Archetypes

Archetypes categorize skills and refine your character by unlocking unique Abilities. A Character does not start out as an archetype, but instead unlocks them through the progression of their skills. The first tier of archetypes to unlock are called Domains, which lead to Specializations or Subtypes. Once unlocked, a character can commit to an Archetype, opening them up to its unique Abilities and bonuses.

Domains
Domains are the first archetypes a character unlocks as they develop. Skills are grouped together under the umbrella of these domains. Each time a skill levels up, its domain earns 1 Skill Point (SP), unlocking at 300SP.

Specializations
Each skill is associated with its own Specialization Archetype. These specializations are second-tier archetypes that require the character to first commit to its parent Domain and also meet the level requirement of its skill before it can be unlocked. Specializations are mutually exclusive with Subtypes, another class of Tier 2 Archetypes.

Hybrids
Hybrids are a combination of two Domains, mutually exclusive with Specializations.

Professions
Professions are special archetypes unique to Artisan Skills. A character can commit to a profession in addition to Base, Spec & Subtypes.