Warriors inspire allies and demoralize enemies. They're versatile in combat and benefit from offensive and defensive abilities. They rely on speed, strength, toughness and heavy armor to survive. Warrior Warriors are masters of martial skills. Revenant Revenants manipulate energy from the Mists to invoke the power of legends from the past, unleashing immense attacks that dominate foes and unleash chaos on the battlefield. They're also skilled with a variety of weapons which they put to use against their enemies. A deep sense of loyalty to their allies fuels their passion and power. Guardian Guardians specialize in protective and defensive magic.
Step three allows you to choose one of nine professions, unrestricted by race or gender. Aside from physical appearance and some dialogue, there are no gameplay differences between them. Gender Įvery race has the same options for gender in step two: male or female. Magic and mystery entwine to shape the future of this race that has so recently appeared. They struggle to balance curiosity with duty, eagerness with chivalry, and warfare with honor. These noble beings travel, seeking adventure and discovery. They awaken beneath the Pale Tree with knowledge gleaned in their pre-life Dream. They know that only the ultimate victor achieves legendary rewards.
Nevertheless, they won't let one lost battle - however punishing - dampen their enthusiasm for life and the hunt. Norn This race of towering hunters experienced a great defeat when the Ice Dragon drove them from their glacial homeland. These brave defenders of Kryta continue to fight with every ounce of their strength. And yet, the human spirit remains unshaken. Human Humans have lost their homeland, their security, and their former glory. Victory is all that matters, and it must be achieved by any means and at any cost. The weakling and the fool have no place among the charr. War defines them, and their quest for dominion drives them ever onward. All will serve the asura-in due time… Charr The charr race was forged in the merciless crucible of war. Other races believe they should rule by virtue of their power and strength, but they delude themselves. In the world of the asura, it is not the strong who survive, but the clever. Incredibly intelligent beings, the asura use their knowledge and skill with magic and crafting to assert their natural dominance. The races are designed to be balanced, such that no one race possesses an unfair advantage over other races.Īsura They may be short in stature, but these magical inventors are intellectual giants. That choice determines your starting location, personal story, and racial skills, as well as differences in appearance and lore. There are five playable races that you can choose for your character in step one.