Hero is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Hero has high Strength and Vigor with some arcane. It starts the game level 7, with a battle axe and leather shield. The Classes of Elden Ring only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player , but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. The Hero is a Strength-based class that begins the game with an axe.

 

A stalwart Hero, at home with a battleaxe, descended from a badlands chieftain

Soul Lvl 7

Vigor 14

Dexterity 9

Mind 9

Intelligence 7

Endurance 12

Faith 8

Strength 16

Arcane 11

HERO STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Battle Axe Large Leather Shield Armor:

Champion Headband Champion Pauldron Champion Bracers Champion Gaiters  

STARTING ITEMS FOR HERO IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player Choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING HERO NOTES & TIPS This class replaces the "Champion" of the Closed Network Test. Recommended class for most pure Strength and Strength/Arcane hybrid builds. Notes, Tips, and Trivia go here

 

Bandit is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Bandit has High Arcane and Dexterity. It starts the game level 5, with a dagger, parrying shield, bow and arrows. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. There are 10 Classes in Elden Ring that the player can begin the game with.

 

A dangerous bandit who strikes for weak points. Excels at ranged combat with bows

Soul Lvl 5

Vigor 10

Dexterity 13

Mind 11

Intelligence 9

Endurance 10

Faith 8

Strength 9

Arcane 14

BANDIT STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Great Knife Shortbow Bone Arrow (Fletched) Buckler Armor:

Bandit Mask Bandit Garb Bandit Manchettes Bandit Boots  

STARTING ITEMS FOR BANDIT IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING BANDIT NOTES & TIPS The bandit is the "stealth" or "assassin" option for players. The Bandit is ideal for Dexterity/Arcane hybrid builds with less than 12 strength. With 12 strength or more, they tie with the Samurai class for stat optimization. Comes equipped with a Buckler shield. Due to its unique skill, Buckler Parry, players who pick Bandit will immediately have one of the best parry tools once they start playing. Recommended only for veteran players, as the Bandit starts off squishy and their equipment is not well-suited for head-on, aggressive combat.

Astrologer is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Astrologer has high Intelligence and Mind and some Dexterity. It starts the game level 6, with a Staff, a sword and small shield. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. There are 10 Classes in Elden Ring that the player can begin the game with.

 

A scholar who reads fate in the stars. Heir to the school of glintstone sorcery

Rune Level 6

Vigor 9

Dexterity 12

Mind 15

Intelligence 16

Endurance 9 F

aith 7

Strength 8

Arcane 9

ASTROLOGER STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Glintstone Pebble Glintstone Arc Short Sword Astrologer's Staff Scripture Wooden Shield Armor:

Astrologer Hood Astrologer Robe Astrologer Gloves Astrologer Trousers  

STARTING ITEMS FOR ASTROLOGER IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

A very good mage setup that's easy to upgrade quickly due to access to spells and a good Staff early on. Excellent for new players and veterans alike. The best choice for pure Intelligence builds, Dexterity/Intelligence builds with low Strength, Strength/Intelligence hybrid builds, and ties with Confessor for a Sword of Night and Flame Intelligence/Faith hybrid build. This class replaces the Network Test's "Enchanted Knight" as a starter mage choice Has the lowest amount of Vigor out of the other 9 classes. Players who pick Astrologer must know when to pick their battles and use their ranged spells to their advantage.

Warrior is a starting Class in Elden Ring's. The Warrior has High Dex and medium physical stats. It starts the game level 8, with two scimitars and a light shield. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle.

 

A twinblade wielding warrior from a nomadic tribe. An origin of exceptional technique

Soul Lvl 8

Vigor 11

Dexterity 16

Mind 12

Intelligence 10

Endurance 11

Faith 8

Strength 10

Arcane 9

WARRIOR STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

2x Scimitar Riveted Wooden Shield Armor:

Blue Cloth Cowl Blue Cloth Vest Warrior Gauntlets Warrior Greaves  

STARTING ITEMS FOR WARRIOR IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

 

ELDEN RING WARRIOR NOTES & TIPS The Warrior starts with two Scrimitars. When holding both in either hand, press L1 to attack with both. These L1 attacks deal more damage than R1 and applies status effects (Poison, Bleed, Cold) at a faster rate. During Boss fights, use a Spirit Summons, let it gain aggro, and then unleash your attacks into the Boss's back for best results.

Prisoner is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Prisoner has high Intelligence and Dexterity, and medium physical stats. It starts the game level 9, with an estoc, a staff and shield. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player , but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. There are 10 Classes in Elden Ring that the player can begin the game with.

 

A prisoner bound in an iron mask. Studied in glintstone sorcery, having lived among the elite prior to sentencing.

Soul Lvl 9

Vigor 11

Dexterity 14

Mind 12 I

ntelligence 14

Endurance 11

Faith 6

Strength 11

Arcane 9

PRISONER STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Magic Glintblade Estoc Glintstone Staff Rift Shield Armor:

Prisoner Iron Mask Prisoner Clothing Prisoner Trousers  

STARTING ITEMS FOR PRISONER IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player Keepsake choice

Confessor is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Confessor has high Faith and medium physical stats. It starts the game level 10 with a broadsword, a kite shield and a finger seal. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. There are 10 Classes in Elden Ring that the player can begin the game with.

 

A church spy adept at covert operations. Equally adept with a sword as they are with incantations

Soul Lvl 10

Vigor 10

Dexterity 12

Mind 13

Intelligence 9

Endurance 10

Faith 14

Strength 12

Arcane 9

CONFESSOR STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Urgent Heal Assassin's Approach Broadsword Finger Seal Blue Crest Heater Shield Armor:

Confessor Hood Confessor Armor Confessor Gloves Confessor Boots  

STARTING ITEMS FOR CONFESSOR IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace

Player choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING CONFESSOR NOTES & TIPS Although designed to be a mix of combat and stealth, this Class can be seen as the defacto "Paladin" class. This one sets players up with a 100% Physical Damage reduction Shield, as well as good Faith for Incantations.

 

Wretch is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Wretch is the “deprived” of the game. It starts at level 1 with 10 on all stats and just a club for weapons. It is the weakest starting Class in Elden Ring, and should be selected by those who want an added challenge in the earlier parts of the game. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle.

 

As poor, purposeless and naked as the day they were born. A nice club is all they have.

Soul Lvl 1

Vigor 10

Dexterity 10

Mind 10

Intelligence 10

Endurance 10 F

aith 10

Strength 10

Arcane 10

Wretch is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Wretch is the “deprived” of the game. It starts at level 1 with 10 on all stats and just a club for weapons. It is the weakest starting Class in Elden Ring, and should be selected by those who want an added challenge in the earlier parts of the game. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle.

 

As poor, purposeless and naked as the day they were born. A nice club is all they have.

WRETCH STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Club  

STARTING ITEMS FOR WRETCH IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING WRETCH NOTES & TIPS Due to it's lack of starting equipment, this Class is best recommended for experienced Souls players, or for players that are looking for more challenge Although the Wretch is the least optimized for any one build, the lowest starting level and evenly distributed stats make them ideal for players new to PvP wanting to dabble in different builds since they can respec into any other build and be fairly efficient at it. Significantly easier than going through the game with an entirely different starting class just to try a new build. Since start of the game does not have any non-optional boss, starting with this class is easier than in previous games. You can get your first armor set by farming Godrick soldiers near Groveside cave entrance.

Vagabond is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Vagabond has high Vigor, Strength and Dexterity. It starts at level 9, with a sword, shield and halberd so possibly comparable to the Knight class in previous games. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. There are 10 Classes in Elden Ring that the player can begin the game with.

 

A knight exiled from their homeland to wander. A solid, armor-clad origin.

Soul Lvl 9

Vigor 15

Dexterity 13

Mind 10

Intelligence 9

Endurance 11

Faith 9

Strength 14

Arcane 7

VAGABOND STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Longsword Halberd Heater Shield Armor:

Vagabond Knight Helm Vagabond Knight Armor Vagabond Knight Gauntlets Vagabond Knight Greaves  

STARTING ITEMS FOR VAGABOND IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING VAGABOND NOTES & TIPS A tanky Class with good Stats and a 100% Physical Damage reduction Shield allowing players a sizeable advantage over some other Classes. Great for new players and veterans that don't plan to use Spells. Ties with the Samurai class for best Strength/Dexterity hybrid (also known as "quality") builds. Also more ideal for Strength builds demanding a minimum of 13 or more Dexterity than Hero. More ideal for Strength/Faith hybrid builds demanding 12 or more Dexterity than Prophet.

Prophet is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Prophet has high Faith and mind and some arcane and strength. It starts level 7, with a spear, a finger seal and a small shield. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle.

 

A seer ostracized for inauspicious prophecies. Well versed in healing incantations

Soul Lvl 7

Vigor 10

Dexterity 10

Mind 14

Intelligence 7

Endurance 8

Faith 16

Strength 11

Arcane 10

PROPHET STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Heal Catch Flame Short Spear Finger Seal Rickety Shield Armor:

Prophet Blindfold Prophet Robe Prophet Trousers  

STARTING ITEMS FOR PROPHET IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING PROPHET NOTES & TIPS This Class is best suited for players that want to focus on Incantations. While Catch Flame is a good spell, you might run out of mana during the early parts of the game. Best for pure Faith builds and Dexterity/Faith and Faith/Arcane hybrid builds. Also ideal for Strength/Faith hybrid builds at 11 or less dexterity but outperformed by Vagabond at 12 or more.

 

Samurai is a starting Class in Elden Ring. The Samurai has high Dexterity, Medium strength, endurance, mind and vigor. It starts the game level 9 with a katana, bow, arrows (flaming arrows too!) and a shield. The Classes only determine the starting Stats and Equipment of the player, but as the game progresses, players can freely change their build to their preferred playstyle. There are 10 Classes in Elden Ring that the player can begin the game with.

 

A capable fighter from the distant land of reeds. Handy with Katana and Longbows.

Soul Lvl 9

Vigor 12

Dexterity 15

Mind 11

Intelligence 9

Endurance 13

Faith 8

Strength 12

Arcane 8

SAMURAI STARTING EQUIPMENT FOR ELDEN RING This class starts with the following equipment:

Uchigatana Longbow Arrow Fire Arrow Red Thorn Roundshield Armor:

Land of Reeds Helm Land of Reeds Armor (Altered) Land of Reeds Gauntlets Land of Reeds Greaves  

STARTING ITEMS FOR SAMURAI IN ELDEN RING This class starts with the following items:

Memory of Grace Player choice of Keepsake

ELDEN RING SAMURAI NOTES & TIPS Unsheathe is an extremely powerful ability. Learning to use it often makes this Class much more powerful. Thin out enemies with Arrows and then finish them with the Uchigatana. The best stat spread for pure Dexterity builds and tied with Vagabond for Strength/Dexterity hybrid builds. Also ideal for Dexterity/Arcane hybrid builds requiring 11 or more Strength, Bandit is better for 10 or less Strength. Recommended for New Players and Veterans.