Character classes are predefined roles or archetypes assigned to characters in role-playing games (RPGs), defining their abilities, skills, and playstyles. Originating from tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, character classes have become a fundamental element in both tabletop and video game RPGs, influencing gameplay mechanics and character development.
Dark Souls is a dark fantasy action role-playing game series developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the series began with the release of Dark Souls in 2011 and has since become renowned for its challenging gameplay and intricate world-building.
Elden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with worldbuilding contributions from author George R.R. Martin, the game is set in the expansive open world of the Lands Between, where players embark on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.
FromSoftware, Inc. is a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in 1986, renowned for creating challenging action role-playing games such as the Dark Souls series, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring.