Starting Classes | Dark Souls 2 Wiki

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
12	15
7	11
6	5
6	5
5	5

Knight
13	11
12	8
6	9
7	3
4	6

Swordsman
12	9
4	16
8	6
4	7
6	5

Bandit
11	9
9	14
7	3
11	1
2	8

Cleric
14	11
10	5
3	4
8	4
10	12

Sorcerer
11	3
5	7
6	8
5	14
12	4

Explorer
10	6
7	6
6	12
9	5
7	5

Deprived
1	6
6	6
6	6
6	6
6	6

Class Comparison Table

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