Samurai
| Samurai | |
|---|---|
| Level | 9 |
Samurai is a starting class in Elden Ring.
The Samurai is a capable fighter from the distant Land of Reeds, handy with katana and longbow. It starts with an Uchigatana, a Longbow with normal and fire arrows, and a red roundshield. It has high Dexterity and good Endurance.
Starting Stats
Samurai starts with the attributes below.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Vigor | 12 |
| Mind | 11 |
| Endurance | 13 |
| Strength | 12 |
| Dexterity | 15 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Faith | 8 |
| Arcane | 8 |
Starting Equipment
Samurai begins the journey with this equipment.
| Name | Image |
|---|---|
| Uchigatana | 
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| Longbow | 
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| Arrow | 
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| Fire Arrow | 
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| Red Thorn Roundshield | 
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| Land of Reeds Helm | 
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| Land of Reeds Armor | 
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| Land of Reeds Gauntlets | 
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| Land of Reeds Greaves | 
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Playstyle
The Samurai thins out groups with arrows, then closes in with the Uchigatana and its Unsheathe skill. Its balanced stats and strong early weapon make it a popular first pick.
It is the most efficient start for a pure Dexterity build.
All Classes
The table below lists all Classes in Elden Ring.