Beginner Builds | Elden Ring Wiki

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Beginner Builds for Elden Ring. Elden Ring builds for a first playthrough, using gear you can reach early.

Each build below has its own page with the full loadout, the attribute spread, and a video guide. 7 builds are listed.

Browse Elden Ring builds by:

Stat: Strength · Dexterity · Intelligence · Faith · Arcane

Stage: Beginner · All Game · Shadow of the Erdtree · Most Recent

Playstyle: PvE · PvP · Every Build

All Beginner Builds in Elden Ring

The table sorts on any column — click a heading to order by level or by weapon. Builds tagged SotE need the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

Build Level Primary Stats Main Weapon
Archer Beginner Dexterity & Mind Shortbow and Longbow
Barbarian Beginner Strength & Endurance Zweihander or other Colossus Weapon
Berserker Beginner Endurance & Vigor Claymore and Lordsworn's Greatsword
Bloodblade Beginner Vigor & Endurance Scimitar x2
Dragon Priest Beginner Mind & Vigor Any
Paladin Beginner Faith & Vigor Any one-handed and a Sacred Seal
Samurai Beginner Dexterity & Vigor Uchigatana and Longbow

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