Thief | Dark Souls

Thief is a starting Class in Dark Souls. A remorseful thief known for stealthy movements and high dexterity, the Thief comes equipped with a Master Key by default. This class is tailored for experienced players due to its initial gear—a short-range dagger and a small shield with low stability. The Starting Classes of Dark Souls will only give you a head start on certain stats. This is because you will be able to freely change your playstyle and build as you progress through out the game.

Guilt-ridden thief with quiet footsteps. High dexterity. Has Master Key by default.

Thief Starting Equipment in Dark Souls

This class starts with the following equipment:

Thief Notes & Tips in Dark Souls

• The Thief is a class suited for more experienced players due to starting with a short ranged dagger and a small shield with low stability. However, a high strength is the fact the Thief starts with the Master Key by default, granting early access to much of the game, while still essentially being able to choose a second starting gift.
• The Bandit Knife does high critical damage, which can be used in conjunction with the Target Shield's extended parrying frames to quickly dispatch strong opponents, like hostile NPCs or Black Knights.
• The Thief starts with some extra points in Attunement, Intelligence and Faith compared to other melee-based starting classes. It is highly recommended to start as the Thief if you also plan on using either Sorceries or Miracles in addition to close-range combat, making it great for hybrid builds.

Dark Souls Thief Class Builds

• Hybrid builds. The Thief's stat distribution grants it the ability to utilize both miracles and/or sorcery as the player sees fit. If set on utilizing the Thief primarily for PvP purposes, it is recommended to be within the Soul Level 125 to 135 range to optimal stat distribution.