Bandit Class Best Stats to Level Up and Starting Equipment

Bandit is one of the ten starting classes in Elden Ring. Read on to learn more about the Bandit class including its starting equipment, base stats, tips on how to play as Bandit, and the best stats to level up!

Bandit Equipment and Stats

Starting Equipment

Bandit		Starting Level
		5
		Starting Spells
		None
Right Hand Armament		Left Hand Armament
Great Knife / Shortbow		Buckler
Head	Chest	Hands	Legs
Bandit Mask	Bandit Garb	Bandit Manchettes	Bandit Boots

Base Stats

Vigor	10	Mind	11
Endurance	10	Strength	9
Dexterity	13	Intelligence	9
Faith	8	Arcane	14

All Stats and Attributes

Bandit Strengths and Weaknesses

Arcane Stat Starts Out High

The bandit's highest starting stat is Arcane, which boosts Discovery to increase rare item drop rates. This stat doesn't offer much to players at the start of the game, since there's little need for rare items if you're just starting out. Since the Dextering skill is a little boosted, the Bandit can still hold its own in battle.

Best Stats to Level Up for the Bandit Class

First Aim for 20 Vigor

Starting out, aim for 20 Vigor, as you'll neep all the HP you can get. You'll be able to use the weapons in your starting inventory, so there's no need to invest in Dexterity right away.

Next Invest in Dexterity or Arcane

If you're aiming for a Dexterity build, it then makes sense to start investing in Dexterity so you can start using Dexterity-scaling weapons as soon as you come across them. Another route would be to invest in Arcane around mid-game to increase the chances of finding rare, powerful weapons.

Elden Ring Related Guides

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List of Classes

All Classes
Vagabond	Warrior
Hero	Bandit
Astrologer	Prophet
Samurai	Prisoner
Confessor	Wretch