Dark Souls 3 all Classes and Attributes at a glance

The class selection on Dark Souls 3 has changed compared to its predecessor - Dark Souls 2, now instead of eight you have ten different classes. In addition, the well-known attribute luck from the first part of the Souls series returns. You will find more objects on your arduous journey.

In Dark Souls 3, you can look forward to the classes: Thief, Herald, Mercenary, Pyromaniac and Assassin.

The following guide will give you an overview of the starter classes in Dark Souls 3. In addition, we listed you the default value for the attributes and the starting level of each class, so you can decide to choose a character early on.

Special among classes represents the Bandit. You start at level 1 and can determine the development of your character better.

Knight

The knight is a very balanced class with good start values for virtually any attribute. With this selection you can even use some spells. Thanks to his high vitality and the strong start gun, the knight is a good choice for newcomers to the Souls universe.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 9
Vitality - 12
Adaptation - 10
Condition - 11
Load-bearing capacity - 15
Strength - 13
Skill - 12
Intelligence - 9
Will - 9
Happiness - 7


Mercenary

The mercenary has the highest value of skill in all ten classes. You can use most of the weapons after the game starts, if you slightly improve the strength of the mercenary.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 8
Vitality - 11
Adaptation - 12
Condition - 11
Load-bearing capacity - 10
Strength - 10
Skill - 16
Intelligence - 10
Will - 8th
Happiness – 9


Warrior

As usual, the warrior has particularly high value of strength and vitality. Similar to the class of the mercenary, you should level up the skill here, so you can use almost any weapon.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 7
Vitality - 14
Adaptation - 6
Condition - 12
Load-bearing capacity - 11
Strength - 16
Skill - 9
Intelligence - 8
Will - 9
Happiness - 11


Herald

The Herald carries a spear and has a reasonable value at will. So that you can use him in the game. All in all, this class has a good average in all categories.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 9
Vitality - 12
Adaptation - 10
Condition - 9
Load-bearing capacity - 12
Strength - 12
Skill - 11
Intelligence - 8th
Will - 13
Happiness – 11


Thief

The thief takes a dagger and has particularly high value on happiness. Since many players neglect this attribute, you can get more points for important issue as strength or dexterity. In addition, this is the only class available that represents you when starting an arc.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 5
Vitality - 10
Adaptation - 11
Condition - 10
Load-bearing capacity - 9
Strength - 9
Skill - 13
Intelligence - 10
Will - 8
Happiness – 14


Assassin

The Assassin specializes in sword fighting and spells. You start already at level 10 and has good values for the attributes of skill and adaptation.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 10
Vitality - 10
Adaptation - 14
Condition - 11
Load-bearing capacity - 10
Strength - 10
Skill - 14
Intelligence - 11
Will - 9
Happiness - 10


Sorcery

As the name of this class suggests, is the Sorcery to the magician in Dark Souls 3. Although you start with Level 6, he has a high value on adaptation and intelligence.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 6
vitality - 9
Adaptation - 16
Condition - 9
Load-bearing capacity - 7
Strength - 7
Skill - 12
Intelligence - 16
Will - 7
Happiness – 12



Pyromaniac

The Pyromaniac is also a recommended class for newcomers. He carries the item Pyromantie flame from the beginning with you, which will facilitate you first boss fights.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 8
Vitality - 11
Adaptation - 12
Condition - 10
Load-bearing capacity - 8
Strength - 12
Skill - 9
Intelligence - 14
Will - 15
Happiness – 7


Cleric

The class of the cleric is very similar to the Sorcerer. Here you sit, however, increased to wonder instead of spells.

Attribute - Value at Beginning

Start Level - 7
Vitality - 10
Adaptation - 14
Condition - 9
Load-bearing capacity - 7
Strength - 12
Skill - 8
Intelligence - 7
Will - 16
Happiness – 13


The Deprived

You seek a real challenge, and stay for the Souls professional par excellence. Then the Deprived should be your first choice. Although you possess good and balanced values for all attributes, however, you have to survive the first hours of play with Level 1. We recommend this veterans class in Dark Souls 3.

Dark-Souls-3_Deprived

Attribute - Value at Beginning
Start Level - 1
vitality - 10
Adaptation - 10
condition - 10
Load-bearing capacity - 10
Strength - 10
Skill - 10
Intelligence - 10
Will - 10
Happiness -10


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