attribute	Details
Rank	S-Rank (Legendary)
Class	Berserker
Role	Tank / Support / Hybrid DPS
Core value	Absorbs heavy damage and shields allies, anchoring the frontline.

2.0 How to Obtain Baldur (Path of Growth / Transcend)

The most critical part of Baldur’s development is the first 7 days of a new server.

• Path of Growth (Transcend): Complete daily tasks to earn Baldur Mementos and the Transcend item.
• Free Legendary upgrade: The Transcend item evolves Baldur from Epic to Legendary at no cost.
• Do not miss week one: A fully upgraded Legendary Baldur outperforms almost every early-game alternative for F2P players.

3.0 Key Skills (Legendary Level)

Baldur’s kit blends burst damage with frontline protection.

Active Skill: Seizing the Initiative

• Damage factor: 10,500 (physical damage to the target troop).
• Shield factor: 2,200 (applies to Baldur’s troop and one nearby ally troop).

Passive Strengths

• Increases Berserker attack and durability.
• Keeps your march alive while still threatening enemy lines.

4.0 Talent Tree Recommendations

Pick one of these based on your main mode:

Berserker + Defense (PvP Core)

Best for open-field fights and sustained rallies. Focus on survivability and shield value so Baldur can function as a true frontline wall.

Hunter + Defense (PvE Farm)

Use this for Blackforged and neutral targets. You gain higher damage vs PvE and lower severely wounded troop counts.

5.0 Best Hero Pairings

Baldur pairs best with heroes who add damage or extra sustain.

• Voll (DPS choice): Baldur protects, Voll bursts. This is the most balanced Berserker duo.
• Rex (Tank choice): Double frontline for extreme durability and slow, safe pushes.
• Sara (Support choice): Heals plus shields for long, grindy fights.
• Erin or Selena: Works for hybrid marches that still benefit from Baldur’s buffs.

6.0 Strategic Tips

• Focus one hero: Max Baldur first instead of splitting resources across multiple heroes.
• Troop composition: Lead heavy infantry or mixed frontline troops to protect fragile backline damage dealers.
• Rage generation: Prioritize rage restoration talents so Baldur casts shields more often.

Conclusion

Baldur is the king of F2P progression. If you fully upgrade him during the first 7-day event, he remains a top-tier frontline hero for the entire season. Build him early, build him deep, and your tribe will scale faster than most spenders.