How to Change Your Look in Once Human: Mirror and Chrysalis Tokens Guide

Since its explosive debut, Once Human has kept survivors busy with base-building, cosmic horror encounters, and a deep customisation suite. The bond a player forms with their avatar often begins the moment they tweak every slider during character creation. Yet, over time, many yearn for a fresh look—a new hairstyle, a different facial tattoo, or a cosmetic unlocked from a seasonal battle pass. Fortunately, the game allows you to revisit that initial creation screen whenever you please, provided you have set up the right furniture and hold the correct currency. The process revolves around two key elements: constructing a Floor Mirror inside your territory and spending Chrysalis Tokens, the shimmering purple butterflies that gatekeep reappearance.

Crafting the Floor Mirror

Unlike many survival MMOs that lock re-customisation behind a town hall or a premium kiosk, Once Human hands the power straight to your homestead. The Floor Mirror acts as your personal portal back to the character editor. To obtain it, you need to dip into the base-building menu and gather a handful of refined materials.

First, enter Build Mode by pressing the default key (usually B). Right‑click to browse the construction catalogue, then navigate through Furniture > Furnishing Items > Floor Furniture. There, you will spot the Floor Mirror recipe. The ingredient list is compact but demands a smelter session:

Once the Glass block is cooling in your inventory, craft the Floor Mirror at a nearby workbench. Placing it inside your base—perhaps next to a wardrobe for thematic flair—grants you the ability to trigger the full character creation suite on demand. The mirror remembers every cosmetic you have ever unlocked on your account, from battle pass rewards to limited-time event outfits.

Obtaining Chrysalis Tokens

Having the mirror is only half the picture. Each time you finalise a set of appearance changes, the game deducts a Chrysalis Token. These delicate purple tokens function as a consumable ticket for re-customisation. They do not drop from enemies or quests; they originate exclusively from the in-game store.

To acquire them, open the main menu (press ESC) and head to Shop Events > Shop. Switch to the “Other” tab, where you will find Chrysalis Tokens lined up. As of the latest season in 2026, a single token costs 480 Crystagin, the paid premium currency. Crystagin does not trickle in through gameplay; it must be topped up via the Top Up section of the shop using real-world money. Depending on the Crystagin bundle you choose, one Chrysalis Token effectively runs between seven and nine US dollars.

Some seasonal events occasionally grant a free Chrysalis Token as a login reward or as a deep rank unlock inside a free battle pass tier. Nevertheless, these opportunities remain sporadic. Serious fashion enthusiasts often budget a small monthly sum to keep their appearance fluid. It is wise to preview changes carefully in the Floor Mirror before accepting them, because the token is consumed the moment you hit “Confirm”.

Making the Most of Your New Look

Because the Floor Mirror accepts all account-bound cosmetics, it is possible to experiment endlessly without spending a token—the charge only applies when you finalise and exit the editor. Savvy players take advantage of this preview mode to mix and match hairstyles, makeup, body paints, and accessories until they are satisfied. Once perfect, a single Chrysalis Token seals the transformation. After that, your new visage becomes visible to fellow survivors in the open world, during PvP raids, and inside your territory.

Understanding this dual system—self-crafted mirror and store-bought token—empowers you to evolve your identity alongside your progression. A raider who starts as a rugged scavenger can later emerge as a cybernetic mercenary, a woodland mystic, or a high-fashion wanderer, all by stepping up to that humble Floor Mirror.