Samurai Class Best Stats to Level Up and Starting Equipment

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

Samurai Equipment and Stats

Starting Equipment

Samurai		Starting Level
		9
		Starting Spells
		None
Right Hand Armament		Left Hand Armament
Uchigatana / Long Bow		Red Thorn Roundshield
Head	Chest	Hands	Legs
Land of Reeds Helm	Land of Reeds Armor (Altered)	Land of Reeds Gauntlets	Land of Reeds Greaves

Base Stats

Vigor	12	Mind	11
Endurance	13	Strength	12
Dexterity	15	Intelligence	9
Faith	8	Arcane	8

All Stats and Attributes

Samurai Strengths and Weaknesses

Starts with a Longbow for Long-Distance Battles

The Samurai class has a Longbow as one of its initial weapons, allowing long-distance battles from the outset. In addition, his Dexterity is high, and it can be said that he has an advantage in that respect. There is no doubt that Samurai is one of the best classes in Elden Ring.

Best Stats to Level Up for Samurai

Aim for 20 Vigor First

Try to invest Runes up to 20 in Vigor to be safe. In any case, it never hurts to have more HP. Also, the Endurance stat starts at 13, which is relatively high compared to other classes, so it is not necessary to give priority to that (but level it up appropriately as needed).

Then, Focus on Dexterity

After securing a decent amount of Vigor, start focusing on Dexterity. Of course, it is not always necessary to get your Vigor exactly to 20, so it is recommended to invest in it appropriately along the way. Then, if you improve your Dexterity and make use of Dexterity-scaling weapons, you will become a high-level specialized Samurai.

Elden Ring Related Guides

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List of Classes

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