Heavy Knight

The Heavy Knight is one of two starting classes added with the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition. It starts in the full Steel Armor Set with the Hefty Scimitar, a big curved greatsword that sweeps through groups.

Endurance 17 is the highest of all twelve classes, which you will need: the steel set is heavy, and you need around 30 Endurance to stay at a medium roll in the full set without talismans. Vigor 14 and Strength 15 round out a tough melee start.

The trade-off is magic. Mind 8, Intelligence 7 and Faith 8 leave little room for spells early on, and at level 10 it starts higher than every other class.