Elden Ring: Nightreign - Meet the Playable Nightfarer Characters

As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near next month, excitement is building to explore the new content. FromSoftware has revealed details about six of the eight playable Nightfarers available at launch. Four were initially showcased in the network playtest, and two more have been unveiled through gameplay trailers.

While six Nightfarers are confirmed, speculation is rife about the remaining two. These rumored characters, based on leaks, might not be officially announced before Nightreign arrives in May. Let's delve into the confirmed and rumored Nightfarers and what makes them unique.

Confirmed Nightfarers of Nightreign The Elden Ring: Nightreign network playtest introduced us to Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, and Recluse, each possessing distinct skills and attributes. Since then, FromSoftware has added Ironeye, an archer, and Raider, a heavy weapon specialist.

Wylder: The Versatile Hero Wylder is the all-around Nightfarer, adaptable to various playstyles. If you're unsure where to start, Wylder is an excellent choice. This class boasts balanced abilities, offering versatility in combat. Wylder's passive ability, Sixth Sense, allows you to cheat death once, proving invaluable for newcomers. The Character Skill, Claw Shot, launches a grappling claw for mobility and enemy manipulation. Wylder's Ultimate Art, Onslaught Stake, unleashes a powerful explosive attack. Starting with Wylder's Greatsword and a Small Shield, this class is easy to pick up but requires strategy to master.

Guardian: The Defensive Tank Guardian is a high-defense, bird-like Nightfarer, ideal for those who prefer tank builds. With impressive defensive buffs and potent heavy attacks, Guardian excels at staying alive. The Weapon Art lets Guardian take flight and dive, dealing area-of-effect (AoE) damage. Guardian's passive ability, Steel Guard, enhances shield defense. The Whirlwind Skill creates a cyclone to pull in and stagger enemies. The Ultimate Art, Wings of Salvation, allows Guardian to leap and dive, creating a protective area for allies.

Duchess: The Agile Assassin Duchess embodies the thief/assassin archetype, boasting quick attacks and stealth capabilities. Stealth requires precise timing, but mastering Duchess's abilities is rewarding. Duchess deals high damage and possesses a riposte ability through the Restage skill. Her passive ability, Magnificent Pose, optimizes attacks and dodges, reducing stamina costs. The Restage skill damages the original phantom when attacking its minions. Duchess's Ultimate Art, Finale, obscures her and allies from enemies, leaving them vulnerable.

Recluse: The Cursed Magic Caster Recluse is the dedicated caster class, specializing in Cursed Magic. As the only confirmed Nightfarer focused on magic, Recluse offers a unique playstyle.

The Elemental Defense passive ability creates affinity residues that restore FP for the caster and allies. The Magic Cocktail skill utilizes these residues to unleash powerful spells. Recluse's Ultimate Art, Soulblood Song, brands enemies with blood sigils, increasing damage taken and restoring HP and FP for Recluse.

Ironeye: The Archer Ironeye is the dedicated archer class, aiming to make archery a viable playstyle. Overcoming the challenges of past Soulsborne games, Ironeye's quick-paced mechanics and lack of ammo create a smoother experience. The passive ability, Eagle Eye, increases item discovery. The Marking skill creates a weak point on enemies, which can be destroyed to stagger them. Ironeye's Single Shot Ultimate Art is a powerful, piercing arrow that ignores defenses and terrain, even reviving downed allies.

Raider: The Heavy Weapon Wielder Raider is a seafaring barbarian who wields massive weapons. This class specializes in overpowering enemies with brute force and oversized weapons. Raider's passive ability, Fighter's Resolve, prevents knockdowns and boosts Retaliate potency when damaged. The Retaliate skill is a powerful attack that can also reduce incoming damage. The Ultimate Art, Totem Stela, summons a tombstone that buffs allies and blocks projectiles.

Rumored Nightfarers: Revenant and Executor Leaks suggest the final two Nightfarers are Revenant and Executor, although FromSoftware hasn't officially confirmed this. Revenant is rumored to be a summoner class, potentially utilizing Spirit Summons from the original Elden Ring. The Executor class is shrouded in mystery, but its armor resembles Rakshasha, hinting at a katana-wielding samurai archetype. While speculation remains, official announcements are expected soon.