Worker

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The Worker builds and repairs buildings, repairs vehicles, and harvests ore. It cannot attack. Eight Workers are usually enough for the starting deposit. Produced in: Center.

Health	68
Speed	4

Sight range	8
Target acquisition range	12

Builds

Center

Reactor

Barracks

Factory

Heliport

Gate

Laboratory

Turret

Who is the Worker?

The Worker is a non-combat unit with two claws, designed to harvest ore, construct buildings, and develop the base. The transformation of an empty patch of the map into a military base begins with this unit. While the army is still preparing for battle, the Worker lays the foundation of its future economy. It may look inconspicuous beside heavy machinery, yet remains the true master of the home front. The Worker has no upgrades of its own: its strength lies not in weapons, but in creating the conditions in which the rest of the army can grow and win.

Workers mining ore next to the Center in Honest War

Efficient Worker use for ore harvesting

A starting ore deposit usually contains four ore nodes. Eight Workers are generally enough for such a base: about 1.5 Workers per node plus two more for construction.

For second and third bases used only for mining, fewer Workers are enough: 3 Workers for 2 ore nodes, 5 for 3 nodes, and 6 for 4 nodes.

On resource-rich maps, you can build three or four Centers and strengthen the economy substantially. Maximum energy is 65, requiring four Centers and five fully upgraded Reactors.

On large deposits with six or more ore nodes, you do not need to maintain a ratio of 1.5 Workers per node: that would consume too much energy that could be spent on the army.

A target acquisition range of 12 determines how far away the Worker can automatically detect a repair or harvesting target.

Workers carrying ore to the Center next to the Reactors — base economy in Honest War

How do you protect Workers while they mine?

Early on, one Turret usually stops a lone Thunder, while a Devastator or Gate stops an early Lynx breakthrough. A larger attack requires additional defenses.

If the enemy breaks through, move wounded Workers in different directions. This makes it harder for Lynxes and other area-damage units to destroy the entire harvesting group with one attack.

A base with Gates protecting Workers while they mine in Honest War

How to kill enemy Workers?

We have covered how to protect your own Workers, but to get closer to victory it is just as important to destroy the enemy economy, and there are several ways to do it:

The early Barracks attack is covered on the Peacemaker page.
An early Lynx attack. After building the Factory, produce a Devastator and one or two Lynxes to raid the enemy base.
Use a Balloon to deploy a Lynx or Tank at the opponent’s base. When transporting Tanks by Balloon, focus fire on the Center or Reactors: Tanks deal bonus damage to buildings.

Peacemakers attacking enemy Workers while they mine in Honest War

What else can the Worker be used for?

The Worker repairs buildings and damaged vehicles produced in the Factory and Heliport. An air unit must land before it can be repaired. A Worker cannot heal itself or other Workers. That requires a Balloon with Healing.
A Worker can scout early because it is produced quickly and costs only 5 ore.
One of the rarest uses of the Worker is as a living shield. This tactic is most useful when very little ore remains on the map or the game is nearing its end. Workers can soak up damage while your main army destroys the enemy army.
The Worker constructs every building in the game. Each building requires a specific amount of ore and time.

What does the Worker say?

Worker ready!
I’m here!
At your service!
I love this job!
Who’s here?
Yes, sir!
With pleasure!
Consider it done!
Building ready!
I’m done building!
Piece of cake!
Done. What’s next?
I’m finished.

Frequently asked questions about the Worker

How many Workers do you need for mining?

A starting base with four ore nodes needs about eight Workers: roughly 1.5 Workers per node plus two more for construction. Mining bases need three Workers for two nodes, five for three, and six for four.

Can the Worker attack?

No. It is a non-combat unit that harvests ore, builds, and repairs. In battle, it can only scout the enemy base or serve as a living shield for the army.

How do you protect Workers from enemy attacks?

One Turret is usually enough against an air attack. A Devastator or Gate helps against ground attacks. If the defense is breached, move wounded Workers in different directions.

Can the Worker repair itself?

No, Workers heal neither themselves nor each other—that requires a Balloon with the Healing upgrade. They repair only buildings and vehicles.