Board Thread:Dark Souls II/@comment-27323486-20151206213608/@comment-27697896-20151207001532

Class does not really matter that much tbh. You can get a blunt weapon (blunt is pretty much the best damage type), heavy shield, and heavy armor early game. I'd recommend going Warrior (there is a free Morning Star in Majula to replace broken sword) then get the Craftsman hammer/mace, twin dragon shield, and the dragliec set.