WhisperingDusk Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I love to know your chosen class you want to start as / started as, and which build you're thinking of. I liked the idea of An Enchanted Knight. But I also like the frantic playstyle of Bloodborne (though I had an arcane build). So somehow I want a mage dexterity build, so it would be fun to experiment. I also like the idea of starting from scratch (Wretch) and a build catered to what I find. Anyhow, probably starting Astrologer and slowly aim for more dexterity or strength play moving forward. Love to hear other ideas, or progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluziion90 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'm usually going full strenght with the biggest 2hander the game has to offer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino_Destructo Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, Deluziion90 said: I'm usually going full strenght with the biggest 2hander the game has to offer This and a father mask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavySuicide Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I might try the Samurai class it sounds really fun. Unfortunately the game stranded in the post office since i wasn't at home so i have to wait until tomorrow :-( All of you who were able to get the game today, enjoy it, it might be one of the best games this year has to offer. Edited February 24, 2022 by DavySuicide 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightnin683 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Same idea as op. Probably go with astrologer or prisoner as a battlemage. I've never used a magic build in a souls game before and it looks cool from what I've seen thus far in the previews. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W0ndrful101 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Definitely a warrior. I always go for dual swords glass cannon build, armor just for the looks, the lowest weight for the best dodges and that's pretty much it. On the NG+ runs, I always go for boss cosplay, dark souls III nameless king or dark souls II looking glass knight were my favorites. Can't wait! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain_1994 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'll probably play through the game enough times to play all the classes but i'll be starting as a Confessor......looks like a Jedi with that cloak and hood ?, i'm gonna try and build him like a Battlemage but we'll see, i've tried staying away from anything showing this game so i don't know whats good/not good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rofaka Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Going to start of as a bandit, and then I'm just gonna wing that shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyChief Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 If you want the easiest playthrough, the Astrologer class is the one to pick. For a harder playthrough, a class specializing in melee would be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GERBILEBOY Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Astrologer for me. I always went with magic builds for the Souls series so I'm going to do it again in Elden Ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creasy007 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Just to make it easier on me the first time, I'll be going with Astrologer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino_Destructo Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'm gonna start with the Samurai class and aim for a quality build. Having 40 str and 40 dex gives a lot of freedom in weapon choice and maxed out raw physical damage, which never disappoints. I will also buff my weapons and use a parrying shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoronte84 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Never used a magic build in a dark souls game. Gonna try astrologer at first, maybe experiment something with other stats during my playthrough. 6 hours left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neme-ita Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Astrologer, i always use Knight or melee but this time i think is better use a mage etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copanele Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Sellswor--ahem WARRIOR, red hair, fashion souls, dex build, tis what I've been doing since good ol' Demon Souls. Obviously second playthrough shall be a Guts build because we have to honor the late Kentaro Miura! It's tradition at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmFanatic Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Starting class will be Samurai as I’m going for a power-stance dual katana Dex build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadvember Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 The naked SL1 guy with the club, because why not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommeyliang Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 6 hours ago, MrTrofyHunter said: If you want the easiest playthrough, the Astrologer class is the one to pick. For a harder playthrough, a class specializing in melee would be the way to go. This is how I feel after I saw a YouTube video of someone spamming spells from a distance on a horse vs. the Radahn Starscourge. I like to play games in "easy mode," and it seems to me the most feasible way to do so would be Astrologger. Have never played a single FromSoftware game (Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro), etc. Super intrigued because of the high ratings, hopefully I don't get stomped too much while playing. Beat and plat'd HZD and GoW 2018 on the easiest difficulty settings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenebraZero Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Started Wretch class, every single mob can almost shot you. I think i'll make a pure strenght build for a change, i Always used mage or pyromancer on other souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKiL_Clash Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 STRENGTH ALL THE WAY unless magic is overpowered again lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manumatik Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, TenebraZero said: Started Wretch class, every single mob can almost shot you. I think i'll make a pure strenght build for a change, i Always used mage or pyromancer on other souls. This got me worried. I was planning doing a NoHUD, offline playthrough at first but Wretch might be overkill. Might do the classic knight, so Vanguard I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenebraZero Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, manumatik said: This got me worried. I was planning doing a NoHUD, offline playthrough at first but Wretch might be overkill. Might do the classic knight, so Vanguard I guess. You can do Classic knight or Vanguard even with Wretch. You'll find equipment and armor pretty soon After left the First area. You have to approach stealth the First soldiers with backstab, they drop pretty useful weapon and armor, u can find also a vendor at 2nd bonfire. Edited February 25, 2022 by TenebraZero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlippingJimy Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) The power pyx guide mentions magic is well OP and says that this is one of hardest souls games to be a tank melee build, due to bosses being able to 1 or 2 hit you. Im pretty keen on the prisoner with a dex / int. Playing as the astrologer sounds far the easiest, but I think that I would almost get bored spamming ranged magic attacks all the time, good to mix it up with melee. Apparently the prisoner is the late bloomer class, which you want for endgame or PVP later. https://www.powerpyx.com/elden-ring-best-starting-class-guide/ Edited February 25, 2022 by SlipingJimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JhOnNY_HD Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Souls veteran here. I start full STR with heavy armor. Died with one hit from the first big boss. Deleted char. Start with astrologer and start the cheesesoulsvania again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino_Destructo Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, JhOnNY_HD said: Died with one hit from the first big boss. Deleted char. Start with astrologer and start the cheesesoulsvania again The one with many arms? Did you kill him? Edited February 25, 2022 by Domino_Destructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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