Sometimes you go down a path, only to realize that it was totally wrong for you. Along the way, you will put points into the many stats of your Dark Souls 3 character, setting up how they will fight, and how the game will react to you. Starting out with a fairly basic character class, you can branch out into almost any direction, crafting an experience that is wholly your own.
Building a character is one of the most important and fun elements in Dark Souls 3.