Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class

Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to introduce an exciting new ranged class, the Ironeye, ahead of its eagerly anticipated release in May. Dive in to discover more about this intriguing sniper class!

Nightreign Reveals 6th Class, Ironeye

A Deadly Ranged Sniper

Elden Ring: Nightreign has unveiled the Ironeye, a new class that promises to redefine ranged combat with its focus on swiftness and dexterity. The character trailer highlights the Ironeye's unique gameplay, showcasing its mastery over a massive bow and arrow setup, along with the ability to scale walls for dynamic mid-air attacks. This class introduces a novel aiming system designed to enhance precision, making headshots more accessible. In a remarkable display, the Ironeye even executes a riposte move, striking an enemy directly in the heart with an arrow.

During the Nightreign closed network test held 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 mystical Recluse. With the Ironeye marking the sixth class to be revealed, anticipation is building for the potential unveiling of the remaining two classes later this month, as Nightreign gears up for its release next month.

The introduction of quality-of-life improvements, such as the new aiming system, has sparked hope among fans that these enhancements will also find their way into the original Elden Ring. This could revitalize the appeal of using bows as primary weapons, which have traditionally been less popular than melee options due to the dominance of close combat in the original game. With the Ironeye class demonstrating the potential power and effectiveness of ranged builds, more players might be inspired to explore this playstyle in Nightreign.

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 further details on the game, be sure to check out Game8’s comprehensive article below!