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Can you choose your race in Lost Ark?

You ultimately have two choices...

Lost Ark is a newly released action MMO that incorporates the Korean-style online game in the MMO package. But with this new fantasy MMO, are you able to select your character’s race? Ultimately, you cannot directly choose your class in Lost Ark via character creation.

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However, you can specify your race by choosing a class appropriate to the race you wish to play. This also amounts to genders, as genders are locked to different classes.

The two main player character races in Lost Ark are Elves and Humans. Warriors, Martial Artists, Gunners, Assassins, and all their subclasses are humans. Meanwhile, Mages, Bards, and Summoners are Elves.

To choose your class, you’ll have to select the appropriate race, choosing Mage if you want to be an Elf, and any other class if you wish to be Human. Even though Dwarfs are in the game, you cannot choose one as a race—as no class uses a Dwarf.

Related: All Races in Lost Ark

In the future, with DLC, perhaps it may be possible for you to play more races, as more classes and advanced classes are released, but as of now, it’s only possible to be a Human or Elf.

The world of Lost Ark is inhabited by an array of different races, such Elves, Humans, Dwarves, Demons, and other fantasy races for you to interact with. The action-style gameplay promises to be one of the more unique experiences in the MMO market, and despite limited character customization, you’re sure to get a kick out of this game if you’re a fan of the genre.

Getting ready to start Lost Ark? Check out Lost Ark System Requirements on Pro Game Guides.


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Michael Hassall
Michael lives in the UK, but wishes he lived in Eorzea. A life-long gamer, Four years ago, he ditched a "real" job to write about video games for a living, and hasn't looked back. When not guiding players how to get the latest mounts, crafting recipes, and in-game goodies, he spends his time nurturing an unhealthy addiction to MMOs and gacha games.
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Mark Carpenter is the Assigning Editor at Pro Game Guides. With over four years of experience in the games media, his work has graced platforms such as Metro UK and Game Rant, along with other smaller publications. He has been a devoted gamer since the Amiga days, a journey spanning roughly 31 years. When not immersed in gaming, Mark enjoys delving into the worlds of D&D, strumming his guitar, and indulging in a good read. His heart belongs to RPGs, the Final Fantasy series, and The Legend of Zelda. Moreover, he has a keen affection for dogs.
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