Board Thread:Dark Souls II/@comment-86.23.69.128-20140323212456/@comment-16047389-20140414215404

Deprived is the better choice in terms of leveling. They start out at level 1, with 6 points in all stats. They have more levels that they can work with, and allow for more choice in building your stats.

Armor and Weapons are negligible since you still start out with the Imported Set armor, and quickly pick up a dagger in Things Betwixt.