Are you looking for the best beginner build in Lords of the Fallen that will make the game slightly easier? Here’s everything you need to know.
Your best option is a Paladin-style build focused on stacking Radiance and combining high melee and ranged damage with decent survivability. Most items can be obtained early in the game, which makes this one of the best builds overall.
In this guide, I will showcase the best build in Lords of the Fallen for beginners that will allow you to deal exceptionally high damage early on.
Best Beginner Build in Lords of the Fallen
I’ll split this guide into three sections, starting with class and stats, following with weapons, runes, and spells, and finishing with armor and accessories.
Without further delay, here’s the best build for beginners in Lords of the Fallen.
Class & Stats
In terms of Stats, prioritize Radiance and then Vitality, while also leveling up Endurance slightly to avoid heavy rolling.
Specifically, focus on leveling Radiance until it reaches level 50 (which is the soft cap) and then level up Vitality and Endurance to level 20 (soft cap).
Based on what you need next, either increase Vitality to 40 (next cap), or Radiance to 75 (hard cap). For the full build, you want Vitality 40, Endurance 20, and Radiance 75. Completely ignore Strength, Agility, and Inferno.
If you have extra points, use them on Vitality since the hard cap is 60.
Since you want to focus on Radiance, the best class here is the Orian Preacher. For details, here are the best starting classes in Lords of the Fallen.
Weapon, Runes, and Spells
The best weapon for this build is Pieta’s Sword since it scales with Radiance. You can get this weapon from Molhu at Skyrest Bridge after defeating Pieta and getting her Remembrance.
Use the Orimon Runes to further increase Radiance scaling. These runes stack, so you can use three of them on your weapon for maximum damage increase.
As for the best spells, I recommend using the following:
- Radiant Weapon: Imbues weapon with Radiance.
- Healing Radiance: Use Radiance to heal yourself.
- Piercing Light: Charge and shoot a burst of Radiant magic.
Piercing Light is your main ranged damage spell, Radiant Weapon increases your melee damage, and Healing Radiance is helpful when you run out of healing.
Armor & Accessories
The best armor for this build is the Sovereign Protector Set. It can be found in Sunless Skein, in a chest hidden behind wooden barrels and crates.
The best necklace is the Empyrean Pendant, as it increases holy damage and holy defense. You can purchase this from Exacter Dunmire at Skyrest Bridge for 4,500 Vigor after progressing his questline.
In terms of rings, I highly recommend the Mineowner’s Ring and the Orian Sorcerer’s Ring. The former increases stamina and stamina regeneration, while the latter increases holy damage.
The Mineowner’s Ring is one of the best rings in Lords of the Fallen and can be obtained by following the main path near the Vestige of Marco the Axe and the Orian Sorcerer’s Ring is purchasable from Stormund, Captain of the Fidelis, after finding him in the Abbey of Hallowed Sisters.
For more similar content, check out our best Strength build in Lords of the Fallen to create a tanky and hard-hitting character that’s ideal for both PvE and PvP.
Wrapping up
To summarize this beginner’s build guide in Lords of the Fallen, this is everything you need to know to create the most optimal and best Paladin build in the game.
Focus on Radiance and use equipment that increases holy damage and you’ll see yourself dealing phenomenal amounts of damage to any enemy.
Have you tried this build? What’s the highest damage you’ve managed to deal? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
If you’re only getting started in the game, combine this with our guide on the best XP and Vigor farm in Lords of the Fallen to help you level up fast.
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