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Worldbox has many powers to choose from, roughly 369. There are currently 8 power tabs to choose from: Main, Unit, "World Shaping", "Noosphere and Life", "Animals, Creatures and Monsters", "Nature and Disasters", "Destruction and Chaos", and "Other various powers". The main tab shows when you first open the game or de-select any of the 6 other power tabs.

Main

This tab contains world and game statistics, general world powers, and various setting options. This tab consists of 15 powers.

  • File:IconPause10x.pngPause / Resume Game: Stops or continues the flow of time
  • File:IconClock10x.pngHourglass: Changes the flow of time. Increased time can work in unpredictable ways!
  • Statistics about your world: In-depth statistics about the progress of your current world
  • Eye of Insight: Reveals creatures possessing undiscovered traits
  • World Laws: You can change the laws and physics of your world here - decide what's possible
  • Ages: View the different ages and eras that are available for you to toggle in your world
  • World History: Major events from your world are logged here
  • File:IconStatistics10x.pngGame Statistics: Your progress in the game across your worlds
  • Create a new world: Start over and begin a new world
  • Your worlds: Save and restore your previous worlds here
  • Game Settings: Change your settings here
  • File:IconAchievements10x2.pngAchievements: See your achievements - and uncover new ones
  • WorldBox Community: Participate with others from the WorldBox community
  • Hide Power Bar and UI: Hide the power bar and other interface elements from view
  • File:IconSteam 10x.pngSteam Workshop: Share your maps with the World and Friends! [Only on Steam version]

File:Tab drawing10x.pngWorld Shaping

This tab is all about building your world. This tab consists of 47 powers.

Noosphere and Life

This tab is all about statistics of current civilizations such as wars, population and such. This tab consists of 61 powers.

  • Village Info: Select a village to see detailed information about it
  • Relations: Select a kingdom on the map, to see it's diplomatic relations with other kingdoms
  • Compare Statistics
  • Spite: Make everyone despise this kingdom
  • File:IconFriendship10x.pngFriendship: Force kingdom to make peace
  • Inspiration: When used on a village, that's not a capital - it will become it's own kingdom
  • File:IconWhisperOfWar10x.pngWhisper of War: Whisper into someone's ear to start a war with them
  • File:IconDiscord10x.pngDiscord: Plant seeds of dispute, forcing a kingdom to sever ties with an alliance
  • Unity: Unity leads to alliances
  • File:IconFavoritesList10x2.pngFavorited Creatures: Check in on your chosen favorites - they might be up to something!
  • Favorite Icons: Show your favorite creatures on the map
  • Favorited Items: Your personally curated collection
  • File:IconFavoriteItems10x.pngFavorite Item Icons: Highlight your favorited items on the map
  • File:IconWarsList10x.pngWars: See who wages wars in your lands
  • File:IconWarZones10x.pngWar Lines: Show active wars in your worlds
  • File:IconPlotsList10x.pngPlans and Plots: Reveal the ongoing schemes and plans unfolding in the world
  • Plans and Plots Icons: Enable showing icons of active plots in the world on the map
  • File:IconAllianceList10x.pngAlliances: Browse the bonds between kingdoms
  • Alliance Layer: Show zones of alliances
  • File:IconKingdomList10x.pngKingdoms: View all who hold power over these lands
  • File:IconKingdomZones10x.pngKingdom Layer: Show kingdom zones
  • Villages: View a list of all your villages
  • Village Layer: Show village zones
  • Clans: Browse the royal bloodlines of magical rulers
  • Clan Layer: Show zones of clans and villages they control
  • File:IconReligionList10x.pngReligions: Look into the sources of divine magic and wonders
  • Religion Layer: Show religion zones
  • File:NewIconCultureList10x.pngCultures: Browse the customs and traditions of societies in your world
  • Culture Layer: Show culture zones
  • Languages: Explore the many voices of your world
  • File:IconLanguageZones10x.pngLanguage Layer: Show language zones
  • Families: Discover the social bonds shaping your world
  • Family Layer: Show families and herds zones
  • Subspecies: Catalog of life ready for divine genetic modification
  • Subspecies Layer: Show zones for subspecies
  • Map Names: Shows names depending on selected map layer
  • Map Zones: Enabling displaying of zones for selected layer
  • File:IconKings10x.pngKings and Leaders: See the location of leaders when zoomed out
  • Boats: Show transport and trading boats when zoomed out
  • Show Armies: See the location of armies when zoomed out
  • Show Battles: See the location of battles happening when zoomed out
  • Highlight Kingdom Enemies: Show enemies of a kingdom, when you mouse over it
  • File:IconArrows10x.pngArmy Targets: Show where armies are going to attack when zoomed out. Works only with army icons enabled
  • Important Events: Show all major events the moment they happen
  • Show Meta Pins: Display colored indicators showing units' selected meta layer
  • File:IconShowHappiness10x.pngShow Happiness Icons: Display icons showing units' happiness levels
  • Highlighted Favorites: Highlight favorited units and meta objects on map
  • File:IconShowTasks10x.pngShow Task Icons: Display icons showing units' current tasks
  • File:IconMoneyFlow10x.pngMoney Flow: Display animated coins flying between units during trades and taxation
  • File:IconShowTalkBubbles10x.pngBubbles: Show speech and thought bubbles
  • File:IconShowMetaConversions10x.pngConversations: See effects when someone swaps beliefs, customs, or words
  • Tooltip Zones: Show tooltip when you hover over selected zone layer [Only on Steam version]
  • Tooltip Units: Show tooltip when you hover over units [Only on Steam version]
  • File:IconArrowDestination10x.pngDestination Arrow: Shows where the selected unit is heading [Only on Steam version]
  • Lover Arrow: Shows the romantic partner of the selected unit [Only on Steam version]
  • File:IconArrowHouse10x.pngHouse Arrow: Shows where the selected unit lives [Only on Steam version]
  • File:IconArrowFamilyMembers10x.pngFamily Arrow: Shows all family members of the selected unit [Only on Steam version]
  • File:IconArrowParents10x.pngParents Arrow: Shows the parents of the selected unit [Only on Steam version]
  • File:IconArrowKids10x.pngKids Arrow: Shows the children of the selected unit [Only on Steam version]
  • File:IconArrowAttackTarget10x.pngAttack Target Arrow: Shows who the selected unit plans to attack [Only on Steam version]

File:Tab creaturesIMP10x.pngAnimals, Creatures and Monsters

This tab is all about spawning mobs. This tab consists of 117 powers. See Category:Creatures for more on animals, creatures, and monsters.

  • Humans: Masters of adaption and bad decisions
  • Orcs: Warriors with a heart of gold and a head of stone
  • File:IconElves scaled 10x.pngElves: Mystical beings with a superiority complex and great hair
  • File:IconDwarf scaled 10x.pngDwarves: Master craftsman who never forget a grudge
  • Cat: Cute little carnivore
  • File:IconDog scaled 10x.pngDog: Woof woof
  • File:IconChicken scaled 10x.pngChicken: Have you heard about this bird?
  • Rabbit: Small animal with huge ears
  • Monkey: It can throw rocks. What next?
  • File:IconFox scaled 10x.pngFox: What does the fox say?
  • Sheep: Peaceful creatures. Like to nibble grass
  • Cow: It goes moo, doesn't say meow
  • File:IconArmadillo10x.pngArmadillo: A tough little mammal, covered in natural armor
  • File:IconRaccoon10x.pngRaccoon: A furry bandit, sneaking through the lands in search of treasures (or snacks)
  • File:IconWolf scaled 10x.pngWolf: Dangerous predator. Eats meat for a meal
  • Bear: Large and hairy animal
  • Rhino: It can't see very well
  • Buffalo: Shaggy behemoth of the Great Plains
  • Hyena: Known for laughing at their prey
  • Rat: Small rat
  • Alpaca: Alpacas are social animals, always sticking close to their herd
  • Capybara: This water-loving rodent is as relaxed as it is large
  • Goat: Known for its playful headbutts and endless curiosity
  • Penguin: A bird that was built for swimming
  • Ostrich: Who needs flying when you can sprint like the wind?
  • Crab: A tiny animal that loves to rave
  • File:IconScorpion10x.pngScorpion: Silent and swift, the scorpion uses its venomous sting to defend and attack
  • Turtle: Living shield on tiny legs
  • Crocodile: The boring dinosaur
  • Snake: Cute little venomous snek
  • Frog: Fun fact. Frog eat bug
  • File:IconPiranha scaled 10x.pngPiranha: Predatorial fish. Swimming & killing
  • File:IconSeal10x.pngSeal: Children of storm and sea
  • File:IconFlowerBud10x.pngFlower Bud: It may look pretty, but it has the personality of a cactus
  • Crystal Sword: Sharp as the sea and twice of salty
  • File:IconLemonSnail10x.pngBitba: A curious plant species resembling a snail
  • Garl: Has a bite as strong as its smell
  • Smore: A terrifying creature that spreads death and destruction purely for fun
  • Acid Blob: A rolling mass of acidic slime
  • Lulliar: Rain isn't enough for these flowers - they prefer to drink the tears of their defeated foes
  • Crystal Golem: They've got that cool, calm, ocean vibe - right until you upset them
  • Lemon Man: Tough on the outside, sour on the inside
  • File:Civ garlic man10x.pngGarlic Man: Smell that? That's the scent of victory
  • Candy Man: Behind those sugary smiles lies a hunger for blood and flesh
  • Acid Gentlemen: You'll be drawn in by their manners, only to be eaten away by their nature
  • File:IconBandit scaled 10x.pngBandit: Dangerous boys who like to play with TNT and fire. Watch out!
  • Snowman: He knows nothing
  • Evil Mage: Fighter of the white mage
  • File:IconWhiteMage scaled 10x.pngWhite Mage: Fighter of the evil mage
  • Necromancer: Champion of the skeletons
  • File:IconDruid scaled 10x.pngDruid: She likes to watch grass grow
  • Plague Doctor: Trust her, she is a doctor in a cool mask
  • Cold Ones: Ancient creatures who bring snow to the land around them. Hate everything living
  • Ice Tower: Spawn cold ones and freezes the ground where it's placed
  • File:IconDemon scaled 10x.pngDemon: Hellish creature. Red and hot
  • Flame Tower: Spawn demons and shoots fireballs
  • Angle: Their razor-thin bodies cutting through flesh and sanity alike
  • File:IconAngleTower10x.pngAngle Tower: A sanctuary where divine angles measure the sins of curved ones
  • Alien: Out of This world
  • UFO: Unidentified Flying Object that flies around in the air
  • Zombie: Undead creature. Turns other creatures into zombies
  • Skeleton: Spooky scary skeleton that can fight
  • File:IconTumorMonster10x.pngTumor Monster: An abomination of flesh and horror, twist beyond recognition
  • File:IconTumor scaled 10x.pngTumor: Grows on land and devours everything it's way. Burns very well
  • Bioblob: A blob of shifting biological matter with eyes that stare into your soul
  • Biomass: Too many eyes
  • Lil Pumpkin: Always up to somethin
  • File:IconSuperPumpkin scaled 10x.pngSuper Pumpkin: It's alive!
  • Assimilator: A self-replicating machine that assimilates mass to build an army
  • Cybercore: ASSIMILATE!
  • God Finger: Multiplayer Simulator
  • File:IconDragon scaled 10x.pngDragon: Scary flying lizard that brings destruction to your world. Fun!
  • File:IconFairy scaled 10x.pngFairy: Peaceful creature, that heals everyone around it
  • Unicorn: Magic included, sparkles optional
  • File:IconJumpySkull10x.pngRude Skull: Spewing insults with each bounce
  • Fire Skull: A demonic spirit, imprisoned within a fiery skull
  • File:IconFireElemental10x.pngFire Elemental: A demonic being born from flames, turning everything to ash in its path
  • File:IconGhost10x.pngGhost: A whisper on the wind, a shadow in the corner of your eye
  • File:Civ cat10x.pngMeowmorph: They may look adorable, but those claws say otherwise
  • Barkfolk: Their loyalty is legendary, their bite is worse
  • Pecklord: Top of the pecking order
  • Hopper: When in doubt, hop it out
  • Monke: Silent as shadows, deadly as a well-placed banana peel
  • Slypaw: In the game of life, they never play fair - and that's why they always win
  • Baakin: Where others see grass, they see potential profit
  • File:Civ cow10x.pngMootaur: They're calm, until someone looks at them wrong - then it's time to mooooove
  • Armaldar: Born to rock, built to roll
  • Howleer: The howl isn't just a warning - it's a promise that blood will be spilled tonight
  • Grranth: Fierce on the battlefield, but soft enough to help their cubs bake cookies
  • Armoroc: They do not always hit, but when they do, they hit hard
  • Buffolon: Horns may be for fighting, but those hooves? They're all about dancing the night away
  • Lulclaw: The bigger the chaos, the louder they laugh
  • Nibling: They steal hearts... and probably a few other things
  • Charmaca: Soft, fluffy, and always ready to charm their way out of trouble
  • Chillbara: They make your mom laugh
  • Herdor: Stubborn as a rock, but just as reliable
  • Coolbeak: They dream in warm hues, where they paint with the blood of their fallen foes
  • File:Civ crab10x.pngCrablin: They might walk funny, but when it comes to battle, they're deadly serious
  • Scorp: The guardians of the desert's deepest secrets
  • Turtok: They live long enough to see their enemies become dust
  • Reptiloid: They spend most of their time plotting domination, and the rest pretending they're not
  • Snok: Their sarcasm's so sharp, it's basically venom - and it stings more than their bite ever could
  • Ribbit: Quick as the wind, deadly as a lily pad to the face
  • Gnapkin: On land or sea, their hunger knows no bounds
  • File:Civ beetle10x.pngDunglord: Rolling to their future one ball at a time, always aiming for the top
  • Bee: Small but busy pollinators
  • Beehive: Spawns bees. Bees pollinate flowers
  • File:IconButterfly scaled 10x.pngButterfly: Beautiful flying insect that likes flowers
  • Beetle: Tiny Insect
  • Grasshopper: Tiny happy insect that likes to jump around
  • Fly: Tiny flying insect
  • Blue Ant: The Classic Langton ant. Converts matter into sand and ocean pixels
  • File:IconAntGreen scaled 10x.pngGreen Ant: Species of Langton ant. Creates soil from everything
  • File:IconAntBlack scaled 10x.pngBlack Ant: Species of Langton ant. Creates mountains and sand
  • File:IconAntRed scaled 10x.pngRed Ant: Species of Langton ant. Creates square-likes patterns
  • Sand Spider: Creates sand, then dies
  • Worm: Crawls underground and messes up the landscape
  • Greg: This is Greg

File:Tab nature10x.pngNature and Disasters

This tab is all about biomes, trees, ores, and disasters. This tab consists of 53 powers.

File:Tab bombs10x.pngDestruction and Chaos

This tab is all about explosives and terror. This tab consists of 37 powers.

File:Tab other10x.pngOther various powers

This tab is all about stuff that probably wouldn't make sense if they went in the other 5 tabs. This tab consists of 31 powers.

Unit

This tab only shows up when a unit has been selected. This tab consists of 8 powers and multiple other windows with information about the selected unit.

Debug Powers

There are many other "powers" available to you in the Debug Menu. Debug options allow you to manipulate the game in ways you can't with normal powers.

Trivia

  • The QR Code Printer leads here.
  • The Lemon Seeds description is a reference to Lemongrab, a character from the Cartoon Network show "Adventure Time", who is famous for yelling "UNACCEPTABLE!"
  • Lots of rearrangements were made in the 0.50 beta to the power tabs
  • The clone power icon is a reference to an actual cloning experiment with sheep