Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class

Elden Ring: Nightreign Unveils New Ranged Class - The Ironeye

Elden Ring: Nightreign has just announced an exciting addition to its roster with the reveal of a 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 swiftness and dexterity. The character trailer, which you can watch below, showcases the Ironeye in action, wielding a massive bow and arrow setup and demonstrating the ability to run up walls for strategic mid-air attacks. A highlight of the trailer is the Ironeye's use of a new aiming system designed to enhance the precision of headshots, culminating in a dramatic riposte move executed with a bow and arrow straight to the heart of an enemy.

During the Nightreign closed network test in February, players had the opportunity to try out four of the eight playable classes: the versatile Wylder, the robust Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the mystical 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 unveiling of the final two classes, possibly 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 find their way into the original Elden Ring. Such updates could make bows a more appealing choice for players, especially considering that bows have traditionally been less popular than melee weapons in the original game. The revamped sniper class in Nightreign demonstrates the potential power and effectiveness of ranged combat, potentially encouraging more players to explore a ranged build in this new adventure.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure set in the Elden Ring universe, is scheduled for release on May 30th, 2025. It 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.