Elden Ring Confessor Class Guide - How to Build a Paladin (Beginner Guide)

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Summary

TLDRThis video outlines the process of creating a beginner-friendly paladin build in Elden Ring. Starting with the Confessor class, it emphasizes essential equipment like the Brass Shield and the importance of the 'Ashes of War' abilities, such as the holy damage buff and the 'Barricade' shield ability for better survivability. The video also covers the necessary stats, like Strength, Endurance, Faith, and Vigor, to build a well-rounded paladin character. It advises new players on how to increase survivability and offers a supportive, tanky playstyle ideal for co-op or solo gameplay.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Confessor class is the best choice for a beginner Paladin build due to its strong balance of faith, defense, and equipment.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Golden Seed is a recommended keepsake, offering an extra flask to help with healing or mana regeneration, crucial for new players.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Brass Shield is essential early on, providing 100% physical block and a guard boost, which reduces stamina consumption while blocking.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The Brass Shield requires 16 strength to equip, so prioritize leveling strength early to meet the requirement.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Holy Ashes of War, found in Storm Hill, allows you to add holy damage to your weapon and scale it with faith, enhancing your Paladin capabilities.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Barricade Ashes of War, found in Weeping Peninsula, significantly boosts shield defense, enabling you to block powerful attacks and counter effectively.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Stats for a Paladin build include Strength (for better shields and damage), Endurance (for stamina and heavier armor), Faith (for incantation damage and scaling), and Vigor (for increased health).
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Aim to level Vigor to 15-20 early on, as the Confessor class starts with low health, and survivability is essential for a tanky playstyle.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Incantations are scattered across the game world, and you can unlock more at Roundtable Hold after reaching a specific area in Storm Hill.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ The primary strategy for the build is to summon allies, buff them with your weaponโ€™s holy ability, and use the Barricade shield ability to tank and counter enemies effectively.

Q & A

  • Why is the Confessor class recommended for a beginner Paladin build?

    -The Confessor class is recommended because it has balanced stats, good starting equipment, and a 100% physical block shield. It also offers a solid combination of Faith and strength, making it ideal for a Paladin build that relies on both defense and support abilities.

  • Can I use the Prophet class for a Paladin build, and what are its drawbacks?

    -The Prophet class can be used, but it lacks the Paladin-like appearance and equipment. It has a stronger focus on Faith, which could make it more suited for a Faith caster rather than a tanky Paladin. The starting outfit also doesn't fit the Paladin theme.

  • What is the purpose of the Golden Seed in character creation?

    -The Golden Seed provides an extra flask, either for healing or mana, which is crucial for survival, especially for new players. This extra flask can make the difference in tough boss fights by allowing you to heal or restore mana when needed.

  • Where can I farm the Brass Shield, and why is it important for the Paladin build?

    -The Brass Shield can be farmed at the Waypoint Ruins early in the game. It's important because it provides 100% physical block mitigation and a higher guard boost, which is crucial for blocking incoming attacks and conserving stamina, key elements for the Paladin playstyle.

  • How do I obtain the Ashes of War that add Holy Damage to my weapon?

    -You can obtain the Holy Damage Ashes of War by defeating a low knight in Storm Hill. This Ashes of War allows you to add Holy damage to your weapon, which scales with Faith, improving your damage output.

  • What is the significance of the Barricade Shield Ashes of War, and where can I get it?

    -The Barricade Shield Ashes of War buffs your shield, allowing you to absorb enemy attacks more effectively and counter with your own attacks. It can be obtained by defeating the Knights Cavalry in Weeping Peninsula, making it a game-changing tool for tanking.

  • Which stats are most important for a Paladin build, and why?

    -The most important stats for a Paladin build are Strength (for using better shields and increasing damage), Endurance (for more stamina and heavier armor), Faith (to scale Holy damage and improve incantation effectiveness), and Vigor (to increase health and survivability).

  • What is the recommended approach to leveling up the Vigor stat for a Paladin?

    -Start by increasing Vigor to 15 or 20 as soon as possible. The Confessor class starts with low health, and increasing Vigor early helps improve survivability, especially since you'll be taking hits as a tanky character.

  • Where can I find an Incantation trainer early in the game?

    -You can find an Incantation trainer by heading east from Storm Hill into Caelid. Resting at the first Site of Grace there will transport you to Roundtable Hold, where you can find a trainer who will teach you new incantations.

  • What role does the Ashes of War play in a Paladin build?

    -Ashes of War are essential for enhancing your weaponโ€™s capabilities. They allow you to add specific elemental damage (such as Holy) and grant special abilities, like buffs for your group or increased damage for your weapon. They are key to making your Paladin build versatile and powerful.

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