Nightreign Class Selection Guide

A detailed analysis of Elden Ring: Nightreign's pre-made classes to optimize your survival runs.

Nightreign Guides Full Walkthrough

In *Elden Ring: Nightreign*, FromSoftware has replaced the traditional custom character creation with pre-made, specialized classes. Each class starts with distinct weaponry, base attributes, and a unique passive ability that can define the role you play in your co-op team.

Character Classes

The Vanguard

The defensive backbone of any successful co-op run. Outfitted with heavy plate armor, a colossal shield, and a heavy mace.

Pros: High health and stamina, passive shield-guard stability, can taunt enemies to focus aggro on them.
Cons: Slow movement speed, struggles to evade wide-area elemental hazards quickly.

The Scout

The master of positioning and long-range pressure. Uses dual-wielded daggers for fast close-quarters bursts and a greatbow for sniping.

Pros: Exceptionally fast roll, can spot chests and elite spawns through walls, high critical strike modifiers.
Cons: Low poise, fragile base health pool, requires precise positioning to avoid being cornered.

The Heretic

A volatile spellcaster dealing intense area-of-effect damage. Utilizes forbidden glintstone sorceries and fire incantations.

Pros: High ranged damage output, spells can clear entire groups of minor monsters in seconds.
Cons: Relies heavily on focus points (FP), long casting animations leave them vulnerable.