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Elden Ring builds: reproducible character stat plans

Explore seven reproducible starting-class and target-stat examples, including Strength, Dexterity, Sorcery and Faith/Arcane. Use formulas and source vectors instead of fabricated meta-build rankings.

7 original example stat spreads · No invented tier list

Strength, Faith, bleed and level plans solve different player problems

Strength / Dexterity

Choose a target level and check minimum weapon requirements before allocating extra STR or DEX. See real source requirement examples.

Faith / Incantations

Plan Faith and any secondary spell requirements first. Choose a Sacred Seal independently of your FP budget. Read the casting guide.

Bleed / Arcane

A character with high ARC does not automatically have verified Blood Loss buildup, eligible affinities or boss proc timings. Use manual combat tests only with real inputs.

Rune level 125 / 150

Verify an eight-stat target fits the selected starting class, then check the rune budget and equipment load. Plan exact stats · compare origins.

These are decision paths for seven example character stat allocations, not full gear builds, best-bleed rankings, patch-specific PvP ratings, or a manufactured 2026 tier list.

Original build and class-target plans

Attribute order: VIG / MND / END / STR / DEX / INT / FAI / ARC. The first three plans are computed from a real non-DLC starting class and checked level budget. The next four demonstrate optimizer targets, not published PvP win rates, special weapon synergies or the “best bleed build.”

Seven original, reproducible source-derived examples.

Wretch · 11

Learn how a 10-point allocation changes character level.

Raise Vigor and Strength by five points each from Wretch base values.

Attribute points: 15 / 10 / 10 / 15 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10

Original starting class: Wretch · Character level: 11 · Runes from origin: 7,496.

Example only; not a verified gear recommendation.

Open eight stats in Build Planner

Samurai · 50

See how a level-50 allocation can split points between Vigor, Endurance and Dexterity.

Above Samurai origin: +18 Vigor, +8 Endurance, and +15 Dexterity.

Attribute points: 30 / 11 / 21 / 12 / 30 / 9 / 8 / 8

Original starting class: Samurai · Character level: 50 · Runes from origin: 256,616.

Example only; not a verified gear recommendation.

Open eight stats in Build Planner

Vagabond · 150

Inspect a higher-level eight-stat spread without claiming that it is an optimal combat build.

Above Vagabond origin: +45 Vigor, +10 Mind, +24 Endurance, +36 Strength, and +26 Dexterity.

Attribute points: 60 / 20 / 35 / 50 / 39 / 9 / 9 / 7

Original starting class: Vagabond · Character level: 150 · Runes from origin: 7,106,603.

Example only; not a verified gear recommendation.

Open eight stats in Build Planner

Strength example

Requested eight-stat target: 40 / 12 / 25 / 35 / 15 / 9 / 9 / 7

Lowest-level starting origin: Vagabond, target level 73.

Cheapest new-character rune path: Vagabond with 773,639 runes from origin.

Two different objectives; the lowest final level need not be the cheapest rune cost. Important: this target is a minimum, not always an exact playable spread; the planner link raises any attributes below that class's starting minimum before opening.

Open lowest-level class target in Build Planner

Dexterity example

Requested eight-stat target: 40 / 15 / 25 / 12 / 35 / 9 / 9 / 7

Lowest-level starting origin: Samurai, target level 74.

Cheapest new-character rune path: Samurai with 805,419 runes from origin.

Two different objectives; the lowest final level need not be the cheapest rune cost. Important: this target is a minimum, not always an exact playable spread; the planner link raises any attributes below that class's starting minimum before opening.

Open lowest-level class target in Build Planner

Sorcery example

Requested eight-stat target: 35 / 25 / 20 / 8 / 12 / 40 / 8 / 7

Lowest-level starting origin: Astrologer, target level 78.

Cheapest new-character rune path: Astrologer with 943,961 runes from origin.

Two different objectives; the lowest final level need not be the cheapest rune cost. Important: this target is a minimum, not always an exact playable spread; the planner link raises any attributes below that class's starting minimum before opening.

Open lowest-level class target in Build Planner

Faith / Arcane starter trade-off

Requested eight-stat target: 10 / 11 / 8 / 10 / 5 / 5 / 13 / 15

Lowest-level starting origin: Wretch, target level 10.

Cheapest new-character rune path: Prophet with 4,055 runes from origin.

Two different objectives; the lowest final level need not be the cheapest rune cost. Important: this target is a minimum, not always an exact playable spread; the planner link raises any attributes below that class's starting minimum before opening.

Open lowest-level class target in Build Planner

How to use the examples

Use Build Calculator to enter a full eight-attribute spread, change your starting class, inspect RL125/RL150 budgets and see runes. For source-vector starting-class comparisons, use Class Optimizer. Visit Soft Caps to understand why raising one attribute need not yield the same improvement at every level.

No build here asserts a complete equipment list, verified weapon Attack Rating, boss damage, status buildup or “tier list 2026.” Those require explicit gear, encounter conditions and independent evidence. Official introduction to the eight attribute roles.

Turn an example into your own playable character plan

1. Pick an eight-stat goal from a transparent example rather than treating it as a meta build. 2. Compare starting origins using Class Optimizer. 3. Enter your level target into Build Planner and examine attribute soft caps. 4. Check weapon requirements and roll load before choosing equipment.

Strength, bleed, Samurai and Faith queries describe different playstyles. The seven vectors are arithmetic starting points, not complete weapon/talisman/armor loadouts, PvP effectiveness rankings or a verified “2026 build tier list.”

Scope: Community and archived v1.17 reference information is not current-Regulation 1.17.3 game-client certification. Unknown, conflicting or unsupported values are never estimated. The site is an unofficial fan project.