Character Creation¶
Creating the perfect character in New Dawn requires understanding stats, skills, and templates. This guide will help you make informed decisions.
Character Basics¶
Stat Allocation¶
Stat Caps
Individual stat cap: 100 Total stat cap: 225
Skill Selection¶
You have 700 total skill points that can be distributed across many skills:
- Skills range from 0.0 to 100.0
- Skills increase through use
Customizing Your Appearance¶
Character Appearance¶
When creating your character, you can customize:
- Gender: Male or Female
- Hair Style: Multiple options
- Hair Color: Various colors
- Facial Hair: For male characters
- Skin Tone: Multiple skin tones
Starting Equipment¶
Based on your skill selection, you'll receive:
- Basic clothing
- A few starting weapons/tools
- Some gold coins
- Basic supplies
Tips for Character Creation¶
Best Practices
To help you get started:
- Start simple - Choose a basic template for your first character
- Research skills - Read our Skills Guide
- Consider playstyle - Pick skills that match how you want to play
- Ask for advice - The community can help on Discord
Respeccing¶
Changing Your Build
If you want to change your skills later:
- Skills can be lowered/raised naturally
- Use skill locks (up/down/locked)
- Some servers offer skill balls or respec items
Check with staff about respec options!
Multiple Characters¶
Consider creating multiple characters for different roles:
- Main Character - Your primary character
- Crafter - For creating items
- Resource Gatherer - Mining, lumberjacking
- Merchant - For trading and house vendors
Next Steps¶
Once you've created your character:
- Complete the New Player Guide tutorial
- Study specific Skills
- Explore the World
May your character become a legend in Britannia!