How to Read Warrior Cats (2024)

[@TrickyTalon23]

Ok that color guide is super dang brilliant to talk about what kind of book each one is. This just might convince me to finally start Series 2.

[@jessicasaldana3793]

You seem familiar

[@sillydragonh3x]

@@jessicasaldana3793they’re everywhere. Every wof video.

[@VioletScar-Star1589]

You should read all of the books! They are amazing! 😊❤🎉

[@I_dont_know595]

Oh my gosh you read wof and comment on many jma, cyprus and dogloverlikesdoge videos! I read wof too!

[@sora_animates_sometimes]

List based mainly on red and yellow books (feel free to screenshot it) Arc 1 the prophecy begins Afterwards - Firestar's quest - Bluestar's prophecy - - - Goosefeather's curse - Crookedstar's promise - - - Mapleshade's vengeance - Tallstar's revenge - Yellowfang's secret - rise of Scorge - a shadow in Riverclan Arc2 the new prophecy Afterwards - winds of change Arc 3 the power of three (all extra readings are green here) After book 1 the sight - graystripe's adventure After the full arc - Skyclan and the stranger - Leafpool's wish Arc 4 omen of the stars Afterwards - Dovewing's silence - Ravenpaw's farewell - Crowfeather's trial Arc 5 or 0 dawn of the clans (In my opinion u can completely skip this arc) (Extras readings are green again) - Mothflight's vision - Shadowstar's life Arc 6 a vision of shadows After book 4 darkest night - Tigerheart's shadow After the full arc - Squirrelflight's hope Arc 7 the broken code (Extra green) After book 3 veil of shadows - Graystripe's vow Arc 8 a starless clan (No extra books yet)

[@Humerum0]

I agree that DOTC is completely skippable, but is one of the best arcs imo. Also thanks for the written list

[@KorixCenshin]

In the first arc, what does the extra “ - “ mean?

[@sora_animates_sometimes]

@@KorixCenshin its been a while since i wrote that comment, but i believe it's pointing out the difference between super editions ' - ' and novellas ' - - - '

[@goldmmoking]

This guide will definitely help me. I want to get back into reading the series but was a bit confused as to the order so thank you!

[@Crystal_Sky_and_friends]

*Tail stars* revenge is my favourite of all the book's I would 100% recommend it

[@CocaPola]

OMG TYSM IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS TYPE OF VIDEO FOR AGES !!!

[@Skylacine]

I like how you used some of my fan-made Novella covers lol (Shadowstar's Life, Redtail's Debt and Spottedleaf's Heart).

[@5rcane]

I thought those were poorly cropped official ones LOL. Adding credit in the description, thank you for making them!

[@Skylacine]

Np, and thanks for the credit!

[@sillydragonh3x]

@@Skylacinethey’re soo goood

[@LannyLeArtist]

Thanks this is extremely helpful, im on book 2 and i was a little perplexed with how im supposed to go about reading all these

[@Fyreshield]

I waited to read Squirrelflight’s Hope (and most other super editions/novellas) until after The Broken Code, and it definitely made reading that arc harder. I might reread the whole series in this order now

[@discordischaos]

AHHH IM SO HAPPYYYYY!!! so I got an 100 on my latest test, and my mom works at an elementary school, and they had a scholastic book fair, and so she got me Ravenpaw’s Path as kinda like a congrats!!!! yippee

[@leesolxr]

I've got into warrior cats like last year and I'm on arc 2. I've read prophecies begin and I'm on Twilight atm but I'm planning on getting Firestar's Quest soon maybe for Christmas lol. Anyways this was really helpful I've jotted all this down so thank you so much.

[@SphEditssss]

This was very thorough and easy to understand, great work!

[@Snapdragon_Mutt]

Hi 4rcane! Another amazing video. Well done. This is exactly the problem I have been having. I read the first two arcs. Then can’t be bothered the rest lol. I am now reading wings of fire cuz It’s easier to read for me and shorter. Lol

[@sillydragonh3x]

These were the ones that I chose to read. I am someone who wants to know the story behind the books and especially stories that relate to certain characters, so while I kept most of these in the red, yellow or green sections, I added in some blues and purples as well. The Prophecies Begin Firestars Quest SkyClans Destiny Bluestars Prophecy Goosefeathers Curse Spottedleaf's Heart (not recommended if you like Thistleclaw and ship him with Snowfur- ruined the ship for me, though does provide early information on the Dark Forest, so if you want to brave it, go ahead) Crookedstars Promise Mapleshades Vengeance (excellent, important, never boring, a short read, and completely relevant- perfect read!) Leopardstars Honour (I would totally recommend, a few mistakes but very entertaining for the most part; I love super editions that show the complete lives of characters from kits to elders/leaders/medicine cats/etc) Tallstars Revenge Yellowfangs Secret Tigerstar and Sasha (a few mistakes, not brilliant art, but short and entertaining nonetheless. I recommend you read it for Hawkfrost and Mothwing's backstory, and it was a good read as well) The Rise of Scourge (a good read, especially because it can easily be finished in one sitting. I would definitely recommend reading it as soon as you can; a very interesting plot, if a little farfetched) A Shadow in RiverClan (good if you absolutely have to know what happens next to Sasha and her kits or just love Feathertail, but if this doesn't apply, I wouldn't recommend it. It was okay but nothing that special) A Thief in ThunderClan (cute but a bit boring and sort of took away from Brightheart's character in my opinion. I enjoyed it nonetheless and you should read it if you like Brightheart and Cloudtail) Exile From ShadowClan Ravenpaw's Path The New Prophecy Winds of Change Power of Three SkyClan and The Stanger Graystripes Journey Leafpool's Wish Omen of The Stars Hollyleafs Story Mothwings Secret Dovewings Silence Ravenpaws Farewell Crowfeathers Trial I ended up choosing to read Dawn of The Clans only if it became relevant later on; I haven't done it yet. I just wasn't that interested personally A Vision of Shadows Tigerhearts Shadow Onestars Confession (I only read it for the drama with Darktail. Lol. Nothing too special but entertaining personally- I'd recommend to those who like drama and love problems hehe) Hawkwings Journey Squirrelflights Hope The Broken Code Graystripes Vow A Starless Clan Ivypool's Heart (not finished reading, can't rate it accurately rn)

[@Saffe_WC]

Hii! If I read all those super editions you mentioned after The prophecies begin, do you know if it spoils too much for the new prophecy? :D

[@sillydragonh3x]

@@Saffe_WC nope, nothing at all i think if i remember right!

[@Saffe_WC]

@@sillydragonh3x Okay tysm :3

[@twinfoxes4321]

4rcane: "There's a proper way to read the books without spoiling yourself..." Also 4rcane: *Spoils a bunch of things while talking ab the books*

[@satyabuckley7978]

I’m on a warriors re-read, and I’ll def use this! Thanks ❤

[@veba_7593]

Dude I just wanted to see cute cats fighting HOW DID THEY TOLD A STORY THIS BIG ABOUT CATS FIGHTING

[@mothwingthemedicinecat]

I personally was not a fan of tigerheart's shadow, but moreso because i really don't like tigerheart and i dont remember anything that happened in it. but can understand why people would like it

[@Frostfern94]

Same. I remember SPOILERS I remember Dovewing being dramatic and all “I AM CARRYING THE NEXT SAVIOURS OF THE CLANS! I MUST RUN AWAY AAAAA!!” And then running away to become a Christian. Tigerheart got chewed out by Ivypool, Tigerheart left the clans. He found Dovewing, with his kits I think?? Then I zoned out and Tigerheart was dead and Dovewing dragged his dead body to the moonpool and he became Tigerheartstar, but I don’t remember anything else.

[@jemthewolf3708]

This was in my recommended and I’ve already red the 2 first arcs 😂

[@Acornhat]

I will say I like your idea but maybe you could do what books to read in order I like the vid just I think it could help new fans with getting through the books but still good vid

[@SaturnHalo333]

Hiii! another great video as always!

[@Ladybugandhoneybee]

I isually read warrior cats by reading the 2 books of the prophecy begin and read the Shadow Exile then I read the 3rd, 4th and the 5th book, and now, im starting the Bluestar prophecy book.

[@amethxst_draws]

Thank you so much for making this video! I watched it to see what your thoughts were on the order, i love the way you structured it! It seems pretty accurate and similar to the reading order I found and have been following (I’m trying to read all the books). Even though I’m only up to Starlight, I’m super intrigued and I can’t wait for Power of Three (I’ve already heard spoilers about it, but that’s almost impossible to avoid these days with the fandom being so big and the books being around for over 20 years) it’s a fan favorite! I know I’ll love a Vision of Shadows too, already so fond of Squirrelflight and Leafpool (currently Leafpaw where I’m at, though I already know her full med cat name and how she got it) I just found your channel 2 days ago and love it! Can’t even count how many I’ve watched!

[@VioletScar-Star1589]

I think it should go ( not including manga! I also have not read the novellas) Dawn of the clans (DotC) DotC super editions DotC novellas MapleShades vengeance Tallstars revenge ( rise of scourge is important starting, not ending, here) Bluestars prophecy Pinestars choice Goose feathers curse Spottedleafs heart (maybe) Yellowfangs secret Into the wild Red tails debt Tiger claws fury The rest of arc 1 CrookedStars promise LeopardStars honor Blackfoot reckoning (maybe?) Firestars quest Cloud stars journey Skyclans destiny The new prophecy ( in order!) Power of three ( in order) Leafpools wish Hollyleafs story Raven paws farewell Arc 4 Dove wings silence Moth wings secret ( maybe) Misty stars omen (maybe) Bramblestars storm Crow feathers trial First two of arc 6( a vision of shadows) Hawk wings journey Book 3 arc 6 Tiger hearts shadow One stars confession (unread) Pebble shines kits (maybe) The rest of arc 6 Tawnypelts clan (maybe) Trees roots Squirrel flights hope Arc 7 books 1-3 Spotfurs rebellion (maybe) Daisy’s kin (maybe) Book 4 arc 7 Gray stripes vow The rest of arc 7 And a starless clan 1-5 Ivypools heart (when released ) ( when released book 6 a starless clan) (When released super edition 18) You reached the end of my list!🎉🎉🎉❤😊❤🎉🎉🎉😊❤

[@Squirrelstar]

I’d read mothflights vision it’s really good. It’s not relevant and the end is a little messy but I love the book nonetheless

[@weirdnerdygoat]

Damn i'm just reading everything in publishing order (except for most mangas because i actually need to get them from a library/buy them), didn't realise there were elaborate reading orders XD

[@Swirlpool-123]

I made a mistake, i watched this video way after i started the third series, meaning i kind of missed out on all of the books you said i should read after the second one… i need advice, i was thinking to finish the third series now since im on the 5th book already and then ill buy all of the special editions etc that i was supposed to read after the first and second series. If you guys have a better idea please tell me!!

[@Crystal_Sky_and_friends]

Omg genius

[@vmpkre]

Hi I really like ur art style and is there any tutorials for how to draw like that? Not to sound weird or anything

[@VinukAC]

just so people know (I'll update this when a new book comes out) - Read Ivypool's Heart after Wind - After IH read Star (ASC #6)

[@leonardmcspazerton8912]

yup this marks the start of my new obsession. thanks lol

[@EvanChan-t2n]

How to read warrior cats: starts with the first book, then slowly read every book-

[@mccblss]

I literally love warriors but I feel like its so SLOW. like I swear I read a 20 page chapter and non of it was necessary I just got so board by it 😭

[@gemeuax143]

woah hey Moccabliss!

[@sillydragonh3x]

SAME. I wanted to get past the first arc in a short frame of time, but it took me ages because of the unnecessary bits.

[@Dibwhy]

In this video, have you included every single book that is currently out? Even ALL the purple ones? I just want to make sure, because I would love to read every single one of them

[@saavikerman5472]

YOU SOUDN LIEK CCR TELEVISION OMG??

[@TaffyCat6712]

When I started reading I read A Vision of Shadows to start but I found out I did it wrong but there isn’t turning back😭

[@emmaharper14]

Thank you for bringing up how arcs are tapered off in ineffective ways I thought it was just me. And the spelling grammar and context mistakes are annoying but overall good series

[@StarSneezle]

I’m currently in the second book of power of three and I hate it. It my opinion blah blah blah. But I can’t help but want to skip the arc completely and move to omen of the stars. To the people who have read all the books, should I skip it? Ima read the fire scene book bc it sounds good but other then that should I skip it. It is super boring and I hate it. Will the info in the second ,thrid,and last book inporttant to the events of women of the stars. I just began the second book and should I skip that one and read the rest or skip it all or js not skip it? I’m sooo confused please help!

[@Luna.Lupa.]

I recently finished omen of the stars, and I understand why you find it boring, especially if you know spoilers (fire scene). I read it, but it was hard and maybe you could skim read it? Because omen of the stars doesn’t get better, the pacing is off and it barely makes sense. If you want to skip it maybe watch videos on what happens in the books or read summaries. I‘d say you should read the forgotten warrior and the last hope, though the pacing is odd and sometimes still boring, those are the most important books and I wouldn’t skip on them. Just because that’s when most of the action happens. And power of three… maybe skim read the last two books But tbh that’s just my opinion and I‘m only getting into the next arc and can’t tell you if it’s better or not

[@Frostfern94]

“Purple means time waster or contradicts canon-“ Oh did you mean, Redtails Debt?

[@ЕкатеринаКуклина-ы4я]

Kind beast 65

[@painted-kb9zj]

Dayum I didn't read firestar's quest 💀

[@kickingitwithlondyn9901]

“Rise of scrujge”💀

[@themaplegamer2495]

no one is gonna see this comment why would you waste your time to see this unnecessary comment but if you take that time out of your life then you are someone who makes the world a better place but the message is i hope everyone is happy with themselves 🙃

[@XboxSeriess-en9ii]

Great video! But I want to read EVERYTHING and I don't understand much, so......would someone be so kind as to help me (only if you want and if you do it would be very kind of you). I hope you continue doing this 4arcane :D

[@Ellie-mp9mi]

Why recommend skipping them if you ship Violet x Tree?

[@sillydragonh3x]

I haven’t read, but maybe because it confirms a different ship perhaps?

[@Ellie-mp9mi]

@@sillydragonh3x that's what I thought, maybe Tree's possible small crush on Violetshines mom, there's no other ships in it

[@SpookyPancakes]

how the *FUCK* is it harder to read warriors than to watch evangelion? 😭

[@Luna.Lupa.]

Lmao fr xD

[@Soda-paws]

How to stop kids from saying 1st

[@Snapdragon_Mutt]

Yes