Decision
Best Modules in Wanderburg
Goal-based module recommendations, version-stamped and honest about test basis.
Which module is 'best' depends on what you are optimising. This page answers by goal, and always states the build version behind the recommendation.
Recommendations by goal (tested on 0.9.8 unless marked)
| Goal | Pick | Why | Source label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Side cannons or side barracks family | Covers your weakest arc with simple direct fire | Community test + official module families |
| Early-game village clearing | Explosive/mortar modules | Area damage clears clusters fast (0.9.6 rebalance) | Community test |
| Boss strongholds | Front cannons + piercing upgrades | Concentrated front damage for the gauntlet | Community test |
| Survival under pursuit | Rear mines / rear turret family | Punishes pursuit while you push forward | Community test |
| DoT sustained damage | Arcane (mage tower) family | Damage over time across wide arcs | Community test |
Honest limits
- We do not publish numeric 'synergy scores' or DPS rankings — they would be invented precision.
- Module balance moved in 0.9.6 and 0.9.7; any recommendation without a build tag predates a patch and is suspect.
- Crew upgrades (e.g. Lightning Mage / Cannon Tower / Archer Tower from community reports) change what a module family can do at level thresholds.
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FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What are the best modules in Wanderburg?
By goal: side cannons/barracks for beginners, explosive modules for village clearing, front damage for bosses, rear mines for survival — all tested on build 0.9.8.
Which module should I upgrade first in Wanderburg?
Specialise one damage module you will keep through the run; spreading upgrades dilutes damage.
Did the best modules change after patches?
Yes — 0.9.6 rebalanced weapons and 0.9.7 changed module damage; pre-patch recommendations are unreliable.
Are mage tower modules good in Wanderburg?
For sustained damage-over-time across wide arcs, community tests rate the arcane family well; verify on your current build.