There are 8 different Starting Classes in Dark Souls II. While the classes determine the base stats for redistribution, there are no differences in abilities between classes, and they are only a template from which you can build your character. Most weapons and armor from other classes can be obtained relatively early in the game.
Classes in Dark Souls 2
Warrior |
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 12 |
 15 |
 7 |
 11 |
 6 |
 5 |
 6 |
 5 |
 5 |
 5 |
Knight |
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| 13 |
11 |
| 12 |
8 |
| 6 |
9 |
| 7 |
3 |
| 4 |
6 |
Swordsman |
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| 12 |
9 |
| 4 |
16 |
| 8 |
6 |
| 4 |
7 |
| 6 |
5 |
Bandit |
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| 11 |
9 |
| 9 |
14 |
| 7 |
3 |
| 11 |
1 |
| 2 |
8 |
Cleric |
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| 14 |
11 |
| 10 |
5 |
| 3 |
4 |
| 8 |
4 |
| 10 |
12 |
Sorcerer |
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| 11 |
3 |
| 5 |
7 |
| 6 |
8 |
| 5 |
14 |
| 12 |
4 |
Explorer |
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| 10 |
6 |
| 7 |
6 |
| 6 |
12 |
| 9 |
5 |
| 7 |
5 |
Deprived |
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| 1 |
6 |
| 6 |
6 |
| 6 |
6 |
| 6 |
6 |
| 6 |
6 |
Class Comparison Table
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| Warrior | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Knight | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Swordsman | 12 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Bandit | 11 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Cleric | 14 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Sorcerer | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| Explorer | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Deprived | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Relevant Videos:
Discussion of the different classes and which is ideal for different build types, See Builds
Anonymous
- Anonymous
16 Aug 2020 18:48
I just think its wierd that bandits have the second highest faith and yet have the lowest attunement. they have the power for miracles but not the slots. same with the explorer, has 3rd highest attunement but lower than average int and faith
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
29 Mar 2020 14:37
Really? No Pyromancer? I mean, c’mon! They have a dirty rotten Cleric for Gwyn’s sake! Shame on you, greedy guts!
- Anonymous
23 Mar 2020 14:21
After listening to suggestions on how to deal with NPC's you have no interest in, I come to find out the default hidden class in Dark Souls is "Asshole". I love gaming.
- Anonymous
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- Anonymous
25 Jan 2019 19:39
I'm on PS4 on SoTFS and I was wondering if anyone could help me boost a new character to SL 194. My PSN is NathanHawaii
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- Anonymous
How to win life21 Sep 2016 21:05
1. Pick sorcerer2. Go backtrack and find the track with big footprints3. Kill the big fat guy with your magic arrow4. Equip stunlock ring5. Progress through tutorial6. Find out Snorlax had friends7. Kill them8. Go back to the old ladies9. Get ladle10. Hit things with the ladle until it breaks11. ?????12. Profit
- Anonymous
This as a class for a total noob29 Aug 2016 10:58
I actually went with this one on my very first contact with the game and i'm now SL130+. It was a pain at the very start due to the lack of strong hits but once you get the stats up to par (drangleic armor set for example) it's getting easier. The learning curve teaches you how to be humble when playing though, definately recommend it for a first contact class, I had a blast with it and I'm only half way through the game (2 out of 4 special boss souls (the sinner and the old iron king)) but it's easier to adapt to any situation with this class (eventhough you need a lot and i mean a LOT of souls at start). Awesome experience all the way!
- Anonymous
Can a warrior use magic?29 Aug 2016 10:58
This is my first run through of dark souls 2 and I have taken my time with it. And the more videos and walkthroughs of the game, people are using magic and I don't know how to use/select the magic for my quick select. I only have right and left handed weapon and the item.
10 Dec 2020 03:39
I love how DS makes such **** classes to choose from. How bout hand me the 54 points and let me decide. Been a gamer since I was 4 and am now 39 years old so I think I can figure it out.
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