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While this choice is important, it’s mostly only early on that it will really matter. Unless players are wanting to completely optimize their build at specific soul levels, players can build whatever character they want regardless of what class they started on. Demon’s Soulsis really good about letting players customize their character in whatever way they please. Still, the early game can be the toughest part, so this selection is quite relevant, especially for newcomers.
Updated on November 25th, 2022 by Hodey Johns: Demon’s Souls remains one of the most popular games from this franchise and hardcore veterans of the franchise will argue that the unforgiving nature of this installment makes it their favorite. New players getting started have been frequently turning to this article for advice and pointers about what might work for them. Originally, this was an article written as an expose detailing how to choose classes and then giving a few ideas. It has now been converted to a list so that players looking for classes they may like can find them immediately and get general overviews of the ones they are interested in.
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4 Knight
The biggest benefit to the Knight class is its solid starting equipment, with a full set of decent armor, a powerful sword, and a sturdy shield. Players will be able to focus on learning the core mechanics of the game and can stay relatively protected while doing so. The Knight has two options for starting weapons, so players can either use the Long Sword or the Mail Breaker, and the Knight’s Kite Shield can block all incoming physical damage. The Knight is a staple in these games and can handle any entry’s difficulty levels.
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Looking forward, the Knight also has very balanced stats and a low starting Soul Level. Players will be able to level up faster early on and can take this character in any direction efficiently. Starting with good Intelligence, Magic, and Faith also means that the Knight can even dabble in magic early on in the game, and players wanting to specialize in that will also be set up nicely. The versatility of the Knight is part of what makes it so beginner-friendly. Classes like this are likely the reason World Tendency and other possible “easy modes” have been scrapped.
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2 Temple Knight
Unsurprisingly, the Temple Knight and the Knight are very similar. Both start at Soul Level 4 and have high starting Strength stats. The main difference is that while the Knight is more balanced and able to pursue either miracles or sorcery with ease, the Temple Knight focuses on miracles instead. Starting with heavier armor, a similar shield, and a Halberd with a long reach, the Temple Knight is a go-to for players that love tanking everything the game can throw their way. If they do happen to take some damage along the way, the Temple Knight starts the game with the Heal spell as well, breaking one of gaming’s best combat systems.
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Its higher starting Dexterity stat also means that the Temple Knight will be able to use most weapons that the player picks up without having to invest too many stats. Though it would be more difficult to use Sorcery with this starting class, the Temple Knight is able to specialize in nearly anything else with great success. Beginners will have a much easier time getting through the earlier levels with this type of build, so this is a really solid choice as well.
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The Royalty class offers a very different playstyle than the Knight but is still a great choice for beginners. Its starting weapon, the rapier, can be used while blocking, providing players a safe way to deal damage in melee. What’s more, the Royalty class starts with a catalyst and enough Intelligence and Magic to use it efficiently. Players will be flinging Soul Arrows at their enemies from afar, negating the need to get up close and personal. To make matters even better, the Royalty starts with a ring that passively regenerates his mana, making the class ready to get and use magic right away.
This entire class is already considered “easy mode,” yet the Royalty has another benefit for the late game. This is the only class that starts at Soul Level 1, and with decent base stats to boot, players can customize the Royalty with more freedom than any other starting class. This class is ideal for beginners that want to experiment with the game’s magic systems or that prefer a slow and steady approach to taking on challenges.
If nothing is working out with these classes, simply cheese every boss in the game. Any character is capable of doing this, but these three present the best odds of winning in the classic way.
Demon’s Souls is available now on PlayStation 5.
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