Wondering which class to play in Elden Ring: Nightreign? Here’s a simple, up-to-date breakdown of all eight classes and their abilities.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is finally here, and it’s safe to say it’s off to a fantastic start. Reviews have been positive, with most players and critics saying this spin-off delivers a fresh, exciting experience while still feeling familiar to longtime fans. If you loved Elden Ring or just like tough action RPGs, this is definitely one to check out.
What makes Nightreign stand out is how it mixes up the formula. This time, you’re not just exploring a huge open world; you’re thrown into roguelike matches where every run feels different. The map actually shrinks as you go, pushing you and your team to face harder challenges the longer you survive.
There are eight unique classes to try out, and the focus is on replayability, building party synergy, and discovering cool loot every run. In this article, we’ll go over all of the classes you can play in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
All 8 Classes in Elden Ring: Nightreign
There are eight different classes in Nightreign. Each one comes with its own strengths, weaknesses, and a unique set of abilities. Here’s a quick look at each one and what they bring to the table.
List of classes:
- Wylder
- Guardian
- Duchess
- Recluse
- Ironeye
- Raider
- Executor
- Revenant
Elden Ring Nightreign: Wylder Abilities
The Wylder is the “do-it-all” class and probably the best choice for beginners. It’s got balanced stats and is good in just about any situation, whether you’re fighting up close or hanging back a bit.
Character description: “A nomad swordsman in relentless pursuit of the Nightlord.”
Passive Ability
Sixth Sense: Survive a fatal hit once per run; resets at Site of Grace or when revived.
Skill
Clawshot: Throws a claw to pull enemies in or quickly close the gap. It can also be fired at the ground or objects to move forward instantly.
Ultimate Ability
Onslaught Stake: Shoots out a huge explosive stake; can be charged for extra power.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Guardian Abilities
If you like playing the tank and protecting your friends, Guardian is the way to go. This big, eagle-armored knight soaks up damage and helps keep the team alive.
Character description: “A pinionfolk captain skilled in offence and defense who prefers halberds.”
Passive Ability
Steel Guard: Stronger shield block, letting you take more hits.
Skill
Whirlwind: Guardian uses its wings to create a powerful wind attack that covers a large area.
Ultimate Ability
Wings of Salvation: Guardian leaps into the air and then dives down for a heavy attack. Upon landing, a defensive formation is deployed to protect allies.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Recluse Abilities
The Recluse is the main magic class, with powerful spells but not much defense. This is the “glass cannon” pick, deadly at a distance, but you have to be careful.
Character description: “A witch of the deep forest who deftly wields ancient sorceries.”
Passive Ability
Elemental Defense: Gain FP (mana) back by picking up elemental stuff from enemies and allies.
Skill
Magic Cocktail: Collects elemental traces left by enemies hit with magic-based attacks (fire, holy, etc.). These traces restore FP, and collecting three allows you to unleash a devastating combined-element spell.
Ultimate Ability
Soulblood Song: Marks nearby enemies with a Blood Brand, causing them to take increased damage.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Duchess Abilities
The Duchess is fast, flashy, and all about hitting hard and dodging even harder. If you loved quick movement in other games, you’ll enjoy her style.
Character description: “A nimble fighter who specializes in stealth and prefers daggers.”
Passive Ability
Magnificent Poise: Lets you dodge quickly and aggressively, keeping you on the move.
Skill
Restage: Re-inflicts the most recent damage dealt to nearby enemies. Timing this ability well can result in massive damage.
Ultimate Ability
Finale: Turns you and nearby allies invisible, making enemies lose track of them. This allows for sneaky attacks or a moment to recover.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Ironeye Abilities
Ironeye is all about archery. This class moves quickly, fires faster than in the main game, and is perfect for people who like keeping their distance.
Character description: “An archer with split-second judgment and pinpoint accuracy.”
Passive Ability
Eagle Eye: Better and rarer loot drops for you and the team.
Skill
Marking: Stab an enemy to create a weak spot that takes extra damage and gets staggered.
Ultimate Ability
Singleshot: Fires a super-fast arrow that pierces everything in a straight line and gives a brief invincibility window.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Raider Abilities
If you want to play as a hulking barbarian with massive weapons, Raider is your go-to. This class takes hits and dishes them back even harder.
Character description: “A powerful sea-farer who favors enormous weapons.”
Passive Ability
Fighter’s Resolve: Gets stronger as you take damage, especially during your skill.
Skill
Retaliate: Enter a stance that lets you tank hits and then counter with a huge punch.
Ultimate Ability
Totem Stella: Summons a big tombstone for cover or high ground, helping your team with strategy.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Executor Abilities
Executor is for players who want to show off their parrying skills. With a katana in hand and lots of flashy moves, this class rewards timing and precision.
Character description: “A condemned warrior who wields a cursed katana blade.”
Passive Ability
Unyielding Spirit: Each perfect parry makes your sword stronger for big attacks.
Skill
Cursed Sword: Special sword stance for deflecting attacks and hitting back fast.
Ultimate Ability
Aspect of the Crucible: Transform into a giant beast with powerful new attacks.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Revenant Abilities
Revenant is the summoner class, all about calling spirits and minions to fight for you. It’s a great choice if you like playing support or controlling the field.
Character description: “A soul of a lady who manipulates spirits in her quest for revenge.”
Passive Ability
Necromancy: Defeated enemies have a chance to be revived as allies.
Skill
Summon Spirit: Summons three different souls as backup.
Ultimate Ability
Immortal March: Confer temporary immortality to living allies and revive allies in a near-death state.
These are the four classes available in Elden Ring: Nightreign during the Network Test, but there’s a chance that more could be added when the game fully launches or in future updates. If you want to know more about how the game’s core gameplay loop works, check out our full breakdown here.
What do you think about these classes? Which one are you most excited to try out? Let us know in the comments!
