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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Last updated: August 11, 2026 — New-class stats confirmed by Bandai Namco

Tarnished Edition gives you twelve starting classes: the ten origin classes from the base game, plus two brand-new ones built for players experiencing Elden Ring for the first time on Switch 2. Here's every class with its confirmed starting stats, what it's actually like to play, and who should pick it.

How to read the stats: Vigor = your HP. Mind = FP, the resource for skills, spells, and spirit summons. Endurance = stamina for attacking/rolling plus how much armor you can wear. Strength and Dexterity = which weapons scale best. Intelligence = sorceries, Faith = incantations, Arcane = status builds and item discovery. Your class only sets your starting point — you can grow any stat later.

🆕 The Two New Classes

Both arrive in Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, and both also launch the same day as the paid Tarnished Pack on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Switch 2 buyers get them bundled in.

🛡️ Heavy Knight NEW

Attribute	Value
Level	10
Vigor	14
Mind	8
Endurance	17 (highest of any class)
Strength	15
Dexterity	11
Intelligence	7
Faith	8
Arcane	9

Bulky steel armor and an oversized scimitar. The highest Endurance in the game means you can wear heavy plate and keep a decent roll. A pure Strength tank — but with low Mind and low magic stats, you won't be casting much. This is the most forgiving class in the roster: high defense and poise let you trade blows instead of perfectly dodging every hit, which is exactly what a first-timer needs while learning enemy patterns.

🗡️ Idus Knight NEW

Attribute	Value
Level	7
Vigor	10
Mind	12
Endurance	11
Strength	13
Dexterity	15
Intelligence	8
Faith	11
Arcane	6

A knight "of the land of Idus" — a new name in the lore — in lightweight attire with a focus on Dexterity. Starts at the lowest level of any class, but with solid Mind and Faith it can use early incantations and summon spirits, making it a surprisingly versatile agile skirmisher. Faster and more mobile than the Heavy Knight, but squishier: less forgiving if you haven't learned to read attacks.

The Ten Origin Classes

Carried over unchanged from the base game. Stats below are the confirmed starting values.

⚔️ Vagabond

Attribute	Value
Level	9
Vigor	15
Mind	10
Endurance	11
Strength	14
Dexterity	13
Intelligence	9
Faith	9
Arcane	7

Gear: Longsword, Halberd, Heater Shield, full plate. The friendliest starting class for newcomers — high Vigor, good armor, and the halberd is one of the best early weapons in any FromSoftware game. A safe, steady melee start.

🗡️ Samurai

Attribute	Value
Level	9
Vigor	12
Mind	11
Endurance	13
Strength	12
Dexterity	15
Intelligence	9
Faith	8
Arcane	8

Gear: Uchigatana, Wakizashi, Longbow, light armor. The Uchigatana's innate bleed is one of the strongest early weapons in the game. High Dexterity opens tons of options later. A powerful, fun start — slightly less HP than Vagabond.

⚔️ Warrior

Attribute	Value
Level	8
Vigor	11
Mind	12
Endurance	11
Strength	10
Dexterity	16
Intelligence	10
Faith	8
Arcane	9

Gear: Twin scimitars, light armor. Dual-wield aggression — huge damage potential, low defense. Rewarding if you like fast combat, but it punishes greed. Best for a second character.

🛡️ Hero

Attribute	Value
Level	11
Vigor	14
Mind	9
Endurance	12
Strength	16
Dexterity	9
Intelligence	7
Faith	8
Arcane	11

Gear: Battle Axe, great for a Strength build. Highest starting Strength. Massive per-hit damage, very slow recovery — every swing is a commitment. Great if you like feeling like a juggernaut.

✨ Astrologer

Attribute	Value
Level	6
Vigor	9
Mind	15
Endurance	9
Strength	8
Dexterity	12
Intelligence	16
Faith	7
Arcane	9

Gear: Astrologer's Staff, two glintstone sorceries, dagger, cloth robe. The clear pick if you want to cast from minute one. Low Vigor means you're fragile until you invest in HP — expect to die while learning spell timing.

🗝️ Bandit

Attribute	Value
Level	5
Vigor	10
Mind	11
Endurance	10
Strength	9
Dexterity	13
Intelligence	9
Faith	8
Arcane	14

Gear: Red Thorn Roundshield, Great Knife, short bow. Highest starting Arcane — strong for bleed and status builds later. A fast, sneaky start, but lightly armored and not ideal for a first run.

🛡️ Confessor

Attribute	Value
Level	10
Vigor	10
Mind	13
Endurance	10
Strength	12
Dexterity	12
Intelligence	9
Faith	14
Arcane	9

Gear: Broadsword, heater shield, finger seal, incantation. A balanced Faith/Dexterity hybrid with a starting heal — flexible and safe. Good if you want options without committing to pure magic or pure melee.

🔮 Prisoner

Attribute	Value
Level	9
Vigor	11
Mind	12
Endurance	11
Strength	11
Dexterity	13
Intelligence	14
Faith	9
Arcane	9

Gear: Rapier, glintstone sorcery. A spellblade — melee spacing and spell timing at once. Powerful in the right hands, but it demands game knowledge. Save it for a later run.

🙏 Prophet

Attribute	Value
Level	7
Vigor	10
Mind	14
Endurance	8
Strength	11
Dexterity	10
Intelligence	7
Faith	16
Arcane	9

Gear: Spear, finger seal, incantation. The Faith caster — starting heals and a spear give you range and sustain. Dragon Communion incantations become strong mid-game. Niche but rewarding if you commit to Faith.

👤 Wretch

Attribute	Value
Level	1
Vigor	10
Mind	10
Endurance	10
Strength	10
Dexterity	10
Intelligence	10
Faith	10
Arcane	10

Gear: Club, no armor. Level 1, every stat at 10. This isn't a real recommendation — it's for min-maxers and challenge runners. If this is your first Elden Ring, do not pick Wretch.

Which Class Should YOU Pick?

Quick Picker

Never played a FromSoftware game? → Vagabond, or the new Heavy Knight if you want max forgiveness
Want to deal damage fast? → Samurai (bleed) or Idus Knight (agile Dex)
Want to cast spells? → Astrologer (sorcery) or Prophet (Faith)
Like big, slow weapons? → Hero
Want to dual-wield? → Warrior
Want balance and a heal? → Confessor
Played Souls / Bloodborne / Sekiro before? → anything fits your style

Don't overthink it. Your class only sets your first few hours. Elden Ring lets you respec later, and by level 50 most builds look similar regardless of where they started. Pick what sounds fun and go.

Class FAQ

Can I respec my character later?

Yes. Once you find Larval Tears (a few hours in), you can redistribute your stats at certain NPCs. Your starting class matters far less than people fear — it's mostly your opening gear and the first 10 levels.

Does my class decide the ending?

No. Endings come from choices you make through the story, not from your class. Play whatever sounds fun.

Which class is best for co-op?

Any class works. Confessor or Prophet (with heals) are appreciated by teammates; Samurai and Warrior bring strong damage. Knowing your build matters more than which one you picked.

Should I plan a build before starting?

For a first playthrough, no. Pick something fun and play naturally — respec exists if you want to change course. See our Beginner Build guide for a proven first-run path.

Next: Best Starting Class for Switch 2 Beginners →

Need a ready-made build? Best Beginner Build →

All Classes inElden Ring: Tarnished Edition

🆕 The Two New Classes

🛡️ Heavy Knight NEW

🗡️ Idus Knight NEW

The Ten Origin Classes

⚔️ Vagabond

🗡️ Samurai

⚔️ Warrior

🛡️ Hero

✨ Astrologer

🗝️ Bandit

🛡️ Confessor

🔮 Prisoner

🙏 Prophet

👤 Wretch

Which Class Should YOU Pick?

Quick Picker

Class FAQ

All Classes in
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition