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As soon as you fire up Soulmask, you’ll get to pick between three starting masks. Initially, everything will be overwhelming for new survivors. While customizing these accessories is great and wearing them in a perilous jungle is even better, they have more vital functions. Each mask leans into a particular playstyle of archetype and provides specific bonuses for your character. So, knowing which one to pick will make your journey’s first hours a breeze.
All Starting Masks in Soulmask
After the opening cutscene, your character will reach a temple of sorts and will get to pick one of three starting masks: Civilization, Conquest, and Rich. While you could pick one based on its looks, we advise against it. These masks fit into a playstyle with Civilization leaning to a more melee-focused and aggressive playstyle, Conquest focusing on stealth and evasion, and Rich on ranged damage. Below, we’ll break down each mask and tell you which one is the best to begin with.
Civilization
The Civilization mask focuses on defense and survivability. Most of its skills provide players with defense bonuses, reduced damage taken, and even healing effects. Here are the mask’s traits:
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Stamina Surge | Max Stamina +5 and Max Load +10. |
| Deep Sleep | Morale Recovery Speed +50% when sleeping. |
| Critical Barrier | Damage to the head -10%. |
| Outer Armor | Reduces body’s damage taken by 5%. |
| Sequence Protection | Defense +10 |
| Healer Mode (Mimicry) | During Mimicry Mode, press V HP by 5 every second. |
Conquest
The Conquest mask is perfect for those who prefer a more stealthy and careful approach and one we recommend to solo players. It won’t give you a lot of defensive options like Civilization, but it works perfectly in certain scenarios.
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Falling Buffer | Fall damage reduced by 10%. |
| Noise Absorption | Reduce the noise you make by 10%. |
| Forbidden Territory | Awareness experience gained from killing humanoids increases by 5%. |
| Light Disturbance | Concealment increases by 10%. |
| Hidden Assault | Increases the damage you do when attacking from behind by 10%. |
| Slayer Mode (Mimicry) | During Mimicry Mode, 20% increased chance of reducing an enemy’s resilience. |
Rich
The most beautiful mask of them all, at least in our opinion, is Rich, and this one focuses on ranged gameplay. This one is great for those who like to take enemies from afar, and its traits are the following:
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis | Enables real-time perception of the distance from the target. |
| Projectile Adjustment | Arrow precision increases by 10%. |
| Hunting Guide | Awareness experience gained from killing non-humanoids increases by 5%. |
| Poison Injection | Poisoned arrows deal 30% more damage. |
| Deeply Focused | Stamina consumption during combat is reduced by 5%. |
| Sniping Mode (Mimicry) | Increases damage dealt by arrows by 15% and increases Crit by 5%. |
After a bit of experimentation, we believe the Conquest mask is the best one to get started in Soulmask, especially for solo players. When alone, you need to be more careful as there’s no one to help you. Also, the fall damage reduction, increased backstab damage, and better stealth are a boon during the early hours. However, if you play with others, you can pick any of the other masks, provided you all have a balanced team.
