Of all the classes that build in Elden Ring like a Hero.
Aside from the Wretch, the Bandit is the lowest level character that players can start with, beginning at just level five, but that doesn't mean it's the weakest or worst by far. In fact, this class starts with the highest arcane skill of any Elden Ring class, making it much easier for players to find better loot from all sources. Of course, its overall starting stats may appear lower than most of the other characters, but defeating the enemies in the lower-level areas will quickly allow any Bandit player to set themselves up for success.
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The Best Bandit Stats In Elden Ring
Focus On Dexterity, Vigor, And Endurance
For a long time, Bandit players should solely invest their Runes and XP in Elden Ring into the dexterity, vigor, and endurance stats. Dexterity impacts which types of weapons Bandits can use, but it also helps players equip advanced armaments that synergize with an increased endurance stat. This class primarily relies upon high stamina in order to avoid attacks rather than parries or blocking, and the naturally low health of a Bandit makes it important to have a large amount to manage.
The Bandit is considered by many to be one of the most difficult classes in Elden Ring, mainly due to its low starting level and focus on stealthy gameplay. But with the right build, you can make it work.
Endurance also affects the total equipment load that players can hold, so it's a key stat in improving a Bandit's defenses and letting them wield heavier weapons, if that's what you're looking for. Lastly, vigor is needed to increase overall health, which is always great to have so Bandits aren't left to be one-shot killed by higher-level enemies and bosses in Elden Ring.
Before investing in any other stat, players should really aim to get their dexterity, vigor, and endurance to at least level 20 each, with endurance even reaching level 22 or 23 so the weight of their equipment doesn't hinder their dodging as much. The video from RPG LABS above gives a great introduction to the Bandit build and why it's so important to focus on certain stats.
The Best Bandit Build In Elden Ring
A Dagger And A Shortbow Is A Great Combo
The better weapons to stick to for Bandits are Daggers and Scimitars, since they require lower strength to use and high dexterity. For those who are looking to branch out, however, Spears are another great option for Bandit players who are willing to invest more into their strength stat. It's also important to invest in the arcane stat so that higher-tier loot is earned throughout the Lands Between.
One of the best features of Bandit builds is that they aren't limited to melee weapons. Much like the best Samurai builds in Elden Ring, Bandit players can also utilize different types of bows thanks to their high dexterity. This really depends on whether or not players feel comfortable with their dodging and quick attacks up close, but it never hurts to have some ranged accessibility for groups of enemies or bosses. Additionally, with high dexterity, players can take advantage of weapons that cause ailments such as poison, sleep, and even bleeding.
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Black Knife Set
Elden Lord Set
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Bandit's Curved Sword
Bloodhound's Step
CragbladeBandits have plenty of equipment to choose from, whether it be a weapon or armor type. Some of the more popular choices for weapons, however, are Ashes of War in Elden Ring also complement this build, as players can opt for something that s the bleed build.
When it comes to talismans, it really depends on the kind of build you want, but two good options to try are 
Arrow's Sting and 
Erdtree's Favor. If you're planning on using any kind of bow, which is recommended for the Bandit class, then Arrow's Sting will provide a nice boost to each arrow's damage. Erdtree's Favor is an all-rounder that works for any build, but the increase to HP, Stamina, and Equip Load are especially useful for Bandit, who are generally quite vulnerable.
Lastly, all Bandit builds should have a set of Light Armor equipped. The Black Knife armor set in Elden Ring is the ultimate armor that all players should be searching for, but since it can't be acquired for a while, any light armor set that players can find suffices. Since the damage-over-time effects are very strong at the beginning of the game, finding a better Light Armor set isn't as critical as getting the key stats increased as soon as possible.
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Additional Bandit Class Builds In Elden Ring
Ready Your Longbow
Longbows or heavier bows can also work well with a Bandit build because of the invested stats, offering players even more offensive power at range. It's easy to use a Longbow with an Talisman in Elden Ring, which increases attack power whenever blood loss occurs in the area.
One of the best Longbows in Elden Ring is the 
Horn Bow, which is a great option for this type of Bandit build. It can be found by entering the Siofra River Well and looting a corpse underneath a large set of stairs.
Although bleed builds really a Bandit's stats, poison-centered builds can be just as lethal. For example, 
Scorpion's Stinger is a fantastic dagger to use that applies the rot effect to deal damage over time, and it scales with the dexterity stat as well. Though it cannot be infused with any Ashes of War, its rot effect adds additional damage to any sort of poison applied to an enemy through a Long or Shortbow in Elden Ring. Regardless of whether players use a bleed or poison build, any type of damage-over-time effect compliments the dexterity of Bandits.
Though it might be a more advanced option for the class, players can also invest in their intellect stat to gain access to a few additional Katanas, though most of them rely upon higher strength and dexterity over anything else. However, a fantastic and easy Katana to acquire for the Bandit class is the Katanas in Elden Ring offer players a bit more offensive power with a little more range, allowing Bandits to keep a little more distance from their opponents.
Video Credit: YouTube | RPG LABS
