Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class

Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces an exciting new ranged class, the Ironeye, ahead of its eagerly anticipated release in May. Dive in to discover more about this sniper class that promises to redefine ranged combat!

Nightreign Unveils 6th Class: Ironeye

A Deadly Ranged Sniper

Elden Ring: Nightreign has just unveiled the Ironeye, a new class set to launch with the game in May. This sniper class brings a fresh perspective to ranged gameplay, emphasizing speed and agility. The character trailer highlights its unique gameplay, featuring a formidable bow and arrow setup and the ability to scale walls for strategic mid-air attacks. The Ironeye also introduces a new aiming system designed to enhance the precision of headshots. In an impressive display, the character executes a riposte move, striking an enemy directly in the heart with an arrow.

During the Nightreign closed network test in February, players had the opportunity to explore four of the eight playable classes: the versatile Wylder, the robust Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the spell-casting Recluse. The Ironeye marks the sixth class to be revealed, and with the game's release just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the final two classes later this month.

The introduction of quality-of-life enhancements, such as the new aiming system, has sparked hope among fans that these improvements might also find their way into the original Elden Ring. Such updates could significantly boost the appeal of using bows as primary weapons, which have traditionally been less popular compared to melee options in the original game. The revamped sniper class in Nightreign demonstrates the potential power and effectiveness of ranged combat, potentially encouraging more players to experiment with a ranged build.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure within the Elden Ring universe, is scheduled for release on May 30th, 2025, and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99. For more detailed information about the game, be sure to check out Game8’s comprehensive article below!