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How character customization works in New World – Are there any classes and races?

Find out how Classes and Races work in MMO New World

New World is the brand new MMO from Amazon Games that delivers something fresh to the online gaming world. However, as people flock to the game in its record-breaking launch, many have questions about the classes, races, and character customization available in New World.

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What are the Classes and Races in New World

There’s a short answer to whether there are classes and races in New World: There are not. New World is non-traditional for an MMO in that there are no rigid classes and no different races to choose from. Instead, every player is a human stranded on the eponymous New World.

However, instead of classes, players level up their Core Attributes, which help work out their character. So if you want to be a melee fighter, you might level up Strength. Or if ranged weapons are more your thing, then Dexterity. This means the differences are minimal at the start of the game, but characters will find their niche as you level up.

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Additionally, while there are no classes in the game, as you level up your weapon skills, you’ll be able to start to use abilities. These abilities will determine how your character plays, and so you can begin to fill roles like ‘Tank’ or ‘Ranged DPS’ with these options.

What weapon you choose to level affects this. But as you can switch weapons, swap abilities, and respec, this isn’t set in stone.

What Customization Options Are There In New World

When you make your character in New World, you’ll get a bunch of customization options for your appearance. These include changing your face, body type, skin tone, hairstyle, facial hair, eye color, features (such as freckles), scars, and tattoos.

You can modify most of these with a wide selection of colors, so you can create a serious-looking, scar-faced warrior, or a colorful-haired character that demands attention. Beyond this, the in-game options for gear and weapon choice are your go-to for customization.

Still have questions about New World? Read the Pro Game Guides article on whether New World is Pay to Win?


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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.