In ATLYSS you can pick from five unique races. Each race has its own story, look, and starting skills. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the race that’s right for you:

Imp

**Background**: Imps are demon-like creatures from a magical water world filled with strange machines. They used to be servants but gained freedom.
**Appearance**: Imps can look like aquatic demons or more human-like creatures.
**Starting Skill**:
**Siphon Leech**: Shoots a magic projectile that drains health from enemies and heals you.
**Starting Gear**: Necro Marrow and Necro Caustics.

Poon

**Background**: Poons are clever forest creatures descended from ancient dryads. They are skilled survivors.
**Appearance**: They look like rabbits or jackalopes and can have antlers.
**Starting Skill**:
**Leg Up**: Increases agility, helping you move quickly and dodge attacks.
**Starting Gear**: Leather Top and Leather Britches.

Kubold

**Background**: Kubolds are magical reptilian beings from a desert sealed off by powerful spells.
**Appearance**: They look like dragons or crocodiles with customizable features.
**Starting Skill**:
**Leg Up**: Increases agility, helping you move quickly and dodge attacks.
**Starting Gear**: Leather Top and Leather Britches.

Byrdle

**Background**: Byrdles are bird-like creatures known for their grace and quick reflexes. They often leave their flock to explore the world.
**Appearance**: Byrdles have feathers, beaks, and tails, with lots of options to create unique bird-like characters.
**Starting Skill**:
**Inner Focus**: Improves accuracy and increases chances of critical hits.
**Starting Gear**: Aero Top and Aero Pants.

Chang

**Background**: Changs are adventurous rodents from a secretive and advanced civilization.
**Appearance**: They look like mice, opossums, or other small animals. They are the only race that moves on all fours.
**Starting Skill**:
**Sturdy**: Boosts defense and reduces physical damage taken.
**Starting Gear**: Nutso Top and Nutso Pants.

Choosing a Race

Starting Skills: Each race comes with a unique skill that can give you an early advantage. Later, you can unlock these skills for other races too.
Appearance: Your choice is mostly about how you want your character to look. Each race has lots of customization options.
Playstyle: Think about the skills you’ll start with and how they match your playstyle. For example:
- Choose Imp for healing and damage.
- Pick Poon for speed and dodging.
- Go with Kubold for faster spellcasting.
- Try Byrdle for better accuracy.
- Select Chang for high defense.