Your Character
Your character in Citizen of Arcanis is more than just a game avatar - it's a permanent digital identity stored on the blockchain that you truly own.
Character Basics
Core Stats
Health Points (HP)
Current health: How much damage you can take right now
Maximum health: Your full health capacity
Starts at 500 HP for all new characters
Can be increased through leveling and equipment
Experience Points (XP)
Earned through combat, quests, and achievements
Used to level up your character
Permanent progression that can't be lost
Level
Calculated from your total XP
Higher levels unlock new content and abilities
Shows your overall progression in the game
Faction Membership
Your chosen allegiance: Neon Syndicate, Chrome Collective, or Shadow Protocol
Affects your abilities, equipment options, and story
Permanent choice that can't be changed
Equipment System
Body Slots
Your character can equip items in specific locations:
Head Slot
Helmets and headgear
Usually provides defense bonuses
One item maximum
Hands Slots
Gloves and hand protection
Can equip multiple items
May provide dexterity or protection bonuses
Feet Slots
Boots and footwear
Movement and protection bonuses
Can equip multiple pairs
Torso Slots
Upper torso: Chest armor and shirts
Lower torso: Leg armor and pants
Essential for defense
Back Slot
Shields, heavy weapons, or backpacks
Important strategic equipment
One item maximum
Waist Slots
Belt items, small weapons, tools
Up to 8 items can be carried
Quick-access equipment
Off-Body Slot
Drones, pets, and AI companions
One companion maximum
Provides support abilities
Equipment Rules
Slot Limits Different equipment types have different carrying limits:
Firearms: Maximum 2 in waist slots
Melee weapons: Maximum 3 in waist/back slots
Explosives: Maximum 6 in waist slots
Armor pieces: Usually one per body part
Faction Restrictions Some equipment is faction-specific:
Neon Syndicate: Energy weapons and cyber-tech
Chrome Collective: Balanced equipment access
Shadow Protocol: Stealth gear and precision weapons
Character Progression
Leveling Up
Experience Gain
Combat victories
Quest completions
Successful trades
Faction activities
Level Benefits
Increased health capacity
Access to better equipment
New abilities and skills
Higher damage multipliers
Faction Bonuses
Neon Syndicate
Damage multiplier: High
Defense multiplier: Standard
Speed multiplier: High
Special: Energy weapon bonuses
Chrome Collective
Damage multiplier: Balanced
Defense multiplier: High
Speed multiplier: Balanced
Special: Equipment versatility
Shadow Protocol
Damage multiplier: Standard
Defense multiplier: High
Speed multiplier: Very High
Special: Stealth and critical hit bonuses
Character Ownership
Blockchain Storage
Your character data is stored permanently on Starknet:
Character stats and level
Equipment and inventory
Achievement history
Faction membership
True Ownership
Unlike traditional games, you actually own your character:
Can't be deleted by game company
Survives game updates and changes
Potential to use in other games
Can be traded or sold (if desired)
Security
Your character is protected by blockchain security:
Only you can control your character
Actions require your wallet signature
Transparent and verifiable progress
Character Management
Viewing Stats
Check your character information:
Current HP and maximum HP
Experience points and level
Equipped items and their bonuses
Faction standing and bonuses
Equipment Management
Equip items from your inventory
Unequip items to free up slots
View total stat bonuses from all equipment
Manage different equipment loadouts
Progression Tracking
Monitor XP gain from activities
Plan leveling strategy
Track achievement progress
Set character development goals
Advanced Character Features
Reputation System
Build reputation with different factions:
Increased access to faction equipment
Special mission opportunities
Leadership roles in faction activities
Exclusive faction areas
Specialization Paths
Focus your character development:
Combat specialist: Maximum damage output
Tank specialist: Maximum defense and HP
Support specialist: Team buffs and healing
Stealth specialist: Infiltration and surprise attacks
Equipment Mastery
Become proficient with specific equipment types:
Weapon-specific bonuses
Faster equipment switching
Unique combat abilities
Equipment crafting skills
Character Customization
Visual Appearance
Character model and features
Faction-themed customization options
Equipment affects your appearance
Unique visual identity
Playstyle Adaptation
Your character evolves based on how you play:
Combat-focused builds for aggressive players
Defensive builds for strategic players
Balanced builds for versatile gameplay
Specialized builds for specific roles
Tips for Character Development
Early Game Focus
Prioritize learning your faction's strengths
Experiment with different equipment types
Focus on surviving combat encounters
Build up basic equipment collection
Mid Game Strategy
Specialize in preferred combat style
Invest in high-quality equipment
Participate in faction activities
Build reputation and relationships
Late Game Mastery
Perfect your specialized build
Collect rare and legendary equipment
Lead faction initiatives
Mentor new players
Character Preservation
Backup and Security
Your character is automatically backed up on blockchain
Keep your wallet recovery phrase safe
No additional backup needed
Character survives hardware failures
Long-term Value
Characters gain value over time
Rare achievements become more valuable
Equipment collections appreciate
Reputation has lasting benefits
Your character in Citizen of Arcanis represents your permanent identity in the cyberpunk world. Every action contributes to your character's unique story and progression, all secured and owned by you through blockchain technology.
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