Elden Ring: Nightreign Unveils New Ranged Class - The Ironeye

Elden Ring: Nightreign has just unveiled a thrilling new addition to its roster of classes ahead of its eagerly anticipated release in May: the Ironeye. This sniper class promises to revolutionize ranged gameplay with its focus on speed and agility. The character trailer, embedded below, showcases the Ironeye's impressive capabilities, including wielding a colossal bow and arrow setup and executing dynamic wall-running maneuvers for strategic mid-air attacks.

A Deadly Ranged Sniper

The Ironeye class is not just about long-range attacks; it also introduces a new aiming system designed to enhance precision and make headshots more achievable. An exciting highlight from the trailer is the Ironeye's ability to perform a riposte with a bow and arrow, striking an enemy directly in the heart.

During the Nightreign closed network test last February, players had the chance to explore 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 revealed for the game. With the release date approaching, fans are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the final two classes, possibly coming 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 game. Such updates could revitalize the use of bows as primary weapons, which have historically been less popular compared to melee options in the original title. The Ironeye's prowess may encourage more players to experiment with ranged builds in Nightreign.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a standalone adventure set in the Elden Ring universe, is scheduled to launch on May 30th, 2025. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99. For those eager to delve deeper into the game's details, be sure to check out Game8’s comprehensive article linked below!