Lords of the Fallen Classes Explained - Which is the Best Class For You?

[@Fextralife]

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[@chiefw3573]

Are planning on making more cyberpunk build videos?

[@Fextralife]

Potentially.@@chiefw3573

[@Charok1]

As my favorite way to play is dual katanas and rolling, I think picking Partisan to get used to everything the game has (except magic) is the best way. Then move to dual weapons and probably lighter armor to dodge a lot.

[@a.m.pietroschek1972]

From your video: Evicted Stalker seemed most interesting, as the Fire Cultist, as you mentioned, is impaired by the game balance. Makes no sense to start mage, when we must play him like a warrior monk. 🤔

[@foundingfather4266]

The armor aesthetic in this game is really 10/10

[@Kumire_921]

For real

[@richardsmall8940]

demon souls so far appeals to me more then elding ring or lord of the fallen

[@V-95K]

Lord of the fallen is the best looking game out of all souls like games 10/10, because of the looks alone I decided to play this. The other souls like game I played is Sekiro and I loved Sekiro, but that one is too hard and I don’t have much time to get gud.

[@OutsidersLaptop]

I played a majority of the Souls games, but it wasn't until Elden Ring that I discovered, I *really* like hitting things with hammers. So for Lords of the Fallen, I might try doing that in-game as well.

[@thejuggl3r442]

🔨

[@chandlerh2408]

​@@Qbone_There's also an even bigger sword

[@IVANGUARDI]

​@@Qbone_came here to say that. 😂

[@seagrey75]

Played Blade of Darkness?

[@IVANGUARDI]

@@seagrey75 that game from 2001? Yes actually I did back then, but wasn't a hardcore gamer yet so don't remember much from my playthrough.

[@ethanwintersseveredhand]

These classes look sick! Blackfeather ranger looks like a hunter out of bloodborne I love how it looks!

[@darthnope]

Yeah, and it also looks like Irvine from Berserk!

[@Carfilliot]

It looks too much like the hunter though, I mean there’s a difference between being inspired by something and flat out copying something. Game looks good though, but it sure lacks an identity of its own.

[@ethanwintersseveredhand]

@@Carfilliot you came to this conclusion by just one class that obviously pays homage to it?

[@Carfilliot]

@@ethanwintersseveredhand no, look I’m not bashing the game, I’m buying it tomorrow lol, I just honestly feel that it lacks it’s own identity. Heck, there’s many gamers calling it Dark Souls 4 because it’s so similar. It’s literally got the exact same classes as Dark Souls. Take the lamp gimmick away and you got Dark Souls. Heck, just one guys opinion mate.

[@anthonym840]

​​​​@@Carfilliotobviously the game is influenced by dark souls. But theres a diffrence in how equipment is used in the game versus darksouls. The weapon animations are also diffrent, and the spell casting is also diffrent. Really it actually does have its own identity. Because while its influence is dark souls, its played a completely diffrent way. The mechanics are its own. So saying this game is copy and paste dark souls is ignorance on their part. Any dark souls veteran can litterally look at the way two handed weapons are used in this game a spot a huge diffrence compared to dark souls. Hell i can litterally look at thos game and already spot how diffrent the ranged combat is, compared to dark souls. Its going to be completely different from how weapons feel in the souls series. Which is where its key diffrences lie.

[@PrevName-h9v]

I need you to stop... one can only get so excited for a video game without having top notch content explaining all the awesome stuff pushing you over the edge to preorder the game ;) Great video, super excited for this one, thanks in part to your reviews!

[@tylervincent2559]

Kinda gay

[@matthewrotchford]

Can't wait for those "Beating the game with a bucket" KZbin videos. This game looks absolutely fantastic, but I'm still undecided on a starting class. Thanks for the class breakdown video!

[@Tyrany42]

I really like the idea of the ranged slots, almost like Kingdoms of Amalur

[@rickeykekoa023]

It sounds better than darksouls in my opinion. You don’t have to worry about crafting or buying so you can have fun with it rather than having the constant urge to save

[@Arney0408]

@@rickeykekoa023yeah it’s a way better system

[@De1usionsofGrandeur]

​@@rickeykekoa023ya but I can carry 99 shots in dark souls... would honestly rather have that then then need to throw stats into things other then my damage for more slots

[@robbiereed4462]

@@De1usionsofGrandeur You can buy an item that can replenish the slots. So, theoretically you could by 99 of the replenish ranged slot items and then you multiply that by the number of ranges slots you have.

[@badfriendd]

@@De1usionsofGrandeuri think as a general rule of thumb, if it plays like a souls game, we will be speccing some into endurance and vitality for quality of life for all characters anyway.

[@UberCoolBen]

Condemned is the starting class for me, so long as I am able to acquire all of the other classes' armour and weapons in game. I love "starting from scratch" and earning everything.

[@Toph784]

I agree!

[@monkeytoes1155]

Wooo

[@manticore3586]

So tempted to get the deluxe version so I can play as a Nazgûl the whole time but so many of the classes look great I think it would be hard to choose a bad starting class! Love the video, can’t wait for all of your Lords of the Fallen content!!

[@Noodlepunk]

I am tempted as well. Vut the dark feather ranger looks cool.

[@worgmaniashenanigans2702]

@@aucard1376 dark crusader kinda looks like one thats what he ment. You only get the class lategame or if you got the deluxe edition

[@Thisguy2532]

Honestly I thought about the deluxe simply because of that, but honestly no need to spend more money if your gonna unlock it later it would be cool but money is a factor in my decision so I just bought the base game

[@nihilisticpoet]

I really think the Cultist, whilst knowingly set up to be weak in early game, has amazing potential to bloom into an absolute powerhouse. I am wanting to keep Inferno to 18, whilst buffing up the base stats + STR to make an armoured behemoth with a flaming sword.

[@AKSBSU]

Seems like no one is liking the polearm starter weapon. I was hoping those weapons would be good. But there seems to be an Inferno-scaling axe (Raw Mangler Axe) that drops early in the game with a bit of farming you can use instead, two if you want.

[@Fextralife]

Seismic Slam is deadly, but you don't get it until a ways into the game.

[@elwiwi4638]

@@AKSBSU You can get a cool axe that scales with inferno, but its in the final area (the final area of the early access demo)

[@klaw7050]

Condemned all the way. It's just fun to build around the stuff you find.

[@YureiOni]

I love the idea of having the most freedom possible when doing stat allocations. Might be tough at first but most rewarding later on.

[@destinydude8028]

Plus, I don’t want to start with a god armor set and weapon. I want to find them

[@francisstranieri2067]

Me too

[@TravEllerZero]

Exactly this. I don't do it for the challenge. I just like piecing together my gear with what I find.

[@Estorium]

​@@TravEllerZeroAgreed, and having full control over attribute points. This is the reason why I always go with deprived in DS too.

[@YureiOni]

Can’t wait to play around with the combat. It looks to have quite a bit of depth to it.

[@KizerMoore]

I'm 100% in on Pyric Cultist and I appreciate actually showing the damage numbers in this video cause it actually only makes me more excited for how high damage pyromancy will be, cause even tho the enemies are strong to fire damage and grey numbers are popping up, its still comparable to the damage of the other ranged attacks, meaning when we get past the starting area, fire damage will be even stronger. I was concerned at first but actually seeing it now, it doesn't seem like the starting enemies being strong against fire will actually put the cultist at any real disadvantage compared to other classes, it seems more that it actually just balances them with the other's damage when you start.

[@smackman721]

Wow, just switched to the Orian Preacher from my Warwolf build and holy crap (pun intended) did it make a difference. I didn't die even once (story aside) until Pieta - just a crazy difference in how it plays, how it feels, and how fun it is. I was in Umbral more as I wasn't afraid of the constant ambush, the mobs seem easier to handle and more fun. Each to their own but this is awesome for me. SUPER glad I stumbled on this guide!

[@Th3G3ntl3man86]

Ahhh can't wait to get off work today and boot this up. Great vid!

[@Tim-ZX6R]

My copy is out for delivery today 🥳 literally can’t wait! 😅

[@surfalewi]

This page is great, no nonsense just straight into it

[@armandojimenez9936]

I just bought it 🙏🏼 I can’t wait to go to home and play it 😂. I’m glad I waited cause all the patches have been fixed and it was 50% on PSN

[@agni-kai132]

I think I'm gonna go ranger cause it looks like they put a lot of thought into the ranged options in this game

[@lejamesbron9167]

Eyes set on dark crusader as soon as the reveal trailer dropped, ordered the deluxe edition yesterday cuz why not 😈

[@johnwesthead4209]

Same here! Cant wait🤝

[@cybercat3113]

Literally(and I do mean literally) 100% same lol

[@Safetyman99]

I rarely pre-order but this game just looks too good to pass up while waiting for the Elden Ring expansion. Plus, I got an 18% discount off the deluxe edition, so I paid less than the standard version.

[@JamesGowan]

LOVE your Souls and Soulslike videos!

[@EStephensII]

I’m really looking forward to playing this. Already preordered the deluxe version.

[@L11ghtman]

I might go Mournstead Infantry to play as a regular soldier and grab a sidesword early on to complement the spear, but honestly the knight is looking too good.

[@sean_image]

I had the same thought process using the spear for range and a short sword on the off hand for up close option as well as crowd control with the horizontal swings.

[@Kyle-ht5qg]

Same. I just love the archetype of the lowly soldier rising above to something greater

[@Elbethium]

Got this in the works also 😄👍

[@eligreg99]

You helped me beat Lies of P

[@00badcompany90]

Dark crusader be a great paladin.. I think the mournstead infantry is going be a beast.. I want a hybrid Melee with umbrol magic

[@Choryrth]

umbral magic is a combination of radiance and inferno (if the gear that's umbral is any indication, considering it requires both those), so that's like to be difficult.

[@God0fGoofs]

Im so ready for this game! Souls is my favorite series of all time and the first lords of the fallen took my away! This one looks so much better!

[@mariusz222ewe]

Looks really good. I am waiting for friday!

[@zakuguriin4521]

I think i might try one of the Advanced classes. I'll probably regret it, but that Pyromancer looks badass.

[@tyhyhh]

pyro after the first few hours of the game is probably going to be op as shit

[@dpeze421]

Great video! I really love how you post the attribute spreads over the gameplay video so that during the entire block, we can reference the them.

[@byron5299]

Glad to see Flail's getting some love.

[@gk4204]

You had me at bucket weapons. lol. Thank you for the breakdowns.

[@ChrisRstep]

Love the enemy at 9:58 cheering you on! 😂

[@delikatessss]

😂

[@ToledoPopper]

Got the deluxe edition, definitely using dark crusader for my first play through

[@Waldo_ZA]

Loving the move-set on the exiled stalker from what I've seen so far. Will most probably start with that.

[@JoeKerr420]

Can't wait to see what the 3 hidden classes are. My bet is you unlock them at each different ending

[@kevinguzman9642]

Excellent video thank you! I’m debating Dark Crusader or Hallowed Knight 🤔. I ordered the collectors edition back in May b/ I just wanted the goodies n not focused on early class unlock although ngl it’s a very nice option indeed. I’m so excited for Friday the 13th 👻

[@Kyle-ht5qg]

I’m torn between Blackfeather Ranger and Mornstead Infantry. I love shields and spears in my souls games, but I’m really interested to see what a viable archery class feels like.

[@newtonslore]

Might be more than just viable from what we've seen. Especially if there's elemental arrows beyond poison.

[@Kyle-ht5qg]

@@newtonslore That’s what I’m saying. I’ve always hated how Dark Souls and Elden Ring relegated bows to being weak supplementary weapons.

[@seifer447]

​Same. I loved how Nioh did ranged weapons and this game is following a similar plan. Hoping it's excellent when I finally get to play

[@Atl17Hawks]

Your videos always make me buy these games

[@KORPAS34]

If endurance+vitality determines your ammo bar, I guess mana depends on radiance and inferno.

[@Fextralife]

That is correct.

[@jacobcrawford7444]

A good note for condemned and stalkers, your bear hands scale s with agility and out damage almost every other starting weapon.

[@Kimmurial333]

Naturally I speak for everyone when I say we want to see a condemned build. The bucket is clearly the gamers choice for a starting weapon

[@halrichard1969]

Its on my Bucket List. :D

[@Carfilliot]

No offence, but don’t speak on behalf of everyone, I got my own voice and opinions as has everyone else. You don’t get to speak on my behalf.

[@samatkinson4331]

@@Carfilliotstfu this is KZbin not your therapy session😂

[@alex6mar]

​@@CarfilliotNobody asked.

[@tonydeluna8095]

I pre-ordered the deluxe edition to get access to armor and weapons. Just waiting for Friday to arrive

[@ragna6410]

Dark Crusader or Hallowed Knight.

[@jayjayson9613]

I'm going to be stubborn and start with the Pyric Cultist. The lore there is disgustingly good

[@phoraridmv]

I’m your “keep that in mind” counter for the video ❤

[@itachi15243ify]

This game looks so good, I wish Friday would come sooner. They should just release it already!

[@rudyelvis9468]

Great video!! Thank you very Much 😎

[@Safetyman99]

I bought the deluxe edition (for less than the standard version -- thanks Green Man Gaming!), so I'll be starting out as the Dark Crusader initially. I plan on playing through with every class.

[@Dreamforge.Atelier]

I love that this game offers true coop 🤩 So I can play a supporting Mage! That's SOO cool 🎉

[@jasonsmith530]

Can’t wait till Friday

[@way2real364]

This game looks like it has potential - however, I really don't see any diversity in the classes other than the Pyro and Preacher... The other 7 classes are basically the same build.

[@Darkholow]

Can't wait to dive in with Dark Crusader.

[@slickfiz]

This is my 1st souls game and I didn't hesitate to go Delux edition 💿on it. Was thinking maybe the game should incorporate characters being able to hang on ledges in this game, just my thoughts💭

[@TheBlurredReality]

Highly recommend trying any of the actual souls games, just remember lords of the fallen isn’t a souls game but it is in the genre of a “soulslike”

[@Kara_Pabuc]

Hollowed Knight is the best class in terms of numbers. You'll level up your endurance pass 15 with almost any circumstance. This gives Hollowed Knight an edge in almost every build (exception is magic builds=.

[@joyless95]

He wastes a point in radiance and dark crusader is better in almost every way the way I see it

[@Kara_Pabuc]

​@@joyless95 I actually did the math. In 23 possible build, Hallowed Knight pops up 11 times. Exceptions are AGI builds without STR invesment like 60 AGI or 40 AGI+20 RAD etc, Pure RAD/INF builds and Mixed INF builds. For AGI builds without STR, you go with Exiled Stalker. For any type of INF build you go with Pyric Cultist. Other than those you'll see Hallowed Knight in every build. So, if you want diversity Hallowed Knight is the best. It's like Vagabond from Elden Ring.

[@sjoerddz]

@@Kara_Pabuc Condemned not just better in any build?

[@Kara_Pabuc]

@@sjoerddz No.

[@joyless95]

@@Kara_Pabuc I dunno how you’d math it out yet since we don’t know the caps and the best mixes and considering he has points in radiance I’m confused as to how he’d be best for any builds that don’t use any magic since he has one radiance also the meta level for this game is probably going to be a lot lower since their are only 7 stats (also depends on caps which we don’t know yet)

[@ShadowProject01]

The drip is on point. I am sold in that alone 😂

[@ohaimiles]

Blackfeather gang say what's up!

[@sikevillain]

Classes look fun.. going Dark Crusader for essentially a Strength/radiance build might switch for umbra magic.

[@bloodbound]

was thinking the same wanna switch to umbra at some point though i dont know how much the low inferno stat will gimp you...

[@nirmalasokan1687]

I'm gonna go udiranger warwolf. I'll level up inferno to make him a hybrid strength hitter and infernal caster.

[@robertskr8507]

Waiting for release, so pumped for this game... hope it's good!

[@theZDOME]

Would’ve used your link if I hadn’t preordered when it first became available

[@kingdennis5736]

best class video ever

[@Murmutti]

Bucket dude all the way

[@ungabungacaveman9021]

I heard it has a drop kick attack so I’m all in.

[@JiggleJuice18]

POO BUCKET POO BUCKET

[@-XXI-]

damn, this game makes me so excited

[@Nedk82]

I love your channel id have for sure used your link to pre order this but I’ve been got it while ago supper ci games

[@richardsmall8940]

is the dark crusader better then hallowed knight?

[@JS-wc8zz]

This video sold me on the dx edition for Dark Crusader

[@cooperm211]

A bucket?! Yes, I'll take two please.

[@kasplat5874]

Based on the first areas and bosses of the game, are any of the normal classes going to hit a wall and have to grind to RPG / over level their way through the beginning of the game because they are underpowered. Other than the class designed for suffering, that is...

[@Troupe_Master]

Every souls like has that memetastic build that is secretly the most OP in the game and it looks like Condemned has it all 😂

[@PapaTanduo]

dark crusader as a starting class is awesome.. I was suprised how it makes the beginners experience much more tolerable ..

[@martinherrera599]

I've heard that this game only allows you to respec once, is it true? I liked how in elden ring you could respec multiple times, it's better for PVP and replayability I think.

[@morningstar2180]

This was super helpful, thank you! I decided to be brave and just dive in this time (rather than doing enough research beforehand to write a dissertation, as I did with Elden Ring xD). I picked the Ranger, which is great, but watching this I'm tempted to give the Preacher a go, missing my spell casting AND they seem like they have a decent weapon. Bring on the warrior mage 8) Note to self: next time don't be put off by the silly hat.

[@huseyin8751]

Hey newcomers like me, please note that some ranged weapons can be charged for more damage and efficiency at cost of timing. So I can clear ranged enemies with 2 charged arrow with bow. Normal shots takes 4

[@theolong6689]

How do fire salts work? Do they replenish when you rest and if not how easy are they to obtain. I love the idea of running around with a flaming sword but its kind of pointless if you can only use twice then run out.

[@Fextralife]

It’s a consumable but they are farmable from enemies and can be bought at any vendor pretty much

[@TheDungeonDive]

This game looks so good!

[@mattm7798]

I tend to make ninja type characters(dex + magic) and unfortunately the only that class that really supports that is the condemned.

[@Breezy_96]

Pyric Cultist gang, where you at? Going Inferno/Agility. Focusing mainly on spells, with melee as backup. Magic looks so good.

[@ryguy8140]

I'm doing cultist class and boosting strength for 1 character. and doing stalker class boosting Infernal for another. might be worth using the stalker class for an agility Infernal caster since the starting area is fire resistant.

[@CouchGuy19]

You mentioned dual wielding possibly being the way to go for status effect builds. From your time in the game, are there actually any decent status effects worth building around? Im starting with status effects in mind, but if they aren't worth it, ill probably go my typical sword and board.

[@Zurvan1947]

The Condemned also starts with an awesome dropkick attack which pushes enemies away.

[@SirGreenDay]

Every class can kick.

[@elwiwi4638]

By the way, strength builds will have it easier early game, there's those 2 handed maces that can drop, and a mostly strength scaling shortsword

[@Gorlami90]

I don’t like axes but I’m definitely picking the yharnamite

[@christopherway2546]

Fex is always my go-to

[@alwin7086]

Lore wise obviously the Dark Paladin seems to be the correct choice with the Orian Preacher making the most sense after that so ill play either of those. There was a 17 minute gameplay footage that was released a while back that featured a swordsman that was dualwielding radiance swords and seemed to be casting buff spells on himself. I'd like to create a character similar to that so I wonder which class would be a better start with that in mind? Dark Paladin or Orian Preacher?

[@xkareloadedx]

I know the war wolf starts with the fire boom for their sword. Are those replenished at rests as well or they are one time use?

[@Uro_Boros]

I think they're mana based, the more mana you have the more often you can use it (arrows/throwables bar shift to mana bar when you equip a spell)

[@mduckernz]

@@Uro_Boros Nah they're talking about the fire salts. It's a consumable. You can buy or find more though, its not very rare

[@xkareloadedx]

@@mduckernz yes that’s exactly what I wanted to now thanks

[@Uro_Boros]

@@mduckernzallright, thx for lighting this up

[@TheOG_FesterHead]

Fextra are you doing a wiki for this game? I had been checking occasionally to see if you had uploaded a landing page yet but haven't seen anything. Long as it's still an editable wiki I'd love to help out.

[@Fextralife]

Yes, it’s linked on the pinned comment. thelordsofthefallen.wiki.Fextralife.com

[@thekillingname1221]

There is something i'm not sure to understand. Can you use ranged weapon like a bow and use spells with the same character ? The mana and the amo bar seems to be at the same place but seems to be different things.

[@joshshirley8568]

Yes those are two separate things

[@SirGreenDay]

The Throwables ammo gauge on the HUD is replaced by a Mana gage when you switch to magic and vice versa.

[@The-zl8en]

Also Dark Crusader can heal himself with those grenades which is super useful. Just don’t lock on and then he will throw grenade at his feet

[@andreygareev1394]

My man, can you upload pyromancer guide first)) i will be able to play at launch, and would love to have a guide, to know what to work for

[@witcher_helms5144]

I'm not surprised that the Deluxe edition Class is one of the best (if not THE best) starting classes, but it is a bit disappointing that there's an immediate in-game advantage to spending additional money. Personally, I always make pyromancers as my first character in Dark Souls-esque games so even though it seems to be weaker out the gate, I can imagine it becoming very powerful towards the mid-to-late game.

[@daisyvsshurandy]

Exicled stalker is the way to go !!!

[@breostag.]

I will be playing the condemned class - it's tradition at this point 😬

[@FatCatProductions]

I’m looking forward to this game but it is annoying as hell to lock a start class behind a deluxe edition

[@freeskier31]

It doesn’t really matter. There’s similar classes, all that equipment is available in the world and you can unlock that starting class later.

[@FatCatProductions]

@@freeskier31 it’s a $60 game missing beginning features unless i pay an extra 20$. Like I said, I think it’ll be a good game but this is some sneaky shit. It starts here and ends worse.

[@freeskier31]

@@FatCatProductions hate to break this to you, but its already ended worse for other games. Lots of souls likes makes skins and equipment ONLY available for the deluxe edition buyers. I'll say it again, all of this equipment is available in the game. This is a great compromise. You absolutely do not need to start with that gear.

[@FatCatProductions]

@@freeskier31 I didn’t enjoy the game regardless. Not after lies of p S tier quality

[@freeskier31]

@@FatCatProductions To each their own. Lies of P was very vanilla IMO. Completely linear, bland art style, empty world lacking detail, basically a From carbon copy that took almost no risks. It's very polished and well done, but very boring. I much prefer the ambition in LOTF.

[@Maxificent]

When can we expect a review for this, roughly?

[@Fextralife]

Should be tomorrow.

[@alolandonaldtrump8368]

i cannot wait to dive in and discover every little secret about this game

[@TENEBRAELGAMING]

I have never struggled to pick my favourite starting class in a Souls or Souls-like game, this one is actually a first 😅

[@brandtmiles2373]

I preordered the deluxe so for me it's between the Dark Crusader or the Preacher. The preacher looks so cool to me.

[@BriefKeef]

Why

[@eligreg99]

I literally just commented this. First play through Dark Crusader, second one as the preacher

[@sean_thomson]

What are your thoughts on spell blade vs pure physical build balance in this game?

[@Kwat224son]

I’m pumped for this game as long as it doesn’t have too much jank it could top some of from softs games. I love the ability to throw weapons and actually have a useable parry.

[@revelation9125]

Bleed build is making a comeback

[@Will_Stahili]

Going for an agility dual wielding + fire spells build, should I go exiled stalker for that or condemned?

[@church8337]

lol thinking the same way. Leaning towards condemned ! I feel like enchanting daggers with fire at will going to be OP