guys im new what class do i pick

[nullmoon9]

help me plz

[lady with an ermine]

if you are new i dont think you should restrict yourself. just whatever feels the best for the point in game you are at. You have to completely cycle through gear often anyway. Magic is my favorite.

[Majrick]

All classes can beat the game as it is designed to do this. I prefer the sorcerer with new characters simply for the range aspect and then branch out into any of the other builds.
Have used sorcerer to games end but you are extended in late game ,but it can be achieved.
Good Gaming

[noisyturtle]

Class really doesn't matter at all

[Vicodin princess]

i think demoknight is a pretty good class to start the game with, very simple yet very fun and rewarding as far as game play

[Eriak]

Welcome to the game
I'm almost through my first playthough
If you are new like me you could pick the warrior class and do a strength build if that suits you.
I discovered pretty late that you could upgrade your weapon and the number of healing flask you have at the blacksmith
And you can upgrade the healing itself at the bonfire burning some bones
Learn to dodge and block with shield and the game will not be too difficult
Hope you enjoy this game as much as I do right now
<3

[✞ Nosnikrap ✞]

Knight - you will be able to change once you get to the cathedral, but knight makes it a lot easier to get there.

Warrior is a good second.

[Mako]

If you're asking this question then its very easy to answer.

Knight

Other classes can better suit more experienced players but knight is the easiest to start with. They are tanky and very straighforward. Unlike other fromsoft games knights dont fatroll from the start in DS3, So you get good armor, shield with 100 physical defense from the start, longsword aka 2nd best PvE weapon class (after greatswords) as your starting weapon, and can still dodge roll like a champ.

You can always level up or even respec your character in other directions. Starting class only affects initial stats distrubution and gear. Speaking of which, knight's gear is by far the most expensive.

[syz]

Knight.

[syz]

Let me know and I'll be your bodyguard against these invaders!

[Marmarmar34]

Whatever class has the highest dex. There's a katana you can get by fighting the tough guy to the left of fire firelink shrine that'll carry you through a good chunk of the whole game. You'll have to practice your parry with it though to make the most of it.

[Mako]

Carry? Katanas in DS3 are trash. Swing speed and stamina cost of a greatsword with damage of longsword and worst damage type (slash) in the game. Unlike ER bleed almost never comes into play. Katana parry has worse frames window than any light shield, why would anyone use it outside of some style points is a mystery. The fact that its one of the few weapon classes that can actually break between bonfires only adds to the insult.

[PyroMonk]

the class that starts level 1

[Marmarmar34]

Originally posted by Mako:

Carry? Katanas in DS3 are trash. Swing speed and stamina cost of a greatsword with damage of longsword and worst damage type (slash) in the game. Unlike ER bleed almost never comes into play. Katana parry has worse frames window than any light shield, why would anyone use it outside of some style points is a mystery. The fact that its one of the few weapon classes that can actually break between bonfires only adds to the insult.

Maybe I'm just good then lol. I've caught a decent amount of people off gaurd with it's weapon art alone.

Originally posted by <3⁧⁧⁧⁧Sasha Ω:

the class that starts level 1

Unironically pretty good too. Makes discovering new gear a lot more impactful. That, and less souls required to level up early game.

[Artek [General]]

The Knight is the easiest choice. He starts with the strongest armor, and the most well-rounded loadout. You can unironically beat the whole game with his default kit without having to switch to anything else.

[toughnails]

Originally posted by Mako:

Carry? Katanas in DS3 are trash. Swing speed and stamina cost of a greatsword with damage of longsword and worst damage type (slash) in the game. Unlike ER bleed almost never comes into play. Katana parry has worse frames window than any light shield, why would anyone use it outside of some style points is a mystery. The fact that its one of the few weapon classes that can actually break between bonfires only adds to the insult.

Yeah, coming back to DS3 from ER, and.... the katanas are so awful in this game. Except for maybe the paired ones you get super late.

But anyhow, if you're new just pick Knight, then grab the Claymore at High Wall, infuse it with the raw gem you get in the same area, and put the majority of your levels into Vigor until you have 27 VIG aka 1000 HP. The armor set Knight starts with is very good and should serve you well until the mid-game at least. Do NOT change to the cool looking Fallen Knight set, it has garbage stats, and is a common noob trap, because it has a cool edgelord look lmao.

The Claymore is best used two handed, it's generally considered to be the best greatsword in the game. If you want a sword & board build, then farm the Lothric Knights in the same area for their Lothric Knight Straight Sword, which is the best straight sword in the game.