Character Creation
In BloodWars it is very very important to plan ahead as this is a game that takes time to get good and only by knowing what direction you are going in will you end up as a strong vampire at the top of the leader boards. You have many things to consider when creating your character but at the end it boils down to how you want to play the game at advanced levels and how you plan on fighting your enemies.
Races and Gender
At the start of the game, you can choose from 4 different vampire races and be either male or female. This single decision can shape the way you play the game from here on out so it is important to have an idea of what you want to be doing later in the game.
You can check out more information on the races, equipment types and tattoos in other areas of this tutorial.
Race
Your race choice determines your basic racial traits and arcana for the rest of the game. Some of these combo very well with specific tattoo paths and weapons styles which are detailed throughout this page.
Gender
Much like your racial choice, gender also plays a key role in your character creation as some items in the game are limited to one sex. These are generally small stat boosts but some can work extremely well with one path and terribly with another.
Beast Master
The best choice for anyone planning on using melee weapons, the beast master gives its users extra strength and melee attacks per round arcana.
Male
Male beast masters can have a reputation boost from signets as well as 2 unique damage boosts from high level kilts and bandannas.
Female
Female beast masters have 1 unique attack boost from high level skirts as well as a defense boost from high level corsets which combos very well with 2h melee tattoos. The headband at high levels compensates for one of the greatest weaknesses of melee players - opponents with a high defense stat.
Cultist
Changed with new patch ... no idea what the new arcana does ...... its extra damage ... good for killing stuff .... need a cultist to fill this in or tell me what to fill in ;) pm DemonDude on UW.
Male
Much like Beast masters, cultists can obtain a unique reputation boost from signets as well as 2 unique damage boosts from high level kilts and bandannas.
Female
Female cultists have 1 unique attack boost from high level skirts as well as a defense boost from high level corsets. The headband at high levels gives the player an ignore defense buff.
Absorber
Absorbers are great all rounders that have the best questing arcana in the game as well as having the ability to block or steal enemy arcana making them very versatile fighters. Absorbers also have 5% easiness trait lowering the requirements of equipment by 5%. The crit and luck from absorbers combos very well with multiple tattoos, it is arguably the best for rangers and can stand its ground with most other weapon types too.
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Thoughtcatcher
yet to be written .... need to talk to other thought catchers first, PM DemonDude on UW with info
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Cursed One
Cursed ones are a tech choice you can make from Act II and onwards. You can (de/e)volve into a cursed one to gain a horror effect which is very useful in expeditions and frees up your head gear in attacks.
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