Powers
Light the head star of a constellation and its animal spirit becomes yours. Each form gives a passive gift that grows with its skill, and one ability paid for in ihiyotl, your breath of life.
Shapeshift forms
Cuauhtli (Eagle)
The eagle nahualli - the javelin-carrier's swift co-essence. Passive: you move faster, and the more ground you have covered the faster still. Tailwind: for a while your breath keeps returning mid-fight and every exertion costs far less - swing, block and run without running dry.
- Awakened by
- Awaken the Eagle
- Passive
- 8% to 20%, growing with Running
- Ability
- Eagle's Tailwind
- Cost
- 15 ihiyotl
- Lasts
- 10 s
- Cooldown
- 20 s
Ocelotl (Jaguar)
The jaguar nahualli of the warrior societies - the co-essence of the hunt. Passive: your strikes hit harder. Frenzy: for a few seconds your blows land with savage force.
- Awakened by
- Awaken the Jaguar
- Passive
- 5% to 20%, growing with Clubs
- Ability
- Jaguar Frenzy
- Cost
- 25 ihiyotl
- Lasts
- 6 s
- Cooldown
- 14 s
Coatl (Serpent)
The serpent nahualli - the ritualist's enduring co-essence. Passive: stamina returns faster and your breath-soul runs deeper. Renewal: your wounds knit closed.
- Awakened by
- Awaken the Serpent
- Passive
- 15% to 50%, growing with Ritual
- Ability
- Serpent's Renewal
- Cost
- 30 ihiyotl
- Lasts
- 6 s
- Cooldown
- 18 s
Constellations
Perks are stars. Spend points to light them, rank by rank, along each constellation.
Jaguar
11 perks
| Perk | Effect | Ranks | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex PredatorAt the summit of the hunt, your blows strike hardest. | Melee Damage 10% per rank | 1 | Clubs 20, Unarmed 12, Axes 8after Stone Sinew |
| Blood HeatThe hunt hardens the heart. | Max Health 12 per rank | 1 | Clubs 9, Unarmed 5after Jaguar Hide |
| Predator's BreathA longer chase does not empty your lungs. | Max Stamina 10 per rank | 1 | Clubs 8, Unarmed 3after Sharpened Fury |
| Obsidian ClawsYour blows bite deeper. | Melee Damage 5% per rank | 3 | Clubs 3after Awaken the Jaguar |
| Sharpened FuryFrenzy costs less breath-soul. | Ability Cost Reduction 15% per rank | 2 | Clubs 8, Unarmed 4after Night Prowl |
| Awaken the JaguarTake the jaguar co-essence of Tepeyollotl. | Unlock Form | 1 | Clubs 0 |
| Jaguar HideThe pelt turns aside blows. | Armor Bonus 3 per rank | 2 | Clubs 5after Night Prowl |
| Endless HuntFrenzy lingers longer. | Ability Duration Bonus 1.5 per rank | 2 | Clubs 12, Unarmed 7after Blood Heat |
| Night ProwlYou move with the quick stride of the mountain heart. | Move Speed 4% per rank | 1 | Clubs 4after Awaken the Jaguar |
| Rending PawEvery wound you open runs deeper. | Melee Damage 7% per rank | 1 | Clubs 14, Unarmed 8, Axes 5after Predator's Breath |
| Stone SinewMuscle and hide harden against every blow. | Armor Bonus 3 per rank | 1 | Clubs 11, Unarmed 6after Blood Heat |
Eagle
9 perks
| Perk | Effect | Ranks | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter's EyeYour foraging hands come away fuller. | Gathering Yield | 2 | Spears 3, Ranged 2after Awaken the Eagle |
| Awaken the EagleTake the eagle co-essence of the sun. | Unlock Form | 1 | Spears 0 |
| Western HorizonHand-gathered plants and stones sometimes yield an extra piece. | Gathering Yield | 1 | Spears 8, Running 3after Swift Wings |
| Eastern HorizonThe far wing carries you onward. | Move Speed 4% per rank | 1 | Spears 8, Running 3after Windborne |
| Sunward BreathYour breath returns faster, as under the open sky. | Stamina Regen 10% per rank | 1 | Spears 10, Ranged 8, Running 6after Hunter's Eye |
| Swift WingsYou move faster. | Move Speed 4% per rank | 3 | Spears 5after Hunter's Eye |
| TailwindThe Tailwind costs less breath-soul. | Ability Cost Reduction 20% per rank | 2 | Spears 12, Ranged 5, Running 5after Keen Talons, Sunward Breath |
| Keen TalonsYour strikes land with greater force. | Melee Damage 6% per rank | 1 | Spears 10, Ranged 8, Running 6after Hunter's Eye |
| WindborneGreater wind in your lungs. | Max Stamina 10 per rank | 2 | Spears 5after Hunter's Eye |
Serpent
11 perks
| Perk | Effect | Ranks | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feathered AscentAt the coil's end, your breath returns faster. | Stamina Regen 14% per rank | 1 | Ritual 13, Sneak 10, Blades 8after Lasting Renewal, Sacred Economy, Flowing Coil |
| Sacred EconomyRenewal costs less breath-soul. | Ability Cost Reduction 15% per rank | 2 | Ritual 10, Sneak 6after Deep Breath |
| Flowing CoilThe body follows the winding stars. | Move Speed 4% per rank | 1 | Ritual 9, Sneak 6, Blades 4after Renewing Blood |
| Verdant GiftWhat you gather by hand yields more. | Gathering Yield | 1 | Ritual 18, Sneak 5after Deep Breath |
| Awaken the SerpentTake the serpent co-essence of Mixcoatl. | Unlock Form | 1 | Ritual 0 |
| Renewing BloodThe cloud serpent teaches flesh to endure. | Max Health 12 per rank | 1 | Ritual 6, Sneak 3after Deep Breath |
| Lasting RenewalRenewal heals for longer. | Ability Duration Bonus 2 per rank | 2 | Ritual 11, Sneak 4after Deep Breath, Renewing Blood |
| Hidden ReserveA second coil stores breath-soul. | Ihiyotl Max 10 per rank | 1 | Ritual 8after Cloud Scales |
| Cloud ScalesA veil of sacred scales softens blows. | Armor Bonus 3 per rank | 1 | Ritual 7, Sneak 5after Coiled Vigor |
| Deep BreathCarry more Ihiyotl. | Ihiyotl Max 10 per rank | 3 | Ritual 4after Coiled Vigor |
| Coiled VigorStamina returns faster. | Stamina Regen 10% per rank | 3 | Ritual 2after Awaken the Serpent |
Survival
11 perks
| Perk | Effect | Ranks | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnduranceGreater stamina. | Max Stamina 8 per rank | 3 | Gathering 3after Hearthfire |
| First FlameRekindle the sacred fire within. | Max Health 18 per rank | 1 | Gathering 18, Axes 10, Mining 10after Endurance |
| Forager's BountyHand-gathered plants and stones sometimes yield an extra piece. | Gathering Yield | 3 | Gathering 10, Axes 3after Foundation Ember |
| Foundation EmberThe lowest coal binds the two guardian spirals. | Max Stamina 10 per rank | 1 | Gathering 10, Axes 6after Spirit Vessel |
| HearthfireHardier flesh. | Max Health 8 per rank | 3 | Gathering 0 |
| Hunter's HandsDaily labor teaches where a weapon should land. | Melee Damage 6% per rank | 1 | Gathering 12, Axes 8, Mining 6after Hearthfire |
| Sheltered FlameThe tended hearth hardens your body against blows. | Armor Bonus 3 per rank | 1 | Gathering 12, Mining 8, Axes 6after Hearthfire |
| Thick SkinTougher against blows. | Armor Bonus 3 per rank | 2 | Gathering 10, Mining 5after Foundation Ember |
| Westward TrailLong roads teach a quicker stride. | Move Speed 3% per rank | 1 | Gathering 7, Axes 4after Hearthfire |
| Eastward TrailThe returning path strengthens the lungs. | Stamina Regen 9% per rank | 1 | Gathering 7, Mining 4after Hearthfire |
| Spirit VesselThe hearth makes room for more Ihiyotl. | Ihiyotl Max 15 per rank | 1 | Gathering 6after Hearthfire |