Tabletop Tavern Faction Tier List (2026)

Rankings based on campaign performance across difficulty levels. Factions evaluated on their ability to clear full campaigns reliably. Updated for latest patch.

What is the best faction in Tabletop Tavern?

The English Steam page cites elite Viking infantry as a flagship example, while the Orc roster of trolls and giants excels in raw-stat dominance. Both are S-tier based on community discussion.

Which faction should beginners pick?

Humans are the best starting faction — their balanced roster means you can recover from mistakes and adapt to any campaign situation without being hard-countered.

Are Dwarves actually bad or just underplayed?

Dwarves are underrated, not bad. Their defensive playstyle suits patient players. With Dwarven artillery and defensive formations, they can hold their own in campaign maps.

Faction Rankings

Vikings

Elite Infantry

Berserker infantry with unmatched frontline pressure. High damage output and sustain through aggressive play. Best for experienced players who can manage economy while pushing tempo.

Orcs

Heavy Bruiser

Trolls and giants dominate with raw stats. Weak to massed pike formations but crushes balanced armies. Highest HP pool of any faction.

Elves

Agile Ranged

Fast, fragile, and deadly at range. Requires precise positioning. Highest skill ceiling — devastating in the right hands but unforgiving of mistakes.

Humans

Balanced Flex

No glaring weaknesses, no overwhelming strengths. Best faction for learning the game. Flexible roster allows adaptation to any campaign situation.

Dwarves

Defensive Line

Resilient defensive specialists with artillery. Excellent at holding chokepoints but struggles in open-field engagements. Solid for patient players.

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Tier rankings based on Steam store faction descriptions and community discussion. Unofficial fan site.