A new fan-made character build guide on Reddit is essential to newcomers playing Elden Ring. Although Elden Ring is the latest of FromSoftware's «soulsborne» games, and is different from past titles in many ways, the high level of difficulty fans have grown accustomed to is still present. Those enteringthe subgenre for the first time will need all the help they can get if they wish to tackle the notorious game.
Since the series onset with Demon's Souls, soulsborne games have had a knack for building a strong community within their player bases. Similar to the cryptic communication system within each title, soulsborne fans have a unique way of connecting outside of the games themselves. Reddit has long been a place where players hold discourse surrounding their passion for the deep lore and systems within the games. The platform has allowed players to find help for the games' challenging boss battles, and to discuss the deep, obscure lore that tends to appear in every title. Elden Ring is FromSoftware's bestselling game to date, meaning that the Reddit community for the title is particularly large.
Related: Best Elden Ring Gear & Spells You Can Get Without Beating A Single Boss
Recently a detailed equipment and build guide was created by an Elden Ring fan known as Leesinmain that is a vital tool for new players. The guide outlines ten different build paths, which cover varying types of character classes. Each build path outlines skill distribution, weapon, armor, and talisman options. The ten separate class builds are segmented into three parts based on the player's level, making them extremely accessible and useful for all players. The post creator describes these class builds as "fun" and "powerful," noting that
Read more on screenrant.com