Elves of Forsaken World — nature-aligned race from Vesta, members of the Forest Union, worshippers of Illyfie. Available classes: Warrior, Priest, Bard (exclusive). Racial abilities: Elven Blessing (+resistance/accuracy/magic) and Absorption (5s immobilize + mana drain).
Overview
Elves are the most beautiful and refined race in Eyr — yet without pretension or pomp. They love nature so deeply they are willing to defend it with weapons in hand, and their unwavering faith in the gods grants them strength.
Elves revere the matriarch Illyfie above all other gods, and dislike those who do not pray to her or honor nature. It's well known that elves harbor a dislike for dwarves, who prefer cold metal to living trees and the roar of the forge to the music of the wind.
Lore
The lands of the elves — like those of the Frangors — are located on the continent of Vesta, which facilitated the unification of the two races into the Forest Union. The Union continues to fight side by side against threats to nature and the dark powers that periodically rise across the continent.
Elves are agile, far-sighted, and naturally gifted with foresight — qualities reflected in their racial abilities, which enhance accuracy, resistance, and magical attunement.
Racial Abilities
Skill
Effect
Elven Blessing
Increases resistance and accuracy by 5 points and boosts magic level by 1% for 30 minutes.
Absorption
Immobilizes an enemy for 5 seconds and drains 5% of their max MP over 6 seconds.
Absorption is one of the most distinctive racial abilities in the game — a 5-second hard CC plus mana drain that turns Elves into reliable peelers in arena and group PvP.
Available Classes
Elves can select from three classes:
Warrior
Priest
Bard
Note that the Bard class is available only to Elves, making them the exclusive race for one of FW's most flexible support classes.
Why Pick Elf?
Pros:
Exclusive access to the Bard class
Elven Blessing's resistance + magic level boost stacks well with caster builds (Priest, Bard)
Absorption is a top-tier PvP racial — hard CC + mana drain on a single button
Strong nature-themed lore for roleplayers
Cons:
No access to "burst DPS" classes like Vampire (Vesperian) or Reaper (Demon)
Class pool is smaller than Humans (3 vs 4)
Magic-leaning racials are less useful for melee Warrior builds
FAQ
Q: Best class for an Elf?
A: Bard — exclusive to Elves and one of the most adaptable hybrid support classes in the game. Priest is also strong with the Magic Level racial bonus. Warrior works but Humans get more out of the same class.
Q: Is Absorption worth using outside PvP?
A: For mana drain, yes — interrupting a caster mob is reliable. The 5-second immobilize is mostly a PvP tool, but PvE bosses with interruptible casts also benefit.
Q: Elf vs Human for Warrior?
A: Humans get HP + mastery; Elves get accuracy + resistance + magic level. Humans win on raw frontline durability; Elves win for hybrid Warrior builds that lean into mastery scaling.
