How to level up your stats in Lords of the Fallen

Have an idea of what Lords of the Fallen starting class to choose, but want to know what's next? If you've already got an idea of your preferred class, you may also be keen to know how to level up in Lords of the Fallen to stand the best chance of surviving the challenging Soulslike game.

Knowing how levelling up works is also crucial if you're looking to get going with the best builds to survive the testing world of Axiom and the even more punishing world of Umbral. Getting to grips with Lords of the Fallen's level-up stats is also an ideal place to start, especially when thinking about your preferred play styles and builds you might create in this innovative dark fantasy, action RPG by HexWorks.

We've carefully curated a dedicated Lords of the Fallen walkthrough hub for everything you need for the game. It includes pre-game info like whether Lords of the Fallen will be on Game Pass, how long it takes to beat, and if it's got New Game Plus. There are also some fundamental skills you'll need to get through Mournstead, such as how to heal and how to travel between realms.

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How to level up in Lords of the Fallen

In The Lords of the Fallen, levelling up works by first obtaining Vigor, which functions as the XP you earn from defeating enemies and performing certain small actions like Soul Siphoning. To level up, you need to earn a certain amount of Vigor. Your level and Vigor total are displayed under Player Attributes, where you can also spot your stats, which are attributes available for levelling up.

That said, there's a bit more to it. When navigating the world of The Lords of the Fallen, levelling up only becomes available once you reach either an Ancient Vestige or Seedling. When levelling up, you get to choose how much you increase the value of each of the stats. How you pick stats is also critical, as it dictates what kind of equipment you can use, such as light versus heavy weapons.

Lords of the Fallen stats explained

Levelling up your starting class in The Lords of the Fallen means carefully considering and choosing between the following stats:

Strength

Strength allows you to wield heavier weapons, so it's ideal if you want a build focused on dishing out significant damage and if you enjoy close combat heavy melee.

Agility

Assigning Agility points determines your ability to wield lighter, more agile weapons and how well you can attack from range.

Endurance

Endurance increases your stamina and your ability to wear or carry heavy gear - essential if you want to wear heavy equipment and do more before fatigue kicks in.

Vitality

Vitality refers to your total health or HP, which is likely invaluable in this challenging Soulslike unless you're looking for extra challenges.

Radiance

Radiance affects casting magic in The Lords of the Fallen. Increasing Radiance lets you cast more powerful radiant spells and catalysts. If you're keen on wielding Umbral equipment, you'll need both Radiance points and the final stat, Inferno.

Inferno

Inferno is also specific to magic, as increasing Inferno is all about casting stronger Infernal spells and catalysts.

That concludes our Lords of the Fallen guide to levelling up. For more guides, take a look at how the game's difficulty system works and what withered health is. We've also got all you need to know about PvP and co-op multiplayer in the game!