At the beginning of "Elden Ring," you can choose from a variety of character classes, each with its own playstyle, ranging from spell-slinging mages to stealthy assassins and ruthless melee experts.
Veterans of the "Souls" series understand that this isn't a rigid class structure. At any time in the game, anyone can switch to any construct they desire. However, choosing the correct class is still a crucial decision, especially for complete beginners.
The set of gear that players start with and the set of stats that their character possesses at the start is determined by starter classes. Having a good set of gear can make a big difference, but the stat distribution is the most important factor.
The Vagabond class is highly suggested for people who desire to play a melee fighter. This class is a solid foundation for a "Quality" build, which is any build with a good balance of Strength and Dexterity. Quality builds have the most weapon options, but this frequently comes at the expense of magic-related stats like Intelligence and Faith.
Ranged gamers should use the Samurai class instead. This grants players a high base Dexterity with a moderate Strength, as well as a katana and a longbow as starting weapons. Because of the limited initial loadout, playing the Bandit is not recommended for beginners.
Those looking to begin as a mage-type character might choose between the Astrologer and the Prisoner. The former has a stronger affinity for magical spells, whilst the latter is more versatile because they start with higher Dexterity. Faith builds are generally not suggested for beginners because the majority of the relevant Miracles are obtained later in the game.
Finally, think about giving the Wretch a shot. They begin with a wooden club, no armor, and ten base stats in every attribute. This is simply a disaster waiting to happen, yet the Wretch has the most build freedom, and this class will provide players with the best blind run experience "Elden Ring" has to offer.
"Elden Ring" is the latest game from FromSoftware, the studio behind "Dark Souls," the critically acclaimed gaming genre known for its excruciating difficulty and cryptic storytelling.
While the "Dark Souls" series has been quiet since 2016, FromSoftware has maintained a strong reputation with new games that rely on similar gameplay mechanics. "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice," the studio's most recent original work, was selected Game of the Year in 2019.
