All Witchspire Covens (6)
6 Covens
3 Melee (Spellblade)
3 Ranged (Wand)
Lifelong Choice is permanent
Quick Answer
Witchspire has 6 covens. In Early Access a coven only sets your starting weapon (Spellblade melee or Wand ranged) and your outfit color — so there's no "wrong" pick. Choose for the look and the playstyle you want: 3 covens start melee, 3 start ranged. Unsure? Take the quiz.
Coven ≠ class (in Early Access)
Your coven is chosen at Thornveil Academy during the "Dream Between Worlds" tutorial, after you meet Cirrus — and the choice is lifelong (you can only switch by rolling a new character). But right now a coven does not give you a unique class. Per-coven elemental passives have been announced by the devs but are not in the game yet — they're planned for 1.0. Your starter weapon is also fully replaceable within the first 2–3 hours.
The 6 covens
6 covens
The Cloudpiercers
Spellblade (melee)Brave, positive, willing to push beyond conventional thinking and norms
Archetype Spellblade (melee)
Element Lux
Starting weapon Apprentice Cloudpiercer Spellblade
Color palette Warm browns, oranges, golds
Founder Unrevealed in EA
Best for Players who like aggressive, fast melee combat and a warm/sunny outfit aesthetic. One of the two starter covens available in earliest EA builds.
Spellblade imbued with Lux (light) magic; dynamic close-range combat. Planned Lux passive bonus (not in EA yet).
The Starsmiths
Spellblade (melee)Brash nature and honest hearts; skilled architects with both magical items and building
Archetype Spellblade (melee)
Element Crystal
Starting weapon Apprentice Starsmith Spellblade
Color palette Bright purple and lavender
Founder Unrevealed in EA
Best for Builders and crafters who want a melee start and a standout purple/lavender look.
Crystal-affinity Spellblade; flavor leans toward crafting/building. Planned Crystal passive bonus (not in EA yet).
The Foretellers
Spellblade (melee)Glimpse the future via visions; well-intentioned but often misunderstood as bringers of bad omens
Archetype Spellblade (melee)
Element Ethereal
Starting weapon Apprentice Foreteller Spellblade
Color palette Dark purple hues and light blue
Founder Unrevealed in EA
Best for Players drawn to a mystical/seer fantasy and one of the most popular coven color schemes.
Ethereal-affinity Spellblade. Coven-reveal flavor associates Foretellers with increased luck and ethereal resistance (dev marketing). Planned Ethereal passive bonus (not in EA yet).
The Wildroots
Wand (ranged caster)Flaming passion for all living things; kind-hearted but with fiery, quick tempers
Archetype Wand (ranged caster)
Element Nature
Starting weapon Apprentice Wildroot Wand
Color palette Green, brown, maroon (earthy)
Founder Unrevealed in EA
Best for Players who prefer safe ranged combat, nature/druid fantasy, and an earthy outfit palette.
Nature-affinity Wand for ranged spellcasting. Planned Nature passive bonus (not in EA yet).
The Tomekeepers
Wand (ranged caster)Deal in dark magic; secretive scholars who scour ancient texts for lost knowledge and forgotten magic
Archetype Wand (ranged caster)
Element Nox
Starting weapon Apprentice Tomekeeper Wand
Color palette Deep blues and bright pinks
Founder Malphasius Balam (lore-attributed founder; quoted in official Lore Luminaria)
Best for Players who want a dark-magic / arcane-scholar fantasy with ranged casting.
Nox (dark) affinity Wand. Planned Nox passive bonus (not in EA yet).
The Nightscribes
Wand (ranged caster)Passion for the stars; aloof; carry textbooks, telescopes, and scrolls. Motto: "When the Starhaven speaks, we listen."
Archetype Wand (ranged caster)
Element Astral
Starting weapon Apprentice Nightscribe Wand
Color palette Bright purple hues with pastel pinks
Founder Principal Celesti Nov'aar (founded the coven during the Age of Rediscovery)
Best for Star/astral-themed casters; one of two starter covens available in earliest EA builds and a fan-favorite color scheme.
Astral-affinity Wand connected to the stars and the darkness of night. Founded during the Age of Rediscovery. Planned Astral passive bonus (not in EA yet).
Coven comparison (all 6)
All 6 covens side by side. In EA the only mechanical difference is the starting weapon row.
| The Cloudpiercers | The Starsmiths | The Foretellers | The Wildroots | The Tomekeepers | The Nightscribes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archetype | Spellblade (melee) | Spellblade (melee) | Spellblade (melee) | Wand (ranged caster) | Wand (ranged caster) | Wand (ranged caster) |
| Element | Lux | Crystal | Ethereal | Nature | Nox | Astral |
| Starting weapon | Apprentice Cloudpiercer Spellblade | Apprentice Starsmith Spellblade | Apprentice Foreteller Spellblade | Apprentice Wildroot Wand | Apprentice Tomekeeper Wand | Apprentice Nightscribe Wand |
| Color palette | Warm browns, oranges, golds | Bright purple and lavender | Dark purple hues and light blue | Green, brown, maroon (earthy) | Deep blues and bright pinks | Bright purple hues with pastel pinks |
| Best for | Players who like aggressive, fast melee combat and a warm/sunny outfit aesthetic. One of the two starter covens available in earliest EA builds. | Builders and crafters who want a melee start and a standout purple/lavender look. | Players drawn to a mystical/seer fantasy and one of the most popular coven color schemes. | Players who prefer safe ranged combat, nature/druid fantasy, and an earthy outfit palette. | Players who want a dark-magic / arcane-scholar fantasy with ranged casting. | Star/astral-themed casters; one of two starter covens available in earliest EA builds and a fan-favorite color scheme. |
Coven reveal: the Nightscribes
Witchspire — Introducing a Coven: The Nightscribes (official) Coven FAQ
Which coven should I pick in Witchspire?
Pick on playstyle and looks — none is mechanically stronger in Early Access. Want to get up close and dodge in? Take a melee Spellblade coven (Cloudpiercers, Starsmiths or Foretellers). Prefer to keep your distance and play it safe? Take a ranged Wand coven (Wildroots, Tomekeepers or Nightscribes). If you can't decide, run the coven quiz.
Does your coven actually matter / Cloudpiercers vs Foretellers?
Right now, only cosmetically and for your opening weapon. Cloudpiercers and Foretellers are both melee Spellblade covens, so they play identically out of the gate — the difference is the element theme and color palette (sunny Lux for Cloudpiercers, mystic Ethereal for Foretellers). The announced per-coven elemental passives that would make them play differently are not in the game yet (planned for 1.0).
Can you change coven later?
No. Your coven choice is lifelong on a given character — there is no in-game respec or switch. The only way to "change" is to create a new character.
Which coven is best for solo play?
A ranged Wand coven (Wildroots, Tomekeepers or Nightscribes) is the safest solo pick because attacking from a distance lets you avoid more damage. Wildroots in particular is pitched as the comfortable, forgiving starter. That said, your weapon is swappable within a couple of hours, so this is a soft preference, not a lock-in.
How many covens are there and how do they split?
There are 6 covens: 3 start as melee Spellblades (Cloudpiercers, Starsmiths, Foretellers) and 3 start as ranged Wand casters (Wildroots, Tomekeepers, Nightscribes).
When do you choose your coven?
During the "Dream Between Worlds" tutorial at Thornveil Academy, after you meet the guide Cirrus, as part of character creation.
