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Character customization is one of the most important aspects of an MMO, as it lets you make your character look the way you want it to. These games give you the power to design your character in a way that they resemble you or let you go rogue with your imagination to create someone unique. While character customization plays a huge role in blending your character with the in-game world, not every MMO can pull this off seamlessly.
There are MMOs out there that take character customization very seriously and add features that allow you to get into the nitty-gritty of the customization process. Here we will look at five MMOs with the best character customization options.
Note: This article is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not ranked in any particular order.
These games feature extensive character customization systems
1) Guild Wars 2
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Guild Wars 2 lets you choose from various races such as Humans, Charr, Norn, and Sylvari with all of them being unique in their way. However, the game doesn't stop there, as it lets you adjust the character's face and body structure. This MMO even lets you choose from a few different hairstyles, which you can customize further by changing the color.
The character customization in Guild Wars 2 turns it up a notch by letting you dye your gear to recolor your clothes and armor as the game provides tons of outfits and accessories to choose from. Additionally, you can apply tattoos and scars on your character, which you can change in size and color to make your character look unique.
2) The Elder Scrolls Online
Elder Scrolls Online has been out for years and while it is not as good-looking as today's MMOs, it certainly holds up due to its comprehensive customization options. The game lets you choose your character's race from Nords, Khajiit, and Dark Elves. You can even apply war paint, jewelry, and tattoos to give your character a sense of unique personality.
The most unique feature here is the inclusion of a set of sliders which can be used to entirely change the character's body proportions and facial features to give them a new look. ESO even features a variety of hairstyles to choose from along with skin tones that help give the character more personality during the customization process.
3) EVE Online
Eve Online is an open-world MMORPG that takes place in space and features battles between spaceships. Even though the game's major focus is on the visually impressive space battles, there is a focus on character customization here as well. The game allows you to create realistic human avatars with detailed facial features that can be adjusted to match your preferences.
You can play around with facial features like the jawline, eye spacing, and cheekbones to create the face you want. Apart from this, you can also customize your character's pose, hairstyle, and clothes from the options the game provides. Creating these avatars is required for the character portraits used during the social interaction in this MMO as they represent you in the game.
4) Final Fantasy XIV
The games in the Final Fantasy franchise are known for their rich lore and luscious fantasy worlds which stands true for Final Fantasy XIV as well. This MMORPG features different races to choose from, such as Hyur, Miqo'te, Roegadyn, and Au Ra making them all look unique. These races not only influence your appearance but also heavily change different physical traits.
The game even lets you swap between various heights and body types while also allowing you to decorate your character's appearance with different tattoos and face paint. There is also the inclusion of the Glamour feature, which lets you match the look of your equipment with other items without messing up the character's stats.
5) Black Desert Online
Black Desert Online is one of the best-looking MMOs on this list which offers you a wide variety of character customization options. There are a variety of sliders you can use to tune the character's body and facial structure. There are even various hairstyles that you can select for your character and further change their appearance by adjusting their length and color.
BDO also allows you to choose from a vast collection of outfits and makeup options to give the character a unique personality. These outfits can even be dyed to change their color according to your preference and allow for a higher level of personalization. The game also has this unique feature where it lets you select your character's idol stance and expressions.
