Summary
- The article ranks the different starting classes in Lords of the Fallen based on their weapons, stats, and overall difficulty.
- The Condemned class is considered the worst starting class, while the Pyric Cultist is the top choice due to its solid abilities and enjoyable gameplay.
- The Exiled Stalker class is recommended for experienced players due to its high agility and quick, evasive playstyle.
You have a variety of characters to choose from in Lords of the Fallen, from wizards with hammers to traditional knights with swords. There are nine classes to choose from when you start a new game, and it's important to make the right choices to succeed. Each class has unique traits and skills, so some might suit your playing style better than others.
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PostsThough there's no single class that's considered the absolute best, some are certainly stronger than others. This list will rank them based on how good their weapons and stats are, as well as how challenging they can be.
9 The Condemned
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Condemned class is, without a doubt, the worst starting class in the game and is the most deserving of the bottom spot in this list. Similar to the Deprived class from Dark Souls, the Condemned starts off with no particular strengths and the lowest stats out of any class in the game. The only weapon this class starts with is a broken bucket, along with the ability to throw rocks.
Although this may seem like a class no one would ever pick, playing as The Condemned can be fun, especially if you have played the game before. This class allows you to build your character from scratch without any predefined abilities or stats, which can be an exciting experience. The Condemned is a great starting class to pick if you are looking to challenge yourself, although it is not recommended for beginners.
8 Udirangr Warwolf
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Udirangr Warwolf is a strength-based class that is great at fighting groups and causing damage. This class starts with a two-handed long sword that can cause a lot of damage, even though it takes a little time to wind up. This kit also comes with a ranged attack called the Bloody Hatchet, which can make your enemies bleed.
This class is amazing to attack with and can take enemies down within a matter of two or three hits. The only reason it ranks so low is that it just doesn't come with any sort of protection. The Udirangr Warwolf has light armor, which is just no good, especially at dealing with stronger opponents.
7 Partisan
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Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Partisan is one of the most well-balanced classes in the game. Equipped with a flail to deal with close-ranged attacks, a shield that is great at protecting against mobs, and a crossbow to deal with long-ranged threats. The crossbow is undoubtedly the best weapon of the Partisan, although it can take up most of your ammunition packs.
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PostsAlong with having similar stats across the board, the Partisan's armor is also very durable, making it even more balanced and versatile. It is recommended to be relentless in the attack if you have taken the Partisan class, as it comes with unripe berries that can be used for stamina regeneration.
6 Mournstead Infantry
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Mournsted Infantry is an infantry class that is primarily melee-focused. This class can be described as a better version of the Partisan due to its higher agility and strength. The Mournsted Infantry class is equipped with a spear, a light shield, a javelin, and heavy armor, which is even better than the Partisan class.
Its high agility and all-around stats make the Mournsted Infantry a great starter class. You can choose to level up your agility or focus on other stats as you go through the game. This class also comes with a consumable called the Briostone Trio that lets you heal over time.
5 Hallowed Knight
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Hallowed Knight is quite similar to the Udirangr Warwolf but is more well-rounded. This class combines the abilities of a typical knight, such as a sword and a shield, along with grenades. The Hallowed Knight also has high endurance and a heavy armor set, making it a great class for close-quarter combat.
This class is the perfect choice for beginners as it doesn't require you to know too much about the game. All you need to focus on is to close the distance to your enemies and use your sword and heavy shield to your advantage. The grenade doesn't do too much damage, especially against stronger enemies, but it can be good to deal with multiple mobs at the same time due to its AOE damage potential.
4 Blackfeather Ranger
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Blackfeather Ranger is similar to the Mournsted Infantry and possesses high agility stats, although it falls behind in strength. This class comes primed with an ax, which is the Ranger's main weapon for dealing with melee threats. It also comes equipped with a shield and a bow, with the bow being one of the main reasons for the Ranger's high ranking on the list.
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PostsThe bow makes life much easier for Blackfeather Ranger players and adds a lot of versatility to its kit. What sets this class apart is the inclusion of elemental arrows, allowing players to debuff opponents and inflict additional damage.
3 Orian Preacher
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Orian Preacher is a magic-based class that uses its high radiance to its advantage. This class is equipped with a holy hammer that can cause a good amount of damage to its enemies and a light shield, which is good at dealing with easier opponents but struggles against bosses.
Its Radiance abilities allow the Preacher to throw consecutive bolts of lightning at its opponents. It also has a consumable called the Manastone to recover its spells more often. The Preacher has the potential to be the best starter kit in the game but falls behind due to its over-reliance on its magical abilities.
2 Exiled Stalker
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Exiled Stalker is an advanced class that comes with an agility higher than any other class in Lords of the Fallen. The weapons of this class, such as the two daggers and throwing knives, are also made to suit his agility. These daggers allow you to move in and chain attacks together and then get back in cover using his rapid agility.
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PostsThe Exiled Stalker class also comes with poison salts that allow it to poison its weapons to cause even more damage to enemies over time. This class is recommended for more experienced players as it doesn't come with too much protection in terms of armor, and you will have to be quick and evasive if you want to survive the dangers of the game. But, if used correctly, this can be the best class in the game.
1 Pyric Cultist
Strength
Agility
Endurance
Vitality
Radiance
Inferno
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The Pyric Cultist is at the top of our list because it's not just a solid class, but because it's also one of the most enjoyable to play in the game. This class uses the Pyric Cultist Staff for melee attacks, which is a solid weapon for causing physical damage and setting enemies on fire. It also has decent, durable armor that is also resistant to fire attacks.
What makes the Pyric Cultist stand out are its fiery skills. The Cultist can throw fire at enemies using an infernal orb, causing fire damage. It also has a Pyric Cultist Catalyst for casting spells. This class might not be everyone's cup of tea, but those who can master its abilities can take down any enemy with style.
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