Choosing your Character Origin in Elden Ring can be an intimidating decision. Make the right choice and figure out which one is right for you.
In Elden Ring, players have the freedom to build their character however they wish. This is because all weapons, spells, and armor require various stats to be achieved if the player wishes to use them efficiently. Even with this freedom throughout Elden Ring, players start their adventure by selecting one of several classes, better known as Character Origins.
Players don’t necessarily need to stick with these starting stat layouts for the rest of the game, but choosing one allows the player to start at a specific level, with varied stats, and a unique set of gear to protect themselves with. While some of these Character Origin options also allow players to start with an entirely clean slate, others can help build an early identity for when you’re still coming to terms with the game. 10 Bandit
Rune Level: 5
Vigor
10
Dexterity
13
Mind
11
Intelligence
9
Endurance
10
Faith
8
Strength
9
Arcane
14
While every Character Origin in Elden Ring has the potential to become something great, Bandit is arguably one of the weakest starts for players and is certainly not an option to be chosen by those with little experience with the RPG.
Bandit is a great option for players who want a high endurance and Dexterity start in Elden Ring, though arguably other Character Origins can do this much better. Players looking for an aggressive character to start with should look elsewhere, as the Bandit playstyle highlights dodging and keeping to a distance. 9 Confessor
Rune Level: 10
Vigor
10
Dexterity
12
Mind
13
Intelligence
9
Endurance
10
Faith
14
Strength
12
Arcane
9
While the spell of Assassin’s Approach suggests that the Confessor Character Origin in Elden Ring is made for players who are hoping to create some sort of stealth build, this playstyle isn’t optimal when dealing with bosses.
Confessor makes for an interesting Paladin-like class, especially as they start with decent stats in Faith, Dexterity, and Strength. This also allows players to build the Confessor as a hybrid of casting spells while also having solid melee damage to rely on, though many of the other Origins available make the Confessor obsolete, as they can do the same job better. 8 Prophet
Rune Level: 7
Vigor
10
Dexterity
10
Mind
14
Intelligence
7
Endurance
8
Faith
16
Strength
11
Arcane
10
While at first glance, players may be put off by the Prophet due to them looking rather defenseless, The Prophet Character Origin is a great start for any player who plans to focus purely on Incantations. Starting with the Incantations of Heal and Catch Flame, a player is able to support themselves against foes without worrying about their health getting too low.
While players may still run out of FP fast at the start of their adventure if they keep using Catch Flame, players are also given a decent amount of Strength to wield some of the heaviest weaponry to protect themselves.
