With the highly anticipated launch of FromSoftware’s latest titleElden Ringdrawing closer, fans are eagerly learning of the new and exciting classes that the game will offer. Boastinggameplay curated with some of the best aspects of FromSoftware’s library of games, as well as new mechanics, the new classes that the game offers will foster even more replayability and unique gameplay.
With a variety of classes being teased and revealed by FromSoftware recently, the Prophet class could be one of the most tailored and purposeful ones that will be available to play inElden Ring.
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The Prophet Class
One of the ten classes inElden Ringthat will be available for players at launch is the Prophet class. With FromSoftware incrementally revealing the classes, such as theBandit and the Astrologer classes forElden Ring, fans are starting to gain a better idea of what the class systems will be like and how they will complement gameplay. The primary function and benefit of class choice inElden Ringis the differing starting equipment and stats that each class offers.
The Prophet class is billed byFromSoftwareto be “a seer ostracized for inauspicious prophecies,” who is “well-versed in healing incantations.” Within this wordy explanation, it can be inferred that the Prophet class is centered around a range of incantations, strongly utilizing magic both offensively and defensively in combat. At a trade-off of endurance and dexterity in favor of magical spell-based prowess, the Prophet class seems to be an ideal class selection for players looking for a more versatile blend of magical and melee-based combat.
The Prophet Stats
The starting stats possessed by the Prophet predictably foster a blended magic-oriented playstyle. The strongest starting stats pertained by the Prophet at the start of gameplay are 16 faith, 14 mind, 12 strength, and 10 vigor. This extremely high Faith stat gives the most insight as to what gameplay the Prophet is tailored towards. With faith being directly linked to casting incantations, the Prophet will be a force to be reckoned with magically speaking, with an accompanying high level of mind allowing for a greater Focus Point pool.
The Prophet also starts gameplay with 8 Endurance and Dexterity, as well as 7 Intelligence. The Prophet starts at level 7, a fairly average starting level when compared to theother classesElden Ringhas to offer.
The Prophet Armor
Matching the devoutly religious origins of their character, the Prophet class starts gameplay with the Prophet Armor Set, which includes a blindfold, robes, and trousers, matching the character art which accompanied the class reveal. It is safe to assume that this starting armor set will improve the magical abilities of the Prophet even further, given the lore and stats behind the Prophet.
The Prophet Weapons
To match his armor, the Prophet additionally starts with an arsenal of weapons. The Prophet possesses a Spear, Finger Seal, and Rickety Shield. The Spear allows for the Prophet to maintain weapon-based combat, with players possibly opting to imbue incantations into their weapons to make them more powerful and combat efficient. The Finger Seal is perhaps the most essential weapon for the Prophet, allowing for the class to cast incantations that are scaled with the Faith ability. Lastly, the Rickety Shield is another interesting addition to the Prophet’s arsenal, giving players the ability to parry attacks, with this mechanic being carried over fromother FromSoftware titleSekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Elden Ringis set to release on June 24, 2025 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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