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# Character Class

## Creation

To create a character class, find (or create) the *GameName/Resources/GameName/CharacterClass* folder in the project tab and right click.  Choose *Create > AnyRPG > CharacterClass*.

## Properties

| Name                   | Description                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| New Game Option        | If true, the character class can be chosen for new characters when starting a new game.                                                                                                                   |
| Equipment Names        | A List of equipment that will be equipped by characters that choose the character class when starting a new game.                                                                                         |
| Capabilities           | Lists of abilities, traits, weapon skills, and armor skills the character class provides.  See [Capabilities](/shared-properties/capabilities.md) for descriptions.                                       |
| Unit Type Capabilities | Lists of [Unit Types](/scriptable-objects/unit-type.md) and corresponding [Capabilities](/shared-properties/capabilities.md).  Use this property to restrict certain capabilities to specific unit types. |
| Primary Stats          | A List of [Stat Scaling Nodes](/shared-properties/stat-scaling-nodes.md) that define primary stat budgets per level and secondary stats and power resources granted by those primary stats.               |
| Power Resources        | A list of [Power Resources](/scriptable-objects/power-resource.md) the character will have access to.                                                                                                     |
| Valid Pet Types        | A list of [Unit Types](/scriptable-objects/unit-type.md) the character can keep as pets.  This property will only be used if the character class has an ability that allows them to capture a pet.        |

## Next Steps

* Enable Character Class selection in the System Configuration Manager of a game.