"Elden Ring Unveils Nightreign: New Ranged Class"

Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces an exciting new ranged class, the Ironeye, ahead of its much-anticipated release in May. Dive in to learn all about this sniper class that's set to change the game!

Nightreign Unveils 6th Class: Ironeye

A Masterful Ranged Sniper

Elden Ring: Nightreign has just unveiled the Ironeye class, a new addition that promises to revolutionize ranged combat when it launches in May. The Ironeye is designed as a deadly sniper, emphasizing agility and precision. The character's trailer highlights its unique capabilities, showcasing the use of a formidable bow and arrow setup and the ability to scale walls for strategic mid-air strikes. A standout feature is the new aiming system, which enhances the ease of landing headshots. Additionally, the Ironeye class impresses with a bow-and-arrow riposte, targeting enemies directly in the heart.

During the Nightreign closed network test in February, players had the chance to experiment with four of the eight available classes: the versatile Wylder, the resilient Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the mystical Recluse. The introduction of the Ironeye marks the sixth class, and with the game's release looming next month, fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the final two classes, possibly later this month.

The quality-of-life enhancements, such as the improved aiming system, have sparked hope among fans that similar updates might find their way into the original Elden Ring, potentially making bows more attractive as primary weapons. Historically, as seen on platforms like Reddit, bows have lagged behind melee weapons in popularity due to their perceived lesser impact. However, with the Ironeye class demonstrating the lethal potential of bows and arrows, it could encourage more players to explore ranged builds in Nightreign.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone expansion to the Elden Ring universe, is scheduled to launch on May 30th, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99. For a deeper dive into the game, check out Game8's comprehensive article below!