What are the best Lords of the Fallen classes? As soon as you begin Hexworks’ grimdark soulslike, you’re presented with a rather familiar choice. As you begin to build your character, one of the key choices you need to make is your starting class. Do you go with the best of the best, or do you seek a real challenge?

Depending on which starting class you choose in Lords of the Fallen, you may already be a step closer to wielding some of the best Lords of the Fallen weapons or casting some of the most powerful magic spells in the soulslike game. Our Lords of the Fallen review praises the possibilities for the best Lords of the Fallen builds, but there’s no question that every stat counts. If you’re just starting out or have achieved one of the Lords of the Fallen endings, here’s our expert rundown of the best LotF classes for you.

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