Best Builds for Each Class in Lords of the Fallen

Finding the best builds for each class in Lords of the Fallen is essential to survive in two realms.

Lords of the Fallen, the action RPG and dark fantasy adventure takes you through two realities. The story starts in the Axiom realm and once you get eliminated, you will automatically teleport in the dangerous Umbral realm. Players can complete missions together through the multiplayer mode. Lords of the Fallen has 9 starting classes and additional 4 classes will also be available as you progress in the campaign.

To overcome nightmares in the Umbral world, you have to choose a class and start equipping weapons, spells, skills and gear items. Every class is given starting weapons and you can form builds based on your stats like Strength and Vitality. With the best builds, you can even speedrun Lords of the Fallen. The best builds consist of armor sets, spells, pendants, weapons and more. So, find the best builds f.or every class in the game here.

Builds for Each Class in Lords of the Fallen

As of now, there are 13 classes in Lords of the Fallen sequel. There are hundreds of weapons, gear items, spells and consumables are available. Some of these are starting equipment for classes. Here is a list of resources and equipment that are required to get the strongest build for all classes in the game,

Partisan

Partisan is known as the all-round class in Lords of the Fallen. These heroes have high strength and vitality. Partisans have three starting weapons and a couple of armor sets. Partisans also get access to a couple of quest items.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Partisan

• Partisan Flail – The flail deals physical damage. It also provides resistance against physical, fire and holy attacks. You can purchase the weapon from Gerlinde at Skyrest Bridge
• Partisan Shield – This medium type shield increases resistance against elemental attacks. With high strength and agility, you can unlock the shield. This starting shield can be unlocked from Stomund in Skyrest Bridge.
• Partisan Crossbow – Crossbow is the strongest weapon for Partisans. The bow deals massive physical attacks and will be the best weapon as well
• Partisan Armor – The medium Torso can be unlocked for 2500 Vigor. Wearing this armor piece increases defense against bleed and burn effects. It also increases resistance against all types of damage
• Partisan Leggings – Wearing this leg Armor provides resistance against poison, physical and smite attacks

Radiant Purifier

Radiant Purifier class can be unlocked once you get the Radiance Ending. This class is termed as “Martial Priest of the Church of Orian Radiance”.  Radiant Purifier focuses on increasing Strength, Endurance and Vitality. The units from this class are great damage dealers and the best ranged characters.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Radiant Purifier

• Catalyst – The Radiant Catalyst deals heavy magical damage. The weapon increases defense against physical and holy damage. It comes with 3 spell slots and can be unlocked in the Tower of Penance
• Polearm – A slashing weapon for Radiant classes that deals holy and physical damage. To unlock the Polearm, meet Stomund at the Abbey of the Hallowed Sisters and spend 750 vigor
• Piercing Light – This spell can be unlocked with the Radiance Catalyst. Cast the spell and deal radiant magic. It pierces through targets and unleashes charged magic attacks
• Healing Sigil – The radiant spell creates radiant magic within a radius and heals you and allies
• Empyrean Pendant – The starting equipment will increase holy damage and fire defense
• Trousers – The leg piece can be unlocked near the beacon in Tower of Penance. This increases resistance against Holy, Wither, Smite and Bleed attacks

Hallowed Knight

Hallowed Knight is one of the best starting classes. Heroes of this class get all-round skills. Hallowed Knights are excellent attacking units and their Endurance is great. With some top-notch weapons and equipment, their powers get enhanced.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Hallowed Knight

• Grenades – Grenades are explosive tools. You can procure this ammunition in the Revelation Depths tunnels. Grenade deals heavy fire damage and physical attacks.
• Sword – Hallowed Knights use short swords. The sword deals physical damage. It also provides stability against elemental attacks.
• Sanguinarix – The consumable is an ideal quest item. It increases up and provides buffs and status effects
• Gauntlets – These heavy arms will block incoming physical attacks. They also provide resistance against bleed, blood, poison and frostbite status effects. Gauntlets are valuable equipment and they have different modes.
• Helm – Head armor is an essential equipment. The Helm provides defense boost to all damage types and it negates enemies attacks
• Briostone Pair – Wear this consumable item and heal your units
• Umrbal Lamp – The quest item is a vital equipment especially in the Umbral world. You can avoid obstacles and cross hurdles easily

Dark Crusader

Once you complete the Paladin’s Request quest, the class will be available. Dark Crusader heroes are stronger in melee combat. They are aggressive warriors with powerful kits.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Dark Crusader

• Paladin’s Isaac Sword – The long sword is your starting weapon. It deals huge physical damage and increases defense against Holy. The melee weapon is available in Abandoned Redcopse
• Paladin’s Pendant – The durable pendant will increase your base stats like endurance and strength
• Throwing Hand – The ranged weapon can be equipped to grab throwable items
• Radiant Burst Parchment – This ammunition boosts your holy damage. This also heals your allies and you can collect the equipment in The Sacred Resonance of Tenacity
• Paladin’s Armor – Collect this Heavy Torso in Abandoned Redcopse. It mitigates all types of damage. Status effects like Poison and Frostbite can be nullified in battles

Udirangr Warwolf

Udirangr Warwolf heroes are heavy tanks. Their strength is higher and these heroes deal colossal damage in close-range battles. Their only weakness is poor Radiance and Inferno.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Udirangr Warwolf

• Bloody Hatchet – The axe attacks faster and deals physical damage. It provides resistance to bleed status effects.
• Sword – The long sword inflicts heavy physical damage. It also provides defense boost to all elemental attacks
• Hood – The light head armor mitigates Wither and Poison damage. You can purchase this from Thehk-Ihir merchant
• Sleeves – Wear these thick sleeves and improve your defense against Wither, Frostbite and Fire

Blackfeather Ranger

Known as the versatile class of Lords of the Fallen, these rangers excel in long-range battles. With high Agility and Strength, the best attacking units are found here. 

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Blackfeather Ranger

• Axe – A powerful weapon for rangers. Axe attacks harder and can be thrown from a distance.
• Bow – The perfect weapon for archers. Bows with spells will be the best equipment for Blackfeather Ranger
• Hat – The Head armor blocks Wither, Fire and Bleed attacks.
• Shield – Shield is essential for Agility-based combat.  It provides def boost against all types of attacks
• Ammunition Pouch – The consumable item provides assorted Ammunition
• Oak Arrows – These sharp arrows deal massive Physical damage. Use these arrows with Crossbows
• Lampbearer’s Rosary –  Equip this from inventory and this quest item can be used to cleanse five beacons

Mournstead Infantry

This class is best for heroes with higher Agility and Strength. These heroes are stronger in both melee and ranged combat. The only major weakness for the Mournstead Infantry is their poor defense.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Mournstead Infantry

• Short Javelin – The starting weapon for Short Javelin. Throw the ammunition and target close-range enemies. The weapon deals huge physical damage
• Spear – The melee weapon is strong in Physical attacks. This works well in boss battles
• Leggings – Worn by powerful soldiers, these Medium legs armor mitigates all damage. It further blocks poison and burn attacks.
• Shield – Wear the light shield to survive heavy attacks.

Orian Preacher

Orian Preacher heroes have the best Radiance. They are ideal for melee combat. Their playing style is totally different compared to other classes in Lords of the Fallen.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Orian Preacher

• Catalyst – This Weapon works well if your Radiant stats are higher. Catalyst deals magical damage and provides resistance
• Hammer – A medium-sized Hammer weapon that deals both Holy and Physical damage. The Hammer’s stats will increase based on strength
• Skirt – This Light legs Armor ensures you survive Holy and Bleed attacks. Your characters become immune for a while
• Garb – The Light Torso can be worn to increase resistance against Holy and Wither attacks
• Wrappings – The Light arms worn by a wandering Orian Preacher negates smite and holy attacks
• Radiant Flare – The spell releases radiant Flare and attacks enemies in front row
• Small Manastone Cluster – The consumable retrieves a small portion of mana once in a mission
• Umbral Lamp – Orian Preacher heroes have high radiance stats. While entering the Umrbal Realm, they will be exposed a little. So, use the Umbral Lamp to survive traps and you can cross bridges as well

Lord

The ultimate class in Lords of the Fallen is Lord. They have the best damage dealers and spell casters. With great Inferno stats, they can dominate the game easily. Lord class grants high mobility, defense and durability.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Lord

• Catalyst – Catalyst increases base damage. The weapon also increases resistance against fire attacks
• Axe – A powerful Grand Axe makes you dominant against forces. Axe primarily deals physical and fire damage. To get this Axe, you have to unlock the loot chest in Bramis Castle
• Mask – The Lord Mask is a medium head armor. Wearing this armor blocks Fire and Wither attacks at ease. You can negate Ignite status effects as well
• Ring of Duty – This small ring increases base attributes like Vitality and Endurance
• Ring of Bones – The maximum equip load will be increased
• Adyr’s Endurance – Cast this Inferno spell to increase stamina regeneration
• Infernal Weapon – While using this spell, you can hammer the ground and imbue it with fire effects
• Infernal Slash – Use Infernal axes with this internal spell. It deals explosive fire damage and you can blow away targets

Condemned

Condemned class comes in the starting stages of the game. The heroes in this class are vulnerable to all types of attacks and damage as the class doesn’t provide much stats and attributes. But with the strongest armor sets and equipment, you can enhance their stats.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Condemned

• Throwing Rock – The ammunition rock deals physical damage. This weapon is ideal for side-quests
• Broken Bucket – Broken Bucket is a powerful melee weapon. This Fist type equipment deals physical damage
• Fetters – Fetters are medium-sized legs armor set. This increases defense stats against Wither and Fire.
• Head Cage – Head Cage is a powerful defense item. It provides damage mitigation against all elements
• Manacles – The medium arms can be worn and this grants huge defense boost once per combat
• Lampbearer’s Rosary – Use this quest item to cleanse five beacons

Putrid Child

Putrid Child is the best class to choose for the Umbral Realm. It offers a plethora of magical spells and quest items to survive against creatures in the dangerous world.  To unlock this class, you have to get the secret Umbral Ending. Putrid Child has high inferno and radiance.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Putrid Child

• Sword – A Short sword that’s highly effective for boss fights. It deals Physical and Wither damage. Travel to Fief of the Chill Curse, a snowy region, to unlock this weapon
• Catalyst – The Umbral Catalyst deals magical damage. It increases stability and  vitality
• Pendant of Parting – This pendant spawns a mine and deals wither damage to enemies
• Lingering Despair – Cast this Umbral spell to summon stationary orbs of Umbral magic. The orbs will explode and deal heavy damage
• Putrefaction – The spell summons must effects and poison enemies in a trap zone
• Diminishing Missile – Cast the spell and summon homing projectiles. Strike enemies and reduce their attacks and defense
• Leg Wrapping – The Light Legs armor provides resistance to Wither
• Arm Wrappings – Wear these Light arms to increase defense against Wither, Poison and Frostbite

Pyric Cultist

Pyric Cultist is the best class for final chapters of the game. It provides double bonus for inferno attributes. The strength is not so, but vitality is good. Pyric Cultist class can be paired with Lord or Dark Crusaders.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Pyric Cultist

• Staff – Wield this highly effective Polearm. The weapon unleashes fire and physical attacks.
• Catalyst – The Inferno catalyst deals magical damage based on your inferno attributes.
• Gloves – Wear these Gloves worn by the worshippers of Adyr and this mitigates fire and wither attacks. You can purchase this from the Tortured Prisoner NPC at the Skyrest Bridge
• Infernal Orb – The spell hurks orbs of fire and deals heavy damage to close-range enemies. Get this for 500 Vigors from the Tortured Prisoner at Skyrest Bridge

Exiled Stalker

Exiled Stalker are powerful assassins. They excel in Agility and Endurance. This class is recommended for mid and later stages in the game.

Best Weapons and Armor Sets for Exiled Stalker

• Dagger – A small dagger used by the imperial assassin of Yisugen. The mighty dagger inflicts Physical attacks and provides resistance against status effects
• Knife – The throwing knife deals physical damage and inflicts bleed effects.
• Headscarf – Headscarf blocks headshots. This Might head armor set grants defense against Holy, Fire and Wither
• Trousers – These medium legs equipment negate poison, wither, holy and fire attacks.
• Poison Salts – Poison Salts are consumable items that add poison status effects to weapons. Your normal weapons will deal poison damage
• Sanguinarix – This specialized device can be utilized to heal your allies. It’s mainly used to administer pieta’s healing blood

All these are the best weapons, equipment and spells for every class in Lords of the Fallen. With these equipment, you can get a stronger build for classes and enhance their powers. To survive in two realms, you have to procure these materials and spells.

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