Factions

Introduction

The Factions hub explores the two sides of the Great War in ENTRENCHED: the Entente and the Central Powers. Loosely based on early 20th century wars, the factions bring their own nations, uniforms and weapon identities — from the French and British forces of the Entente to the German and Ottoman forces of the Central Powers. This hub explains the faction differences, which weapons each side carries, and how to choose the faction that fits the loadout and look you want. The two sides are balanced for fair play, so your choice comes down to taste and loadout preference. Knowing which nations and weapons each side fields helps you plan your progression and pick the faction that fits how you want to fight.

Faction Nations Overview

Nation Roster

Core Mechanics

ENTRENCHED is loosely based on the early 20th century wars, and its factions reflect the two great alliances of the Great War. The Entente unites France, Britain, Russia and the United States, carrying weapons like the Lebel, SMLE and Springfield. The Central Powers bring Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, with the Gewehr 98, MG 08 and Luger. Faction choice is mostly about look and identity — the teams are historically inspired but balanced — so you can pick the side whose uniforms and weapons fit your style. The recent Ottoman update added new cosmetics and identity to the Central Powers roster.

Advantages

The factions add a strong historical identity that makes ENTRENCHED memorable. Playing the Entente or the Central Powers gives you a real sense of the Great War setting, and the distinct uniforms and weapon identities make each side feel different. The historical inspiration is educational too — players learn real battlefields, nations and weapons. The recent Ottoman update shows the developer investing in the faction identity with new cosmetics and customization. It also makes the game more approachable because faction choice is a simple preference rather than a balance decision. For players who enjoy atmosphere and customization, the factions add a layer of identity that many Roblox shooters lack entirely.

Challenges

The weaknesses come from the historical framing. Some players care little about faction identity and just want balance, and the historical themes mean both sides must stay roughly equal rather than developing asymmetric strengths. Weapon variety is spread across factions, so if you want a specific gun like the SMLE you may need to play the faction that carries it. Finally, faction cosmetics are cosmetic only — there is no mechanical advantage, which can feel like a missed opportunity for some players. Finally, because faction cosmetics are purely cosmetic, players who want mechanical differences may find the choice underwhelming. The historical theme also means both sides must stay roughly balanced, limiting how asymmetric the factions can become.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Tips