Elden Ring: Nightreign Unveils New Ranged Class, Ironeye
Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to introduce a thrilling 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 standout feature is the new aiming system designed to enhance the precision of headshots, making ranged combat more effective and engaging. The trailer even highlights a unique riposte move where the Ironeye delivers a fatal shot straight to an enemy's heart.
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 awaiting the announcement of the final two classes, which could be unveiled 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 excitement of ranged builds, potentially encouraging more players to explore this playstyle.
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.
