Elden Ring Nightreign’s classes offer wildly different playstyles, from frontline tanks to arcane casters. Each features unique mechanics tailored for specific roles, letting players adapt to any expedition’s demands.

Wylder

The balanced knight archetype. Wylder combines strength, defense, and mobility with a grappling hook and explosive crossbow. Ideal for new players or solo runs.

• Passive: Self-revive once per expedition
• Skill: Grapple to reposition or disrupt foes
• Ultimate: Stagger-inducing explosive stake

Guardian

A team-oriented tank specializing in damage mitigation. His ultimate creates a protective bubble while he channels invulnerability.

• Passive: Shield-enhanced dodges
• Skill: Vortex pull for crowd control
• Ultimate: Damage-negating zone for allies

Ironeye

A ranged specialist wielding bows and status effects. Capable of marking weak points and firing terrain-piercing projectiles.

• Passive: Boosts team loot drops
• Skill: Highlight enemy vulnerabilities
• Ultimate:: Supersonic penetrating arrow

Duchess

High-risk glass cannon with Bloodborne-style quicksteps. Her ultimate grants squad-wide stealth for tactical repositioning.

• Passive: Low-cost quickstep dodges
• Skill: Replay recent damage bursts
• Ultimate: 12-second team invisibility

Raider

Unstoppable berserker focused on brute force. Summons empowering tombstones and ignores knockbacks during attacks.

• Passive: Death resistance and super armor
• Skill: Ground-shattering combo attacks
• Ultimate: Strength-boosting terrain totem

Revenant

Necromantic support summoning spirits and granting temporary immortality. Excels in coordinated team play.

• Passive: Ghostly enemy replicas
• Skill: Spectral servant summons
• Ultimate: Team-wide revival and invincibility

Recluse

Elemental mage blending sorcery and incantations. Generates spell-amplifying residues through combat.

• Passive: FP restoration via elemental traces
• Skill: Custom hybrid spell crafting
• Ultimate:: Life/FP-stealing enemy marks

Executor

Precision duelist with parry mechanics and a monstrous transformation. Demands mastery but dominates 1v1 engagements.

• Passive: Status effect resistance buffs
• Skill: Parry-powered cursed blade
• Ultimate: Crucible Beast transformation

FAQ

Q: Which class is best for beginners?

Wylder’s straightforward mechanics make him the ideal starting choice.

Q: Do I need to unlock every class first?

Some classes like Duchess require defeating specific Nightlords to access.

Q: Can you use any weapon with any class?

Weapons are universal, but class stats influence their effectiveness.

Q: Can you play the same class as a teammate?

Class duplication is allowed but not recommended for boss encounters.