Build a Medieval Army How to Get the Free Praetorian
Claim ZedCo’s free soldier and slot it into your early Medieval War Tycoon army.
One of the best free power spikes in Build a Medieval Army (Medieval War Tycoon) is the Praetorian soldier you earn by joining the official ZedCo Roblox group. It is separate from promo codes, does not cost Robux, and pairs perfectly with cash codes from the Codes Hub. If you skipped the group reward, you have been playing underpowered on purpose.
This page covers how to claim the Praetorian, how to use it in the early loop, and how it fits beside prestige exclusives and gamepass soldiers.
What the Praetorian is (and is not)
The Praetorian is a group reward unit—a free soldier granted for joining ZedCo’s group. It is not a prestige exclusive and not a gamepass. Prestige exclusives still come from the prestige track (How to Prestige, Prestige Units). Gamepass soldiers such as Heavy Soldier, Assassin Soldier, Spartan Soldier, Roman Legion, giants, Catapult Troop, and clones remain paid options ranked on the Gamepasses Tier List.
Think of Praetorian as your first “real” body that arrives without draining starter cash.
Step-by-step claim
- Open Roblox and search for the ZedCo group (the creator group tied to Build a Medieval Army / Medieval War Tycoon).
- Join the group. Make sure you join the correct developer group, not a fan impersonator.
- Launch Build a Medieval Army (place commonly listed as Medieval War Tycoon).
- Allow the experience a moment to recognize group membership, then check your soldier / recruitment UI for the free Praetorian.
- If it does not appear immediately, rejoin the server once. Group rewards sometimes need a fresh session.
While you are in-game for the claim, open the left gear menu and redeem active codes so Praetorian arrives into a funded early game—full steps on How to Redeem Codes.
Troubleshooting
- Wrong group: Fan groups do not grant the unit. Confirm the group is the ZedCo developer group linked from the experience.
- Already claimed expectations: You cannot “re-earn” infinite Praetorians by re-joining for duplicate payouts the way codes refresh. Treat it as a one-time account unlock.
- UI confusion: If menus feel unclear on mobile or desktop, skim Controls Hub and Army Commands.
- Lag during claim session: Free private servers help you inspect UI calmly, then hop to a public lobby for real fights.
How to use Praetorian early
Minute one identity. Pair Praetorian with a cheap recruit line. Do not leave it alone as your entire army.
Flag pressure. Use it in escorts described in How to Capture Flags. A free elite-feeling body that dies mid-return still wasted tempo—escort discipline matters more than the skin.
Home glue. When you contest the hilltop +20% income, leave enough coverage at the gate that Praetorian’s value is not erased by a reverse raid (How to Defend Your Base).
Spend order. Redeem cash codes first, claim Praetorian, then buy volume. Early Game Income and How to Play keep that sequence honest.
Praetorian versus other free power
| Free power | Source |
|---|---|
| Praetorian | ZedCo group join |
| Promo codes | Gear → Codes menu |
| Hill +20% income | Map control skill |
| Premium +10% cash | Roblox Premium |
None of these replace each other. The strongest openers take all of them seriously.
Mid-game and prestige context
Praetorian remains useful as you climb, but prestige exclusives and carefully chosen gamepasses will eventually define your identity. Do not skip Praetorian because you plan to prestige “soon.” You still need a rebuild tool after every reset. Re-check unit roles on the Units Hub and roster as your composition grows.
Mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring the group reward while buying random Robux soldiers.
- Treating Praetorian as a solo win condition.
- Confusing flaming-arms code cosmetics with real unit power.
- Trusting third-party “Praetorian scripts”—see Scripts Hub for ban-risk context.
Related reading
Guides Hub · Codes Hub · Units Hub · Troop Tier List · Updates Hub
Join ZedCo, claim Praetorian, redeem codes, then put the free soldier to work on returns, defense, and hill rotations—not on the shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Build a Medieval Army players.
How do I get a free Praetorian in Build a Medieval Army?
Join the official ZedCo Roblox group, then launch the game and check for the free Praetorian soldier reward.
Is the Praetorian a prestige exclusive?
No. It is a group reward. Prestige exclusives come from the prestige track after you reset with a plan.
Do I still need codes if I have Praetorian?
Yes. Codes fund recruitment and upgrades. Praetorian is one strong body; codes buy the rest of the line.
Why don’t I see the Praetorian yet?
Confirm you joined the correct ZedCo group, then rejoin a server. Group rewards sometimes need a fresh session.
Should I buy gamepass soldiers before claiming Praetorian?
Claim Praetorian first. Buy gamepasses only after you know your bottleneck—see the Gamepasses Tier List.