The best starting classes and Nightfarers in ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’

Elden Ring Nightreign has been a huge success. On the first day, it has sold more than 2 million copies, and that means a lot of new players are likely hopping in. The game’s Nightfarers and classes can be hard to decipher and understand if you are new, especially if you want one that is easy to pick up and play.

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That is why we have put together a list of the best starting classes and Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign. In short, you want to stay away from magic and focus on ranged combat and using shields.

The best starting classes and Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign are Ironeye and Guardian. The former allows you to stay out of the fight and focus on ranged combat, while the latter gives you a shield and protective aura for you and your teammates.

Ironeye offers up a quick escape with a dash and a long-range screen-clearing arrow shot that can wipe out enemies, stun bosses, and revive teammates in one go – something few classes can do.

Guardian is a lot different. It requires you to be in the middle of fights and block or parry attacks. However, you can use Guardian’s ultimate to create an invincibility area when he slams on the ground. This can revive enemies (like Ironeye’s ultimate) and prevent your teammates from dying, which can be incredibly handy during boss fights and tough situations when your team is being targeted.

Using a shield is also great, as you can block attacks and prevent damage from others.

Keep in mind that you can run several of the same class at once, but it is better to combine abilities with other classes.

For even more on Elden Ring Nightreign, check out why it doesn’t have crossplay.

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