What is the best starting character

[TGF]

I have played samurai and astrologer but i havent tried any others, anyone recommend the best starting classes?

[Tao314zdin]

Vagabond and Samurai are two best all-around classes, with Vagabond being better for more builds in general but not for all.

Then you have Prisoner for faithless int builds and Hero for arcane dummy (aka extra low int) builds.

The rest are noob-traps for the most part. Only being optimal for very specific gear loadouts if at all.

[JustVean]

Samurai is more balanced. The weapon katana is pretty OP for the beginners.

[Lord Bob]

Messaggio originale di TGF:

Messaggio originale di Lord Bob:

Some will say it's Wretch because of it's even stat distribution. That said, having a build in mind prior to choosing your starting class helps, as you'll be able to specialize better during late game compared to Wretch, even if it's just a few stat points in difference.

What would you say is the best builds/stats at the moment for a new game?

That depends on your build. Everything is viable, doesn't matter if it's an int or fth caster, something that wields big and heavy weapons (str + end), fast and light weapons, also bows and other ranged stuff (dex).
Hybrid builds (int+fth, int+str/dex, fth+str/dex, arc+fth/int) are a bit tricky, as they require a more complex stat spread, but make for a build that has more utility than a pure int caster or str fighter.

Sprinkle in a bit of fth regardless of build, to get access to utility spells like Golden Vow (general buff, regardless of class) or Flame Grant me Strength (close combat fighters, fire incant caster), Flame Cleanse Me to be able to alleviate poison and rot.

That's just my opinion if you're approaching end game (around lvl135). By then you should have at least 60 vig, especially if you're planning to enter the dlc. having 60 vig towards the end of the game is probably the most important thing, the rest is up to your personal preference.

Don't forget to have fun with whatever you're playing, maybe update this thread of yours if you decided on what it'll be!

[miep miep]

Wretch has too many wasted points in int, faith and arc for most builds. Vagabond is the best all around starting class because it has the least points in those 3 stats. Every build needs vigor, base mind, endurance plus a little strength and dex for weapon requirements making vagabond the best all around class because it fits the bill.

Samurai is a close second. While it has the same amount of stats in int, faith and arc combined as the vagabond class it has more points in mind and dex, which you might not necessarily want for some builds like pure strength.

[cybercybercybercyber4]

unless you intend to min-max for a certain level (like 125 or 150),
i think the correct answer is either wretch because of the faster vigor or astrologer because of magic glintblade as starting spell.

[Vinnolo]

vagabond is usually the best for min maxing, samurai is the easiest because he starts with a bleed weapon and a bow, so its easy mode from the start, wretch gives the illusion of the best all rounder but in the long run, you will prob end up at lower rune level in a more specialized class, like vagabond, since he lacks points in arcane, faith and int, so you just pick the one you need and the rest are basically bonus stats of attributes you will never use (this is usually true unless going full int path, which the difference is minimal with astrologer).

[Martin]

I only really pick samurai overall for the stats, they are really good for most builds (especially strength/dexterity builds), but you can even go as far as to make it a dexterity/intelligence kind of build. + The starting weapon is the best one in my opinion.

At the end of the day starting classes don't matter much and it only gives you one or two levels advantage/disadvantage in any build, those i stated are just the most optimal for this class.