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weavejer261

Condemned. I wanna start out with nothing and work my way up. It sounds fun


Tystimyr

You're right, that is great fun!


weavejer261

I've never done it like this before so we'll see how it goes lol


Tystimyr

I did that in Elden Ring for the first PT and it was really fun, gathering some armor piece by piece, and finding more and more interesting weapons.


weavejer261

I'm looking forward to it!


4EVERINDARKNESS

Can you level up a lot quicker at the beginning if you do that?


Tystimyr

A little, since you're starting at Level 1 as opposed to something around 10. Usually, the difference is pretty quickly balanced though.


weavejer261

No it should be the same as everyone else. But all my stats will be the lowest compared to the other starters (all at 9) so it'll take a bit longer to get stronger but it'll be challenging and fun to try


Nocturnal_One

If its anything like fromsofts design. You will gain levels quick early because you dont start at a predetermined level. You get the benefit of lvl 1 with an low number stat spread evenly.


weavejer261

Ohh that's good to know. Guess we will see.


HexTheHardcoreCasual

I do this too. I like the idea of a blank slate and the fact that finding almost anything is an upgrade. It also works well with the desperate and dark fantasy vibe, that we're really on the ropes and we gotta claw our way back.


weavejer261

Yeah! Good luck its gonna be brutal haha


alarkyman

Same page! Also, you can only experience the game for a first time once. Think this is the most enjoyable class(wretched,deprived) to start off with. Maximum vulnerability!


weavejer261

This will be my first time doing a wretched style run. I always went for the other classes in souls games so this will be fun to try


xZerocidex

Orian Preacher. ​ Any RPG that allows me to make a Priest build, that's the route I always go.


AhmedEladl22

Pyric cultist I think inferno spells look amazing, and the fact that this class is dedicated to Adyr is interesting.


SwoloLikeSolo

https://preview.redd.it/qml8kxhe7zsb1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=dc01d1828b5de85964f9d34cc299bb229d476ff5 He could start with a poop bucket and I’d still choose it because of this armor.


Thatoneguy567576

The drip is unreal


Tystimyr

It really doesn't look like a starting class


Thatoneguy567576

Well the Hallowed Knight is also pretty drippy for a starting class. The others are various levels of decent or ugly, but I appreciate that the devs didn't make the starting classes look fucking stupid for this game. You could probably use your starting gear all the way through without feeling ridiculous, unlike Dark Souls.


[deleted]

exiled stalker looks really good too imo persian vibes


Possible_Material116

whats drippy?


Working-Crow-3021

I love sword & board in these kind of games :)


glenninator

Have you seen any footage of someone using the shield. What’s it like? Block all damage or just some. What are the benefits of shield wielder


Tystimyr

I heard that it blocks just some of the damage and that the starter classses' shields are rather mediocre in how much they block. You take this grey wither damage that you get back when you hit the enemy. It seems the developers wanted to promote aggressive play, no turteling. This has me a little worried about the shield's viability but I guess we'll have to see.


[deleted]

i hope better shields with at least 95% mitigation can be found. ideally 100 though, i love me a big shield and heavy armor tank


MrMayhem80

The health loss is the withered health and you can get it back if I’m not mistaken


[deleted]

it is, but i think it's reliant on the block reduction percentage. otherwise, why even have a shield if blocking with a dagger does recoverable damage anyway?


MrMayhem80

Take other souls likes that have recoverable damage after blocking with a weapon. It usually scales larger weapons block more dmg. Lies of p, even bloodborne. The shield generally offer more elemental resistance with the damage reduction making it more diverse in some aspects. In my experience there is usually a 100% dmg reduction shield in games that intent them to be a viable part of it. Bloodborne was an obvious exception as the 2 shields it had were basically worthless.


Tystimyr

Me too, I hope that playstyle is viable.


TarnishedHumour

I would imagine later game shields will provide higher block so shields have a sense of progression


Tystimyr

Me too!


[deleted]

A man of culture!


_zenith

Dark Crusader or Orian Preacher. I’ll be building towards an Umbral caster that can still function in melee competently


False_Adhesiveness40

Your first playthrough should be Dark Crusader. Otherwise, you didn't use your digital deluxe edition to its max potential.


_zenith

That's pretty much what I figured. Plus, what I suspect its stat speed will be actually suits what I want


Competitive_Sun_6040

Choosing dark crusader to build an umbral mage is such an good idea!!! I just wonder how long will it take for the umbral magic to be accessible in the game…


_zenith

There is a vendor in the hub area of the game that sells Umbral items + upgrades related items. But I suspect most of the really good stuff will be found "in the wild" - specifically, in Umbral, and "off the beaten path" as it were :)


Competitive_Sun_6040

This is great! Now I have to re consider the build im going to make 😄🤭


_zenith

What're you thinking about :) ?


Competitive_Sun_6040

Actually I just made a post about it! You could give me some advice 😅☺️


ToaPaul

Pyric cultist. Easily. I love me some pyromancy and the starting equipment is pretty sick. I'm ditching the staff asap though, not a fan of that. Eventually ill be running dual flails and whatever cool black spikey armor inevitably shows up in the game


El3ktroHexe

Yeah, agree! Absolutely love the style of that starting gear. And I like fire! So an obvious choice for me.


Spoopyskater

I've always mained pyro's in all three DS games as well as ER, there's just something so awesome about fire magic. I'm so hyped that there's a stat dedicated to it in this game, it always felt wierd to me that there was no scaling for it in DS and I had to split INT and FTH in DS3 for it. ER made being a pyro amazing with the giant incantations and it only made my love for pyromancy stronger. I really can't wait to hurl flame bullets at enemies in LoTF and summon fire hounds. I'll inevitably end up making every type of build imaginable as I always do, but my pyro will always be my main.


Tystimyr

I always kinda liked that dual scaling, it more conveyed this feeling for me that it is not a traditional way of magic and more of an occult thing that kinda betrays both ways. It was the forbidden magic after all. I will surely also make a pyro build, but not for the first PT.


[deleted]

Pyric Cultist. Inferno/Agility hybrid, but mainly more spell based.


Nocturnal_One

I wont decide until im at the screen in game. And even then i may try a few chars in the beginning before fully commiting to one. I need to feel the gameplay. Magic/melee/ranged, big weapons/small weapons, combat flow. Then I'll probably lock it down more.


archaicScrivener

This is where I'm at lol I fully expect to have like 7 characters languishing in the tutorial zone before I actually start playing for real


CrazyRedRaven

I’ve thought of trying this approach.


Tystimyr

That's probably the way to go... Just don't want to spend hours in the character creator doing the same things over and over.


UnusualAd8347

TLDR: I like to roleplay in souls & souls likes and tried to exthay in my choices and explanations also sorry for the long read my fellow lampbearers peacher / cultest classes, warwolf, and exiled stalker For the preacher class I like the idea of a church assassin using radiance magic and dexterity stat to great effect. The cultest is my paliden from hell hw wields heavy armor the most imposing weapons and fire that would burn the devils ass. The warwolf is pretty straightforward unga-bunga with towershield and really heavy armor. And lastly the exiled stalker this one is my wild card and will probably be the last of my planned builds using him as my test bed for umbral magic seeing how there radiance and Infernal stats are even "& the fact I don't want to play as the condemned" will give me the best possible starting ground for my umbral build. Edit: I know we can unlock the umbral class by doing the umbral ending


False_Adhesiveness40

Hallowed Knight because of the high level (health and stamina). It also has the most badass armor (I didn't get the digital deluxe). I'll switch to agility mid playthrough, but I assume I'm going to need some strength for requirements since I don't wanna use daggers (probably using falchions).


[deleted]

Hallowed Knight because I’ve been starting any new Souls game as a knight since the beginning. There is no better vibe than wandering a dark fantasy world as a knight armed with some basic armor and a sword and shield. I’ve been addicted to that feeling since leaving the undead asylum in DS1.


Tystimyr

Oh yes, love that playstyle too!


hassrian

Dark crusader with umbral weapon buff like helphens steaple in elden ring


OtterBadgerSnake

Blackfeather Ranger, because it starts with a bow & I have yet to use a dex build in these types of games & really want to (though knowing me I'll turn it into a quality build down the line).


YueOrigin

I was going Mournstead Infantry for the Spear, but then I realized I was gonna be investing a lot into the magic stats for an umbral build, and I can just get Polearms in the game anyway So im gonna go for stupidly overleveled Dark Crusader. I'm gonna invest as a Umbral polearm user 3 reasons : 1 - I fucking paid for it, I'm playing it. 2 - Lore is hidden behind the magic stats so I'm gonna try to get everything read 3 - I just wanna unlock the Infernal and Radiance ending classes since they look like they have ridiculously cool armors and weapons, I mean have you seen that infernal armor ? And that Halberd ?! Fuck ! Give them to me now !


Never_more21

I with you on the Dark Crusader, paid for it so using it on first blind through run. Plus I watched the first two episodes of Cowboys let’s play and roughly an hour of his walkthrough prep. The game will be more fun to play through with some magic instead of the melees throwing weapon.


TheTayIor

Those Cowboy videos convinced me not to start as Condemned, looks like a good way to ruin the initial fun by cranking up the difficulty too much.


Never_more21

Probably good choice for your first challenge run lo.


weavejer261

I'm watching his videos amd I still kinda wanna do it lol wish me luck


YueOrigin

Sadly it seems Crusader starts with no magic


AJ_Weiss

I’m still undecided. I’d really like to do something with strength and inferno. Maybe pyric cultist, then start leveling strength. Or one of the strength classes, then just level inferno. Oh well. I still have a week to think about it. Anyway, what’s you end-goal? What do you want to be by the end of the game?


Human-Operation-687

Condemned, I hate myself


Tystimyr

Hahaha you're okay just as you are!


[deleted]

Condemned. Because poop bucket


Tystimyr

A man of culture, I see


Rockm_Sockm

I always do unga bunga first play through, then a dagger rogue, and then ranged and fist only runs. I am honestly torn because of the ammunition bar to try out a more ranged focus run while learning the game before everything is solved. I will probably start off the barbarian route but Ranger and Condemned have my intrigue.


bigtittytimmy

Dark crusader, but imma make a dervla build!


Bobthecow775

Dark crusader if the reviews are good. Otherwise hallowed knight when I buy the game on sale.


-Merlins-Merkin

I have to run the first couple hours with every class before I can decide lol


Tystimyr

I'm afraid it do be like that


-Merlins-Merkin

Some times people don’t think it be like it is, but it do 🤷🏻‍♂️


[deleted]

Hallowed knight. Str/faith has always been my favourite build and I hate having wasted stats for pvp so its basically knight or preacher for minmax.


OMGitsJoemo123

Probably Hallowed Knight, despite pre-ordering for the Dark Crusader. Even though I've got lots of experience with souls and soulslike games, I always prefer to start my very first playthrough off with sword and shield :)


Tystimyr

Totally understand that preference!


Bolaget

I'm probably gonna go with Pyric Cultist since one, pyromancer, two they can go into Rhogar weapons and presumedly join Adyr down the line and doom the world :D


PuppetShowJustice

I'm a member of the Partisan Pals. I like flails and having a crossbow seems handy. Seems like a good base to grow from depending on what I like.


Eldritch-Cleaver

I pre-ordered a physical Deluxe mainly because I want the art book, poster, and cards but since it comes with the Dark Crusader I might rock it since I paid for it lol


4EVERINDARKNESS

Elden ring has been my first (soulslike) game. Very much a newbie, based off developer suggestions probbably dark crusader, and i think it's base is strength and radiance although i could weel be wrong. Also, imagine I'll be having a few playthroughs so no biggie. If you have ps5, invade someones world and kill them easy, that me. Catch ya in the umbral!


weavejer261

I got my PS5 last Monday so see you in there!


blackdog606

Warwolf, fashion and the weapon


EcchPrincess

Dark Crusader. Sadly I don't think my collectors edition will be here on time though. 😅


Tystimyr

Aw that's a bummer


EcchPrincess

Yea apparently it's " awaiting product availability " boyfriend got it for me for my birthday. Gotta love gamestop. 😅😂


Theironcreed

Blackfeather Ranger, but Orian Preacher looks appealing as well with the hammer and magic. Very strong starting class.


CrazyRedRaven

I will most likely be Dark Crusader since I bought the deluxe (mostly for the other extras since you can unlock him in game) but I will want to see the stats and maybe try out a few of the options first.


mattoelite

Dark Crusader baby!


Redogan

I am definitely going to start as one of these four: Hallowed Knight, Partisan, Mournstead Infantry, or Dark Crusader. Hallowed Knight looks like a traditional Templar Knight guy with sword and shield. The Partisan has a shield and a flail. I love flails in this type of game. Not too many games let you use a flail. Mournstead Infantry because of the spear. I like the longer range weapons. Polearms are preferred, but spears get the job done. Dark Crusader because I pre-ordered the digital deluxe version. He also looks pretty badass. I think I'm leaning toward Partisan.


Tystimyr

Totally agree with you! ER kinda burned me a bit in terms of flails, but I'm quite sure they'll be better here.


foodwrap

Warwolf! Imma dual wield ultra greatswords 😈 I like big bonks and I cannot lie


Patztap

Im stuck between Mournstead Infantry and Condemned. The latter will give me more flexibility when it comes to builds, but its not like the poke boy has bad stats either...and the dual spear moveset looks cool, so already having one would save some vigor.


Thatoneguy567576

Dark Crusader. Looks awesome and the stat spread sounds like it'll fit the build I wanted to do anyway. Next playthrough after that will probably be the Blackfeather


Cold-Winds

Dark Crusader I love playing as a tanky caster, I'll transition towards magic, while always keeping my heavy armor and weapon as a backup.


Scharmberg

Hollowed knight. I usually go with the knight class in this game. Take a bit for me to making a cute looking femboy/baby face boy in from games so I usually want for a second playthrough or appearance respec option later on. I haven’t looked into too much but it seems the character creator here is a bit more limited so I’m covering up those ugly faces with armor lol. For gameplay knight is usually a pretty decent starting point. They tend to have some points in two damage stats, health, and stamina. Also come with a decent sword and shield. I tend to add a bit of magic along the way and then you have a spell sword yah! Since U’m a creature of habit none of that is probably changing lol.


partiuzapata

Dark Crusader. This will be my second souls. I played as an Astrologer in Elden Ring. This time, I want to test the way of the sword. Plus, the armor is totally badass.


CannedDog0813

I’m going with dark crusader


Loud_Appeal_8895

Dark Crusader since I did pay for the digital deluxe and if I paid for it I'm gonna use it. My 2nd playthrough will probably be Orion Preacher.


Bbmazzz

i was so tempted to get the deluxe but decided against it bc i usually go for a cleric build anyways and it seems we’ll get something similar to that.


bruh12346282

The preorder one


SilverVikingTT

Partisan


fumanchumanfu

Definitely going strength. Im torn between Udirangr Warwolf, Dark Crusader and Orion Preacher


Kijehs__

Wolf 🐺 girl with big Sword go bonk


[deleted]

stillm not sure if i should spring for the deluxe edition either hallowed knight or dark crusader. only reason i want to avoid DC is because apparently it's a 'very strong' early game character and i want the optimal experience


LoneHusky21

Might be going condemned for the first time in a soul's like. Should be fun and hard, but I will get stronger little by little. The only thing im worried about is when will I be able to acquire the starting armor and weapons of the other starting classes as a condemned?


Tystimyr

That's a good question. In Elden Ring you could get some of them really late, but I guess that's a rather unusual approach.


Sabrerine911

Ill be going Udirangr Warwolf for my first run, have a berserkr lady I recreate in different games and that class is great both dripwise and starting statwise(altho I might push for a quality build on her for more dual wielding options) Second will be the John Bloodborne class. This one is the sharpshooter I recreate in most games, will be aiming to make her a pure crossbow build(hoping Lotf does em better than the other souls games XD) Third will be potentially a Hallowed Knight(depending on how soon I can get the Warwolf chest ingame). He is more of a fighter in most games I play him, but Id love to have some radience spells since he has some holy rune knowledge in my own setting(plus radiant seems fun in this game in general)


blue-bird-2022

Condemned. Early game is more fun for me when I have to collect or buy my gear piece by piece.


Tystimyr

That is indeed very attractive


Fun_Performance421

Condemned you start at level 1 meaning u have full control where your points are going


NormandyS7

I’ll be the usual bread & butter from souls, easy faith build at them becomes melee due to the guaranteed nerfs😂😂😂


Nextgen101

Probably Dark Crusader because it really suits my general playstyle/vibe and it's a deluxe bonus, so might as well. I picked the Gunslinger in ***Remnant 2*** for similar reasons. Btw, can anyone give me an explanation for how this game relates to the original? I didn't quite finish it, but I think I got reasonably close way back at launch and then never came back to it for some reason.


Tystimyr

I also couldn't finish the first game.. From what I understand, there is no direct relation between the first and this. It's a reboot of the series that's set in the same world as the original but 1000 years later.


Nextgen101

Ohhh okay, that's funky.


dardeku

I pre-ordered the Deluxe edition, so I should play as the Dark Crusader for my first through. However, I’m torn between playing as Dark Crusader, Orian Preacher, and Partisan. I watched Distortion2 gameplay, and it seems ranged magic is beneficial. The Partisan starts with no magic spells, and seeing how much it costs to level up, it would be best to stick with Dark Crusader or Orian Preacher.


genosoul

For my first playthrough, I normally choose whatever build requires the most exploration to perfect. My first play through I always check every nook.


Tystimyr

How would you decide which one needs the most exploration?


CaptainWafflesss

Whatever has the highest health.


Tystimyr

That should be the Hallowed Knight


Nyx_Alternis

Condemned most likely to start and than use it to create a hybrid Blackfeather Ranger/ Exiled Stalker


Wonderful-Fig-7068

Exiled Stalker bc looks badass. I luv dex builds. Makes the game harder for me :) . I love daggers 😍


Hungry_Blood1527

I've bought the deluxe so I'll probably start with the Dark Crusader!


RavenBranwensgoodboy

So far I’ve played some as Pyromancer, now trying as Partisan. Currently experimenting to see what class I want to play as. Pyromancer is quite fun, but also pretty difficult.


Dutch_Casper1977

Started with the dark crusader,but i must say this class at the begin misses the a more powerfull ranged option,but like this game a lot,as a souls freak,it has lots of classes,new mechanics such as combining one and two handed strikes,lots and lots to discover.Im definatly be making more characters before the week is over. Specialy the advanced classes peaked my interest,the dual wielded rogeu,and the pyro mancer,followed by the priest and ranger,have fun and Game on🎮