MANTICORE in WARDOGS: Persian Shadow Army and Team Choice

Who is MANTICORE in WARDOGS?

MANTICORE is the Kingdom of Persia’s shadow army, based around Tehran in the published faction description. It is identified with green and fights LONESTAR and VALKYRA in the three-team conflict.

The background gives MANTICORE a covert military identity. Its immediate match objective is still the Control Zone, where player presence earns points toward victory.

Does MANTICORE have stealth or sniper bonuses?

No published faction rule establishes those bonuses. “Shadow army” is a description of identity, not an invisibility effect or a damage modifier. Choosing the faction does not replace a concealed route, suitable equipment or careful positioning.

If you want a distant support role, read snipers and DMRs. Choose a useful sightline and check the actual gear effects rather than expecting the faction to hide you.

What equipment can MANTICORE use?

Check the current purchase menu and unlock requirements for the item you want. The official faction description does not provide a complete exclusive-equipment list.

The community catalog contains a MANTICORE-labeled M113 APC SV record, but that alone does not settle its live price or access rules. For infantry deployment, MANTICORE contractors start with the bullpup KH-2002 as their default $0 starter rifle for bankruptcy protection. Use the database to find an item and progression guidance to separate an unlock from its purchase.

How should a MANTICORE group use a flank?

Use it to support a real objective entry, then coordinate the timing. A route around an enemy position can be useful, but leaving everyone outside the scoring area does not win the match. Tell the main group what the flank can see and when it will act.

Use landmarks for callouts and preserve a fallback if the third team arrives. A covert theme does not make either opponent ignore you.

Should a beginner choose MANTICORE?

Yes, if the identity appeals or it puts you with your friends. Start with a job and loadout you understand. There is no confirmed faction bonus that makes an expensive specialist kit a better first purchase.

Compare the other identities in the faction overview, then use the beginner guide to get the first useful life underway.

Sources

• WARDOGS on Steam
• Team17 game overview
• BULKHEAD Top Questions — factions, setting and squads

Source: Latest game version.