Tyria is filled with many different races and religions all fighting to survive and thrive in Tyria and make their names known across Tyria for generations.
Playable races[]
Asura . The arrogant asura prize intellectual prowess over all else. They use their knowledge and skill with magic to assert their dominance over other races.
Charr . Charr society is built around war and their pursuit of military dominance. Their ability with technology and machines of war strikes fear into any who cross them.
Human . Said to be brought to the world by the gods, they once ruled firmly across the known world. In the past two centuries, they have fallen on hard times, but their faith and spirit remain unshaken.
Norn . A race of 9-foot hunters hailing from the Far Shiverpeaks. These massive, shape-shifting fighters prize individual valor and victory above all.
Sylvari . Sentient plant folk who have a deep connection with the land and the riches it bears. They seek adventure and their place in the world.
Non-playable races[]
Centaur . A race of fierce and proud warriors which fight with the humans over land in Kryta and the Maguuma Jungle.
Djinn
Dredge
Dwarf
Ettin
Fleshreaver
Forgotton
Giant
Grawl
Great Giant
Harpy
Hylek
Imp
Jotun
Kodan
Krait
Largos
Mursaat
Ogre
Quaggan
Seer
Skritt
Tengu
Troll
Elder dragons[]
Dragon Minions
Branded
Destroyer
Icebrood
Mordrem
Risen