What stats do you need to be aware of, then? Vigor determines how much health you have endurance governs your stamina (never run out of stamina in combat) and vitality decides how much you can equip without being slowed down. When you've accrued enough souls, you can level up your character by talking to the Emerald Herald back in the game's hub area of Majula.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's The way you upgrade your character is up to you, and don't be afraid to put points into whatever you like if you're enjoying (and seeing success with) one style of play over another.
Do you actually need a shield? Why would I pick the explorer class? What's the swordsman's high dexterity good for? Here's a guide to the starting classes in Dark Souls II, with some basic information about their skills at the start of the game.īut it's also absolutely vital to remember that the levelling and class system in Dark Souls II is more of a starting block than a predetermined path-you could turn your warrior into a capable sorcerer, or go from a knight who loves two-handed weapons to an armoured tank with a greatshield, for instance. Starting out in Dark Souls II can be agonising if you're a new player, with a sheet of options presented to you and very little information about what you're getting into.
