Siege Equipment Crafting (Gloria Victis Engineering Guide)

Gloria Victis Siege Equipment Crafting

In Gloria Victis, winning a 1v1 duel depends on your weapon skill and build, but winning a war requires something far bigger. Controlling keeps and territory demands that your guild can craft, transport, and deploy heavy siege equipment mid-assault. If you walk up to a fortified gate with nothing but steel, you will lose. This guide covers everything you need to know about siege equipment crafting in Gloria Victis as of July 2026.

Note: Verified as of July 2026. Check official patch notes for updates.

What Is Siege Equipment in Gloria Victis?

Siege equipment refers to large, craftable weapons designed to break down castle walls, destroy gatehouses, and suppress enemy defenders from the battlements. These are not carried into battle by a single player — they require planning, resources, and coordinated effort. The Engineering craft is where siege building begins. You must invest time leveling this profession, gathering or purchasing materials, and using workbenches to assemble siege kits before a campaign. Without siege equipment, most keeps are effectively invincible, which is why guilds that master logistics often dominate the territorial map.

The Trebuchet

The trebuchet is the primary wall breacher in Gloria Victis. It is the single most important siege engine for taking down heavily fortified positions. You cannot reasonably expect to storm a keep without one. The trebuchet is assembled from a kit that includes the frame, counterweight assembly, and projectile stock. It must be placed at a safe distance from the target and operated by a small team during deployment.

• Material Costs:

  • Iron Ingots: Required for the structural reinforcements and pivot joints. Steel alone is not enough — the frame needs significant iron volume to handle the torsion and recoil.
  • Hardwood Boards: The frame and arm structure demand high-tier timber. Green or raw wood will not hold; the game specifies hardwood boards as the standard requirement.
  • Stones: Ammo is a separate consideration. You must stockpile stones alongside the construction materials, because building the trebuchet without projectiles means it is useless once assembled.

• Usage: Position the trebuchet well behind your front line. Its role is to pound open walls and gatehouses until a breach is created. Do not move it forward until the structure is significantly damaged. A single trebuchet can open a keep if given enough time, but it is vulnerable to enemy crossfire and counter-siege fire while stationary.

The Ballista

The ballista serves as the defensive suppression weapon. While the trebuchet breaks walls, the ballista controls the airspace above and around the battlefield. It is an anti-personnel and anti-engine tool designed to punish enemy movement.

• Material Costs:

  • Oil: Required for the mechanism and lubrication components. Oil ensures the ballista can be aimed and fired repeatedly without jamming during extended engagements.
  • Hardwood Boards: The bow arms and frame rely on strong, flexible hardwood. This is the same tier of material used in the trebuchet.

• Usage: Place ballistae on elevated ground, rooftops, or flanking positions where they can cover approaches to the keep. They excel at picking off enemy engineers attempting repairs, suppressing archers on the battlements, and disrupting advancing groups. A well-placed ballista forces the enemy to divert attention or lose personnel, giving your breaching team the time it needs to operate.

Logistics Management

Siege equipment is extremely heavy. You cannot simply run to a siege carrying a trebuchet kit in your inventory alongside armor, weapons, and food. The logistics are one of the most overlooked aspects of Gloria Victis warfare. Players who skip this step waste resources and show up underprepared.

• The Supply Wagon: Coordinate with your guild leadership to include a supply wagon in your movement. It acts as a mobile storage unit that transports the bulk Iron Ingots, Hardwood Boards, Stones, and Oil needed to construct and resupply siege engines during a prolonged siege. Without it, you will run out of materials mid-campaign and be unable to replace destroyed equipment or build additional units.

• Team Roles: Successful sieges divide labor. Some players gather and transport materials, others craft and operate siege engines, and a third group provides cover fire. If your guild lacks designated engineers, consider specializing in the Engineering craft yourself. Having at least one skilled engineer per siege operation is a minimum standard for competitive play.

Common Mistakes New Engineers Make

Many players underestimate siege warfare and fall into the same traps repeatedly. Learning from these errors can be the difference between capturing a keep and walking away empty-handed.

• Building the engine without ammo: Constructing a trebuchet and forgetting to stockpile stones is one of the most common failures. An unmanned trebuchet that cannot fire is a liability, not an asset.

• Placing siege engines too close: New engineers often rush equipment forward before the front line is secured. Stationary siege units are sitting ducks once enemies spot them. Always establish a perimeter before deploying.

• Ignoring oil consumption: Ballistae require oil to function. Forgetting to bring oil means your suppression tool becomes dead weight after the first few shots.

• Going solo: Siege equipment is inherently a group activity. Attempting to craft and operate siege engines without guild backing is nearly impossible in Gloria Victis. The material costs alone are prohibitive for a single player, and the tactical complexity requires coordination.

• Underestimating timing: Material sourcing, crafting, and transport take real time. Waiting until the last hour before a siege to begin gathering will leave your guild short on equipment and badly positioned.

Pro Tips for Dominating Sieges

• Pre-stockpile before campaigns: If you know a keep is scheduled for attack, begin gathering materials days in advance. Iron and hardwood are consistently in demand and often expensive during peak demand.
• Communicate with your guild: Let leadership know your inventory and crafting capacity. This helps them plan siege routes and assign roles correctly.
• Protect your engineers: The players operating siege engines are high-value targets. Assign dedicated guards to cover them while they work.
• Layer your defenses: Use ballistae to protect your trebuchets while they fire. A dual approach — suppression plus breaching — overwhelms defenders faster than either strategy alone.
• Repair kits matter: Some siege equipment can be repaired mid-siege. Ensure your engineers carry repair materials and know how to use them under pressure.

Summary

Siege equipment crafting in Gloria Victis is a cornerstone of large-scale warfare. The trebuchet breaks walls, the ballista controls the field, and logistics keep both operational. Mastering these systems requires investment in the Engineering profession, access to guild resources, and disciplined planning. Guilds that treat siege preparation as seriously as gear preparation consistently outperform those that show up unprepared.

Siege Item	Primary Materials	Role
Trebuchet	Iron Ingots, Hardwood Boards, Stones	Wall breacher
Ballista	Oil, Hardwood Boards	Anti-personnel suppression
Supply Wagon	N/A (transport)	Mobile storage for siege materials

Mistake	Consequence	Prevention
No ammo stockpile	Trebuchet is useless	Collect stones before building
Engines placed too close	Quick destruction	Establish perimeter first
Forgetting oil	Ballista jams after few shots	Bring extra oil reserves
Attempting solo sieges	Overwhelming odds	Coordinate with guild
Poor timing	Short on materials at critical moment	Pre-stockpile days in advance

FAQ

What materials do I need to craft siege equipment in Gloria Victis? You need Iron Ingots, Hardwood Boards, Stones, and Oil depending on the engine. Trebuchets require iron, hardwood, and stone ammo. Ballistae require oil and hardwood boards. Always stockpile ammo and oil separately from the frame materials.

Can I solo siege equipment in Gloria Victis? No. Siege equipment is designed for group deployment. The material costs are too high for a single player, and the equipment requires multiple people to operate, defend, and resupply during a siege. Join a guild and coordinate with other members.

How far back should I place my trebuchet during a siege? Place trebuchets at the maximum effective range from the target walls. This keeps them out of reach of most melee attackers and reduces exposure to counter-siege fire. Distance is your primary defense while the engine is stationary and vulnerable.

What is the supply wagon used for in Gloria Victis sieges? The supply wagon is a mobile storage unit that transports bulk siege materials such as Iron Ingots, Hardwood Boards, Stones, and Oil. It allows engineers to build and resupply multiple siege engines during a prolonged siege without returning to town for materials.