• Forums
  • Shop
  • Best Laptops
  • Best Graphics Cards
  • Best Motherboards
  • Best Antivirus
  • Best VPN
  • Xbox Series X

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. News
  4. /
  5. Xbox
For Faith and Dex players

Elden Ring shows off its Confessor and Samurai classes ahead of launch

Which class will you choose?
Brendan Lowry
15 Feb 2022

Elden RingSource: Bandai Namco

What you need to know

  • Developer FromSoftware has revealed two more of Elden Ring's classes: the Confessor and the Samurai.
  • The Confessor uses a combination of Strength or Dexterity and Faith, while the Samurai is a pure Dexterity character focused on katanas and longbows.
  • Elden Ring is expected to release on Feb. 25, 2022.

Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware have recently begun showing off many of Elden Ring's classes, and that pattern continues with the recently-unveiled Confessor and Samurai classes. The Confessor is "a church spy adept at covert operations. Equally adept with a sword as they are with their incantations," while the Samurai is "a capable fighter from the distant Land of Reeds. Handy with katana and longbows."

Based on these descriptions, it sounds like the Confessor will be ideal for players that want to create a hybrid character that uses both Strength or Dexterity as well as Faith (the stat that governs the power of incantation spells), while the Samurai is built from the ground up to be a Dexterity-focused class that will be most effective with Dexterity-based weapons like katanas, daggers, and longbows.

CONFESSOR: A church spy adept at covert operations. Equally adept with a sword as they are with their incantations.

SAMURAI: A capable fighter from the distant Land of Reeds. Handy with katana and longbows.

Pre-Order #ELDENRING: https://t.co/PTkxSAMqvh pic.twitter.com/OkdCYsGPZU

— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) February 15, 2022

Elden Ring's class list has now grown quite large, with the Confessor and Samurai joining the Bloody Wolf, Champion, Prophet, Enchanted Knight, Warrior, Vagabond, Hero, Prisoner, Bandit, Astrologer, and Wretched. Out of all of FromSoftware's games, Elden Ring has the highest number of classes by a longshot. This will give new players tons of different options to choose from when creating a character, which is always a good thing.

Elden Ring is expected to release Feb. 25, 2022 on Xbox Series X, Xbox One systems, PS5, PS4, and PC. Elden Ring preorders are available now if you'd like to purchase your copy of the game before it arrives.

The successor to Dark Souls

Elden Ring Key Art Reco

Elden Ring

Elden Ring ... oh, Elden Ring!

Elden Ring is FromSoftware's next fantasy epic, featuring a focus on open-ended design in a universe created by both FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki and A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin.

  • $60 at Amazon (Xbox)
  • $60 at Best Buy (Xbox)
  • $60 at Walmart (Xbox)

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

Microsoft may soon let you create your own dynamic themes for Xbox and PC
Wallpaper Engine?

Microsoft may soon let you create your own dynamic themes for Xbox and PC

A new app called "Xbox Dynamic Themes Editor" has appeared, thanks to a reliable Microsoft leakster. Here's what it looks like.

Everything we know about the rebooted Forza Motorsport
Full Speed Ahead

Everything we know about the rebooted Forza Motorsport

Forza Motorsport is restarting the legendary franchise from Turn 10 Studios, and it's coming to Xbox and PC. Here's everything we know right now.

Review: The Lumina 4K webcam is powered by AI and rivals a DSLR
Look your best

Review: The Lumina 4K webcam is powered by AI and rivals a DSLR

What if you took excellent camera hardware and mixed it with the same AI software in modern smartphones? You’d get the $199 Lumina AI Webcam, which looks great and is likely to get even better. Can it rival a DSLR? Maybe.

Get the most out of your Xbox with the best HDMI cable
8K and beyond

Get the most out of your Xbox with the best HDMI cable

These ultra-high-speed HDMI cables display the highest resolution image and crystal-clear sound from your Xbox console. Accept no substitute for your high-fidelity gaming needs.

Keep in Touch

Sign up now to get the latest news, deals & more from Windows Central!

I would like to receive news and offers from other Future brands.

I would like to receive mail from Future partners.

No spam, we promise. You can unsubscribe at any time and we'll never share your details without your permission.

  • Games
  • Elden Ring
Brendan Lowry

Brendan Lowry

Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
  • Laptops
  • Surface
  • Reviews
  • Gaming & Xbox
  • How To
  • Forums
  • Deals
  • PC Components

Other Categories

  • About Us
  • Licensing and Reprints
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Windows Central Merch
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Android Central
  • iMore
  • Thrifter
  • TechnoBuffalo
  • MrMobile
Log in or Sign up
  • t
  • f
  • p
  • i
  • r

Brightness

  • © Future US, Inc.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Licensing
  • External Links Disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement
  • © Future US, Inc.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Licensing
  • External Links Disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement