How to Change Faction in Warborne: Above Ashes

Changing factions in Warborne: Above Ashes is possible and (mostly) straightforward, but there are costs and consequences you need to understand first. 

Here's how:

Step-by-Step Process

1. Open the Faction Missions menu 
   On the game interface, locate “Faction Missions” (usually on the right side of the screen).
2. Go to “Faction Info” 
   Within the Faction Missions menu, there should be a tab or section called “Faction Info.”
3. Select “Change Faction” 
   In that “Faction Info” area, you'll find an option labeled “Change Faction.” Click it.
4. Choose your new faction 
   You'll be shown the available factions and can select which one you want to switch into.
5. Teleport & setup relocation 
   Once you confirm, your character and your Driftmark (your mobile base or vehicle) are teleported back to the “Shattered Verge” — the default or newbie‐area for new faction members. This serves as a kind of reset location in terms of territory.

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What Carries Over & What You Lose

When you switch factions, here's what happens to your progress, equipment, and standings:

Also important: your Nomad Posts remain in place (that is, you don't lose those settlements/posts you built).

Warnings / Preconditions

• If your Driftmark is disassembled (i.e. in “vehicle mode” or otherwise not assembled), you should not try to change faction at that moment. Doing so can lead to issues or complications.
• After changing factions, sometimes your Driftmark may not appear immediately. If this happens, use the game's Summon Driftmark option (ESC → Options → Summon Driftmark) to relocate or call it back.

Practical Tips Before & After Changing Faction

From my experience (and observing others), here are some tips that help make the transition smoother:

• Pick a faction that matches your long-term style — since there's a penalty in contribution and possibly in rewards, switching just for short-term gain often isn't worth it.
• Plan resource and gear usage beforehand. Make sure you have enough gear, resources, and money to support yourself after switching (you may need to rebuild some systems under the new faction).
• Communicate with your warband or guild if you have one. Moving factions can affect your alliances, territory access, and PvP balance.
• Wait until your driftmark is assembled and all systems are active, so you don't lose location or mobility unexpectedly.
• Check faction bonus structure — some factions have bonuses that better suit certain builds (e.g. tech, loot, stealth, gathering). Make sure the new faction's perks align with how you like to play.

Summary

Here's what you need to remember:

• To change faction: go to Faction Missions → Faction Info → Change Faction. Confirm and pick your new side.
• You'll be moved (character + Driftmark) to the new faction's newbie area (Shattered Verge).
• You keep most of your progression: equipment, research, PvP rank, etc.
• But you lose half your Faction Contribution, and some rewards/ratings tied to your old faction might reset or be lost.
• Make sure your Driftmark is assembled; be ready for relocation; choose wisely.