ATTACKER: Avian, Orc, Undead, Human, Dwarf.
MAGE: Elf, Faeries
THIEF: Halfling, Faeries
Those are by no means the end all of possible play, simply put - They are a sure fire way to have early success in playing Utopia.
Study the Race attributes below and decide what race appeals to you.
Each Race has strengths and weaknesses. Some of the weakness you will
learn to overcome in the build section of this site. Once you have chose a
race move down the page and read the section on Character Types.
+20% Income Access to All Spells +25% Building Efficiency +25% Gain on Attacks
+1 Offensive Specialist Strength - 20% Military Wages Free Building Construction No Draft Costs
Capture Science on Traditional Marches No Access to Dungeons - 20% Magic Effectiveness Extra Damage on Massacre
-1 Mana Recovery / Hour +1 Mana Recovery/Hour +20% Food Consumption No bonus from Honor
-20% Military Wages +15% Exploration Costs
No Building Credits from Combat
Elites 4 Offense / 6 Defense points Elites 6 Offense / 2 Defense Elites 6 Offense / 5 Defense Elites 7 Offense / 3 Defense
Cost $800 Cost $900 Cost $1000 Cost $900
Faeries Halflings Avians Undead +50% Magic Effectiveness +50% Thief Effectiveness +60% Birth Rate +10% Maximum Population
No Runes Needed -50% Thief Losses -25% Attack Time Some Specalist will train into
+1 Stealth Recovery per hour Mercenaries and Prisoners Immunity to Fog spell No Food Needed
15% Enemy Spells Fail fight as 5 soldiers +1 Defense Specalist Spreads the Plague
-10% Maximum Population No Access to Hospitals Strength -30% Science Effects
+25% Losses in Combat Cannot Train Elite Units
No Specalist Credits from
combat
Elites 3 Offense / 6 Defense Elites 5 Offense / 4 Defense Elites 6 Offense / 4 Defense Elites 8 Ofense / 2 Defense
Cost $1200 Cost $150 Cost $800 Cost $ ----
+10% Income
Immunity to all Income Penalties (Riots, Plagues, etc.) The Shepherd
30% faster military training, building construction,
exploring, and scientific research
All lands generate 4 bushels of food per acre daily
The Sage
50% lower science research costs
Immune to Learn Attacks & the Plague
The Rogue +1 Stealth per Hour
Access to all thievery operations,
including three unique to Rogues
The Mystic
+20% Rune Production
All Guilds are twice as effective
The War Hero
+50% Bonuses from Honor
One Additional General
The Warrior
75% Cheaper Mercenaries
Cannot be Ambushed
The General
Access to enhanced Conquest Attack at all times
50% higher effectiveness on intelligence ops & spells
-10% Casualties for each General sent on an Attack
The Freak
Large randomness in all attacks.
Every 7 Elites take up the space of only 6 peasants
ATTACKERS:
Orc: (Easy: Good attacker) Any but War Hero, Mystic, Rogue, Freak.
Suggest Shepard or Merchant until you are good with economy.
Avian: (Easy: Good attacker) Any but Freak, Mystic, Rogue.
Suggest Shepard or Merchant until you are good with economy.
Dwarf: (Medium difficulty: Moderate attacker) Any but Freak, Mystic, Rogue.
Suggest Shepard until your experienced with spells and buildings.
Humans: (Medium difficulty: Moderate attacker) Any but Freak, Mystic, Rogue.
Suggest Merchant until you are better with economy.
Undead: (Difficult attacker) avoid until you are more experienced with attacks.
Refer to Advanced areas.
MAGES:
Elf: (Easy Mage) Suggest Mystic.
Faeries: (Moderate mage) Suggest Mystic.
THIEF:
Faeries: (Easy Theif) Suggest Rogue.
Halfling: (Moderate difficulty thief) Suggest Rogue. (Best once you gain experience)
It can be accessed through the links on the main page.