There are many builds available from which you can choose to build your character upon; These are:
1. Mage Build (Poison, Bleed, Conjure and Bat Swarm) Watch for more info
2. Slash and Crit Build (Greatsword-Shield/Axe-Shield/Axe-Axe) Watch for more info Watch for more info
3. Piercing Build (Dual Handed or with shield) Watch for more info
4. Blunt Build (Mace/Hammer-Shield) Watch for more info
5. Poison-Bleed Dump/ Inflicter Build Watch for more info