DCUO - Character Creation

The first thing you have to do after the intro movie is the character creation. Every player has to create his own character to play the game. You can make up to 2 characters with a free account and 16 characters with a legendary account.

Character Creation
Gender
A player must choose a gender


"Inspired by"
If you don't want the hassle of creating your own character you can also choose a custom character. These characters are inspired by the iconic heroes and villians of the DC universe.


Powerset
Each character can only have one power. Your powers will determine your role. There are 4 roles. So each character will start as an DPS(damage per second) and will either become a Controller, Healer or Tank.


Movement modes
Your character can be a flyer, speedster or acrobat.


Weapon styles
Each is weapon is specialized in ranged or melee attacks and you will be able to switch between weapons.


Morality
The choice between being a hero or a villian.


Personalities
You can choose the way your characters interacts with the world.


Mentors
The heroes and villain are divided in 3 factions;

1. Meta  (Superpowers)
2. Tech   (Gadgets)
3. Magic. (Magics)

Each mentor belong to one of these factions. Superman belongs to meta , Batman to tech and Wonder Woman is magic . This will affect your main mission and the iconic armor you can obtain.


Costume
Here you equip your character with a costume. When you equip a costume item it will be added in the collection and you can always use it for the appearance, however to have the stats you have to have it in your inventory.


Body
You can choose body and hair type


Name
The final step is to choose a name

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