Elden Ring offers you 10 classes to choose from at the beginning of the game. While this is not particularly decisive in the long run, it can significantly influence the gaming experience, especially in the beginning. MyMMO tells you which player type should choose which class.

The choice of classes in Elden Ring works a bit differently than you might know from other RPGs. Since you can level up an infinite number of times and distribute new skills freely, there are essentially no limits to your builds in the long run. You can also reset the attributes if needed.

Therefore, the classes in Elden Ring mainly play a role in the first hours of gameplay. Especially if you are a beginner, these first hours can be crucial.

The starting weapons have the greatest influence on your success in the game, both short- and long-term. In our tier list you can see how good each weapon is.

Therefore, we recommend the 10 classes here according to experience level, so you can make just the right choice for yourself. With our directory, you can also jump to each section:

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Elden Ring – The best classes for beginners

By beginners, we primarily mean players who may be trying a FromSoftware game for the first time. Players who want the easiest possible start are also included. For the beginner classes, we have paid close attention to flexibility and long-term usefulness of the starting equipment.

Tips for these classes: You can’t go wrong with the beginner classes. The standard equipment of these classes is traditionally among the strongest weapons and spells, even in endgame. Additionally, the classes have such balanced stats that you can easily try multiple builds.

The following classes are recommended for Soulsborne beginners:

Samurai – Balanced stats, fantastic starter weapon

Main attributes:

• Level: 9
• Vigor: 12
• Mind: 11
• Endurance: 13
• Strength: 12
• Dexterity: 15
• Intelligence: 9
• Faith: 8
• Arcane: 8

What should you note about this class? The Samurai is an excellent choice for almost any player in Elden Ring. This class starts with an Uchigatana, which is traditionally one of the strongest and most versatile weapons in any Soulsborne game. Especially at the start, this weapon is very powerful.

Moreover, a Samurai starts with a bow and a classic Samurai armor. This makes the class a top all-rounder, primarily focusing on physical attacks.

Prophet – Good offensively and defensively due to fire spells and healing magic

Main attributes:

• Level: 7
• Vigor: 10
• Mind: 14
• Endurance: 8
• Strength: 12
• Dexterity: 8
• Intelligence: 7
• Faith: 16
• Arcane: 11

What should you note about this class? Those who have played Dark Souls should know about miracles and pyromancy spells. In Elden Ring, these spells are referred to as “callings”.

The Prophet starts with a spear and focuses on these callings. In addition to powerful fire spells, callings also include supportive healing callings, as well as powerful dragon callings.

This makes the class very flexible despite its lower vitality, making it a good choice for newcomers.

Confessor – Very versatile starting equipment

Main attributes:

• Level: 10
• Vigor: 10
• Mind: 13
• Endurance: 10
• Strength: 12
• Dexterity: 12
• Intelligence: 9
• Faith: 14
• Arcane: 9

What should you note about this class? Similar to the Prophet, the Confessor has immediate access to callings. However, with his sword and shield, he is better suited for new players who want to focus heavily on melee combat. These attributes also offer very balanced stats, allowing them to be good in many situations.

Additionally, Confessors start with a spell that dampens footstep sounds and reduces fall damage. This should make navigating dangerous areas significantly easier if you can sneak around silently.

Vagabond – Versatile in the long term

Main attributes:

• Level: 9
• Vigor: 15
• Mind: 10
• Endurance: 11
• Strength: 14
• Dexterity: 13
• Intelligence: 9
• Faith: 9
• Arcane: 7

What should you note about this class? The Vagabond is primarily a melee fighter. With his longsword, halberd, and shield, this class starts with a variety of long-term useful equipment.

This is essentially an all-round class with medium armor. Thanks to its attributes, you can easily aim for almost any build with the Vagabond.

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On the next page, we will introduce you to the 5 classes for advanced players. You will find a colorful mix of different setups that should appeal to many player types.

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The Moonveil Katana is one of the absolute best weapons in Elden Ring. It utilizes perhaps the strongest overall build in this action RPG. We will tell you where to find the katana, what attributes you need for it, and why it is so good.

What kind of weapon is this? The Moonveil belongs to the katanas in Elden Ring. Just this fact would be enough for it to be among the best weapons in the game.

However, the Moonveil Katana is also the best weapon in this powerful category. Therefore, it is clearly among the top 3 best weapons in Elden Ring in our tier list. Another weapon in this top 3 is another katana called Bloody Rivers:

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Where do I find the weapon? You can find the Moonveil Katana very early in the game. It is located in the Gael Tunnel, which is right on the border between the starting region Limgrave and Caelid in the east.

You will receive the katana when you defeat the Magma Wyrm at the end of the tunnel. If you have trouble with the boss, you can also call for help from other players in co-op or use spirit ashes.

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What are the properties of the Moonveil Katana?

• Damage type: Slash/Pierce
• Passive effects: Causes bleed (50).
• Initial attribute scaling:
  • Strength: E
  • Dexterity: D
  • Wisdom: C
• Required attributes:
  • Strength: 12
  • Dexterity: 18
  • Wisdom: 23
• Weight: 6.5
• Unique talent: Transient Moonlight

What makes the weapon so good? Katanas are currently considered the best general weapons in the game by the community. This is due to the flexible combos you can utilize with these weapons. Additionally, most have the passive effect of bleeding, which is one of the strongest effects in the game and a definite boss killer.

Here we tell you how to build a strong build with this weapon:

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Because the Moonveil Katana gets even better with a high Wisdom attribute, you also have the option to rely on the powerful spells in the game with your build.

What makes the katana truly outstanding is the weapon’s talent, “Transient Moonlight”. With this talent, you switch to a special stance from which you fire a quick magic beam.

• Depending on whether you make a strong or light attack from the stance, this beam is vertical or horizontal.
• This magical wave of light has a great range, inflicts both magic and bleed damage, and additionally causes significant poise damage to your opponents. 
• This attack can do everything you could possibly want from an attack, which is why this katana is among the best weapons in the game.

The Moonveil Katana is a good weapon for the upcoming DLC, for which you should also upgrade one stat: Elden Ring: To start perfectly in the new DLC, you should raise this stat to level 60

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What do you think about this weapon? Have you tried it yet? If so, what is your favorite build with the weapon? Do you think it is too strong? Let us know in the comments!

If you are looking for more tips, information, and recommendations about Elden Ring from the MeinMMO editorial team, we have an overview that we keep updating: Elden Ring: All our guides, beginner tips, and builds at a glance

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