Atlyss Races: Complete Guide to Character Origins
Overview of Atlyss Races
In ATLYSS, the choice of race plays an important role in shaping your character's identity. While each Atlyss race begins with a unique starting skill, these skills can be acquired by any race later through Skill Scrolls, making your racial choice primarily an aesthetic and roleplay decision.
Available Races
Race Overview Table
| Race | Description | Starting Skill | Starting Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imp | Demon-like aquatic beings | Siphon Leech | Necro Marrow, Necro Caustics |
| Poon | Lagomorphic forest dwellers | Leg Up | Leather Top, Leather Britches |
| Kubold | Magic-attuned reptilians | Alacrity | Sagecloth Top, Sagecloth Shorts |
| Byrdle | Elegant avian travelers | Inner Focus | Aero Top, Aero Pants |
| Chang | Adventurous rodent folk | Sturdy | Nutso Top, Nutso Pants |
Detailed Race Descriptions
Imp
- Origin: Aquatic realm with hellish machinery
- Characteristics: Demon-like features with aquatic elements
- Background: Former servants of the occult, now free-willed
- Customization: Wide range from aquatic to humanoid appearances
- Starting Skill: Siphon Leech - Shoots a siphoning projectile that spawns eldritch leeches, healing the caster
Poon
- Origin: Deep Forest
- Characteristics: Lagomorphic features (rabbit/jackalope-like)
- Background: Evolved from prey to skilled survivors
- Customization: Various mammalian features including feline and canine elements
- Starting Skill: Leg Up - Grants increased movement speed and evasion
Kubold
- Origin: Distant arid desert
- Characteristics: Reptilian features based on kobolds
- Background: Natural magic practitioners
- Customization: Range from dragon-like to crocodilian appearances
- Starting Skill: Alacrity - Provides instant casting with no resource cost
Byrdle
- Origin: Kingdom of the skies
- Characteristics: Avian features
- Background: Wandering seekers of destiny
- Customization: Various bird species features, unique beak and tail options
- Starting Skill: Inner Focus - Guarantees next attack critical strike
Chang
- Origin: Advanced mysterious civilization
- Characteristics: Rodent features
- Background: Adventurous outcasts
- Customization: Various rodent species from mice to opossums
- Starting Skill: Sturdy - Grants knockback immunity and auto-parry
- Unique Feature: Only race that runs on all fours and has special "/sit2" emote
Character Customization in Atlyss
Each of the Atlyss races offers unique customization options that align with their physical characteristics:
- Imp: Body type, fin shapes, demonic features
- Poon: Ear length, antler options, tail types
- Kubold: Scale patterns, tail size, horn variations
- Byrdle: Beak shapes, feather patterns, tail designs
- Chang: Tail types, fur patterns, ear shapes
Gameplay Mechanics
Starting Skills
- All racial starting skills can be obtained by other races through Skill Scrolls
- Skills must be unlocked using skill points after reaching appropriate levels
- Maximum of six skills can be equipped in the hotbar
Skill Acquisition
- Purchase Skill Scrolls from NPCs
- Obtain scrolls as loot drops
- Use Tome of Unlearning to reset skill points
Additional Notes
Trivia
- The default female Poon, known as "Jane", serves as one of the game's mascots
- The Chang race originates from KisSoft's previous game "CHANGkaBANG"
Recent Updates
- Alpha 0.1.9b: Introduction of Byrdle race to the Atlyss world
This guide is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in ATLYSS. Choose your race based on both aesthetic preferences and starting skill synergies with your planned character build.