With that being said though the most common answer to this question is the Knight class. Nearly every class in Dark Souls is good and wont lock players into a certain playstyle. Dark Souls 3 Every Starting Class Ranked Selecting a good starting class can make Dark Souls much easier. . You could certainly go any other way if you wish but the Knight class gives you the best spread of attributes and is probably the most accessible class for those new to the Dark Souls experience. This starting class in Dark Souls 3 comes with high dexterity that allows the masterful wielding of dual scimitars. Essentially the baseline of Dark Souls classes you have everything you need to get the blood sport started. Unlike the knight class the Mercenary has light armor and a shield that is not well suited for blocking. When you start in Dark Souls 3 you dont have a lot of health and that bit extra health would help you in many scenarios you c...