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Character Customization and Gear - Version 4 vs Version 5
Jun 21, 2026, 07:41 AM
Added the work-in-progress caveat and that the redesign responded to community feedback; noted armor carries stats beyond appearance; light wording cleanup
Aug 7, 2026, 09:44 AM
Added armour set design approach, weapon range, and an armour sets image
11KYORA allows players to customize both the appearance of their character and the gear they equip. The character design was overhauled during development, in response to community feedback after the reveal, to allow for greater expressiveness and visual variety. The developers note that the customization options shown so far are a work in progress and may change before launch.223+34Appearance Customization4556Players can adjust their character's visual appearance, including facial features such as hairstyles, facial hair, and eye color. The redesign introduced higher sprite detail to better reflect equipped gear sets and to let players see themselves as explorers in the world of KYORA.6778Gear and Equipment Slots89910KYORA features many equipment slots. The developers have noted that the number of slots is deliberately high, intending to give players plenty of options for building a character suited to their preferred playstyle or the demands of a particular biome. Beyond looking the part, clothing and armor carry stats that affect survivability.101112+The team has said it deliberately started with a small handful of balanced armour sets in order to establish the design rules and stat blocks the rest would follow, which is intended to make additional sets faster to produce later. Weapons are being developed alongside them, and the studio has described the range on show so far as running from blades to bows.13+1114Each armor piece provides distinct statistics that affect gameplay.12151316Stat CategoryEffectMovement SpeedAffects how quickly the character moves through the worldMaximum HealthDetermines the total health pool available before deathResistancesReduces damage from specific hazard types, such as environmental effects tied to biomesDefenseReduces incoming damage from enemies and bosses1417Acquiring Gear15181619Gear can be obtained through three methods: crafting with resources gathered from the world, finding pieces in chests and microdungeons, or looting from defeated Heralds. Existing gear can also be upgraded using collected materials. The loadout that works in one biome may not be optimal for another, encouraging players to adapt their equipment as they progress.17201821Lantern19222023A lantern is a confirmed equippable item that dangles at the character's side during exploration, providing light for deep underground caverns. It is worn as an equipment piece rather than held manually.