Vanguard Saga of Heroes
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Vanguard Saga of Heroes

Each character created on Vanguard's world of Telon can be one of 19 races.

The races are spread across the three continents; seven on Thestra and six each on Qalia and Kojan. Each continent has what might be described as 'evil' or 'bad' races, though in Vanguard the lines are blurred and racial conflict is based around a complex system of factions. Every race is the enemy of some other races, and some are universally hated. In this way the Vanguard designers have ensured that players will not be able to walk freely through some game areas, and must increase faction standing in order to avoid being killed by NPCs.

There has been some effort to balance the distribution of races between continents. Every continent has a human race, at least one 'small stature' or dwarf race, at least one 'large stature' or giant race, an elven race, and an anthropomorphic animal race.

Racial Abilities[]

Each race has an activated racial ability, and a number of inherent or passive abilities. Racial abilities are unique to each race, meaning for example the Dwarves will have a different ability than the High Elves .

Racial Attributes[]

Starting at level ten, all characters receive attribute points to spend as they choose. Each attribute point permanently increases one of the six attributes by one.

Game Implications[]

Choice of race has important consequences for character development and success in both PvP and PvE situations. Some races are considered far better suited to a particular class than others, and some racial abilities are valued highly in PvP.

For example, the Kojani Human ability Spirit of Jin instantly heals 45% of the defensive target's health and energy. This is a valuable ability in both PvE and PvP, favoured by players for getting out of those very close encounters alive.

Available Races[]

Thestra[]

Race Racial Bonus WAR PAL DRK RAN ROG MNK BRD CLR SHM DSC BMG SOR DRD PSI NRM
Icon thestran female Icon thestran male Thestran Human Inspiring Tactics Icon diplo inspire Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on
Icon dwarf female Icon dwarf male Dwarf Earthen Embrace Icon diplo demand Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off
Icon halfling female Icon halfling male Halfling Shroud of the Vael Icon diplo flattery Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off
Icon highelf female Icon highelf male High Elf Arcane Balance Icon diplo reason Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off
Icon vulmane female Icon vulmane male Vulmane Spiritual Bond Icon diplo demand Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on
Icon varanjar female Icon varanjar male Varanjar Endless Strength Icon diplo inspire Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off
Icon lessergiant female Icon lessergiant male Lesser Giant Fortitude of Torsheim Icon diplo inspire Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off

Kojan[]

Race Racial Bonus WAR PAL DRK RAN ROG MNK BRD CLR SHM DSC BMG SOR DRD PSI NRM
Icon kojani female Icon kojani male Kojani Human Spirit of Jin Icon diplo reason Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on
Icon woodelf female Icon woodelf male Wood Elf Form of Nature Icon diplo demand Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off
Icon halfelf female Icon halfelf male Half Elf Symbol of Jin Icon diplo flattery Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off
Icon orc female Icon orc male Orc Fury of Ghalnn Icon diplo demand Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off
Icon goblin female Icon goblin male Goblin Hex of Ghalnn Icon diplo reason Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on
Icon raki female Icon raki male Raki Planar Shift Icon diplo flattery Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off

Qalia[]

Race Racial Bonus WAR PAL DRK RAN ROG MNK BRD CLR SHM DSC BMG SOR DRD PSI NRM
Icon qaliathari female Icon qaliathari male Qualiathari Human Protection of the Sands Icon diplo flattery Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on
Icon gnome female Icon gnome male Gnome Gnomish Distillers Icon diplo reason Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on
Icon darkelf female Icon darkelf male Dark Elf Call of Haelifur Icon diplo inspire Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on
Icon kurashasa female Icon kurashasa male Kurashasa Symbiotic Armor Icon diplo flattery Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on
Icon mordebi female Icon mordebi male Mordebi Human Curse of the Ancients Icon diplo demand Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick off Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on Small tick on
Icon varanthari female Icon varanthari male Varanthari Desert Skin Icon diplo demand Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off Small tick off Small tick on Small tick off Small tick off
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