Elden Ring Class Guide: Which Class Is Best For You?

gamespot.com:

So you’ve picked up Elden Ring and taken a look at its 10 starting classes, all of which offer their own unique pros and cons. You may be feeling a little overwhelmed, but there’s no reason to fear, as it’s all quite a bit simpler than it initially seems. The good news for anyone looking to dive into Elden Ring is that the game’s starting classes don’t force you to fit any particular mold. 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.

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 can see which one is going to be best for your preferences. Do note, however, that this guide covers the fundamentals of each of Elden Ring’s starting classes, but it assumes you have a general knowledge of the eight core stats. If not, we've got you covered on that, too.

The Hero is a straightforward melee-focused class that begins the game with high Strength, Endurance, and Vigor stats alongside a one-handed axe and a medium-sized shield for some extra