Characters

Learn the core abilities of every character in Pyre, including their jump, dash, and aura cast. Discover how masteries work and how to unlock powerful new skills for your team.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Pyre and want to get a handle on the characters? Awesome. Let's break down what makes each one tick, starting with their core moves.

Every character you'll play as has three fundamental abilities: a jump, a dash, and an aura cast. The aura cast is basically a ranged attack that shoots their aura out in a line. Now, here's a key thing: when a character is holding the orb, they can't use their aura cast. Instead, that ability transforms into a powerful throw, letting them launch the orb. Plus, they get a new pass the orb option, which is a guaranteed quick and accurate throw to a teammate. Super handy for setting up plays!

Keep in mind, some characters might play a little differently. They might not have standard jumps, dashes, or aura casts, and those quirks will be explained in their specific controls. But no matter who you're using, they'll always be able to throw and pass the orb when they're carrying it.

Oh, and one more cool detail: many characters have a special mastery skill that unlocks a unique salute command. These salutes are wild and totally change depending on the character, so you'll find the specific effects detailed in their mastery sections. We're focusing on the basic abilities here.

About Masteries

Each character has two different mastery trees, and each tree has four abilities. As you progress through the game and participate in the Rites, your characters will earn up to 4 mastery points. Unlocking a mastery costs just one point, but you can't just grab any skill you want. You have to unlock them in order: you need to put a point into a tier one skill before you can access the tier two skills, and you need at least one point in tier two to even think about purchasing a tier three skill. This setup means you'll probably end up specializing in one tree for a given character. However, if you max out one tree, you could potentially grab three skills from that tree and then the first skill from the other. It's all about how you want to build your team!

What if you make a mistake or just want to try something new? Don't sweat it. The slug market sells an item called Scribe Snuff. It's pretty cheap and will refund one character's mastery points. So, while it's always best to plan ahead and save your money, you do have the option to reset and pick different skills if you're not happy with your current build.