Elden Ring Best Starting Class Guide

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Elden Ring classes present the first major decision in the unforgiving game, and now that the game is officially out, you can find that out for yourself. 10 classes are available to choose from, and they determine your starting stat distribution as well as the armor and weapon you'll be using out of the gate. Though you can change things up later on, the Elden Ring starting class still plays a huge role in shaping how you'll play the game.

The good news for anyone looking to dive into Elden Ring is that the game’s starting classes don’t force you play a certain way for the entire game. You’re still free to build your character any number of ways by distributing points into whatever stats you see fit. A starting class will simply provide you with some gear and stat boosts that may benefit you if you’re looking to focus on a specific playstyle.

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But if you’re the type who wants to min-max your stats for an optimal PvP build, it’s definitely worth picking a class that will most suit whatever you’re hoping to accomplish. Going with a melee-focused starting class, for instance, may leave a full-blown magic build with a few displaced points by the time you reach your self-imposed level cap. Those few points may not make a significant difference in terms of viability, but in a game where showdowns can come down to the wire, every point in your favor is worth the investment.

With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at each of Elden Ring’s starting classes so you