Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to introduce an exciting new ranged class, the Ironeye, ahead of its highly anticipated release in May. Dive deeper into what this sniper class brings to the table!
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 in this upcoming May release. This sniper class brings a fresh perspective to gameplay, emphasizing speed and agility. The character trailer highlights its unique gameplay mechanics, showcasing the Ironeye's use of a formidable bow and arrow setup, along with the ability to scale walls for strategic mid-air assaults. A new aiming system designed to simplify headshots adds to its lethal appeal. In one striking scene, the Ironeye executes a riposte with a bow and arrow directly to an enemy's heart, demonstrating its combat prowess.
During the Nightreign closed network test held in February, players had the chance to experience four of the eight playable classes: the versatile Wylder, the robust Guardian, the agile Duchess, and the spell-casting Recluse. The Ironeye marks the sixth class to be revealed, and with the game's launch looming next month, fans eagerly await the announcement of the final two classes, expected to be unveiled soon.
The introduction of quality-of-life enhancements, such as the new aiming system, has sparked hope among fans that similar improvements might find their way into the original Elden Ring, potentially making bow usage more engaging than ever before.
On various social media platforms, including Reddit, bows have traditionally been less popular as main weapons compared to the dominant melee options in the original Elden Ring. However, the revamped sniper class in Nightreign, showcasing the potent capabilities of bows and arrows, might just shift player preferences towards experimenting with ranged builds.
Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure within the Elden Ring universe, is scheduled for release on May 30th, 2025, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $39.99. For further details about the game, be sure to visit Game8’s dedicated article!
