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Playstyles Guide — Choose Your Path

What Are Playstyles?

Playstyles are one of the first major choices you'll make on CivSMP. Your playstyle defines what kind of player you are — and it directly influences your stats and traits, giving you a tailored set of bonuses that shape your gameplay.

Use /playstyles to open the playstyle menu and make your choice.

The 8 Playstyles

PlaystyleIdentity
⚔️ WarriorBold, strong, and unshaken
🧭 AdventurerCurious, daring, and free
🔮 WizardMystical, focused, and arcane
🎯 OpportunistSmart, fast, and adaptable
🛡️ SurvivorTough, focused, and enduring
🏗️ ArchitectCreative, precise, and visionary
📖 ScholarCurious, patient, and knowledgeable
💚 ClericSupportive, healing, and selfless

Stat Boosts

Each playstyle grants a unique distribution of 100 stat points across your character's stats. These bonuses only apply while you're in that playstyle — if you switch, the points are redistributed to match your new choice.

Stats include: Speed, Strength, Health, Endurance, Resilience, Mining-Speed, Attack-Speed, Reach, Luck, and Wisdom.

Playstyle Traits

Choosing a playstyle also unlocks 3 unique Bronze-level traits — passive abilities that enhance your gameplay in ways specific to your role. These traits are active while you're in that playstyle, but can also be unlocked permanently through other progression paths.

Switching Playstyles

You can only hold one playstyle at a time. After making your initial selection, you must wait 7 days before switching to a different one. So take some time to think about your preferred playstyle before committing!

Tips for Choosing

  • If you love combat and PvP, Warrior or Opportunist are strong picks
  • If you prefer building and crafting, Architect or Scholar suit you well
  • If you want a balanced, durable experience, try Survivor or Cleric
  • Your playstyle also determines your starting position in the Skilltree — so consider how you want to progress long-term

Once you choose, commit to it for the full 7-day period and make the most of your traits and stat bonuses before reassessing.

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