Tera Character Creation Guide

SELECT RACE

Human
"Alone we gain hope, together we gain victory"
Millenia of wandering brought the humans into contact with every other race living in the world of TERA. Their knowledge and understanding of the civilized races made them the perfect coordinators for building an allied society. The Valkyon Federation represents a new hope for the world, with humans at its core.

Castanic
"Cunning, fiery, and ready to seize their destiny."
Known for their dark, wry humor and bold manner, castanics refused to be chained to their dark past, and now strive each day to forge a new future. Fierce and independent, castanics make superb allies... or deadly enemies.

Aman
"Freedom and honor are not given, but earned."
After millenia as warrior slaves to the giants, amani are enthusiastic about this new era of equality. Their endurance of slavery and newly won freedom demonstrate the strength of their bodies and of their will. The amani strive to suppress the violent nature forced upon them by their captors. Given provocation, however, it will rise to the surface.

Popori
"Nature is eternal. Popori are nature."
Nature guardians awakened by the elins, the poporis live harmoniously in the natural world. their diminutive stature and warm fuzzy appearance belies their instinctive ferocity in battle. They may walk upright, but their emotions and instincts are closer to the animals they once were. Confident and unashamed, poporis rarely feel guilt, embarrassment, or sadness.

Elin
"Innocent waifs on the outside, immortal spirits on the inside, imminent defeat to the other side."
Never aging, the wise and battleworn elins still appear as vulnerable and innocent as their goddess was in the moment of their creation. Also known as the daughters of Elinu, these spirits are committed to upholding their goddess' dream - Keep nature safe, no matter the cost.

Baraka
"Knowledge illuminates the past, focuses the present, and kindles the future."
A peaceful and noble race, barakas are nonetheless ferocious in the defense of the weak. They are descended from giants, though they have rejected the giants' lust for conquest. Their imposing presence conceals the true strength of their minds; baraka are giants in intellect as well as physicality.

High Elf
"Faith in others is nothing without faith in one's self."
High Elves are eager to prove themselves trustworthy allies of the federation. No one questions their skills, but some question their hearts. The elves strive to overcome their own xenophobia, acquired in the aftermath of an all-too-recent war.

SELECT GENDER

Select your character's gender by choosing one of the avatars to the right of the race name. Choose male or female icon. Not all races have both genders available. Some claim that Female Popori is Elin and Male Elin is Popori. There is also no Female Baraka.

SELECT CLASS

Warrior
Player Skill Required: 5/5
Role: Evasion Tank or Sustained DPS, Melee, Leather Armor
Quick attacks and high mobility make warriors essential to group play, but also survivable while soloing. Tanking with this class is very possible but also extremely difficult. If you choose a warrior to be a tank — be prepared for a challenge.

Lancer
Player Skill Required: 4/5
Role: Absorption Tank, Melee, Metal Armor
Lancers are heavily armored fighters focused on anchoring a battle. They generate maximum threat with shouts and special attacks, sacrificing movement and power for the best durability in the game..

Slayer
Player Skill Required: 3/5
Role: Burst DPS, Melee, Leather Armor
A lightly armored, agile fighter with a devastating greatsword. High damage attacks combine with evasive maneuvers for a dynamic combat style.

Berserker
Player Skill Required: 3/5
Role: Burst DPS, Melee, Metal Armor
Berserkers use charge-up attacks to deal massive damage. Berserkers can also block incoming frontal attacks — though they lose MP quickly when not attacking.

Sorcerer
Player Skill Required: 2/5
Burst DPS, Ranged, Cloth Armor
The sorcerer is a ranged damage class focused on annihilating the enemy with high-damage “nuke” attacks. The mobile artillery of TERA.

Archer
Player Skill Required: 2/5
Role: Sustained DPS, Ranged, Leather Armor
Archers are a highly mobile, ranged DPS class. By channeling energy into their bows, archers are capable of a wide range of attacks, dealing massive burst or rapid damage to their foes.

Priest
Player Skill Required: 3/5
Role: Primary Healer, Ranged, Cloth Armor
The priest is a robed magic user whose primary role is to restore health and vitality. However, a priest is not to be taken lightly — the same power that revives allies can be used to smite foes.

Mystic
Player Skill Required: 4/5
Role: Support Healer, Ranged, Cloth Armor
Mystics are a strong support class with skills to protect and enhance their party through buffs and auras. Mystics also summon mighty thralls to assist, heal, and aid them in battle.

Class selection advice: which class to choose?
Totally new to MMORPGs? Select Sorcerer or Archer
Like to Solo?  Select Berserker, Lancer, Archer, or Sorcerer
Like to Group? Select Priest, Mystic, or Slayer
Like a Challenge? Select Warrior

CUSTOMIZE CHARACTER'S APPEARANCE
(Note: Some of the below options will not be available, depending on race)

Presets
Choose a pre-built character appearance

Tail
Select a tail

Features
Create a distinctive look

Face
Select facial structure and skin tone

Adornments
Add tattoos, makeup, and adornments

Fine Details
Bone Structure: brow (in/out), cheekbones, jaw, jaw width, jaw jut
Eyes: Width, Shape, Height, Separation, Angle, Inner Brow, Outer Brow
Nose: Extension, Size, Bridge, Nostril Width, Tip Width, Nose Tip, Nostril Flare, Bend
Mouth: Position, Moth Width, Lip Thickness, Gape, Pucker, Mouth Corners
Ears: Rotation(up/down), Extension, Trim(back/front), Size(min/max)

Outfit
Preview your character in various gear

Voice
Select a voice

EDIT NAME
Name your character.

Click on "FINISH" to complete the character creation process.