5. Build Suggestions
Here are three beginner-friendly builds to consider:

Strength Build (Colossal Weapons)
Class: Vagabond

Stats: High Vigor, Endurance, and Strength

Weapon: Greatsword (colossal), Brick Hammer

Armor: Heavy, like Bull-Goat Set

Tips: Stagger enemies with big hits. Guard countering works great with heavy weapons.

Intelligence Build (Sorcerer)
Class: Astrologer

Stats: Intelligence, Mind, Vigor

Weapon: Meteorite Staff (early game), Lusat’s Glintstone Staff (late)

Spells: Glintstone Pebble, Rock Sling, Comet Azur

Tips: Stay mobile and keep distance. Use summons to tank for you.

Dexterity/Arcane Bleed Build
Class: Samurai or Bandit

Stats: Dexterity, Arcane

Weapon: Uchigatana, Rivers of Elden Ring Items Blood (late game)

Ash of War: Seppuku (boosts bleed buildup)

Tips: Inflict Hemorrhage fast—devastating for best place to buy elden ring items bosses with large HP pools.