Approach from higher ground- the advantage is gaining the higher ground is that you can charge at a greater speed at the enemy, who will be weakened by having a fight uphill.
Use the sun- the sun should be behind you to dazzle your opponent. Use the light to stun your enemy. In Greenleaf, the midday sun is especially bright and cruel to cats who are used to sulking under the cover of the trees. In leaf-bare, the low sun hovers around the eye line of like a troublesome bee. Keep your enemy facing it, and they'll have trouble seeing an attacker from any direction.
Know where the wind is coming from- if there is a strong wind, it should be blowing from behind you towards the enemy, blinding them with dust and holding them back like a current of a river. If you wish to preserve the element of surprise, the wind should blow from the enemy position towards you so your scent is carried away from them.
Conceal the size of your force- the number of cats in your battle patrols can be hidden to confuse the enemy from a distance. Cats packed tightly together will appear as a small attacking force, encouraging the enemy to be overconfident and make poor strategic decisions. Alternatively, if cats are spread out in single file, they will look like a solid border or warriors, which will seem impenetrable to an advancing enemy.
Attack from both ends- if both ends of the enemy line are defeated, the cats in the center of the line will have to fight the two fronts. Even if they outnumber your warriors, they will be outflanked, vulnerable, and in disarray.
Keep fresh warriors in reserve- always have adequate reserves of fresh, fit warriors behind the battle line. They will be able to replace injured warriors, launch a separate attack if the enemy tries to encircle your forces or fend off a surprise enemy from the rear. If the battle is in your favor, finish it by sending your reserve warriors behind the enemy line to surround them and demand surrender.
Feigned retreat and ambush- a group of strong cats charges at the enemy, screeching, then turns and withdraws. Repeat this until the infuriated enemy finally breaks it's line and gives chase. Then the trap is sprung. Other warriors positioned in rabbit holes and other dips in the ground out of enemy line. Attack as soon as your opponents have gone past. The enemy will be forced to stop and turn around to fight the unexpected threat, as they do the retreating cats will turn and charge back at them with full speed. The enemy is caught between two bodies of attacking cats and should quickly surrender.
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Everything I Know About Warriors (and writing a fanfiction)
FanfictionI have seen many different guides about writing a Warriors fanfic, and now I want to throw it all together; the main Clans, made-up Clans, StarClan, herbs, ranks, battle moves, hunting tactics, names, ages, codes, ceremonies, cliches, and even more...
