A Full List of Available Races to Select in Ashes of Creation

Ashes of Creation offers a diverse selection of playable races, each with its own rich lore, culture, and even appearance. In total, there will be nine unique races to choose from when creating your character. This in-depth guide covers all nine of these races, detailing everything you need to know about each before making this important decision. Whether you're a new player planning your first character or a veteran theorycrafting the perfect look, this guide will help you choose the race the best fits your gameplay style.

As of today, the race that you select will only impact the visual appearance of your character. Gear appearance of certain armor sets is influenced by the player's race, making the visual representation slightly unique for each armor piece across each of the different types of races. Although each of these races have very different lore and backgrounds, when making this selection, you should prioritize which race is most visually pleasing when making your decision.

There have been rumors that additional racial benefits may be added to Ashes of Creation as the game approaches its official launch, such as racial augments that provide a "unique flavor to primary skills based on a character's race", but as of today, these are not implemented. As more information is released for each race, this guide will be updated to ensure it captures everything you need to know about every available race in Ashes of Creation.

The Kaelar race represents one of the two human races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Vaelune). The Kaelar race take enormous pride in their heritgae, and their ability to rise to any challenge. They can be gregarious, friendly, and willing to interact with other races. They've maintained the Aelan tradition of a feudal societ, primarily organized around a single monarch with subordinates inheriting titles and land.

The Riverlands is the present day home for the Kaelar race, and visually they greatly represent humans. Their eep ancestral pride provides them with a keen sense of duty, but it hampers their ability to negotiate and seek diplomatic solutions.

This race is currently available within the game.

The Vaelune race represents one of the two human races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Kaelar). Historically, the Vaelune race have organized themselves around an elected magistrate, which delegates political affairs through prominent market organizations and industries. With that being said, trade is an essential core feature of Vaelune politics, and social norms inform negotiation rituals that ensure fair and honest deals.

The Vaelune trace their origin to the Sandsquall Desert, where they've relied on bravery, curiosity, and charisma to survive. To this day, the Vaelune continue to hone their skills to ensure no opportunity passes them by. If you are a fan of playing the market, and staying aware of the best deals possible, then the Vaelune race might be the best choice for you.

This race is currently available within the game.

The Dünir race represents one of the two Dünzenkell Dwarves races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Niküa). The Dünir value craftsmanship, reliability, and trust, and are visually represented as a dwarf. Loyal to the monarch, yet independent in their pursuits, this race often focused on perfecting specific trades, or seek riches. Their military is renowned for its defensive prowess, reflecting their steadfast nature.

The Dünir are known for their strong alliances and overall trust, and are also known to hold grudges on those that may take advantage of their trust. If you value trust and are a fan of focusing on specific professions and trade skills, then this might be a good choice for you.

This race is currently available within the game.

The Niküa race represents one of the two Dünzenkell Dwarves races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Dünir). When it comes to this race, three things matter most: family, open sky, and a sail full of wind. The Niküa race are known for being renowned explorers, sailors, fisherfolk, and adventurers who maintain the reliability of their cousins, the Dünir, without the discipline.

This race acts according to the decisions of an elected council of five elders, but are generally only loosely associated outside of their home waters. If you enjoy exploring the open seas and visually representing a short dwarf, then this race might be a good choice for you. Additionally, if you want to mix up your visual appearance a bit, you can even create a female Niküa character with a beard!

This race will be available with the start of Alpha Two Phase Three.

The Ren'Kai race represents one of the two Kaivek Orcs races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Vek). Ren'Kai thrive on dedicated training, loyalty, and honarable fights, producing notable craftsfolk, scholars, and fierce warriors on the battlefield. Their conferdation, forged through centuries of conflict, rivals the Kaelar in military might, though historical strife hampers their diplomatic efforts.

Interestingly, this race tends to emerge stronger after both internal and external conflicts, showcasing how they can not only overcome challenges, but learn from them aswell. Visually, this class represents the closest thing to a true Orc, allowing you to create a large, strong, green-looking character to explore the world of Verra.

The Ren'Kai race is not currently available in the game, but is coming soon.

The Vek race represents one of the two Kaivek Orcs races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Ren'Kai). The Vek race are often devoted clerics and mages, driven by faith, celestial pursuits, and the power of magic. This race tends to excel in the art of alchemy and enchanting, making them great additions to society as a whole.

A theocracy guided by stargazers and dreamers, Vek politics rely on prophecy, impacting their diplomatic stance with a sense of divine destiny. Rooted in shared struggles with their close relatives, the Ren'Kai, the Vek culture blends both celestial inquiry with a strong theocratic leadership.

This race is currently available within the game.

The Empyrean race represents one of the two Pyrian Elves races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Py'Rai). The Empyrean are known to be intelligent, physically fit, silver-tongued elves that are skilled craftsmen, seasoned soldiers, and powerful magic users. Viusally, if you were to combine a stereotypical human and elf, you would get the Empyrean race.

The Empyrean race prides themselves on their advanced civiliation, elite military, and highly efficient form of government. Their lifespan is far longer than any other race on Verra, giving them ample time for academic pursuits and magical research. If you are a fan of utilizing magic in combat, and the visuals of representing an Elf, then the Empyrean race would be a great choice for you.

This race is currently available within the game.

The Py'Rai race represents one of the two Pyrian Elves races available in Ashes of Creation (along with Empyrean). The Py'Rai race values individualism, and self-expression, living in tight-knight kinships deeply connected to nature. They are very thoughtful, and share their resources among kinships, yet still remain fiercly independent. Due to this fierce independence, this race resists formal governance and close-knit alliances.

In the far past there was a violent revolt from their Pyrian ancestors, breaking them off and shaping their ungovernable nature, which they celebrate yearly to honor their fight for freedom. If you are a fan of visually playing as a wood elf, and tend to prefer solo content over group content, then the Py'Rai race might be the perfect choice for you.

This race will be available with the start of Alpha Two Phase Three.

The Tulnar race are as varied as the beast aspects they possess, but they are all united in one crucial belief: corruption must be fought wherever it creeps. Unlike the other races, the Tulnar does not have a formal "family" in which there is another race involved. Instead, they are refugees that not only survived, but have thrived despite its tormenting presence in the world above.

In the caves and caverns below the surface, the survivors from all walks above came together below, pooled resources, skills, and knowledge to build a tightly-knit community on trust and necessity. Mysterious magical wards throughout the massive caves and caverns sealed them all underground, until the Divine Gates reopened unexpectdly. Cautiously, the Tulnar race returned back to the surface of Verra to greet the other races and coexist.

The Tulnar race is not currently available in the game, but is coming soon.