Elden Ring: The Best Samurai Build

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The Samurai class is one of the best character choices for newcomers and Souls-familiars in Elden Ring as its starting stat package really aids all players and how they can build the best one. Although the starting class of characters only determines which stats players will have at the beginning of the game, as well as which weapons, the Samurai is more or less played like the actual warriors themselves. While it does come off as a character with limited choices of weapons and armor, those who choose to play as the Samurai will be one be able to rely upon Katanas and bows as their primary damage sources.

Unlike the Hero class in Elden Ring, Samurai begin with dexterity and vigor as their primary stats, while endurance and mind are their secondary stats. Additionally, Samurai already start off with a Katana, bow, arrows, and a shield, making it one of the most well-equipped characters from the beginning of the game. As players continue through Elden Ring, however, they'll have to invest more Runes into intellect and strength if they plan on using several of the high-level Katanas, as well as dexterity for some of the bows. Since its dexterity and vigor start off as higher stats, players can raise their Samurai's intellect and strength in the beginning to more easily gain access to other types of Katanas and bows.

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For example, the Moonveil Katana in Elden Ring is a weapon that players can get somewhat early in-game for their Samurai. Between the class's high starting dexterity and the Mooveil Katana's low needed strength stat, players can easily invest Runes into their intellect early on to be able to use the weapon as soon as possible. The same goes for most bows,