Welcome to our guide for the Samurai Class in Elden Ring. Like all other Souls type games, this class is just a starter template for stat distribution and items. Any class can be rolled into any build depending on where you put your leveling points.

Table of Contents
Class Intro
The Samurai is one of the starting classes in Elden Ring. The Samurai starts at Level 9 with a high Dexterity stat and a slightly higher Strength, Endurance, Mind and Vigor stat. The starting equipment for the Samurai is an Uchigatana and Long Bow for weapons and a Red Thorn Roundshield. This is a great starter class for someone who wants to make a 2 handed or Ranged Dexterity fighter.
Stat Points
Listed below are the starting stat points for the Samurai Class
Level | Vigor | Mind | Endurance | Strength | Dexterity | Intelligence | Faith | Arcane |
9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Starting Equipment and Items
Listed below are the Equipment and Items the Samurai class starts out with.
Equipment
- Weapon: Uchigatana
- Weapon: Long Bow
- Shield: Red Thorn Roundshield
- Ammo: Arrow
- Ammo: Fire Arrow
- Head: Land of Reeds Helm
- Chest: Land of Reeds Armor (Altered)
- Arms: Land of Reeds Gauntlets
- Legs: Land of Reeds Greaves
Items
- Memory of Grace
- Players choice of Keepsake
Builds
Builds coming soon
Notes
Coming Soon