Elden Ring Wiki - Classes
Vagabond
Melee
Straightforward starting gear and stats, recommended for new players focused on melee combat.
Warrior
Melee (dex)
Starts with dual curved swords for an aggressive, fast-attacking playstyle.
Hero
Melee (str)
High starting strength and vigor, built around heavy weapons.
Bandit
Stealth/dex
Starts with a dagger and bow, favors stealth and critical hits.
Astrologer
Sorcery caster
Strong beginner spellcasting option focused on sorcery-type magic.
Prisoner
Hybrid melee/magic
Balanced stats suited to a dex/intelligence hybrid build.
Confessor
Hybrid melee/faith
Balanced stats suited to a strength/faith hybrid build.
Wretch
Freeform
Starts with minimal gear and level 1 stats across the board — a blank slate for any build.
Prophet
Faith caster
Starts with incantations and a staff of faith-based spellcasting.
Samurai
Melee (dex)
Starts with a longbow and the bleed-focused Uchigatana, a strong all-round beginner pick.