Elden Ring: Best Classes for Beginners Tier List

In this tier list we will take a look at the best and easiest class choices for beginner players in ER.

Elden Ring: Best Classes for Beginners Tier List
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Whether you're a seasoned Souls fan or embarking on the epic Elden Ring journey for the first time, we're here to guide you through those crucial initial steps. Selecting your character's class holds significant impact throughout the game, and we want to ensure you make the right choice. In this guide, we'll present a tier list highlighting the best Elden Ring class options for beginners.

S Tier Beginner Class Choices:

Vagabond and Samurai Elden Ring
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Vagabond: Ideal for beginners, Vagabonds excel in both damage and defense. Their decent melee stats and substantial health pool make them a solid choice.

Samurai: Offering serious damage right from the start, Samurais stand out as one of the best classes for beginners. Their versatility and ease of mastery shine in both close-range and long-range battles.

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A Tier Beginner Class Choices:

Confessor and Astrologer Elden Ring
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Astrologer: Known for versatility, Astrologers are an excellent choice for beginners. Players can maintain distance and employ spells to overcome enemies.

Confessor: Boasting good damage, great sustain, and decent spells, the Confessor provides a comprehensive Elden Ring experience for beginners, performing well in early levels.

B Tier Beginner Class Choices:

Prisoner and Hero Elden Ring
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Prisoner: A versatile class offering spells, melee, and ranged attacks. However, weaker spell stats and a practically useless shield make defense challenging.

Hero: While delivering great damage, Heroes require mastery, relying solely on their weapon and shield. Spells are not in the picture, potentially limiting the experience for new Elden Ring players.

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C Tier Beginner Class Choices:

Prophet and Warrior Elden Ring
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Warrior: Traditionally powerful and tanky, Warriors might pose challenges for beginners due to their reliance on close combat.

Prophet: A squishy class, not ideal for beginners seeking an easy Elden Ring experience.

Bandit: Suited for stealth characters, Bandits rely on sneaking around undetected, making them challenging for new players. Boss battles with a Bandit can be a nightmare for beginners.

D Tier Beginner Class Choices:

Wretch Elden Ring
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Wretch: Intended for experienced players, Wretch is notably weak, designed for those seeking a purposely underleveled champion in Elden Ring. This class is the worst choice you can make as a beginner.

Summary:

Best Classes for Beginners in Elden Ring Tier List

  • S Tier: Samurai, Vagabond
  • A Tier: Astrologer, Confessor
  • B Tier: Prisoner, Hero
  • C Tier: Warrior, Prophet, Bandit
  • D Tier: Wretch

We hope this guide aids you in making an informed choice, ensuring your first Elden Ring experience is enjoyable and straightforward.

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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Elden Ring is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is a collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the Souls series, and George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire. Set in a dark fantasy world, Elden Ring features an expansive open world, intricate lore, and challenging combat. Players explore the Lands Between, uncovering secrets and battling formidable enemies. The game emphasizes exploration, character development, and strategic combat, offering a rich and immersive experience for fans of the genre.

Genres
Action, Role-Playing Game (RPG), Soulslike
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date
Feb 25, 2022
Price
$59.99
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Publisher(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment
ESRB Rating
M