Best Starting Class Elden Ring (Update!) (April 2023)

While this is an important question to those new players to the genre as they begin their game journey start in the Lands Between, all the items from each starting class are in-game available.

FromSoftware the game developer does a good job of allowing the player to play how they actually want and not restricting them to the class they chose at the starting of the game.

That said, the starting class does have a major impact on how each and every player feels during the first few hours of their gameplay. Now without wasting time let’s start the Best Starting Class Elden Ring guide.

Last Update On – 16 April 2023

Best Starting Class Elden Ring 2023⇩

One of the most important decisions when it comes to in-game class selection is how the gamer wants to damage their foes. Melee combat is actually the main damage output for classes like the Vagabond, Warrior, and Hero.

While ranged based combat is more common with classes like the Prisoner, Astrologer, and to some level the Samurai due to sorceries and arrow and bow aspects of their kits.

Here is a soft ranking list of the best starting class Elden Ring. The decision actually varies from gamer to gamer but, based on in-house testing and asking the Elden Ring community, all playstyles are viable in Elden Ring and classes merely outline for starting gameplay.

This best starting class Elden Ring list ranks the classes based on their initial stats and equipment for the first few in-game areas.

#1 Vagabond

The Vagabond is really amazing and the best starting class in the Elden Ring game. This class actually provides the best starting framework for gamers looking to get up in the opponent’s face with melee combat.

With the greatest starting Vigor of any starting class at fifteen and the lowest Arcane stat at the seven, this Vagabond class is one of the most effective classes for melee gamers. This is because the weakest attributes are ones melee players will not use (Faith, Intelligence, and Arcane).

Boasting its large melee-based stat investment with thirteen Dexterity and fourteen Strengths, the Vagabond starts with a halberd and longsword use at the start. This provides gamers the option to use a long and short-reach weapon.

It also has a good heater shield, a fantastic in-game starting shield to use at the launch, and even at the end of the game due to its 100% physical guard. With the exclusion of the elemental attributes on game weapons, the heater shield allows gamers to block all in-game physical damage that comes from ranged-based and melee weapons.

#2 Samurai

The Elden Ring Samurai comes in with the high Endurance stat across all starting in-game classes. This is a great kit to start with. Combined with the Land of Reed’s armor actually set and Red Thorn Roundshield, Samurais have a good physical defense.

This makes it the best option for melee gamers looking to absorb hits while in the opponent’s face. For offense, the class has an Uchigatana and Longbow.

The ability to start with a strong weapon like the Uchigatana will be a better choice for many gamers due to the usable game move set and blood loss secondary really effect the katana provides.

The Longbow provides an additional ranged option for sniping opponents at a distance and actually adds to the Samurai’s best starting kit.

#3 Hero

The Elden Ring Hero has the high strength stat of all other in-game classes at sixteen. Combined with the battle-axe as a base weapon and wild strikes weapon art, melee players have a high damage output class really capable of taking on a lot of different areas and enemies.

This class actually starts with the champion’s armor set and in-game leather shield. In combination with its starting Endurance and Vigor, this class provides the gamer with a good starting stamina bar and health pool.

#4 Warrior

Starting with 2 scimitars, this Dexterity-based class is really better starting option for those looking to strike rapidly with their weapon.

The Elden Ring Warrior is the only starting class that can actually use the dual-wielding weapon system new to Elden Ring game right out of the gates.

Combined with the warrior and blue cloth armor along with the best riveted wooden round shield, the Elden Ring Warrior offers medium physical stats.

Gamers looking to specialize in Dexterity weaponry should do better starting with the Warrior since it has the high starting Dexterity stat of any other in-game starting class.

#5 Prisoner

The Elden Ring Prisoner is an amazing different starting class since it is a hybrid class with a great spread of starting stats. It doesn’t have the top in any stat but, with a blend of Dexterity, Strength, and Intelligence, the Prisoner is really defensive Astrologer.

This in-game class starts with the Prisoner’s armor actually set and iron mask. It comes loaded with an Estoc, the best stab weapon, and a Glintstone Staff actually used for casting sorceries. Magic Glintstone Blade is the primary sorcery for the Prisoner.

This conjures an in-game magic sword above the gamer that hones in on the target after a certain period of time. The delay makes it the best spell to combo with the amazing main hand weapon.

#6 Confessor

The Elden Ring Confessor is also an assassin-type class related to the Bandit. It does not have any of the lowest or highest stats, but it actually does have the high starting total level at ten. The class’ top stat is Faith, with equal Dexterity and Strength just above.

It actually starts with the full Confessor’s armor set along with the Blue Crest Heater Shield, which blocks 100% of incoming physical in-game damage. A very good welcomed shield for those just actually starting out.

Gamers will also start with the Finger Seal for Broadsword and incantations for a melee weapon. Assassin’s real Approach, which makes the player move silently, and a quick low heal, Urgent Heal, are the in-game starting incantations.

Whether gamers take a stealth strategy or an aggressive assault with heals to actually fall back on, they can battle how they want with this good starting class.

#7 Astrologer

The Elden Ring Astrologer is an Intelligence-based class that offers gamers early access to in-game magic-based combat. It starts with the high base Intelligence stat over all other in-game classes at sixteen.

Equipped with an Astrologer’s Staff, Scripture Wooden Shield, Shortsword, and Astrologer robe set, this is the frailest starting class with the low physical stats.

Using the Arc and Glintstone Pebble from range as the primary damage output, gamers should still take care due to the low health pool that the Astrologer actually starts with.

Those looking to become experts in sorceries should start with the Astrologer and then continue to game level up Intelligence.

#8 Prophet

The Elden Ring Prophet is a unique Faith-based class that will actually look to specialize in defensive and offensive incantations.

This class has the lowest Intelligence, Endurance, and Dexterity, but it actually offers the gamer sixteen Faith and fourteen Mind, so gamers can rely on the Heal incantations and Catch Flame to start with. Catch Flame is a well-starting incantation.

With a quick casting time, this can be quickly used and in a pinch to stagger opponents and make the distance to use the in-game Shorts Spear.

Equipped with the Rickety Shield, Prophet set, Short Spear, and Finger Seal, this in-game class has low physical defenses but is flexible on horseback and ground.

#9 Wretch

A familiar class from previous FromSoftware in-game titles, the Elden Ring Wretch is a blank slate class that does not provide the gamer any starting options other than an average club to wield.

While the club is a decent weapon to start the game with due to its actually high poise damage and the check for staggering opponents, gamers may find the class difficult because of its low starting health pool and low physical defenses.

Without any in-game armor and a low Vigor stat, gamers will not be able to take many hits from opponents before they find themselves back at the Site of Grace they actually started at.

#10 Bandit

The Elden Ring Bandit provides gamers a more assassin-like class to start off their in-game adventure with. In combination with the Buckler, Bandit armor set, and Great Knife, this class offers actually low to medium physical stats.

While the good Knife may not appear to be the most desirable of the in-game starting weapons, it has actually a blood loss secondary effect to help gamers take on a wide range of different foes.

This class starts with the high Arcane stat of any Elden Ring in-game class. Arcane is mostly involved in boosting the gamer’s item discovery, but also the actual rate at which secondary game effects build up.

With a high Arcane stat on the Bandit, gamers can use the blood loss mechanic on the good Knife for massive in-game damage as they take on enemies, bosses, and other opponents.

The class also comes with a short bow that provides gamers an alternative option and a break from the close-quarters combat usually required by the Great Knife in the game.

Best Starting Class Elden Ring For Beginners⇩

If you are a beginner in the game and confused about which is the best starting class Elden Ring should you choose so here is the list of best starting class in Elden Ring for beginners.

Vagabond
Astrologer
Prisoner
Samurai

Best Starting Class Elden Ring For Advanced Players⇩

Here is the list of the best starting class in Elden Ring game for advanced players.

Hero
Warrior
Bandit
Prophet
Wretch

Conclusion⇩

Hopefully, you like this Best Starting Class Elden Ring guide. In this post, we covered everything about the best Elden Ring starting class that will help the player to choose the best.

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