Dark Souls III: All Starting Armor and Weapon Stats

In Dark Souls, it’s important to know everything about the gear you’re taking into battle: Attack power, attribute bonuses, elemental resistances, durability, weight, and how cool it makes you look.

We’ve compiled the statistical data for the starting equipment of each class in Dark Souls III. This includes weapons, armor, and accessories, so you can see exactly why Deprived is the best starting class.

For more theory-crafting aids, be sure to check out our gallery featuring the base statistics for each starting character class, and our gallery of all starting merchant items.

Knight – Long Sword

Knight – Knight Shield

Knight – Knight Helm

Knight – Knight Armor

Knight – Knight Gauntlets

Knight – Knight Leggings

Mercenary – Sellsword Twinblades

Mercenary – Wooden Shield

Mercenary – Sellsword Helm

Mercenary – Sellsword Armor

Mercenary – Sellsword Gauntlet

Mercenary – Sellsword Trousers

Warrior – Battle Axe

Warrior – Round Shield

Warrior – Northern Helm

Warrior – Northern Armor

Warrior – Northern Gloves

Warrior – Northern Trousers

Herald – Spear

Herald – Kite Shield

Herald – Talisman

Herald – Herald Helm

Herald – Herald Gloves

Herald – Herald Trousers

Thief – Bandit’s Knife

Thief – Iron Round Shield

Thief – Short Bow

Thief – Wood Arrow

Thief – Thief Mask

Thief – Deserter Armor

Thief – Deserter Trousers

Assassin – Estoc

Assassin – Target Shield

Assassin – Sorcerer’s Staff

Assassin – Assassin Hood

Assassin – Assassin Armor

Assassin – Assassin Gloves

Assassin – Assassin Trousers

Sorcerer – Mail Breaker

Sorcerer – Sorcerer’s Staff

Sorcerer – Leather Shield

Sorcerer – Sorcerer Hood

Sorcerer – Sorcerer Robe

Sorcerer – Sorcerer Gloves

Sorcerer – Sorcerer Trousers

Sorcerer – Young Dragon Ring

Pyromancer – Handaxe

Pyromancer – Caduceus Round Shield

Pyromancer – Pyromancy Flame

Pyromancer – Pyromancer Crown

Pyromancer – Pyromancer Garb

Pyromancer – Pyromancer Trousers

Pyromancer – Great Swamp Ring

Cleric – Mace

Cleric – Sacred Chime

Cleric – Blue Wooden Shield

Cleric – Cleric Blue Robe

Cleric – Cleric Gloves

Cleric – Cleric Trousers

Deprived – Club

Deprived – Plank Shield

Deprived – Loincloth