Enhanced Starting Classes III

⭐ — (74 endorsements) 📥 1,326 downloads 📌 v0.1 📅 1/8/2019
⚪ Last updated 2019

By modkeet · Gameplay Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/8/2019 📅 Created: 1/8/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ Mod Engine — Dark Souls 3 Mod Engine Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #117 of 255 Gameplay Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Content

Dark Souls III meta builds revolve around choosing a combination of Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Intelligence (INT), and Faith (FTH). This mod changes the starting classes of the game so that they are balanced towards those combinations.

There are also Luck builds in this game. Because they are crafted by adding Luck points to an existing build, they are not covered by this mod, but supported by having every class start with the same Luck points.

This mod can't change the description of the classes on the character creation screen, since there aren't any modding tools that are able to do that. This makes it a bit confusing to choose a class by just looking at the list of names. Instead, look at the right side of the screen, where the character, its attributes, and its equipment appear.

All classes have 90 points in total at SL1 and the attribute allocation would be as follows:

Equipment

Worker and Sellsword must use their starting weapons with both hands at the beginning of the game, and they have no shield.

Knight: Longsword, Knight Shield, Knight Set.

Worker: Great Wooden Hammer, Worker Set.

Sellsword: Sellsword Twinblades, Sellsword [f

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Enhanced Starting Classes III rebalances Dark Souls III starting classes to align with meta builds, with carefully allocated attributes for practical use. A niche gameplay mod with 74 endorsements, last updated in 2019, aimed at players who want optimized class starts.

✨ Key Features

Maps each starting class to one or more meta builds for practical use.
Carefully reallocates class attributes to support those builds.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid niche pick with 74 endorsements and over 1,300 downloads.
  • Fills a real gap for players who want meta-relevant starting classes.
  • Author's goal is clear: make classes useful for actual builds.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2019 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
  • Only 74 endorsements — a small community, so expect limited support.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dark Souls III players who want to start with a class that's actually viable for meta PvP or PvE builds. Skip if you prefer the original class balance or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's page for any required game version or DLC dependencies before installing.
  • Since it's a gameplay mod, back up your save files or be ready to start a new character.
  • If you're on PC, use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex to keep track of your mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dark Souls 3 Mods
Author
modkeet
Version
0.1
Downloads
1,326
Endorsements
74
Category
Gameplay Changes
Created
1/8/2019
Updated
1/8/2019

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