ELDEN RING / CLASSES
Classes
Choose a starting origin and plan your early progression.
12 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
ENCYCLOPEDIA / CLASSES
All classes references
Use the search field and version filters to navigate topics, or open a page for explanations, combat advice and related reading.
Base game / Starting classVagabond
A durable starting origin suited to physical melee and shield play.
Base game / Starting classWarrior
An agile origin with a focus on Dexterity-oriented starting equipment.
Base game / Starting classHero
A Strength-leaning origin that begins with a forceful melee identity.
Base game / Starting classBandit
An origin that starts with tools suited to a more precise and opportunistic playstyle.
Base game / Starting classAstrologer
An Intelligence-focused origin built for early sorcery.
Base game / Starting classProphet
A Faith-oriented starting origin built around incantations.
Base game / Starting classSamurai
A balanced dexterity-themed origin with a katana and a bow.
Base game / Starting classPrisoner
A hybrid Dexterity/Intelligence origin with melee and sorcery options.
Base game / Starting classConfessor
A Faith-oriented hybrid origin with access to melee and incantations.
Base game / Starting classWretch
A minimally equipped origin with flat starting stats and high flexibility.
2026 Tarnished Pack / 2026 additional classIdus Knight
A starting origin added through the 2026 Tarnished Pack.
2026 Tarnished Pack / 2026 additional classHeavy Knight
Another origin introduced in the 2026 Tarnished Pack.
Independent Volpedia encyclopedia. Not affiliated with FromSoftware or Bandai Namco. Original diagrams are thematic reference graphics, not gameplay screenshots, boss portraits or literal maps. The publisher's artwork already approved in the project is retained. Research references are maintained internally. Features and balance may differ by game version; DLC requires ownership.