"Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class"

Discover the thrilling addition to Elden Ring: Nightreign with the introduction of the Ironeye class, set to launch in May. Dive deeper into the details of this exciting new sniper class!

Nightreign Unveils 6th Class: Ironeye

A Deadly Ranged Sniper

Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces the Ironeye, a sniper class designed to revolutionize ranged combat. With its May release on the horizon, this class emphasizes speed and agility, as seen in its captivating character trailer. The Ironeye wields a formidable bow and arrow, showcasing abilities like wall-running for strategic mid-air attacks. The class also features an innovative aiming system aimed at simplifying headshots, and impressively, the trailer includes a dramatic riposte executed with a bow and arrow directly to an enemy's heart.

During the Nightreign closed network test in February, players had the chance to experience four of the eight available classes: the versatile Wylder, the robust Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the mystical Recluse. The Ironeye marks the sixth class to be unveiled, and with the game's launch next month, it's likely that FromSoftware will soon reveal the remaining two classes.

The game's enhancements, including the new aiming system, have sparked excitement among fans, with many hoping these improvements will influence the original Elden Ring. Such changes could enhance the appeal of using bows, traditionally less favored than melee weapons in the original game. Social media platforms like Reddit have highlighted the underuse of bows as main weapons. However, with the Ironeye class showcasing the potential power of ranged combat, more players might be inspired to explore a ranged build in Nightreign.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure set in the Elden Ring universe, is scheduled for release on May 30th, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $39.99. For further insights into the game, be sure to visit Game8’s comprehensive article.