Idus Knight vs Heavy Knight in Elden Ring

What this page answers

Pick between Idus Knight and Heavy Knight for the opening loadout you prefer; neither choice permanently locks its equipment because Bandai Namco says both sets can be obtained later.

This page is deliberately scoped to App Ver. 1.17 / Regulation Ver. 1.17. It separates confirmed information from recommendations that could become stale. The official source confirms the feature and the facts below; it does not justify invented statistics, coordinates, drop rates, quest triggers, seed values, or hidden requirements.

Verified facts

Check	Confirmed answer
Current scope	App Ver. 1.17 / Regulation Ver. 1.17
Fact one	Both are Tarnished Pack starting classes.
Fact two	Both appear at character creation.
Fact three	Equipment availability later prevents the choice from being a permanent collection lockout.

How to use this guide

1. Confirm that the installed version, edition, season, or DLC matches the scope above.
2. Read the live in-game description before spending resources or advancing a one-way progression state.
3. Use the official source for any change published after 2026-08-31.
4. Stop if the live interface contradicts this page; the current game always takes priority over an archived description.

Practical notes

Both are Tarnished Pack starting classes. Both appear at character creation. Equipment availability later prevents the choice from being a permanent collection lockout. Together, these points answer the search query without expanding into unsupported numbers or speculation. Platform availability, live balance, experimental generation, and event timing may differ where the official announcement says the content is still changing.

For broader context, return to the Elden Ring guide hub. Continue with Elden Ring Spectral Steed Attire Locations or Tree Sentinel Spectral Steed Attire Location for the nearest verified topic.

Common mistakes

• Following an older guide without checking its version or season label.
• Treating an announced feature as identical across every platform or edition.
• Filling gaps in an official announcement with guessed values, locations, or requirements.
• Missing a live warning, objective, entitlement, or experimental-feature toggle.

FAQ

Is this information current?

It was checked on 2026-08-31 against the official source and is labeled for App Ver. 1.17 / Regulation Ver. 1.17. Recheck the source after a new patch, season update, snapshot, preview, or hotfix.

Does this page include exact stats or hidden requirements?

No. Exact values appear only when the cited official source publishes them and they are necessary to answer the query. This page does not manufacture damage, rates, coordinates, recipes, or quest conditions.

What if the option does not appear?

Confirm the version, platform or edition, required content entitlement, and current progression state. For experimental Minecraft features, also confirm the correct snapshot or Preview/Beta channel is enabled.

Where should I go next?

Use the related pages above or return to the Elden Ring hub. Every route remains inside this game's topic cluster.

Source

• Elden Ring Patch Notes Version 1.17