Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class

Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces an exciting new ranged class, the Ironeye, set to launch in May. Dive deeper into the details of this sniper class!

Nightreign Unveils 6th Class: Ironeye

A Lethal Ranged Sniper

Elden Ring: Nightreign has just unveiled the Ironeye, a new class that redefines ranged combat ahead of its May release. This sniper class is designed for players who crave speed and precision, offering a fresh take on ranged gameplay. The character trailer highlights its unique abilities, including wielding a formidable bow and arrow setup and the thrilling ability to scale walls for strategic mid-air attacks. A standout feature is the new aiming system, which is engineered to facilitate easier headshots. The trailer even showcases the Ironeye executing a riposte with a bow and arrow directly to the heart of an enemy.

During the closed network test of Nightreign last February, players had the opportunity to explore four of the eight available 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 imminent release next month, fans eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the final two classes later this month.

The introduction of quality-of-life enhancements, such as the improved aiming system, has sparked hope among fans that these updates could eventually enhance the original Elden Ring as well. This could potentially make bows a more attractive choice for players, shifting the preference from melee to ranged combat.

On social media platforms like Reddit, bows have traditionally been less favored as a primary weapon due to the dominance of melee combat in the original Elden Ring. However, the revamped sniper class in Nightreign demonstrates the potential power and appeal of ranged builds, encouraging more players to explore this style of play.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure within the Elden Ring universe, is set to launch on May 30th, 2025, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99. For a deeper dive into the game, visit Game8’s comprehensive article below!