Getting Started with Utopia

Role & Style of Play

In Utopia, focusing on a clear role helps shape your strategy. The four main role categories are:

Thieves	Mages	Attackers	Hybrids
Masters of stealth and covert operations Specialize in: Eliminating enemy troops silently Economic sabotage Propaganda campaigns Excel at gathering intelligence The **Rogue** personality enhances their abilities	Wield powerful Arcane magic Cast spells that: Strengthen your province Weaken enemies Wizards are acquired gradually, not trained directly The **Mystic** personality boosts mage guilds and grants special spells	Focus on military might and aggression Launch attacks to: Capture enemy land Destroy enemy buildings Massacre thieves, wizards and peasantry Ideal for players who prefer direct combat	Combine two roles for flexible strategies: Attacker/Thief (AT) — stealth + aggression Attacker/Mage (AM) — magic + force Hybrids create well-rounded provinces capable of adapting to many situations

Race & Personality

Choose Races and Personalities that fit your preferred role and playstyle. Small bonuses accumulate into major advantages over time.

Buildings

Build strong infrastructure to support power and growth. Peaceful development often complements military strategies.

Arts & Sciences

Invest in science for steady, long-term bonuses. Though subtle initially, these benefits grow and provide valuable advantages.

Military

Balance troop drafting and wages carefully to maintain a strong defense without harming your economy. Collaborate with kingdom allies to improve your military strength.