PW Warborn Installation & Patch Guide

This guide explains how to install the PW Warborn client from scratch, how to keep it updated with the latest patch, and how to fix the most common installation problems.

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1. System Requirements

Component	Requirement
Operating system	Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit
Disk space	At least 35 GB free (about 15 GB for the download + about 17 GB for the extracted client)
Extraction tool	7-Zip (free)
Internet connection	Stable, to download the client and patches

PW Warborn uses a 64-bit client. 32-bit Windows is not supported.

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2. Installing the Client

Step 1: Download the full client

Download the PW Warborn full client from the Download page on the official website. Make sure the download has fully finished before you extract it.

Step 2: Extract the client

1. Right-click the full client file and choose 7-Zip > Extract to….
2. Choose an easy location, for example D:\Games\PW Warborn.
3. Wait until extraction is complete.

Recommended:

• Do not extract into C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86). Windows protects these folders, which can stop patches from being saved.
• Use a folder name without special characters or non-Latin letters.

After extraction, the client folder looks like this:

Folder	Purpose
launcher	Contains Launcher.exe, the main entry point of the game
patcher	Automatic patch downloader
element	Game files
config	Version settings and server list

Step 3: Add an antivirus exclusion

Some antivirus programs, including Windows Defender, may wrongly flag private server game files as threats and delete them. To be safe, add your PW Warborn client folder to your antivirus exclusion list.

For Windows Defender: open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Exclusions > Add or remove exclusions > Add an exclusion > Folder, then select your PW Warborn client folder.

Step 4: Start the game with the Launcher

1. Open the launcher folder and run Launcher.exe. For convenience, create a desktop shortcut (right-click > Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)).
2. The patcher opens and automatically downloads all the latest patches. Wait until it is finished.
3. Select the PWWB server in the Warborn group.
4. Click Start and log in with your PW Warborn account.

No account yet? Register first on the Register page of the official website.

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3. Updating to the Latest Patch

PW Warborn patches are installed automatically by the patcher. You never need to download patches manually.

1. Close the game completely.
2. Run launcher\Launcher.exe.
3. Wait for the patcher to download and install the update.
4. Click Start and log in as usual.

Important: Always start the game through Launcher.exe. Do not run element\elementclient.exe directly, because patches will not be installed. When a new patch is released, clients that have not been updated are rejected at login.

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4. Repairing a Broken Client (Full Check)

If the game keeps crashing, will not open, or a patch failed halfway, run a full file check:

1. Close the game and the patcher.
2. Open the launcher folder and run fixit.bat.
3. The patcher re-checks every client file and downloads any file that is damaged or missing. This takes longer than a normal update.
4. When it is done, start the game as usual through Launcher.exe.

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5. Common Problems

Login is rejected after a new patch

Your client is not updated yet. Run Launcher.exe and wait for the patcher to finish. If it is still rejected, run fixit.bat.

The patcher is stuck or fails to download

• Check your internet connection.
• Allow patcher.exe and Launcher.exe through Windows Firewall.
• Make sure the client is not inside C:\Program Files.
• Try right-clicking Launcher.exe and choosing Run as administrator.

The game does not open or closes immediately

• Check whether your antivirus deleted or quarantined game files. Restore them, add the client folder to the exclusion list, then run fixit.bat.
• Make sure your Windows is 64-bit.
• Update your graphics card driver to the latest version.

A ".dll not found" error appears

This usually means your antivirus removed a file. Add the antivirus exclusion, then run fixit.bat to download the missing files again.

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FAQ

Do I need to download the full client again for every patch?

No. Just run Launcher.exe. The patcher automatically downloads only the files that changed.

Can the PW Warborn client run on 32-bit Windows?

No. PW Warborn uses a 64-bit client, so it needs 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.

How much disk space do I need?

About 35 GB during installation: around 15 GB for the downloaded file and around 17 GB for the extracted client. You can delete the downloaded file once installation is complete.

What is the difference between Launcher.exe and fixit.bat?

Launcher.exe checks for and downloads the latest patch, then opens the game. fixit.bat re-checks every client file to repair damaged or missing files.

My problem is not covered in this guide. Where can I get help?

Contact the PW Warborn team through our official community and include a screenshot of the error message.