- March of Giants Stratus is a playable Giant in Ubisoft's free-to-play 4v4 War MOBA.
- Stratus performs best when paired with Soldier pushes and objective pressure, not solo dueling.
- Build around your team's needs: durability, damage, or mobility depending on the match.
- Use Battleworks like trenches and bunkers to anchor the ground Stratus wins.
- Stratus scales during a match, so protect early leads and convert wins into Outposts.
March of Giants Stratus Overview
Stratus is one of the Giants you can control in March of Giants, Ubisoft's large-scale 4v4 MOBA where each player commands a Giant, leads armies of Soldiers, and deploys Battleworks to reshape the frontline. Because the game is still in pre-release playtesting, specific ability numbers for Stratus may shift between builds — this guide focuses on role, positioning, and team play that stay useful regardless of balance changes.
March of Giants separates itself from traditional MOBAs in three ways, and each one shapes how a Giant like Stratus should be played:
| Core System | What It Does | Impact on Stratus |
|---|---|---|
| Giants | Player-controlled hero units that level up in-match | Your personal combat tool and ability carrier |
| Soldiers | Large AI armies that scout, gather resources, and capture objectives | Stratus should fight where Soldiers create pressure |
| Battleworks | Deployable structures like trenches, bunkers, cavalry, and soldier drops | Reinforce ground Stratus wins instead of leaving it open |
March of Giants is still listed as Coming Soon on Steam with periodic playtests. Ability details for Stratus can change between test phases, so verify the latest values in the current build before committing to a build path.
Stratus Role and Team Positioning
Every Giant in March of Giants fills a battlefield role — frontline, damage, control, or support — and strong teams combine all four rather than stacking duplicates. Stratus's value comes from more than raw damage: like every Giant, its kit should create space for Soldiers, protect allies, disrupt enemy pushes, or help finish key targets.
Frontline Duty
- Enter dangerous ground first
- Absorb enemy attention
- Create space for allied Soldiers
Damage Pressure
- Threaten exposed enemy Giants
- Punish isolated targets
- Finish weakened enemies after initiation
Zone Control
- Shape where enemies can safely move
- Contest objectives and narrow routes
- Set up allied pushes around Outposts
Follow these positioning rules to get the most from Stratus in team fights:
- Stay in range of your team. Four Giants working together beat four independent players every time.
- Use terrain and Soldiers to reduce the angles enemies can attack from.
- Fight with a purpose. Only commit when the fight protects an objective, opens a Soldier push, or defends a key position.
- Never overcommit. A won push becomes a loss if you chase too far without Soldier support.
Stay close enough to influence important fights without exposing Stratus to unnecessary focus fire. If two or more enemy Giants can hit you at once, back toward friendly Soldiers or a defensive Battlework.
Step-by-Step: Playing Stratus in a Match
Learn the Kit Early
Spend the opening minutes learning Stratus's effective range, mobility, and cooldowns. Use small skirmishes to test when to initiate, when to peel for teammates, and when to stay behind your Soldiers.
Move With Your Soldiers
Advance alongside friendly forces instead of fighting alone. Coordinated Soldier pressure forces the enemy to respond and creates safer openings for Stratus to engage.
Prioritize Objectives
Do not chase enemy Giants across the map while Outposts and other objectives are open. Controlling positions creates safer routes for your army and compounds your advantage.
Deploy Battleworks With Intent
Place trenches, bunkers, or siege equipment where they support a clear plan — stabilizing contested ground or breaking a fortified enemy position, never just because they are available.
Convert Wins Into Pressure
After winning a fight, immediately capture territory, push Soldiers forward, and establish Battleworks before the enemy team regroups. Idle time after a won fight is wasted value.
The strongest Stratus players treat each fight as a stepping stone: win the engagement, then take the objective. A kill without map progress is only half a win.
Stratus Build Priorities
March of Giants uses in-match itemization to change how effectively a Giant performs, and the right build depends on your role, the enemy composition, and what your team currently lacks. Use this table to choose a direction for Stratus before each match:
| Build Goal | Best For | Priority | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontline Durability | Initiating fights, holding contested ground | Survivability | Your team needs someone to absorb pressure while allies advance |
| Offensive Pressure | Consistent or burst damage roles | Damage output | Team has enough protection but lacks power to finish fights |
| Mobility and Positioning | Rotating between fights, precise engages | Movement | Success depends on entering or leaving combat at exact moments |
| Sustained Fighting | Long objective contests | Endurance | Repeated skirmishes around Outposts and Bastions |
| Situational Counter | One enemy threat dominating the match | Adaptation | Enemy composition creates a specific problem to answer |
Do not complete the same item path automatically every match. If one enemy Giant or Battlework setup is controlling fights, adjust Stratus's build direction to answer that threat.
Builds also interact with how you spend resources on Battleworks and Soldier upgrades. Balance the three pillars across a match:
| Resource Pillar | Upgrade Effect | Recommended Rhythm |
|---|---|---|
| Giant upgrades | Improves Stratus's combat performance | Steady investment every phase |
| Soldier upgrades | Stronger army pressure and charges | Prioritize when pushing lanes |
| Battleworks | Map control and fortification | Commit before major objective fights |
Soldiers, Objectives, and Battleworks Synergy
Stratus does not win matches alone — the strongest gameplay loop combines Giant combat, army management, and battlefield construction. Battleworks are what separate March of Giants from a standard MOBA, and each type supports a different phase of the fight:
| Battlework | Category | Best Use With Stratus |
|---|---|---|
| Trenches | Defensive position | Anchor ground after Stratus wins a contested area |
| Bunkers | Fortification | Protect valuable positions Stratus defends |
| Tanks | Armored reinforcement | Add weight to a full-team push Stratus initiates |
| Siege Equipment | Offensive support | Break entrenched enemies when Soldier pressure stalls |
| Soldier Drops | Reinforcement | Reinforce a lane while Stratus fights elsewhere |
Key coordination rules:
- Lead Soldier charges with Giant pressure so defenders must answer both threats at once.
- Defend your army. Soldiers are most valuable when they survive long enough to sustain pressure — use Stratus to stop enemy Giants from clearing them for free.
- Defend positions before they collapse. Waiting until an objective is surrounded forces a much harder recovery fight.
Commit Battleworks immediately before or during an important objective fight. Structures placed far behind the active frontline or after the fight is over provide almost no value.
Stratus Practice Checklist
Stratus Match Goals:
- Learn Stratus's ability ranges and cooldowns in the first three minutes
- Win a fight and immediately capture an Outpost or position
- Deploy a Battlework that directly supports a push or defense
- Coordinate one Soldier charge with a Giant engagement
- Complete a build path adapted to the enemy team composition
Because March of Giants is still in active playtesting, balance changes to Giants, Soldiers, objectives, and Battleworks arrive between test phases. Check the official Steam news feed and the March of Giants website for the latest patch information before refining your Stratus build.
Q: Is Stratus a good Giant for beginners in March of Giants?
Any Giant works for beginners if you follow the fundamentals: move with your Soldiers, prioritize objectives over chasing kills, and fight as a four-player team. Focus on learning Stratus's ranges and cooldowns early, then add Battleworks coordination once the basics feel comfortable.
Q: How should I build Stratus in a typical 4v4 match?
There is no single fixed build. Choose Frontline Durability when your team needs someone to absorb pressure, Offensive Pressure when you lack finishing power, and Mobility when fights depend on precise engages. Adjust your path if one enemy threat is dominating the match.
Q: What are Battleworks and why do they matter for Stratus?
Battleworks are deployable battlefield assets such as trenches, tanks, bunkers, and siege equipment. They reinforce the ground Stratus wins, break fortified enemy positions, and add pressure to coordinated pushes — deploying them at the right moment is a core March of Giants skill.
Q: Where can I play March of Giants and try Stratus?
March of Giants is free-to-play and currently listed as Coming Soon on Steam, with pre-release playtests announced through official Ubisoft and Steam channels. Request access through the Steam store page and follow official announcements for future test windows.