Battles

"Battle is not always the answer, but is part of our heritage, the legacy passed to us by our warrior ancestors, as well as the path to our future. Some questions can only lead to conflict; all challenges deserve a brave, carefully planned response. As long as we fight with honor, courage, and respect for our enemies, the legacy of battle deserves to survive. We will continue to pass on our skills to the new apprentices, then watch as they train the next generation. Heroes will be celebrated, the losing side condemned to dust in our memories. This is what it means to be a warrior: to be proud of our legacy, of the battles that we have fought and that our ancestors fought on our behalf. For as long as the fire burns in our blood, warrior Clans will fight."

— Onestar about battles in Battles of the Clans, page 97

Battles are an important aspect of Clan life. The lives of the Clans revolve around battles; Clan cats are expected to fight to defend their borders and each other from their enemies. Apprentices are taught specialized fighting techniques by their mentors to defend their Clan. Clan cats are expected to defend the Clan with their life, but are discouraged from killing to win battles according to the warrior code. It is said that a noble warrior does not need to kill in order to win battles. Most battles are caused by territorial disputes between two Clans. Sunningrocks was a frequently contested location between ThunderClan and RiverClan. At times, Clan cats will fight against other animals, such as badgers, foxes, raccoons, dogs, large birds of prey, stoats, and rats. Clan cats commonly fight against kittypets, rogues, and other groups of cats that threaten their territory as well.

Interactive maps

The forest territories

Legend

Exact locations were derived from both versions of the official map as well as supplementation from the text. Historically, locations depicted on the map and described in the text differ, so precise locations are estimated.

• Green markers are battles won by ThunderClan.
• Blue markers are battles won by RiverClan.
• Yellow markers are battles won by WindClan.
• Red markers are battles won by ShadowClan.
• Light blue markers are battles won by SkyClan.
• Purple markers are battles won by all the Clans.
• Dark gray markers are miscellaneous victories.
• Blue-green markers are continued conflict.
• Black markers are battles that resulted in no winner or ended in a stalemate.

See also: The forest territories interactive map

The lake territories

Legend

Exact locations were derived from both versions of the official map as well as supplementation from the text. Historically, locations depicted on the map and described in the text differ, so precise locations are estimated.

• Green markers are battles won by ThunderClan.
• Blue markers are battles won by RiverClan.
• Yellow markers are battles won by WindClan.
• Red markers are battles won by ShadowClan.
• Light blue markers are battles won by SkyClan.
• Purple markers are battles won by all the Clans.
• Dark gray markers are miscellaneous victories.
• White markers are battles won by the Kin.
• Black markers are battles that resulted in no winner or ended in a stalemate.

See also: The lake territories interactive map

List of cats who have died in battles

"Warriors face many challenges, but the warrior code protects them, Spottedpaw. No cat should ever be killed, even in the heat of battle. We fight to defend our borders, not main the cats on the other side. [...] Battles are only a small part of our lives. A true warrior has more love in her heart than hatred. Love for her Clanmates, for the forest that shelters her, for the prey that feeds us all."

―Featherwhisker to Spottedpaw ^{Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 7}

While warriors are discouraged from killing to win battles according to the warrior code, cats frequently die in battles. When fighting other warriors, cats either on accident to defend themselves or on purpose. The following is a chronological list of confirmed deaths in the series that occurred during or resulted from a battle:

• Fox
• Misty
• Hawk Swoop
• Fircone
• Frost
• Rainswept Flower
• Falling Feather
• Jackdaw's Cry
• Tom
• One Eye
• Willow Tail
• Ryewhisker
• Jumpfoot
• Mossfire
• Spottedpaw
• Shadowstar
• Quick Water
• Birchface
• Flowerpaw
• Appledusk
• Mapleshade
• Sunpelt
• Fallensnow
• Brackenwing
• Shrewclaw
• Cedarstar (eighth life)
• Raggedstar (all lives)
• Hal
• Moonflower
• Snowfur
• Foxheart
• Hailstar
• Cloudpelt
• Mosspaw
• Badgerfang
• Swampkit
• Blossomkit
• White rogue
• Thistleclaw
• Whitefang
• Sunfish
• Oakheart
• Redtail
• Lionheart
• Spottedleaf (physical) (spirit)
• Whiteclaw
• Clawface
• Runningwind
• Swiftpaw
• Brokenstar (seventh and eighth life) (spirit)
• Tigerstar (all lives; physical) (spirit)
• Darkstripe (physical) (spirit)
• Whitestorm
• Bone
• Firestar
• Scourge
• Scraps
• Rainfur
• Leafstar (first and second life)
• Red
• Two ShadowClan cats
• Mudclaw
• Talonpaw
• Sootfur
• Cinderpelt
• Hawkfrost (physical) (spirit)
• Jagged Rock Where Heron Sits
• Russetfur
• Rippletail
• Antpelt (physical) (spirit)
• Blackstar (eighth life)
• Shredtail (spirit)
• Hollyleaf
• Mousefur
• Ferncloud
• Dark Forest tabby tom (spirit)
• Sorreltail
• Ashfoot
• Owlwhisker
• Swallowtail
• Thistleheart
• Tornear
• Dapplenose
• Hollowflight
• Robinwing
• Troutstream
• Webfoot
• Sunstrike
• Boulderfur
• Applefur
• Cedarheart
• Olivenose
• Redwillow (physical) (spirit)
• Shrewfoot
• Starlingwing
• Tallpoppy
• Toadfoot
• Weaselkit
• Dustpelt
• Billystorm
• Honeytail
• Bouncefire
• Sharpclaw
• Patchfoot
• Stormheart
• Snipkit
• Dodge
• Furzepelt
• Perchwing
• Rain
• Foxnose
• Petalfur
• Heronwing
• Shadepelt
• Max
• Needletail
• Darktail (physical) (spirit)
• Onestar (final life)
• Nettle
• Rowanclaw
• Leafpool
• Moonlight
• Conefoot
• Dappletuft
• Stemleaf
• Harestar (one life)
• Berrynose
• Rosepetal
• Strikestone
• Frondwhisker
• Sandynose
• Softpelt
• Smokehaze
• Willowshine
• Snowtuft (spirit)
• Ginger she-cat (spirit)
• Tabby tom (spirit)
• Ashfur (spirit)
• Bristlefrost
• Graystripe

Battles by book

In the Dawn of the Clans arc

The Sun Trail

«What is Clear Sky doing? Does he want Fox to tear me apart?»

—Gray Wing ^{The Sun Trail, page 290}

Fox attacks Gray Wing for stealing prey from Clear Sky's territory, and Gray Wing is horrified when Clear Sky merely watches. Trying to get the larger tom off him, Gray Wing accidentally kills Fox. Clear Sky is shocked and breaks ties with his brother.

Thunder Rising

«How many more cats will have to die before Clear Sky is satisfied?»

—Thunder after Misty's death ^{Thunder Rising, page 261}

While marking their new border, Misty confronts Clear Sky, Thunder, and Petal for trespassing. Petal attacks her in revenge for refusing to help her and Fox when their mother died. Clear Sky gives Misty the chance to leave but kills her when she refuses.

The First Battle

Main article: The Great Battle (DotC)

"This isn't a battle! It's a slaughter."

―Thunder to Clear Sky ^{The First Battle, page 239}

Tensions rose between the mountain cats when Clear Sky began implementing borders and casting those from his territory, and it resulted in a deadly battle at four trees

After moons of tension between the Early Settlers, Gray Wing, Tall Shadow, Thunder, and Clear Sky meet at four trees in a truce to discuss peace between the two groups. However, it soon escalates to a battle that results in the deaths of Fircone, Rainswept Flower, Falling Feather, Jackdaw's Cry, Hawk Swoop, and Frost. The battle ends when Clear Sky refuses to kill his brother Gray Wing. While the cats are horrified at the loss of so many campmates, spirits of their fallen rise as star-speckled ghosts, urging them to unite or die.

The Blazing Star

Main article: One Eye's oppression

"You said you'd fight me, Clear Sky. Are you ready to die?"

―One Eye ^{The Blazing Star, page 229}

One Eye, a vicious rogue, takes over Clear Sky's group and exiles him. The other groups band together to drive him out, with Gray Wing coming up with the battle strategy. Clear Sky lures One Eye into an open clearing but Gray Wing, Tall Shadow, Wind Runner, and River Ripple and their groups ambush One Eye. One Eye reveals that his daughter, Star Flower, had betrayed them and had brought One Eye's rogues as reinforcements. While they torture Clear Sky, River Ripple, Tall Shadow, Gray Wing, Wind Runner, and their cats hide in the tunnels and ambush One Eye and his cats from the trees. Thunder, Cloud Spots, Gray Wing, and Lightning Tail kill One Eye

Path of Stars

"But don't think you've won. Go back to your camps, you mouse-brains. You'll learn quickly enough the price you've paid for defying me."

―Slash ^{Path of Stars, page 241}

Slash and his rogues repeatedly attack the forest cats and steal their prey. As revenge for refusing to give him prey, Slash and his rogues attack Wind Runner's camp and steal Black Ear, injuring Spotted Fur and Slate in the process. Thunder, Clear Sky, Sparrow Fur, and Owl Eyes attack Slash and his rogues near the Thunderpath and rescue Black Ear.

In The Prophecies Begin arc

Into the Wild

Main article: Battle for Sunningrocks (ITW)

"Bluestar would never expect her warriors to fight against these impossible odds. We will have another chance to avenge this defeat."

―Redtail to Tigerclaw ^{Into the Wild, page 2}

Rusty fighting against Longtail

A battle between RiverClan and ThunderClan takes place at Sunningrocks. Redtail, ThunderClan's deputy, eventually realizes that ThunderClan is badly outnumbered, so he calls off all his warriors to retreat, therefore giving RiverClan an easy victory and claiming Sunningrocks as their territory. Later, he, Tigerclaw, and Ravenpaw scout Sunningrocks but are ambushed by RiverClan, resulting in the deaths of Oakheart and Redtail. WindClan is eventually driven off by Brokenstar and his Clan. Rusty, a kittypet, fights Longtail for his place in ThunderClan.

Another battle takes place between ThunderClan and ShadowClan in ShadowClan's camp to drive Brokenstar and his followers out of ShadowClan for good. ThunderClan's stolen kits are taken home, and Brokenstar and his followers become rogues.

Fire and Ice

Main article: Battle for WindClan (TPB)

Brokenstar: "You might have taken my Clan away from me, but you can't kill me—I have more lives than you!"

Fireheart: "One ThunderClan life is worth ten of yours!"

^{Fire and Ice, page 264}

ThunderClan helped ShadowClan's exiles to overthrow Brokenstar

After bringing WindClan back to their territory, Fireheart, Graystripe, and their escorts, Deadfoot and Onewhisker, are caught on RiverClan territory by a patrol. Forced into battle, they are saved by a ThunderClan patrol. Whiteclaw falls into the gorge while fighting Graystripe, and RiverClan promises to get revenge as they retreat.

Whilst every warrior, excluding Fireheart, is on patrol, Brokenstar and his band of rogues attack ThunderClan. Graystripe kills Clawface to save Fireheart's life. Brokenstar is blinded by his mother, Yellowfang, and led to the medicine den after the battle. Sandpaw and Dustpaw earn their warrior names for fighting well.

Aiding WindClan in a fight against ShadowClan and RiverClan, Fireheart is nearly killed by Leopardfur, the RiverClan deputy, and Tigerclaw merely stands and watches, refusing to help. Graystripe, whose mate is a RiverClan she-cat, only fights the ShadowClan warriors. At one point, Fireheart releases Silverstream, Graystripe's mate, from his grasp and allows her leave.

Forest of Secrets

"Mouse dung! I'll flay you, Fireheart. I've waited a long time for this."

―Tigerclaw ^{Forest of Secrets, page 275}

RiverClan defending its border from WindClan

ThunderClan is attacked by WindClan and ShadowClan, and is allied with RiverClan to drive WindClan and ShadowClan off. Both Clans are furious at the fact that ThunderClan is sheltering Brokentail, who had caused much harm to both Clans, but WindClan and ShadowClan lose the battle.

When Fireheart takes out his new apprentice, Cloudpaw, they sense a band of rogues coming. Cloudpaw is sent to find all the patrols that had left this morning. Tigerclaw leads a band of rogues to take over ThunderClan, but makes it seem as if he is fighting on the Clan's side. Tigerclaw confronts Bluestar in her den, and nearly kills her, but Fireheart comes to Bluestar's rescue. Bluestar is shocked from Tigerclaw's betrayal. RiverClan once more comes to ThunderClan's aid, and after the battle ends, Tigerclaw is exiled. Fireheart is named the new deputy.

Rising Storm

"Are you listening, kittypet? I will kill you, and all your warriors, one by one."

―Tigerclaw ^{Rising Storm, page 185}

When Fireheart and his patrol come across Runningwind's dead body, he spots Whitethroat standing over it. Fireheart assumes that Whitethroat killed Runningwind and attacks him. Whitethroat tries to flee across the Thunderpath but is hit by a monster, killing him. Fireheart runs back onto the ThunderClan side of the border and jumps onto Tigerclaw's back but Tigerclaw throws him off in one powerful leap. He then pins Fireheart down and threatens to kill each of his warriors one by one. Mousefur and Whitestorm leap into battle with the other rogues that have surrounded the patrol. Fireheart sees Graystripe lunge at Tigerclaw and soon realizes that Graystripe has brought a whole RiverClan patrol. The rogues flee the battle after seeing they are outnumbered.

A Dangerous Path

Main article: Plan to divert the dogs

"Call yourself a leader? Why won't you fight?"

―Stonefur to Bluestar ^{A Dangerous Path, page 188}

Leopardstar challenges Bluestar and ThunderClan for Sunningrocks. Fireheart sends Swiftpaw to fetch help from their camp. Stonefur and Mistyfoot corner Bluestar and press her to fight until Fireheart stops them by revealing she is their mother. ThunderClan succeeds in defending Sunningrocks when Swiftpaw arrives with reinforcements.

ThunderClan is forced to face a pack of dogs that are let loose in their territory while being fed by Tigerstar. Fireheart organizes some patrols to lead the pack to the gorge where he hopes the dogs will fall over the edge. Ashpaw, Fernpaw, Sandstorm, Longtail, Dustpelt, Mousefur, and Graystripe lure the pack, along with Fireheart. Tigerstar steps in and pins Fireheart to the ground in a surprise attack and flees once the dogs have caught up. The pack leader picks up Fireheart and Bluestar launches herself towards the leader of the pack. The pack leader drops Fireheart and he and Bluestar fall over the edge. The rest of the pack jumps down to find their leader, falling to their deaths. Fireheart follows but cannot hold on to Bluestar. Mistyfoot and Stonefur come to their rescue, pulling both cats out. Unfortunately, nothing can be done to save Bluestar, as she goes to join StarClan, but not before expressing her admiration for her kits.

The Darkest Hour

Main article: Battle against BloodClan (TDH)

"Firestar, you are wrong. There were never four Clans in the forest. There were always five."

―StarClan to Firestar ^{The Darkest Hour, page 303}

The battle against BloodClan

When they refuse to join TigerClan, WindClan is attacked brutally in their camp. Many warriors are left scarred and weak, but Gorsepaw is deliberately killed by Tigerstar because of his growing bond with Firestar.

Tigerstar is enraged by Scourge's refusal to obey his orders and attacks him. The BloodClan leader outmaneuvers the dark tabby easily and slices him open from chin to tail with his dog teeth-reinforced claws. Each of Tigerstar's nine lives ebb away from the terrible wound, leaving him helpless on the ground as he dies in agony.

BloodClan challenges the four Clans for their territory, and all four of the Clans come together to form LionClan to fight against BloodClan. Whitestorm, the ThunderClan deputy, is killed in this battle, but he dies honorably for his Clan. StarClan cats fight alongside Firestar and encourage him, despite what the leader had witnessed when Scourge killed Tigerstar. The Clans are victorious against BloodClan when Firestar kills Scourge.

In The New Prophecy arc

Moonrise

"I can hear the voices clearly now. This is for me to do."

―Feathertail ^{Moonrise, page 269}

The journeying cats, Brambleclaw, Feathertail, Tawnypelt, Crowpaw, Squirrelpaw, and Stormfur, battle Sharptooth, the Tribe of Rushing Water's enemy. Attacking him does not work, so they set out a rabbit containing the fatal deathberries. This plan fails, and because Crowpaw is about to die at Sharptooth's claws, Feathertail grabs onto a stalactite and it drops down, killing both herself and Sharptooth.

Starlight

Main article: Mudclaw's rebellion

"Do you think this is your Clan? Think again, kittypet! WindClan will have a new leader now, a strong cat who can make the Clan great again."

―Mudclaw ^{Starlight, page 299}

Mudclaw's rebellion

Mistyfoot reports to Firestar that Hawkfrost and Mudclaw have been meeting at night, and highly suspects that they have gone to attack Onewhisker and his followers in WindClan. Firestar accompanies a patrol to check it out and discovers that Mistyfoot had been correct. Later, Mudclaw and Brambleclaw end up fighting and the WindClan warrior has the advantage until Hawkfrost saves Brambleclaw, his half-brother. Lightning strikes a tree, causing it to fall on Mudclaw. The battle ends with a celebration to secure Onewhisker's leadership of WindClan.

Twilight

Main article: Battle against the badgers (TNP)

"You are a kittypet, and you belong with your Twolegs. The forest is ours now. Cause any more trouble for us, and you know what will happen to you."

―Squirrelflight to Jacques ^{Twilight, page 192}

Kittypets from the Twoleg nest terrorize ShadowClan, and kill Talonpaw. ThunderClan assists ShadowClan in scaring Jacques and Susan from attacking the Clans again.

An abundance of badgers tried to invade the ThunderClan camp, but were stopped by Midnight.

Badgers attack the ThunderClan camp. Midnight warns Crowfeather and Leafpool about the upcoming battle, causing them to return to their Clans after their escape. They enter a raging camp, and during the battle, Cinderpelt and Sootfur are killed. Cinderpelt dies after helping Sorreltail deliver her kits. After when it seems like ThunderClan will be defeated, WindClan comes to help ThunderClan, sent by Midnight. After being defeated, the badgers retreat.

In the Power of Three arc

The Sight

"ThunderClan is hardly a real Clan anymore—it's half kittypet. I'm sure StarClan agrees that only true warriors are entitled to hunt on Clan territory."

―Oakfur ^{The Sight, page 204}

ShadowClan moves its border with ThunderClan, and Brambleclaw, Brightheart, Graystripe, Ashfur, Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw confront ShadowClan warriors. Lionpaw fetches help from camp, and ThunderClan succeeds in driving ShadowClan away.

Dark River

"I'll take it up with any WindClan cat—warrior or apprentice—that I catch hunting ThunderClan's prey!"

―Dustpelt to Ashfoot ^{Dark River, page 233}

WindClan crosses the border into the woodland, and ThunderClan sends an attack patrol to challenge them. Ashfoot orders WindClan to retreat after a difficult battle.

WindClan is just about to fight ThunderClan for the supposed theft of their lost kits, Sedgekit, Swallowkit, and Thistlekit, but in order to prevent the battle, Lionpaw, Hollypaw, Jaypaw, Breezepaw, and Heatherpaw rescue the kits in the tunnels, succeeding in stopping the battle.

Outcast

"It's not over. Not until every last intruder has been defeated."

―Lionpaw ^{Outcast, page 308}

The battle against BloodClan was a story frequently told by the elders

Night of No Stars and Talon of Swooping Eagle come to ThunderClan, asking for their assistance in to drive out the intruders that have taken the Tribe's territory and prey. Crowfeather, Tawnypelt, Brambleclaw, Squirrelflight, Stormfur, Brook, Breezepaw, Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw travel to the mountains to help them.

As their visit to the mountain draws to an end and after casting stones to see if the majority of the Tribe wants to leave to find a new home or to fight their enemies, fighting wins. Brambleclaw organizes an attack on the intruders, and they proceed with the battle plan, winning the attack against the intruders.

Eclipse

Main article: The Great Battle (PoT)

"There have always been four Clans. Onestar seems to have forgotten that. We will all be more vulnerable if one disappears."

―Russetfur ^{Eclipse, page 196}

WindClan declares war on ThunderClan. They attack ThunderClan's camp at night in protests against Firestar taking in too many kittypets and loners and helping the Clans over and over. Firestar is outraged and sends patrols to make sure they left, but WindClan doesn't. Cloudtail finds out that they have split into three patrols and have spread across the territory, and they used the tunnels to attack. RiverClan joins the battle as well on WindClan's side. Brambleclaw sends Hollypaw to ask for help from ShadowClan, and Blackstar agrees. Eventually, all four Clans are fighting on ThunderClan's territory.

Lionpaw accuses Heatherpaw of informing her Clanmates about the tunnels, but she insists it was Sedgekit who had done so. Lionpaw refuses to believe her, but when Crowfeather arrives, Lionpaw nearly kills him, only to be stopped by Heatherpaw. After this, an eclipse blocks out the sun and the light, and the battle ends. Lionblaze, Hollyleaf, and Cinderheart are named warriors.

Long Shadows

Birchfall: "They picked a fight with us."

Leafpool: "And whose claws came out first? Brambleclaw told me all about it."

^{Long Shadows, page 22}

Hazeltail and Birchfall get into a skirmish with ShadowClan warriors while patrolling the border. The ShadowClan cats insult ThunderClan for believing in StarClan and the warrior code, which eventually drives Birchfall to attack. Hazeltail comes to her Clanmate's aid, but the fight is prevented from going out of hand by Brambleclaw scolding his warriors.

In the Omen of the Stars arc

The Fourth Apprentice

Main article: Journey to the beaver dam

"Get away! You're not wanted here! And as for you, Breezepelt—you get out of here, too. Or do you want a couple of shredded ears?"

―Honeyfern to Breezepelt and Brokenstar ^{The Fourth Apprentice, page 241}

Lionblaze, Dovepaw, Toadfoot, Tigerheart, Whitetail, Sedgewhisker, Rippletail, and Petalfur journey to the beaver dam to destroy it to free the lake water. But when they arrive, they discover that the beavers are much larger and more dangerous than they had imagined. A loner named Woody shows up, and the cats ask him for help. At first, he refuses, but he later changes his mind. All nine cats attack the beavers. Rippletail is killed, and a couple of the other warriors are wounded. Dovepaw is still haunted by the RiverClan warrior's death and feels guilty for not saving him.

Poppyfrost goes to the Moonpool to try to talk to her sister, Honeyfern, who was killed by a snake bite to save Briarlight. Jayfeather follows her, and he tries to convince her to come back home. Breezepelt suddenly shows up and attacks Poppyfrost, along with Brokenstar's spirit. Honeyfern fights alongside the ThunderClan medicine cat, and together they defeat the two cats.

Fading Echoes

Main article: Battle of the border

"Take it. It was never worth the blood that has been spilled here today."

―Blackstar ^{Fading Echoes, page 295}

Ivypaw fakes a dream from StarClan, telling Firestar that the Clan should take back the strip of territory they gave to ShadowClan. However, the "dream" was really Tigerstar's demand. ThunderClan then proceeds to attack ShadowClan. Russetfur, the ShadowClan deputy, leaps on Firestar, biting his neck. Lionblaze jumps in to help his leader, but accidentally kills Russetfur, who was already old and fragile. Firestar loses a life as well. Blackstar gives back the territory that ThunderClan fought for.

Sign of the Moon

«All she could hear was the echo of Swoop's terrified shrieks as the eagle carried her away.»

—Dovewing ^{Sign of the Moon, page 286}

Toadstep and Lionblaze attack a dog that had been terrorizing ThunderClan. When Jayfeather goes back with the Ancients, he drives off an eagle with Chasing Clouds who gets injured. In the mountains, while doing a border patrol, an eagle attacks and Swoop of Chestnut Hawk is killed. In the Dark Forest, Antpelt dies of his wounds from Thistleclaw.

The Forgotten Warrior

"Listen to everything I tell you, because it could save your life."

―Hollyleaf ^{The Forgotten Warrior, page 252}

Sol returns and convinces ThunderClan's warriors to launch an attack on WindClan. However, when Dovewing and Ivypool venture into the tunnels, they spot him and WindClan warriors plotting an attack on ThunderClan. Hollyleaf reveals to the two ThunderClan warriors that Sol has been plotting with them for half a moon, saying that he just wanted to win ThunderClan's friendship to betray them. WindClan attacks ThunderClan through the tunnels, but ThunderClan, having been trained to fight in the tunnels by Hollyleaf, are prepared to fight. Hollyleaf threatens to kill Sol but lets him go. Sol vows revenge before leaving. In the Dark Forest, Ivypool kills Antpelt's spirit to prove her loyalty.

The Last Hope

Main article: The Great Battle (TLH)

"You lived like a rogue. You can die like a rogue."

―Firestar to Tigerstar ^{The Last Hope, page 323}

The Clans united to fight the Dark Forest in the Great Battle

Finally, the Dark Forest launches its attack on the Clans. All the Clan leaders are warned about the Dark Forest and decide to send three cats to each Clan's camp at dusk to prepare for the battle. During the battle, Redwillow is revealed to be a traitor, and is killed by Blackstar, who loses one life. Spottedleaf is murdered by Mapleshade. Hollyleaf, Mousefur, and Ferncloud are also killed, and Yellowfang kills Brokenstar. When meeting Hawkfrost, Ivypool attacks him, but Brambleclaw kills him. Finally, Firestar and Tigerstar meet in battle. Firestar ends up victorious after killing Tigerstar's spirit, though in the end he dies from his wounds.

In the A Vision of Shadows arc

Thunder and Shadow

Main article: The Kin's campaign

"This won't be the last you see of us. We have a mission here, and we know more about your so called Clans than you think."

―Darktail ^{Thunder and Shadow, page 65}

Darktail and the Kin track down Alderpaw and his Clanmates from SkyClan's gorge. They attack WindClan, killing Furzepelt and one of Onestar's lives, though ThunderClan helps WindClan chase them off.

Shattered Sky

Main article: Third battle against the Kin

"You would never have made it as a warrior. You would have been better off as a kittypet."

―Onestar to Darktail ^{Shattered Sky, page 278}

Needletail sacrificed herself to save Violetpaw's life from Darktail

WindClan, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and ThunderClan join their forces and launch a surprise attack against the Kin. This battle ends when Onestar unexpectedly calls for his Clan to retreat. The remaining Clan cats suffer multiple injuries because of this. Later, RiverClan is attacked by the Kin and the RiverClan cats are forced to leave their territory and go to ThunderClan for refuge. Due to this, four injured RiverClan cats are taken as prisoner and four other RiverClan cats die, along with a ShadowClan cat and Max, a kittypet. After an attempt to kill Darktail foils, Needletail sacrifices herself to save Violetpaw and she is killed in the lake.

After SkyClan comes to the lake, the five Clans wage war against the Kin. The Clans come out victorious, but not without the casualty of Onestar, along with Darktail, who drown each other.

River of Fire

Main article: Battle for the stolen kits

"Now I'm going to have my revenge, because I've taken the thing you love most—Tawnypelt!"

―Sleekwhisker to Rowanclaw ^{River of Fire, page 208}

Sleekwhisker kidnaps Yarrowleaf's kits and holds Tawnypelt hostage in revenge against Rowanclaw. Jacques and Susan, kittypets from the Twoleg nest, and Nettle team up with Sleekwhisker. Nettle offers for Rowanclaw to take Tawnypelt's place to die, but Rowanclaw attacks him. While Yarrowleaf's kits and Tawnypelt are rescued, Rowanclaw and Nettle die.

The Raging Storm

Main article: ShadowClan-SkyClan conflict

"We have to make a stand. At the gorge we were the only Clan. We never had to fight to preserve our boundaries. But things are different here. We have to defend ourselves."

―Leafstar ^{The Raging Storm, page 150}

Following Tigerstar's return, he repeatedly demands for ShadowClan's former territory returned from SkyClan. ShadowClan patrols trespass into SkyClan's land, and SkyClan's warriors ambush them from the trees. In response, ShadowClan attacks SkyClan's camp in the night, and Juniperclaw leaves deathberries in SkyClan's fresh-kill pile, which almost kills Sparrowpelt.

In The Broken Code arc

Veil of Shadows

Main article: Battle for ShadowClan (VoS)

"I'm not going anywhere, and neither is my Clan. If you and the other leaders really want to dishonor StarClan with this attack, fine, go right ahead. But know this: Any warriors that ThunderClan, WindClan, or RiverClan lose in this battle will have died for nothing."

―Tigerstar ^{Veil of Shadows, page 261}

While the rebels decide to wait to confront Bramblestar's impostor, Kitescratch, Stemleaf, Spotfur, Dappletuft, and Conefoot ambush the impostor and Bristlefrost in ThunderClan's territory with intents to kill. Bristlefrost fetches a patrol with Berrynose leading it. The impostor manages to kill Stemleaf, Conefoot, and Dappletuft.

The attack urges the impostor to attack ShadowClan for failing to abide by his rules with WindClan and RiverClan. SkyClan sides with ShadowClan. Strikestone, Frondwhisker, Sandynose, Rosepetal, Smokehaze, Softpelt, and Berrynose are killed, and the battle ends when Lionblaze takes one of Harestar's lives.

A Light in the Mist

Main article: Battle against Ashfur

"I'm going to destroy more than the Clans. I'm going to destroy the Dark Forest and StarClan along with it."

―Ashfur to Rootspring ^{A Light in the Mist, page 109}

Cats from the living world, StarClan, and the Dark Forest confront Ashfur and his rogue spirits in the Dark Forest. Ashfur has been manipulating spirits to fight for him to destroy the Clans and both afterlives. Bristlefrost, Rootspring, and Shadowsight convince the living Clans and the Dark Forest to fight with them, and Bristlefrost sacrifices herself to destroy Ashfur.

In the Super Editions

Moth Flight's Vision

Clear Sky: "It was a dumb fight."

Wind Runner: "It was never our battle."

^{Moth Flight's Vision, page 398}

When Micah and Moth Flight attempt to retrieve sap to cure Rocky's cough, Clear Sky orders Red Claw to stop Micah in the tree. Willow Tail rushes up there to fight Red Claw, intent on claiming her revenge for Red Claw accidentally leading dogs to their camp which resulted in Beech's death. Micah attempts to stop them but the tree branch falls, killing Micah.

When SkyClan keeps Moth Flight prisoner in their camp, WindClan rushes to her rescue. Willow Tail reveals she lied about SkyClan stealing prey as revenge on Red Claw for Beech's death. Willow Tail dies due to wounds from Clear Sky, and Wind Runner is gravely injured. The leaders agree that the fight was never their own beyond petty conflict between their cats.

Tallstar's Revenge

"The only thing you'll be smelling for a while is blood!"

―Tallpaw to Ashpaw ^{Tallstar's Revenge, page 173}

WindClan and ShadowClan were constantly at war in the forest territories

ShadowClan attacks WindClan's camp, but WindClan manages to drive them away with the help of the greenleaf visitors. Stonetooth vows they'll drive ShadowClan from their camp eventually. However, Brackenwing is killed, and Tallpaw blames himself for not alerting the patrol about the ShadowClan scents earlier. Moons later, ShadowClan invades WindClan's territory, but they manage to drive them off at the cost of Shrewclaw's life.

Yellowfang's Secret

"I will not rest until WindClan has been punished, and until ShadowClan is feared by every cat in the forest. They will bow down before us! From now on warriors will only fight and train for battle. Hunting is of little importance, and cats will have to find food where they can."

―Brokenstar ^{Yellowfang's Secret, page 414}

ShadowClan attacks WindClan over stealing prey with a ShadowClan victory, and Raggedpelt is named a warrior. ShadowClan later launches an attack on kittypets for stealing their prey. Red and Boulder joined ShadowClan, and their former kittypet allies attempted to rescue them from ShadowClan's camp when they thought they were kidnapped. Raggedpelt learns that Hal is his father and kills him.

WindClan invades ShadowClan's territory with accusations of ShadowClan trespassing. WindClan manages to overpower them until another ShadowClan patrol arrives. A ShadowClan patrol is ambushed by rogues and Cloudpaw nearly dies from his wounds. Moons later, Brokentail convinces Raggedstar to attack WindClan due to prey-stealing, but it results in ShadowClan calling a retreat and Cloudpelt's death. Later, Brokentail claims that Raggedstar was killed by WindClan. Brokenstar leads ShadowClan into numerous battles against WindClan, and many kits are apprenticed early and die.

Crookedstar's Promise

Main article: Battle for Sunningrocks (SE)

Whitefang: "I remember my first battle. I was ready to take on every cat in WindClan."

Petaldust: "Were you scared?"

^{Crookedstar's Promise, page 161}

ThunderClan and RiverClan fought over Sunningrocks for many moons

When ThunderClan takes control over Sunningrocks, there is much debate on whether to attack them back or not. However, when Brambleberry says she doesn't have enough herbs to treat wounded warriors, Hailstar makes the decision not to fight. He sends a patrol to Sunningrocks anyway to warn ThunderClan that Sunningrocks is still theirs, and they will be defended soon. Hailstar finally makes the decision to battle for Sunningrocks again after inferring that ThunderClan is weak from a Gathering. He sends a battle patrol consisting of himself, Shellheart, Timberfur, Rippleclaw, Owlfur, Ottersplash, Oakheart, Beetlenose, Petaldust, Whitefang, Shimmerpelt, Softwing, Piketooth, Rainflower, Voleclaw, Cedarpelt, and Crookedpaw. They swim to Sunningrocks but are soon spotted by Pinestar and his ThunderClan patrol. As the battle proceeds, RiverClan has the upper hand, however, Stormtail turns up with a second patrol, and ThunderClan succeeds in driving RiverClan back. When they get back to camp, they discover that Hailstar has lost a life from the battle.

RiverClan re-marks Sunningrocks, and ThunderClan doesn't fight to reclaim it, signifying the change in possession of the timeless rocks. Since the victory was so easy, Hailstar makes plans expand their territory to the forest on the other side of the river. Hailstar, Timberfur, Rippleclaw, Shellheart, Piketooth, Whitefang, and Ottersplash leave on the battle patrol. When they come back, they are all wounded, having lost the battle.

ThunderClan now marks Sunningrocks, and RiverClan lets them have it for leaf-bare and newleaf. However, starting greenleaf, Hailstar says they will take it back by resetting the scent markings and fighting. They rush onto Sunningrocks, where four ThunderClan warriors spot them as they finish re-marking the scent. Mudfur bristles and claims that too much blood has been spilled over these rocks already. He challenges Adderfang to a fight where each will represent their own Clan. The two cats fight, the upper hand of the battle constantly changing until Mudfur locks Adderfang into a grip he cannot escape from. Adderfang surrenders, and RiverClan claims Sunningrocks.

Once leaf-fall starts again, Sunstar leads a patrol into RiverClan camp saying that Sunningrocks is now theirs, and if RiverClan doesn't want to get hurt, they will accept this decision. Once the patrol leaves, RiverClan buzzes with excitement about the battle. However, Hailstar tells Crookedjaw to announce there will be no battle until newleaf, averting it. After Crookedstar becomes leader, Loudbelly notes that RiverClan had won so many battles in the past few moons that it is hard to count them all. RiverClan had also grasped Sunningrocks for a long time since the few moons since Sunstar's mission.

Bluestar's Prophecy

Main article: Raid on WindClan

Featherwhisker: "These will give our warriors strength. Each cat will eat some before the battle."

Bluepaw: "Do you have anything for bravery?"

^{Bluestar's Prophecy, page 102}

Goosefeather, the ThunderClan medicine cat, receives a sign from StarClan telling them to attack WindClan. Pinestar is hesitant since it's so close to leaf-bare, but ThunderClan's senior warriors push him to attack. On the day of the battle, Goosefeather then gets another omen in a piece of catmint clinging to the vole's other flank, telling him to take the battle into WindClan's camp and to destroy their medicine supplies. Many cats continue to have doubts in believing that the sign is true. ThunderClan raids WindClan's camp at dawn, and a few warriors raid the medicine den. Hawkheart tears after them, and manages to kill Moonflower. Pinestar calls for ThunderClan to retreat. Leopardpaw has a bad claw injury and Stonepelt's injuries never heal, so he retires to the elders' den. When the defeated warriors return to camp, Swiftbreeze attacks Goosefeather, but Adderfang and Tawnyspots stop her before she leaves a claw mark.

RiverClan crosses the ice, trying to take Sunningrocks back. Pinestar calls for a patrol to be made to attack from the far side. After this, a second wave will finish them off. In the battle, RiverClan has the upper hand until Stormtail leads the second patrol. Hailstar orders to retreat, and the warriors scramble across the ice, shattering it with their hind legs so ThunderClan can't follow. RiverClan re-sets the scent markers, and Pinestar refuses to fight.

Hailstar now wants more land, and he sends a patrol of cats to set markers in a forest portion of ThunderClan's territory. A ThunderClan patrol finds them, but being skilled in stalking through undergrowth, they get back and tell Sunfall as Pinestar is missing. Swiftbreeze observes that they don't know where to head, and Sunfall makes plans to fight them where the undergrowth is thickest, as RiverClan isn't used to fighting in brambles. They split into three patrols. ThunderClan attacks, and they immediately start to win. They corner the RiverClan warriors, and Shellheart calls the retreat.

When Bluefur takes Snowfur out of camp, they encounter three ShadowClan warriors they had crossed the border to chase a squirrel. Snowfur attacks them, and the ShadowClan warriors hastily cross the Thunderpath to return to their territory. Snowfur tries to cross after them but gets hit by a monster. When Sunstar offers Bluefur the choice of being deputy, Bluefur notes that Sunstar has lost three lives in battle to make ThunderClan strong and feared.

Leopardstar's Honor

"I loved being a warrior. But, after your mother died, I lost my appetite for battle. I know Clans must fight sometimes. They will always have something worth protecting."

―Mudfur ^{Leopardstar's Honor, page 416}

The gorge in the forest territories was a deadly place to fight battles

Leopardfur leads a patrol to remark Sunningrocks with Whitefang, Stonefur, Frogleap, Sunfish, Ottersplash, and Rippleclaw. Redtail and his patrol meets them, and Leopardfur falls for Redtail's taunts to a fight. Whitefang's death and Sunfish's injuries forces RiverClan to retreat. Crookedstar sends a battle patrol to defend Sunningrocks that results in Oakheart's death. During the fight, Leopardfur and Whitepaw fight off a pike to save Blackclaw. Later, RiverClan confronts WindClan and ThunderClan on their territory, but the battle results in Whiteclaw falling to his death over the gorge.

RiverClan and ShadowClan attack WindClan's camp to drive them away after their return. ThunderClan arrives to help, and the attacking Clans retreat. Moons later, Leopardstar and her Clan attempt to retake Sunningrocks, but are defeated by ThunderClan. Leopardstar exiles Graystripe for betraying RiverClan. Now joined as TigerClan, they attack WindClan's camp and Tigerstar kills Gorsepaw to leave Firestar a message.

Firestar's Quest

"We've never met our warrior ancestors. Okay, we're living in their camp, but that doesn't mean we have to fight their battles."

―Cherrypaw ^{Firestar's Quest, page 396}

Firestar discovers that a huge colony of rats was the reason as to why the ancient SkyClan fell apart. SkyClan plans an attack on the rats which takes place in an old abandoned Twoleg barn. They begin training for the battle and recruit a medicine cat named Echo, now known as Echosong. Firestar loses a life and Rainfur dies, but SkyClan ends up winning the battle after Firestar kills the rats' leader.

Graystripe's Vow

Main article: Battle against BloodClan (GV)

"Kill Snake and the traitor dies. Is that what you want, ThunderClan leader?"

―Fury challenging Graystripe ^{Graystripe's Vow, page 349}

ThunderClan fighting against BloodClan

Fury, leader of BloodClan, attacks ThunderClan with Firestar gone. Gremlin warns Graystripe and ThunderClan of the attack. Fury kills Scraps, knowing that Gremlin aided ThunderClan, but Graystripe convinces Fury not to fight due to her injuries.

SkyClan's Destiny

«This is how Clan cats fight. We do no try to kill, and we do not make enemies of the weak or the young.»

—Leafstar ^{SkyClan's Destiny, page 450}

Leafstar leads an attack on the rats hiding outside the SkyClan camp. There are many of them, each one determined to kill the intruding cats. They fight in the rats' heap of filth, which reaches a remarkably high point in the sky and frightens even Leafstar. Petalnose hisses at two escaping rats, with Patchfoot helping her. Waspwhisker receives a deep scratch that stretches from his belly to his tail.

Later, Leafstar agrees to fight Dodge and his followers in order to save Stick's daughter, Red. Stick accidentally kills Red when giving Harley, her mate and the reason Red is there, a death blow, but Red got in the way. Leafstar loses a life as well.

Crowfeather's Trial

Main article: Battle against the stoats

«It's like being attacked by a blizzard!»

—Crowfeather about the stoats ^{Crowfeather's Trial, page 179}

While investigating the tunnels, Crowfeather, Heathertail, Nightcloud, and Breezepelt are ambushed by stoats, but Nightcloud is presumed dead. They attempt to find her in the tunnels but are overwhelmed by the stoats. WindClan sends a full assault on the stoats, though Featherpaw is injured and WindClan retreats. Later, the stoats attack WindClan's camp. Onestar eventually asks ThunderClan for help, and they are successful in defeating the stoats.

Bramblestar's Storm

Main article: Battle against the badgers (BrS)

"Cats of ThunderClan, I've thought long and hard about this, and I've come to a decision. It's possible that ShadowClan will drive out the badgers by themselves, but if that doesn't happen within the next quarter moon, then we will help them."

―Bramblestar to ThunderClan ^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 395}

Since the Great Storm, ShadowClan had to evacuate their camp, but face trouble from the kittypets in the Twoleg nest. Tawnypelt asks Bramblestar for help, though Rowanstar sharply declines it. However, Bramblestar leads his warriors to fight the kittypets for ShadowClan but are discovered by Rowanstar and his cats. Rowanstar is displeased to find ThunderClan fighting their battles. Later, ShadowClan faces more trouble when badgers begin moving into their new land. While ShadowClan refuses help, Bramblestar insists they will honor his bond with his sister, Tawnypelt. ShadowClan and ThunderClan succeed in driving away the badgers, though Dustpelt dies. Rowanstar begrudgingly thanks Bramblestar for the help.

Hawkwing's Journey

Main article: Battle of the gorge

"I never turned on you. My plan was to destroy SkyClan all along."

―Darktail to Hawkwing ^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 188}

While following Darktail's lead to find ThunderClan, Hawkwing, Billystorm, Waspwhisker, Blossomheart, and Pebblepaw are ambushed by badgers, resulting in Billystorm's death. SkyClan's camp is later attacked by raccoons, resulting in Honeytail's death. Rogues later attack a SkyClan patrol, and attack SkyClan's camp at night with Darktail leading them. SkyClan realizes they've been tricked as they fiercely defend the gorge but are forced to abandon their camp. Sharpclaw, Stormheart, Bouncefire, Patchfoot, and Snipkit die in the assault. In the Twolegplace, Hawkwing kills Dodge to rescue Curlypaw.

Squirrelflight's Hope

Main article: Battle against the Sisters

"We're bigger than you, and stronger. Any battle between us would be bloody. But there is no need to fight if you leave us in peace."

―Moonlight ^{Squirrelflight's Hope, page 96}

The Clans come into conflict with the Sisters, a group of nomad she-cats living beyond their territory. ShadowClan, WindClan, and RiverClan wish to force the Sisters out of new territory for SkyClan, though the Sisters refuse until after their leader Moonlight has given birth to her kits. Tigerstar wishes for war when the Sisters wound Strikestone's ear. Eventually, ThunderClan, ShadowClan, WindClan, and RiverClan force the Sisters away in battle, though it results in the deaths of Leafpool and Moonlight, and Squirrelflight is gravely injured. SkyClan moves into the new territory and provides shelter for the Sisters until Moonlight's newborn kits are strong enough to travel.

In the Novellas

Shadowstar's Life

Main article: Battle for Quick Water

"I know you want to believe her, Thunderstar, but I'm not mistaken. There's still time to avoid a fight. Exile Quick Water. Drive her out of Clan territory, and we'll walk away. No cat will have to fight..."

―Shadowstar ^{Shadowstar's Life, chapter 9}

After Quick Water killed Sun Shadow and attempted to kill Shadowstar, Shadowstar calls for justice against Quick Water. However, SkyClan and ThunderClan stand with Quick Water, though WindClan sides with ShadowClan. The Clans meet in battle in SkyClan's territory, though it ends when Shadowstar and Quick Water kill each other.

Cloudstar's Journey

"Cats of SkyClan! Today is a glorious day! Today we have the chance to reset our border marks, to make ThunderClan realize that we will no longer tolerate their trespassing on what was SkyClan's hunting ground long before theirs."

―Cloudstar ^{Cloudstar's Journey, chapter 8}

In an attempt to reclaim land while the Twolegs destroy their home, Cloudstar leads his warriors to reclaim land Darkstar had originally given to ThunderClan moons ago. Despite their best attempts, SkyClan is defeated, and their remaining territory is destroyed by Twolegs.

Mapleshade's Vengeance

"Then I will watch over your kin and punish each one for what you did to me. My vengeance is not finished yet. It will never be finished!"

―Mapleshade to Reedshine ^{Mapleshade's Vengeance, chapter 9}

During a battle at Sunningrocks, Appledusk, a RiverClan warrior, strikes Birchface so hard that he falls into the swollen river, and his apprentice Flowerpaw attempts to save him. However, both cats drown in the river and tensions are high between RiverClan and ThunderClan. After her kits die in river, Mapleshade vows revenge on those who wronged her. She kills Ravenwing near the Moonstone, tricks Frecklewish into getting bitten by adders, and kills Appledusk. However, Mapleshade is fatally wounded by Perchpaw and dies.

Pinestar's Choice

«And teach my own son or daughter how to attack and wound and frighten our enemies, for the sake of these invisible walls we have built around our home? Could I really do that, knowing I might have to watch them die in battle one day?»

—Pinestar's thoughts ^{Pinestar's Choice, chapter 7}

A deadly battle occurred in WindClan's camp when Goosefeather urged his Clanmates to destroy WindClan's medicine supply

A ThunderClan patrol confronts ShadowClan cats invading their territory and are successful in chasing them off. When kittypets repeatedly trespass into ThunderClan territory, Doefeather leads Squirrelwhisker, Rooktail, Harepounce, Flashpaw, Mistpelt, Pinepaw, Daisypaw, and Littlepaw to terrorize them in the Twolegplace. However, Pinepaw spares Crystal since she is nursing kits. Pinepaw is suspected of chasing off the kittypet alone and earns his warrior name Pineheart.

Moons later, Pinestar leads ThunderClan to attack WindClan's camp but it results in Moonflower's death. Jake, Pinestar's friend, offers encouragement after the battle. The continuous battles results in Pinestar growing distasteful of fighting, and he eventually leaves the Clan to become a kittypet.

Spottedleaf's Heart

"That's it! No mercy! I want this forest running with blood! It's a shame you didn't fight like this when you were in WindClan, Houndleap!"

―Mapleshade ^{Spottedleaf's Heart, chapter 5}

Spottedpaw witnesses Tigerclaw nearly kill a helpless kit until Bluefur stops him. In the Dark Forest, Spottedpaw is dismayed when Thistleclaw attacks Houndleap in a training session as Mapleshade encourages him to spill blood.

Redtail's Debt

"[Tigerclaw] is brave, sure. But there's more to being a good warrior than fighting."

―Stagleap to Redtail ^{Redtail's Debt, chapter 5}

After RiverClan repeatedly trespasses on Sunningrocks, Sunstar and Bluefur lead two patrols to teach them a lesson, but are forced to retreat. When Sorrelpaw accidentally trespasses onto ThunderClan territory, Tigerclaw goads Redtail into attacking her. Sunstar threatens WindClan at the Gathering, and Sunstar orders battle patrols to attack WindClan's camp. Bluefur leads Thistleclaw, Tigerclaw, Redtail, Thrushpelt, and Patchpelt, but Redtail calls for a retreat when Bluefur is gravely injured.

After losing Sunningrocks, Bluestar orders Redtail to take a small patrol to check if RiverClan has left fresh scent markings with Tigerclaw and Ravenpaw. RiverClan warriors confront them, resulting in Oakheart's death. After RiverClan flees, Tigerclaw kills Redtail in hopes of becoming deputy.

Blackfoot's Reckoning

«Fernshade was right. He wasn't ready. Should I have argued with Brokenstar? Maybe he is wrong to train the kits so young.»

—Blackfoot about Badgerfang's death ^{Blackfoot's Reckoning, chapter 4}

Stonefur's death at Blackfoot's claws

During his nine lives ceremony, Blackfoot recalls memories of leading battles for Brokenstar and Tigerstar. Brokenstar calls for WindClan's destruction after moons of conflict, and one such battle results in Badgerfang's death. In another battle, Brokenstar and Blackfoot meet with Tallstar and Deadfoot at the Thunderpath while ShadowClan's warriors invade their camp. ShadowClan is successful in driving WindClan away from their camp and they claim the territory as their own. While Bluestar is away at the Moonstone with several of her warriors, Blackfoot leads a raid on ThunderClan's camp to steal their kits. He kills Rosetail when she tries to stop him. Blackfoot later recounts killing Stonefur on Tigerstar's orders.

Ravenpaw's Farewell

"Once again, ThunderClan comes to help us."

―Leafstar to Ravenpaw ^{Ravenpaw's Farewell, chapter 9}

After SkyClan is terrorized by kittypets invading their camp, Ravenpaw offers to help along with Barley, Bella, and Riley. SkyClan sets a new boundary and attacks the kittypets when they trespass. As thanks, Leafstar allows Bella and Riley to join the Clan as apprentices.

Mothwing's Secret

"No cat ever has to die for things to get better. But sometimes it seems to be the only way for the Clans to truly see their path."

―Mudfur to Mothwing ^{Mothwing's Secret, chapter 8}

During the Great Battle, Mothwing treats Mosspelt in her den and is dismayed when she spots her brother's spirit fighting against the Clans. When StarClan arrives, Mothwing confronts Mudfur for StarClan's poor guidance leading up to the battle.

Spotfur's Rebellion

"Now. We have to be bold. For all our Clans."

―Spotfur ^{Spotfur's Rebellion, chapter 9}

Spotfur, Stemleaf, Kitescratch, Dappletuft, and Conefoot launch a surprise attack on Bramblestar's impostor in hopes of killing him and ending his tyranny against the Clans. They are successful in surprising him, but the impostor manages to kill Stemleaf, Conefoot, and Dappletuft by the time ThunderClan warriors arrive. Kitescratch and Spotfur retreat in a hurry.

In the Graphic novels

The Rise of Scourge

«Oh yes. The blood of my enemies will flow before I am content.»

—Scourge ^{The Rise of Scourge, page 74}

Scourge killing Tigerstar

As a young kittypet, Tiny is brutally attacked by Tigerpaw and he vows revenge on the large tabby. In the Twolegplace, Scourge earns the respect of the Twolegplace cats by feigning defeating a dog, but when cats from the forest threaten his ruse, Scourge kills one of them. When Tigerstar comes to Scourge with a proposition to take over the forest together, Scourge waits patiently for the right moment to kill his old enemy.

Exile from ShadowClan

Main article: Battle for ShadowClan (ITW)

"What we can do—what we have to do—is clear. Brokenstar will never stop. So we'll have to stop him."

―Nightpelt to the other elders ^{Exile from ShadowClan, page 141}

ShadowClan and ThunderClan overthrowing Brokenstar

Under Brokenstar's leadership, he sends his Clan into constant battle against WindClan, including training kits younger than six moons of age to fight. Nightpelt, an exiled elder, is tired of these constant fights, and after WindClan is driven out, he resolves the only thing he can do is fight Brokenstar. Cinderfur and a few others are hesitant about breaking the warrior code, but Nightpelt, Ashfur, and Dawncloud join ThunderClan in saving their kidnapped kits. They manage to overthrow Brokenstar and he and his followers flee.

A Shadow in RiverClan

"Little killer, you are!"

―Blackclaw praising Hawkpaw ^{A Shadow in RiverClan, page 134}

During a border patrol with WindClan, Hawkpaw aggressively attacks WindClan. While Leopardstar scolds her apprentice for rushing into battle without her consent, Blackclaw praises Hawkpaw's fighting prowess. A fox attacks RiverClan's camp in the middle of leafbare, and Leopardstar leads a patrol to find it. Feathertail saves Leopardstar's life from the fox, and she, Stormfur, and Hawkpaw manage to kill it.

Ravenpaw's Path

Main article: Battle for the farm

"This is my territory. I will defend it to the death. If you set foot on this farm again, you do so at your own risk."

―Ravenpaw to Willie ^{Ravenpaw's Path, page 230}

ThunderClan helped Ravenpaw and Barley drive rogues out of their barn

Willie and his former BloodClan rogues return to Barley's farm and drive Ravenpaw and Barley away from their home. The pair turn to ThunderClan for help, only their friends are struggling with BloodClan attacking their hunting patrols. Barley's sister Violet helps guide ThunderClan to BloodClan's hideout, and ThunderClan's warriors attack. Barley's brothers, Snake and Ice, are now leaders of BloodClan, and Barley struggles under the torment of his heritage. Firestar leads a patrol to the farm, only to find out that BloodClan has sought shelter there. Ravenpaw and his allies, including the two dogs, manage to defeat Willie and his rogues, and Ravenpaw vows to protect the farm with his life.

Winds of Change

«I feel...as if I'm watching some other cat do these things. Separate from myself. But I can't be weak. It has to be done. WindClan needs a leader. A strong leader. Their real leader.»

—Mudclaw's thoughts before the battle ^{Winds of Change, pages 162-163}

Mudclaw started a rebellion against Onewhisker, thinking he was WindClan's rightful leader.

Fueled by his desire to protect WindClan and manipulated by Hawkfrost that Firestar is planning to take over, Mudclaw, Hawkfrost, Cedarheart, Rowanclaw, Oakfur, Blackclaw, Webfoot, and Nightcloud attack WindClan's camp to kill Onewhisker and Ashfoot and secure Mudclaw's place as leader. However, ThunderClan arrives to help, and Hawkfrost betrays Mudclaw to save his brother Brambleclaw. Mudclaw is killed by a falling tree but goes to StarClan because he believed he was doing the right thing for his Clan.

SkyClan and the Stranger

"It's the kind of 'nonsense' that we all live by. With pride and honor. Without it, we'd be pitiful and lost, just like you."

―Petalnose ^{After the Flood, page 72}

SkyClan fends off a group of invading rogues.

A group of rogues attack SkyClan's camp, and Leafstar and her Clanmates fiercely defend the gorge from the intruders. The rogues are surprised that the Clan lets him live, with Petalnose citing the warrior code. Later, Shrewtooth attacks Sol when he realizes that he kidnapped Leafstar's kits, and Leafstar also pins him down.

Graystripe's Adventure

«All of a sudden, memories hit me. The fight with ShadowClan...and BloodClan...and all the old feelings come rushing back. All the old feelings of what it's like to be a warrior.»

—Graystripe ^{Graystripe's Adventure, page 65}

The battle against BloodClan

Graystripe is dismayed when a gruff kittypet named Duke beats in him a fight, but later he and Millie defeat Duke and his lackeys in another fight. The battle stirs up Graystripe's memories of his previous battles back with his Clan. Later while traveling to the sun-drown-place, Graystripe and Millie are attacked by a group of kittypets.

See also

• List of battles