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Starter builds
Five archetypes, derived from the data: the classes that start strongest in each attribute, and the weapons & spells that actually scale with it.
Strength build
A Strength-focused starter for Hero or Bloody Wolf using heavy weapons like Brick Hammer, Ruins Greatsword, and Serpent Hunter.
Dexterity build
A Dexterity-focused starter favors fast melee, evasive play, and weapons like Bloodhound’s Fang or Hand of Malenia.
Intelligence build
An Intelligence-focused build uses staffs and sorceries to fight safely at range while scaling spell damage through Intelligence.
Faith build
A Faith-focused starter blends incantations with holy melee, fitting Prophet or Confessor and weapons like Coded Sword or Cipher Pata.
Arcane build
An Arcane-focused starter for Bandit or Hero using Ripple weapons and Albinauric Staff to scale damage and status buildup.
→ Open the full AR calculator — rank every weapon against your exact stats.
Build data derived from scaling and class stats — every linked page carries full numbers and sources.