Getting started6 min read
All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills
- What: 12 published pacts (incl. Wyld variants) — three Arcanics each; skill names on /pacts pages.
- Starters: Tethren / Sirin / Oscelda at creation — see pact-selection for best beginner pick (P15).
- Unlocks: Garren Rood after Torment Stag; Ode Tempest for Ode'n gear — swap at Tuvalkane Bond 3.
12 pacts · 3 Arcanics each
All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills
Quick Answer
- 12 published pacts in Preludes 15 — each has 3 Arcanics (skill names on individual
/pactspages). - Starters at creation: Tethren, Sirin, Oscelda — see pact selection for best beginner pick.
- Wyld variants (e.g. Wyld Tethren) count toward the 12 — not extra pact slots.
- Unlock paths: Garren Rood after Torment Stag; Ode Tempest for Ode'n gear — swap at Tuvalkane Bond 3.
- Full index: /pacts.
All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills
Each Pact grants three Arcanic abilities tied to Courage → Spirit → Grace. You can equip Arcanics from other Virtues, but scaling follows your stats.
Starter Pacts (early game)
| Pact | Playstyle | Sample build | |------|-----------|--------------| | Tethren | Melee bruiser | Tethren melee | | Sirin | Stealth / bows | Sirin bow AoE | | Oscelda | Spirit caster | Oscelda support |
Mid-game unlock
| Pact | Unlock | Notes | |------|--------|-------| | Garren Rood | Torment Stag | Spirit control, factions |
Endgame Ode line
| Pact | Notes | |------|-------| | Ode Tempest | Oden weapons + Tempering |
Preludes 15: several passive Pact Arts were renamed (e.g. Forestall, Stalwart) — see Pact Arts P15 before you respec.
Browse every pact page on Pacts index for skill names and fragments. The hub lists 12 published pacts (including Wyld cosmetic variants).
Choosing one: How to choose a Pact.
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