The smash-hit sci-fi multiplayer war gameWar Robotshas made for some interesting revolutions in the genre. Featuring a constantly expanding roster ofmecha war robotsthat face off similarly to that of tanks inWar Thunder, players will be impressed by the vast selection of war machines to choose from.
From fast and nimble light robots to the impressive firepower of heavy robots, there’s a huge number of war robots in thissci-figame. As of now,War Robotshas atotal of 71 robotsto choose from, only expanding their roster as time goes on. As such, players may find it difficult to pick the best robot for their playstyle, but with a little thought, these recommendations stand out from the rest as thebest robots inWar Robots.
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Updated on Jun 05, 2025, by Scott Vengel:Like always, War Robots continues to be a fan-favorite game among lovers of the mecha and sci-fi genres. While not a lot of newsworthy events have occurred over the last few months, the popularity of the game has not readily declined: War Robots has been around for 8 years now and is still releasing updates. In recognition of the game’s resilience, and that of its fans, this article will be updated to include combat clarifications and an additional entry.
Combat In War Robots
As a battlefield-oriented game, much like other vehicle-driven titles such asWar ThunderandWorld of Tanks,War Robotsis heavily driven by individual and team strategy. On the team side, there are a few roles that players can play to increase their efficiency. And to do this, they will need to suit themselves with a robot that effectively gears itself for each player’s preferred playstyle.
There are largely two major offensive playstyles, based on the balance between speed and health/armor:the Tank and the Ambusher. The Tank tends to use robots with higher health and armor stats, usually at the expense of speed (which often can be a benefit, as it makes their robot more targetable). These players try to take the bulk of the enemy fire and will tend to be the backbone of the assault. Ambushers are just the opposite, using robots with higher speeds to attack enemies and break their defensive lines, all at the expense of low health.
On the support side, there are a variety of roles.Defendersoften make up the most, using similar high-armor robots to Tanks, but usually with long-ranged weapons. Having more firepower is important for Defenders, as they will need to outlast enemy robots during an assault.Supportsometimes also includes stat-boosters and recovery, likeHealersthat help teammates regain health.
15Gepard
Generally speaking, most robots inWar Robotsare sufficient for most demands the player could have. But starting with the Gepard, the robots begin to excel in at least one or more areas. The Gepard is thesecond-fastest robot in the game with a standard 58 km/h(enough to make a lot ofother fast sci-fi vehicleslook slow.)
Mixed with three light weapon slots, this makes for a good robot for quick-strike attacks, to shake up the enemy lines. However, outside of speed, the Gepard is still fairly mediocre. It has fairly average durability and only light weapons, making it a fast bot that lacks defense and firepower.
14Jesse
Generally speaking, Jesse excels largely in the same ways that the Gepard does. It is fast and feisty, though notably also lacking in terms of durability. However, where the Gepard lacking in firepower, the Jesse offers a little bit more support.
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Featuring four light weapons that can be switched,War Robotsplayers will find themselves constantly switching two weapons at a time. In this way, Jesse opens a synergy in which one weapon is used completely, then switched to another, allowing the first to reload.
13Pursuer
It’s with the Pursuer that the titular mechs inWar Robotsreally start to carry their weight. Much like the Gepard and Jesse, the Pursuer is fast, with a base speed of 50 km/h. However, the Pursuer notably increases in both durability and firepower.
Most notably, the Pursuer works well asa stealth vehicle that cloaks itself with its ability.Combined with its three light weapon slots, the Pursuer works well to get behind enemy lines, destroy with its weapons until cooldown, and disappear from sight just as quickly.
12Phantom
While the purely offensive strategy is far more common, games inWar Robotscan also be won by obtaining more points from capturing points. The Phantom isn’t a very offensive robot (it only has one medium and two light weapons) but it makes this up by focusing on capturing points.
The Phantom’s ability,Blink,increases speed by 50% and decreases damage taken by the robot. As such, the robot can traverse long distances and mitigate any projectiles headed their way. This comes in addition to fairly high hit points, making the Phantom an excellent choice for contesting a point without falling to enemy fire.
11Rhino
All of the robots until now have been below the heavyweight class. And while both light and medium robots have their merits, the heavy robot class tends to perform very well, as can be seen with the Rhino.
Specifically, the Rhino hashigher durability and firepower, now featuring two light and medium weapons. In addition, the Rhino has an ability that activates a physical shield and increases speed, making the robot a berserker of sorts. The Rhino can close distance between robots, and it does it well with high firepower to boot.
10Leech
As its name would imply, the Leech possesses an ability that changes the way health management works. When the player activates theRepulseability, the Leech will activate 90% damage reduction whileredirecting 35% of received damage to a linked foe.
While the Leech does have fairly low health, it makes this up with four medium weapons and a high speed of 45 kph. Nonetheless, to use the Leech to the best of its ability, players will want to use its ability often.
9Ao Jun
InWar Robots,there are generally three strategy types:
The Ao Jun is a perfect example of an ambusher. Although it is officially a medium robot, the Ao Jun has a lot of the capabilities associated with heavy robots. In short, the Ao Jun can utilize the speed of a medium robot, at 33 km/h, while also utilizing its two heavy armaments for high damage output. This makes it perfect for rushing enemy lines, while still having the guns of a tank.
8Ares
Like the god of war that the robot is based on, the Ares brings a lot of destruction to the battlefield. However, players should ensure they don’t misunderstand that statement: most of the damage dealt by the Ares comes from its opponents.
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The Ares has the impressive ability toabsorb enemy attacks with its energy shields, and increase the firepower of its four built-in energy cannons. Of course, the two additional light and medium weapon slots found on the Ares for non-ability firepower aren’t shabby either. It’s an all-around great pick for damage lovers.
7Nightingale
In most multiplayer games, healing is a major component of gameplay. And while it has a much smaller presence inWar Robots, the Nightingale has made it clear that healing can make a huge difference in winning a game.
The Nightingale boasts two main assets: healing and its special ability. For one, the Nightingale canheal nearby allies, which makes for a vital ability in a battlefield where damage is constant. This healing robot also has anability that lets it fly for a brief period of time, making it incredibly mobile.
6Scorpion
All around theWar Robotscommunity, the Scorpion is hailed as one of the most beloved medium robots in the game. Its playset is unique, featuring great durability, fair firepower, and an interesting ability to boot.
More specifically, the Scorpion’s ability gives it the ability toteleport instantaneously behind opponents(with an additional speed boost that players wouldexpect from a Gundam anime.) From there, the Scorpion utilizes its two medium weapons and one light weapon to unleash mass destruction on unsuspecting foes, quickly reusing the ability to return to its original position.
