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Prisoner
The Prisoner is locked inside an iron mask, a once well-off scholar of glintstone sorcery who ended up sentenced. The kit reflects that double life: an Estoc for thrusting, a Glintstone Staff, the sorcery Magic Glintblade and a Rift Shield.
Early on, the Prisoner plays as a spellblade. Dexterity 14 and Intelligence 14 are evenly split, so you can stab with the Estoc in close and switch to the staff when that makes more sense. Mind 12 gives a reasonable FP pool for a hybrid, though less than a dedicated caster.
Faith 6 is the lowest of any class, so incantations are effectively off the table at the start. Vigor 11 and Endurance 11 are average, which means you need to be a bit careful in drawn-out melee.
Starting stats
Vigor: 11
Mind: 12
Endurance: 11
Strength: 11
Dexterity: 14
Intelligence: 14
Faith: 6
Arcane: 9
Mind: 12
Endurance: 11
Strength: 11
Dexterity: 14
Intelligence: 14
Faith: 6
Arcane: 9
Starting equipment
Class
Game: Elden Ring
Starting level: 9
Best for: Players who want to mix sword and sorcery right away. A natural starting point for a Dexterity and Intelligence hybrid.