Here are the best Elden Ring builds for all player types, from melee to magic.

Rather, it comes down tohow you prefer to play.

Once youve chosen your preferred starting class, dont forget to pick thebest Keepsake for your character, too!

Elden Ring’s starting classes menu screen.

What are the best Elden Ring starting classes?

Altogether, it allows beginners to safely experiment with different melee loadouts to find what works best for them.

Hero

Hero is the best class for tanks

Hero is among the simplest classes in Elden Ring.

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The shield can also be used to parry, opening up foes to powerful counterattacks from your axe.

Helping boost the Astrologers magical prowess are higher starting stats in Mind and Intelligence than any other class.

The Vagabond class starting screen in Elden Ring

Elden Ring’s starting class screen for the Samurai.

Elden Ring’s starting class screen for the Hero.

Elden Ring’s starting class screen for the Bandit.

Elden Ring’s starting class screen for the Astrologer.

Elden Ring’s starting class screen for the Wretch.