Wardogs drops you into a massive 100 player three-way war and the first thing you do before stepping onto the battlefield is pick your side. There are three factions in the game, each with their own identity, backstory, and aesthetic but before you agonise over which one to join, here is one important thing to know. Here is everything you need to know about all Factions in Wardogs.

All Factions in Wardogs

FactionsDescriptions

Lonestar
Lonestar is a Western para-military organisation described as the heavy hitters of the private contractor world.

Valkyra
Valkyra represents the Soviet People's Republic and is built around a restorationist ideology dedicated to returning the USSR to greatness.

Manticore
Manticore is the Kingdom of Persia's shadow army operating through deniable operations rather than as a regular standing military

How Do Factions Work in Wardogs

Here is the most important thing to understand about factions in Wardogs. Your faction choice is purely cosmetic and identity-based. There are no unique abilities, no exclusive loadouts, and no gameplay edge attached to any of the three factions. Lonestar, Valkyra, and Manticore all have access to the same weapons, gear, vehicles, and class progression systems. The battlefield is level regardless of which side you are on.

When you join a match you are placed on one of the three faction teams and fight for control of the central zone against the other two. Your faction determines which team you are on and what colours and aesthetic your side represents but nothing beyond that changes based on your choice.

If you are jumping into Wardogs for the first time and cannot decide which faction to pick the honest answer is to just choose whichever one appeals to you visually or lore-wise. You are not locking yourself out of anything by picking one over another. Pick the aesthetic that resonates and focus your energy on learning the actual gameplay systems which are where the real depth of Wardogs lives.

FAQs

Do factions in Wardogs have different abilities or loadouts?

No. All three factions in Wardogs have access to the same weapons, gear, vehicles, and progression systems

How many factions are in Wardogs?

There are three factions in Wardogs.

Which faction should I pick in Wardogs?

Since no faction offers a gameplay advantage over the others simply pick whichever one appeals to you aesthetically or lore-wise.