Elden Ring Starting Classes Compared

Every starting class in Elden Ring with its level, stats and starting gear, side by side.

• Vagabond (level 9): Sturdy knight with the best starting Vigor; an easy pick for melee newcomers.
• Warrior (level 8): Fast dual-wielder built around Dexterity.
• Hero (level 7): Strength fighter with good Vigor and some Arcane.
• Bandit (level 5): Arcane and Dexterity rogue that leans on parries and backstabs.
• Astrologer (level 6): The pure sorcery starter with the most Intelligence.
• Prophet (level 7): Faith caster ready to heal and burn from the start.
• Samurai (level 9): Dexterity fighter with a strong katana and a bow; a popular first pick.
• Prisoner (level 9): Hybrid of thrusting sword and sorcery.
• Confessor (level 10): Faith hybrid that can fight up close and support itself.
• Wretch (level 1): Level 1 with every stat at 10; the blank slate for exact builds.