Deepwoken is hardcore, and so will you have to be if you want to discover everything the game has to offer. At the start of every run, you’ll have to create a character, and the choices you make will define your build. To help you get started, here is ourcompleteDeepwokencharacter creation guide.
Table of Contents
Race and Body Type
Race is the only character creation option inDeepwokenthat youhave to pay Robux to change. It affects yourattributesand gives youspecial traitsthat you can check out in the table below. To learn which races are best, check out ourrace tier list.
Should You Reroll Your Race?
When youcreate a slot, you’ll be assigned arandom race, and when you reroll, you’ll get an option to keep either the new or the old race. So, as a rule of thumb,it’s better to create a new slot for 200 Robux instead of rerolling race for 150 Robux(the price difference isn’t that big).
Also,race variants are all cosmetic, except for Capra, where they provide slightly different bonuses depending on the variant. The difference is really minor, so choose whichever variant you think looks the best.
Names
Names inDeepwokenare entirely cosmetic, and you should choose any name and surname you consider the coolest. Also, there are many names from popular games and anime, including One Piece, FMA, Elden Ring, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Face, Markings, Ornaments, and Hair
As with names, theface,facial markings,and ornamentsare all purely cosmetical, and most of these settings are either locked to your race or have a set of predefined options.
However, hair is different. It has four slots, and you can use any hair from theRoblox marketplaceby copying itsAsset ID(e.g., roblox.com/catalog/4707728483/Timber-Elf-Hair). Stacking them on top of each other works, and hair that is Off Sale is also good to use. The only requirement is that you select hair assets fromHeads -> Hair.
Starting Weapon
Thestarting weaponchoice isone of the most importantaspects of character creation inDeepwoken. That’s because it sets you on the path to leveling a certainweapon type(Heavy, Medium, Light), and switching later will almost always be suboptimal. Here are all the starter weapons and how to unlock them:
Light Weapons
What is the Best Starting Weapon in Deepwoken?
Generally,all heavy and medium starting weapons are solid. However, forlight weapons,Legion Kata and Silversixare theonly good options. If you’re a complete beginner, you won’t have either of those unlocked, so choose any medium/heavy weapon that fits your playstyle better.
Attunements (Starting Magic)
Attunementsare forms ofmagic specializationinDeepwoken. By selecting one during character creation, you’ll get a+10 starting bonusin that type of magic(affects whichmantrasandtalentsyou can get). There are four attunements you have unlocked by default and three more that you can unlock in the world.
Thefirst time you choose an attunement(out of the four default ones),others will be then locked, and you’ll have to chooseRandomto unlock them one by one. Here is the list of all attunement choices and what they do:
What is the Best Beginner Attunement in Deepwoken?
Generally, thebest beginner attunement option to choose is Random; that’s at leastuntil you unlock all four default options. Then, you may start experimenting with each option, including None (attunement-less).
Basic Attributes (Starting Stats)
InDeepwoken,basic attributesaffect a lot of yourcharacter’s stats, such as carry load, damage, HP, etc. More importantly, they affect whichweaponsand gearyou can equip and whichmantras(if attunement-less) andtalentsyou can get. Here is what each basic attribute does inDeepwokenand what kind of equipment you’ll need it for:
What is the Best Beginner Attributes Distribution?
Well,there really is no best attributes distribution for a beginner, as most good talents and equipment will require way more than you can allocate during character creation. So, you might as well justdump them all into your race’s bonus stats so that they are both 10. That way, you’ll at least have a few new talents in the pool.
However, there is anexceptionto the above-mentioned rule, and that’s if you’re starting with theLone Warrior origin. In that case,the best attribute distribution is to deallocate all pointsand invest them during theTrial of Oneinto weapon/attunement attributes. That way, you’ll get access to OP combat mantras and talents very early.
Boons and Flaws
By pickingflawsandboonsduring character creation inDeepwoken, you can alter your start and make progression easier. You canpick up two flaws(only one if you select Simple)and boons at most. Here are all the boons and flaws you can select, including their effects:
What are the Best Boons and Flaws for Beginners in Deepwoken?
Some flaws can depend on your build, while some are just generally good to take. For example,Deficientgives you a straight-upfree pointif you’re planning to getOath: Silentheart, whileManic and Simpleare thebest flaws overall.
On the other hand, boons such asScrapperandAutodidactaregood general picks, as they speed up progression and allow you to get stronger mantras and talents earlier.SteadfastandPackmulearealso good choices, though the latter is only good on mage builds.
Origin
Originis one of themost important choicesyou’ll have to make during character creation inDeepwoken, as it determines yourspawn, startinggear, and startingreputation. Here are all the origins you can choose and how to unlock them:
What is the Best Beginner Origin in Deepwoken?
Lone Wolfis by far thebest beginner origin. So, if you just created yourfirst slot,wipe itinstantly to unlock Lone Wolf. Then, roll with that origin until you master theTrial of One(play the game regularly after completing the trial;no need to spam it). That way, you’ll speed up your progression and experience all the content the game has to offer much sooner.
Well, that covers all you need to know about character creation inDeepwoken. For more content, including ourDeepwokenbeginner’s guide, visit theRobloxsectionhere on Destructoid.
