Elden Ring's Samurai Class Explained

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With the highly anticipated launch of FromSoftware's latest title Elden Ring drawing closer, fans are eagerly learning of the new and exciting classes that the game will offer. Boasting gameplay curated with some of the best aspects of FromSoftware's library of games, as well as new mechanics, the new classes that the game offers will foster even more replayability and unique gameplay.

With a variety of classes being teased and revealed by FromSoftware recently, the Samurai class is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching and dynamic ones that will be available to play in Elden Ring.

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One of the ten classes in Elden Ring that will be available for players at launch is the Samurai Class. With FromSoftware incrementally revealing the classes, such as the Bandit and the Astrologer classes for Elden Ring, fans are starting to gain a better idea of what the class systems will be like and how they will complement gameplay. The primary function and benefit of class choice in Elden Ring is the differing starting equipment and stats that each class offers.

The Samurai class is billed by FromSoftware to be a «capable fighter from the distant Land of Reeds,» who is «handy with katana and longbows.» Gamers can gather from this summary that the Samurai class will be a combat strong choice who is effective at a variety of ranges. This ranged aptitude makes the Samurai a class that can capitalize on horseback combat, being able to fire on enemies whilst moving at speed using his bow. With mounted combat being a new FromSoftware gameplay element, gamers may opt for the Samurai class to increase the versatility of this new game mechanic.

The starting stats for the Samurai class predictably complement combat