Thief | Dark Souls 3

Thief is a starting Class in Dark Souls 3, ideal for players who want to focus on item discovery and quick, stealthy combat. With the highest starting Luck stat of any class, the Thief excels at finding valuable items, making it perfect for farming and gathering.

This class is also the only one to start with a bow, offering ranged combat capabilities from the outset. Starting at level 5 with a solid Dexterity stat, the Thief is well-suited for bleed or poison-centric builds, allowing players to take advantage of quick attacks and status effects. Its agility and unique starting equipment make it a strong choice for players looking to combine stealth with strategic combat.

A common thief and pitiful deserter. Wields a dagger intended for backstabs alongside a military-issue bow.

Thief Starting Equipment for DS3

The Thief Class in Dark Souls 3 starts with the following equipment:

Weapons:

• Bandit's Knife
• Iron Round Shield
• Short Bow

Armor:

• Thief Mask
• Deserter Armor
• Deserter Trousers

Dark Souls 3 Thief Notes and Tips

• Highest luck, meaning the most Item Discovery for a starting class.
• The only class that starts with a bow.

Builds That Use Thief in DS3

• Bleed/Poison centric dexterity builds