Bandit

In-game description

A dangerous bandit who strikes for weak points. Excels at ranged combat with bows.

Starting level 5

Your starting class sets your initial attributes and equipment. It does not lock later weapon or spell choices.

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Starting equipment

Notes and tips

Starts with 14 Arcane and 13 Dexterity. Compare it for builds that invest in Arcane. Arcane does not improve every weapon or every status effect; the equipment must support that scaling.

Compare a class against your finished build, including weapon requirements and any spells you plan to use. Starting points in attributes you leave unused can make another class more efficient.

A rune level alone does not identify the best class. At levels 100 to 200, compare the same target attributes for every class before deciding which saves the most levels.

Respecializing changes allocated levels but keeps your starting class and its minimum attributes.

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Build targets

Find your most level-efficient class

Enter the minimum attributes your finished build needs. Compare the rune level each class needs to reach them.

Ranked by the lowest level needed. Equal results share the same rank.

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Starting class level comparison
Class	Starting level	Level needed	Extra levels vs. best	At your target level

Starting attributes & level allocation

Each cell shows the starting attribute and the levels needed to reach your target. Starting attributes cannot be lowered; points already above your targets are marked separately and may still benefit your build.

Class	Vigor	Mind	Endurance	Strength	Dexterity	Intelligence	Faith	Arcane

Best fit means the fewest levels needed for these targets. This compares level efficiency, not damage, equipment load or overall build strength.

Understanding attributes

Vigor: Raises maximum HP.
Mind: Raises maximum FP for skills and spells.
Endurance: Raises stamina and maximum equipment load.
Strength and Dexterity: Meet weapon requirements and improve attack power where the weapon has matching scaling.
Intelligence and Faith: Meet spell requirements and improve compatible casting tools and weapons.
Arcane: Raises discovery and contributes to damage or status buildup only where the relevant weapon or casting tool supports it.