ATLYSS Class Guide: Which Should You Choose?
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In ATLYSS your journey begins as a Novice, but at level 10, you can choose a permanent class: Fighter, Mystic, or Bandit. Each class has unique skills, playstyles, and gear. Here's an in-depth guide to help you understand each class and decide which one fits your playstyle:
Novice (The “Starting Class”)
Overview:
As a Novice you have basic skills and access to simple weapons and armor. You’ll use this time to level up and learn the game’s mechanics.Skills:
Novices don’t have specialized abilities but can deal light melee damage and use basic spells.Equipment:
Weapons: Basic swords and staves.
Armor: Light armor with minimal defensive stats.
Transition:
Once you reach level 10, you’ll meet class Guardians in the world who guide you in choosing your permanent class.
1. Fighter
Combat Style:
Fighters excel in close-range, physical combat. They have high durability and deal significant melee damage.Playstyle:
Fighters are great for players who want to charge into battles and take hits while dealing heavy damage.Skills:
Rage: Increases your damage output for a short time.
Blood Gush: Deals a powerful slash that hits multiple enemies.
Shield Bash: Temporarily stuns enemies and interrupts their attacks.
Weapons:
Swords, axes, and heavy two-handed weapons.
Armor:
Heavy armor like Knightguard Halo, which has strong defense.
Best For:
Players who enjoy tanking damage and leading the charge in fights.
2. Mystic
Combat Style:
Mystics are spellcasters who deal damage from a distance and support allies with magic.Playstyle:
Perfect for players who enjoy strategy and using magic to control the battlefield. Mystics excel in dealing area-of-effect (AoE) damage.Skills:
Cross: Fires a magical blast that pierces enemies in a straight line.
Fluxspear: Summons a spear of energy to attack enemies.
Healing Aura: Provides health regeneration to yourself and nearby allies.
Weapons:
Scepters, bells, and staves.
Armor:
Magic-focused gear like Jestercast Memory, boosting mana and spell power.
Best For:
Players who want to use magic and provide support to their team.
3. Bandit
Combat Style:
Bandits are agile fighters who rely on speed and precision. They can deal heavy damage quickly and avoid enemy attacks.Playstyle:
Bandits are ideal for players who prefer fast-paced combat and sneaky tactics. They can strike hard and retreat before taking damage.Skills:
Pay Day: Executes a series of quick strikes for massive damage.
Mist Veil: Creates a smokescreen that makes you harder to hit.
Poisoned Blades: Adds a damage-over-time effect to your attacks.
Weapons:
Katars, daggers, and ranged weapons like throwing stars.
Armor:
Light armor such as Glyphgrift Halo, emphasizing agility over defense.
Best For:
Players who like speed, stealth, and high damage bursts.
Choosing Your Class
Permanent Choice:
Once you pick a class you cannot change it. If you want to try a different class, you’ll need to create a new character.Think About Your Playstyle:
Choose Fighter if you like being strong and durable in close combat.
Pick Mystic if you enjoy using magic to deal damage or heal.
Go with Bandit if you prefer fast, sneaky, and high-damage play.
Talk to Class Guardians:
At level 10 visit the Guardians:Fighter: Talk to Enok.
Mystic: Speak with Angela.
Bandit: Meet Sally.
