Playing solo in Nightreign is one of the difficult challenges you will take in the game. The game is primarily focused on co-op-friendly gameplay, but it does give you the option to go out on solo. Learning about classes will help you immensely survive the ruthless world of Limveld. Let’s take a look at the best classes to play solo in Elden Ring Nightreign.
List of Best Solo Classes
Each class here offers a game style that is more suited to survival, offensive, and defensive ways of playing the game. Classes are just the beginning, you need to be aware of what things to do first in the game, to properly execute a solo run in Nightreign.
These are the best classes to attempt a solo run in Elden Ring: Nightreign
- Ironeye
- Wylder
- Raider
- Guardian
Let’s look at each of these one by one to see what makes them the preferred classes for a solo run.
Ironeye (HP: 200/ FP: 55/ Stamina: 56)
By far the best class for the newcomers, if you are having a rough time keeping up with the enemies up close, then you need to take a fight at a distance. That’s why you need to take a look at the Ironeye class.
Highlight Skills
- Eagle Eye: Higher loot drops from enemies
- Single Shot: A charged arrow shot that pierces multiple enemies and deals AOE damage.
- Marking: Performing a melee marks an enemy, marked enemy takes extra damage.
If you are struggling at the initial phase of the game, then Ironeye will be the class that will help you get to the second day. Overall, this class is perfect for newcomers, as many of its bonuses are focused on making the gameplay easier. With Ironeye, you will get more loot from farming camps, castles, or forts. Netting you a good amount of runes to get to the second level quickly.
Another huge plus for Ironeye is the artillery they possess; the short bows or longbows make them extremely good at dealing with targets at a distance. Wielding a bow also allows you to target multiple enemies by keeping a safe distance from all of them.
Downside: As an archer, you will always need a good breathing space to maintain distance from the enemies. Since HP here is low, you must never put yourself in harm’s way, or you will easily be flanked on all sides. The ultimate ability of a single Shot can help you easily clear out a rough situation.
Wylder (HP: 240/ FP: 65/ Stamina: 54)
If you are looking for an all-rounder class, then look further than Wylder, and with a great passive to boot.
Highlight Skills:
- Claw Shot: Launch a grappling claw to rope enemies.
- Sixth Sense: Cheating Death
- Onslaught Stake: Launch an exploding powered attack.
The major skill here is Sixth Sense; this helps prevent you from dying from what would otherwise have been a mortal blow. Wylder focuses on almost every type of weapon, and doesn’t necessarily box into one. Feel free to try the weapon that suits your gameplay instead of opting for the default gear. Many who run with Wylder tend to choose Greatswords, but Wylder is diverse in terms of its arsenal.
Downside: It can be difficult to figure out the way this class plays, since you must adapt to the class’s archetype. Here, mastering the Claw Shot will take some time, but once you get used to it, the game will click for you.
Raider (HP: 260/ FP: 55/ Stamina: 60)
If you like your game style to be more strength-focused, pure aggressive punches to the enemies, then Raider will be more suited for your style. The game with the raider is all about taking hits and giving them back.
Highlight Skills:
- Retaliate: A powerful counterattack.
- Fighter’s Resolve: Hit enemies with an attack that can’t be interrupted or knocked down.
- Totem Stela: Summon a wall to act as a barricade against the enemy’s projectiles.
Raider is the aggressive no-holds barred, big hits and big damage dealer in Elden Ring: Nightreign. The large HP pool and poise will help you withstand most enemy attacks before going down, extremely good for first-time players. The defensive capabilities of the Raider match closely with the Guardian.
The Totem Stela works as a defensive skill by blocking out projectiles, and the area of the totem summon also deals damage. If you look at the skills as a whole, Raider will be an ultimate blast for solo ventures in the Elden Ring Nightreign.
Downside: The mobility will take a huge hit, since Raider’s movement will be slower. Most of the charm for the Raider comes from its aggressive play style with heavy weapons. While it will take time to get used to the playstyle of Raider, since it demands total confidence in marching into the battle and figuring everything out later.
Guardian (HP: 280/ FP: 55/ Stamina: 60)
If dodging too much is not your forte in the game, then Guardian might be more suited to your playstyle. Now the game will turn into all about tanking everything, blocking every attack, living up to the Guardian class name.
Highlight Skills:
- Whirlwind: This ability will lift up enemies in the air and deflect arrows.
- Steel Guard: Tank the heaviest hit by planting your feet on the ground and bracing for attack.
- Wings of Salvation: Leap up in the air and dive to do massive damage.
Here you will be playing the role of a tank; the highlight of the class is the hits you will take to your body without any issue. Tank demands a more aggressive playstyle instead of keeping distance like with the Ironeye class. Since your defensive skill is at maximum, you will have no trouble soaking in the hits from enemies.
The abilities also help you make your defence even more powerful, and the ultimate art is perfect for dealing damage on a large scale. If you get good at the perfect time guards, you will have no trouble breezing through the game.
Downside: All the disadvantages of being a Tank will also be present with this class in Nightreign. Most of the attacks here will be slow; not only will you be soaking in the hits from enemies, but by choosing Guardian, you will also be taking a massive hit to the mobility of your character.
