Character Guide
Lords of the Fallen doesn't feature character creation options. Instead, players control protagonist Harkyn, a criminal who wears his sins on his face (quite literally). Harkyn's story may be static, but his attributes and skills can still be customized over the course of the game.
Look below to find some of the different ways in which players can mold Harkyn, from the three starting classes to the various attributes that can be increased with XP.
Starting Classes
In addition to selecting a magic type (our full magic guide can be found here), players also choose one of three classes for Harkyn. Each comes with its own set of equipment and suits different playstyles, but that can change later in the game. Think of starting classes as a way to test out the beginning of the game. After that you can still shift your playstyle by finding different weapons and other equipment. In fact, the game defines this initial choice as "equipment selection" rather than class selection.
Cleric
A set forged by and for the battle monks of the north. The balance between mobility and defense coupled with a formidable blunt weapon and high quality shield makes this is a solid choice for an all-rounder.
Medium Armor
- Defense: 28
- Poise: 4.5
- Weight: 8.25
Defiance (Hammer)
- Damage: 22
- Power: 100%
- Weight: 1.5
Crest Shield (Kite Shield)
- Defense: 4
- Poise: 4
- Weight: 1.0
Rogue
Mostly worn by thieves and scoundrels, this leather armor allows for high mobility. A set of daggers are simple but very fast and deadly weapons. A buckler shield, mostly used to counter-attack the enemy, rounds off this kit.
Light Armor
- Defense: 20
- Poise: 2
- Weight: 3.9
Steel Daggers
- Damage: 8
- Power: 100%
- Weight: 0.7
Buckler
- Defense: 3
- Poise: 2
- Weight: 0.5
Warrior
The standard gera given to pardoned prisoners recruited to the army. Steel-armored plates will give the soldier exceptional defense at the cost of agility. A purpose-built sword and shield will compliment this set.
Heavy Armor
- Defense: 40
- Poise: 8
- Weight: 12.75
Steel Sword
- Damage: 17
- Power: 100%
- Weight: 1.0
Heavy Shield (Kite Shield)
- Defense: 5
- Poise: 8
- Weight: 1.5
Attributes
XP can be banked at checkpoints, which can then be applied to either spell points or attribute points. If players choose the latter, they can level up the areas listed below.
Strength
- Description: Affects not only the damage dealt with Strength based weapons but also slightly increases your ability to carry heavier gear.
- Increases Damage.
- Increases Maximum Equipment Burden.
Vitality
- Description: Determines the amount of your Health. It also has a slight effect on health potion effectiveness.
- Increases Health.
Faith
- Description: Increases the amount of Magic you can use with the spells and the Gauntlet. It also boosts the damage of magical weapons.
- Increases Damage.
- Increases Magic.
Endurance
- Description: Affects the amount of Energy you have and significantly increases the ability to carry heavy gear.
- Increases Energy.
- Increases Maximum Equipment Burden.
Agility
- Description:Boosts the damage dealt with fast weapons, but also gives you a slight increase in Energy.
- Increases Damage.
- Increases Energy.
Luck
- Description: You will need more Luck to get better rewards for killing opponents, but it also helps you to get better crafting materials.
- Increases Luck.
