Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class

Elden Ring: Nightreign Unveils New Ranged Class - The Ironeye

Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to introduce an exciting new ranged class, the Ironeye, ahead of its much-anticipated release in May. This sniper class promises to revolutionize ranged gameplay with its focus on agility and precision. The recently released character trailer provides a glimpse into the Ironeye's capabilities, showcasing its use of a formidable bow and arrow setup and the ability to scale walls for strategic mid-air attacks. Notably, the Ironeye employs a new aiming system designed to enhance accuracy, particularly for headshots. The trailer also features an impressive riposte move, executed with a bow and arrow directly to an enemy's heart.

During the Nightreign closed network test in February, players had the opportunity to explore four of the eight playable classes: the versatile Wylder, the sturdy Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the mystical Recluse. The Ironeye marks the sixth class revealed for the game. With the release date approaching, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the final two classes, expected to be unveiled later this month.

The introduction of quality-of-life improvements, such as the new aiming system, has sparked hope among fans that these enhancements might also be integrated into the original Elden Ring. Such updates could significantly increase 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 of ranged combat, potentially encouraging more players to experiment with ranged builds.

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