Summary
Elden Ring Nightreignisn’t really having the best buildup to launch.Scalpers immediately started to do their thing as soon as the free network test codes went out. Then, thenetwork test itself suffered from long queues and connection issues, forcingFromSoftware to apologise. And, finally,Nightreign’s own Steam Page accidentally leaked a DLC.
However, it’s still a FromSoftware game, and you’re able to expect fans to flock to it as soon as itlaunches on May 30. Until then, we’ve seen various character classes, bosses, and features that have got us excited for this new formula. The devs have now revealed a new ranged character class called Ironeye for Nightreign.
Bows At The Ready
Known as the Ironeye, this new class is, simply put, an archer. You may be thinking that archery was one of the weakest aspects of Elden Ring, so there’s absolutely no chance that you’d play as Ironeye in Nightreign, however, the reveal video suggests that the character plays more like a hunter with a bow from Monster Hunter Wilds.
Most FromSoft games usually have the player move slowly and deliberately, punishing you for even a slightly off-timed movement. However, the Ironeye looks fast, agile, and features a variety of ranged and up-close attacks. “Swift and unwavering, let your arrows bring death. May your aim be true, and cut through the darkness,” says the description on the video.
We see Ironeye zipping around the battlefield, and jumping off walls to perform some great trickshots. Along with regular arrows, you’ll also be able to fire multiple arrows for crowds, heavy arrows for big enemies, and also a special arrow for area damage. Ironeye players will likely find the character to be a mix between a Rogue from Diablo and a bow wielding Hunter from Monster Hunter.
