The available classes are Knight, Mercenary, Warrior, Herald, Thief, Assassin, Sorcerer, Pyromancer, Cleric and Deprived. Your selection will have a great impact on how you play when you first start Dark Souls 3. You can play the game a number of different ways, and even reset your stats and appearance up to five times per play through, but it’s still important to get off to a good start.Įach class starts with different stats and unique armor. Experienced players will already know the main advantages and disadvantages of each class and burial item, but new players may have difficulty figuring out what’s best to start with on their long journey through Dark Souls 3. This guide covers the best classes and burial gifts to select when you first start Dark Souls 3.