The character classes in video games are designed to give depth to the game design. They are also there to cater to a large pool of players and widen the choices for the players. Because while you might not deem this necessary, a lot of players actually do want to choose which kind of player they are going to play as. These classes help them do just exactly that. Some players like to play aggressively, and to do that, they need a character class that excels at quick damage.
Other players who like to play strategically and want to experience the whole world experience of the game need a character that can do it. Character classes balance the game, and they are a core part of any game with multiple characters to choose from. Now, in this blog, we are going to talk about classes in Elden Ring, and after reading this blog, you’ll be crystal clear about which class is for you and which one is not.
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Classes in Elden Ring:
So there are 10 classes in Elden Ring, each one has a different archetype, which obviously depicts what the character will grow into. Including the attributes that they are good at naturally or weaker at. play style and a weapon.
Each class starts with higher values for an attribute than others, which visualizes the playstyle of that class. Every class starts with its attributes from level 1 to level 80, but for certain classes, attributes start from different levels than others. Here are the 10 classes that are in the game. Each of them excels at something while underperforming in some other areas.
- Vagabond
- Warrior
- Hero
- Bandit
- Astrologer
- Prophet
- Samurai
- Prisoner
- Confessor
- Wretch.
Attributes:
- Vigor(VIG): Increase the Health and the fire resistance
- Mind (MND): Increase the focus points and focus resist
- Endurance (END): Increases the stamina and focuses on physical defense
- Strength (STR): increases the physical strength and attacking power. Allows wielding heavier weapons
- Dexterity (DEX): Increase the attack power for dexterity-scaling weapons, reduce casting time, and lower fall damage.
- Intelligence (INT): Increases sorcery damage, magic resistance, and scaling for certain weapons.
- Faith (FTH): Increases the incantation effectiveness and scaling for certain weapons.
- Arcane (ARC): Increase discovery, death resistance, and scaling for a certain type of weapons.
Now that you know what each attribute does and certain classes have more levels in certain attributes than others. It is time to dive into the classes themselves and tell you exactly which attributes they have and what you should expect from them.
Which one excels at what?
Vagabond:
Attributes:
- Level: 10
- VIG: 15
- MND: 10
- END: 11
- STR: 14
- DEX: 13
- INT: 9
- FTH: 9
- ARC: 7
The vagabond class, as you could see from its attributes, is pretty well balanced. It has the highest health and fire resistance in the base build. So if Elden Ring is your first rodeo into the Souls games, then Vagabond is a popular class pick to start your Souls game journey. You start with a one-handed sword, a shield, and a halberd, which means that you’re more than adequately equipped to fight.
Warrior:
Attributes:
- Level: 8
- VIG: 11
- MND: 12
- END: 11
- STR: 10
- DEX: 16
- INT: 10
- FTH: 8
- ARC: 9
The warrior is a little more niche than the vagabond because with a higher starting dexterity stat and having less vigor means that while not having a large health, it compensates with faster weapons and more strength. For a beginner, this class might not be the best one, but you could still give it a try if you are the one who likes faster weapons and more slashes when you’re fighting against enemies.
Hero:
Attributes:
- Level: 14
- VIG: 9
- MND: 12
- END: 16
- STR: 9
- DEX: 13
- INT: 7
- FTH: 8
- ARC: 11
The hero class mainly focuses on the melee aspect of the game, which means that if you’re someone who likes to get their hands dirty in melee fights, this class should be on your radar. This class should also be your priority if you’re someone who likes huge and heavy weapons. You start with a large shield and a battle axe. This is complemented by good VIG stats and strength stats.
Bandit:
Attributes:
- Level: 5
- VIG: 10
- MND: 11
- END: 10
- STR: 9
- DEX: 13
- INT: 9
- FTH: 8
- ARC: 14
Bandit is the class that you should only pick if you have already played two or three Souls games before, and you have experience with the game. The bandit comes with a buckler shield, a knife, a shortbow, and arrows. Which means that heavy fights are not this class’s cup of tea. The higher dexterity is coupled with both the knife and the arrows.
Astrologer
Attributes:
- Level: 6
- VIG: 9
- MND: 15
- END: 9
- STR: 8
- DEX: 12
- INT: 16
- FTH: 7
- ARC: 9
The astrologer is a great pick for the players who are first-time souls players, and let me tell you why. because it comes with spells that let you attack the enemies safely from a distance, which means that you don’t need to master combat combos to kill. The astrologer also starts with high intelligence and mind stats, which means you could deal high damage right away. It also has enough dexterity to be flexible with weapons. That’s why the astroger class is a popular pick for beginners.
Prophet:
Attributes:
- Level: 7
- VIG: 10
- MND: 14
- END: 8
- STR: 11
- DEX: 10
- INT: 7
- FTH: 16
- ARC: 10
Just like the astrologer, the prophet is also a spell-casting class but with a different speciality. The astrologer class had more intelligence, so instead of that, in the prophet class, it has more faith stats for casting the incantations. This compensates by being stronger in vigor and strength. They are also good at healing allies, which means that the prophet class is also good for the co-op.
Samurai:
Attributes:
- Level: 9
- VIG: 12
- MND: 11
- END: 13
- STR: 12
- DEX: 15
- INT: 9
- FTH: 8
- ARC: 8
The samurai class is one of the most popular ones in the game, and it is also a really decent pick for players who are new to Souls games. The reason is that it has an excellent balance between melee strength and defense, and also has range versatility. You initially start the game with a katana, longbow, Offhand shield, and fire arrows. The samurai class also has the second-highest dexterity stats out of any other class, which means that you will be more agile and precise in your attacks.
Prisoner:
Attributes:
- Level: 6
- VIG: 11
- MND: 12
- END: 11
- STR: 11
- DEX: 14
- INT: 14
- FTH: 6
- ARC: 9
If you’re really confident in your skills in the Souls game, then the prisoner class is undeniably the class you should start with. Your journey begins with a sword,a staff, a shield, and one spell that strikes a single target at a range with a dagger. The prisoner also has a great intelligence and dexterity stat, which means they are good at both playstyles. You could use them as a hybrid.
Confessor:
Attributes:
- Level: 10
- VIG: 10
- MND: 13
- END: 10
- STR: 12
- DEX: 12
- INT: 9
- FTH: 14
- ARC: 9
This class should be used by the second-time players who have ended the game once before, or you could choose this as your first starting class, but the reason why it’s considered an advanced class rather than a beginner one is that it has a hybrid playstyle and the stats are all over the place. It also requires you to constantly juggle between melee combat to the incantations. Which means that it would be a lot more confusing for the players who are playing the game for the first time.
Wretch
Attributes:
- Level: 1
- VIG: 10
- MND: 10
- END: 10
- STR: 10
- DEX: 10
- INT: 10
- FTH: 10
- ARC: 10
The wretch class is often considered a blank slate class or a challenge class. Because you start with nothing but a club and a loincloth. On the bright side, every stat of this class is perfectly balanced at 10. Which means that it is the most flexible class in the game, and you could lean towards a playstyle you like. But due to that, it is also the weirdest or the hardest class for a beginner.
Conclusion:
Each class in Elden Ring has a distinct playstyle as well as a lean towards a side. It could either be aggressive, spell-heavy, or a co-op material. For a beginner, all of this might be confusing, and to combat that, I have explained in the blog which classes a beginner should pick. I have done it for experienced players as well.
FAQ’s
Which class to choose in Elden Ring?
Vagabond, Astrologer, and Confessor are some of the safest picks for beginners in Elden Ring.
Does it matter what class I choose in Elden Ring?
Yes, it does matter because a class determines the base build stats.
Can you respec in Elden Ring?
Yes, you could, you could respec in the game 18 times in a single playthrough.