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Vagabond
Starting class · Quality
High Vigor and great armor make it the most forgiving start. Scales into Strength/Dexterity quality builds with almost any melee weapon.
- Stats
- VIG / STR / DEX
- Tier
- Best for beginners
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Samurai
Starting class · Dexterity
Starts with the Uchigatana (bleed) and a longbow. The fastest route into bleed builds with Rivers of Blood or Nagakiba later.
- Stats
- DEX / VIG
- Starts
- Uchigatana
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Astrologer
Starting class · Sorcery
Intelligence start built for Glintstone sorcery. Rush to Raya Lucaria for Rennala's spells and the Moonveil route.
- Stats
- INT / MIND
- Playstyle
- Ranged caster
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Prophet
Starting class · Faith
Faith start with healing incantations. Leads into Blasphemous Blade, Dragon Communion and Golden Order builds.
- Stats
- FTH / MIND
- Playstyle
- Hybrid support
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Ranni the Witch
NPC questline
The longest and most consequential questline, leading to the Age of Stars ending and the Dark Moon Greatsword. Easy to miss — start it in Ranni's Rise.
- Rewards
- Dark Moon Greatsword
- Missable
- Yes
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Blaidd the Half-Wolf
NPC questline
Tied to Ranni's quest. Summonable for Darriwil and a reliable ally early in Limgrave.
- Area
- Mistwood / Limgrave