Tantra Online

Tantra Online

Tantra Online is an MMORPG developed by HanbitSoft, the Korean distributor of StarCraft. It is largely based on Hindu mythology, with some Buddhist influence. This is apparent through many aspects of the game's universe, from the names of the principal deities involved in the back story (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; the Hindu trinity) to the magic system (utilizing mantras, lit. "words of power" in Sanskrit) to the various playable classes (Devas, Rakshasas, Asuras, Garuda, etc., all demonic, angelic or otherwise celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist traditions).

Like other MMORPG games, you have to create a character by choosing one of the 8 tribes in tantra, and kill monsters to attain higher level. Leveling can be done either by solo or you can create/join a party. Once in a party, the experience and money drops of each monster is divided to each party member.


THE EIGHT TRIBES

Before you create a character, you are to choose what do you want to be... here are the choices...
1.Yaksa2.Gandharva3.Deva4.Garuda5.Asura6.Raksasha7.Naga8.Kimnara
THE EIGHT SECOND JOBS
1.Vidya - yaksa/gandharva. The Priest. Most of his/her skills is for support (e.g. increase max hp, increase attack rate, increase magic resistance, increase defense, heal, etc.). This job has one basic function, that is to keep your party alive. This job is highly needed in a party in areas where monsters creates extreme damage to one's hp. These characters often have low attack power but are usually invincible for they have heal and full support skills. They use battle weapon and shield. The most common ones are full support vidyas who only put their skill points into support and are referred to as FS.2.Nakayuda - yaksa/gandharva. It is a battle-type yaksa/gandharva, and wears a battle weapon. Its build up is heart-muscle, or sometimes, others use heart-nerve. They bear high damages and stuns (once stunned, one can't move or use skill until the effect is gone at about 8 seconds, depending on the level of stun). They also have heal and poison attack.3.Samabat - deva/garuda. The Summoner. This class summons powerful lions and demons to attack their enemies. They usually summon, then just sit back and relax as their summons do their job for them.4.Abikara - deva/garuda. The Sorcerer. They deal high damages, so-called "nukes" but suffer due to lower hp compared to other tribes. One of the most feared classes in tantra.5.Karya - asura/raksasha. The Hunter. This is the class the wields the bow, and uses skills that deal damage from afar. Their skills are honed to hit the vital points of their enemies and try to cripple them before they even get close. They summon Wolves to aid them and use skills that immobilize their enemies.6.Druka - asura/raksasha. The Assassin. This class possess the highest damage dealing capability. They usually do 1 hit kills, or high powered 2 hit combos that kill enemies before they can even see them coming. They are the masters of stealth, agility and of course firepower. The only setback is they somewhat have lower HP than other melee chars. In fact, Druka's have the record for the highest damage output in tantra, dealing about 26,000 damage to a monster.7.Satya - naga/kimnara. They often have low damage for their best build up is pure heart. Their main duty is to "tank" all monsters. When they are in a party, monsters (except a boss) preffer to hit nagas. Satya has high hp and defense because of their chakra build and skills.8.Banar - naga/kimnara. Battle-type naga.

The Four Chakras

When you level up, you gain extra "chakra points" which you have to distribute to any of the 4 chakras (heart, nerve, muscle, and mental) to determine your characters build.
Chakra of Heart This is basically HP or Vitality in other online games. Adding more Heart chakra increases your life points which will make you die less. Survivability is actually a must in Tantra as this game is centered on PvP. All tribes need this to some extent.
Chakra of Mental Basically the Intelligence in other online games. This Chakra actually has varying effects on different tribes. Deva/Garuda increase their damage if you invest in this chakra, while other tribes get only resistances if they add Mental chakra. In short, only the D/G tribe benefit from this.
Chakra of Nerve Dexterity for short. It determines your evasion, adds more defense, and also increases your chance to hit others. For the Karya class, as well as D/G's, this actually increases their damages.
Chakra of Muscle Strength. Increases damage for melee tribes.
When a character reaches level 30, he/she can choose a god (Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva) to serve to. In a certain map called Kruma, one can kill any who doesn't belong to his/her god to gain "master point", which is needed to have the special skills called "God Skills".