Which Elden Ring Starting Class Is Best For You?

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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. There are quite a few to choose from, so you may be wondering which of the 10 classes best fits your style and skill level. It's a crucial first choice that will take a lot of effort to change later on, so what do you choose? Can it have a huge impact on the rest of the game? It can be easy to worry too much about this, but 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 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.

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