The Ironeye class in Elden Ring Nightreign excels in ranged combat, wielding bows, crossbows, and cannons to take out enemies from a distance. This character thrives in solo play and delivers devastating damage when equipped with the right gear, Relics, and Talismans. If you’re looking to maximize your experience with the Ironeye, you’re in the right place! Let’s dive into the ultimate guide to the best Ironeye builds.
Top Weapons for the Ironeye in Elden Ring Nightreign
In Elden Ring Nightreign, the selection of ranged weapons is somewhat limited. Greatbows, despite their power, usually come with long cooldowns that detract from their effectiveness. Instead, focus on bows and crossbows for more agile and reliable options. For melee enthusiasts, the Ironeye also scales well with dexterity armaments.
It’s crucial to target weapons that feature beneficial passives and strong Weapon Art effects. Passives grant bonuses such as increased damage or health regeneration, while Weapon Arts allow for powerful offensive maneuvers that can turn the tide in battles. Below are the passives you should prioritize:
- Continuous HP Recovery
- HP Restoration after defeating enemies
- FP Restoration upon attacking
- HP Restoration upon attacking
- Increased Damage Negation
- Improved Critical Hits
- Improved Dexterity
- Improved Flask HP Restoration
- Improved Ranged Weapon Attacks
- Less likely to be targeted
Weapons that have effective Weapon Arts include:
- Rain of Arrows
- Barrage
- Radahn’s Rain
Remember, getting your hands on legendary bows may take time, so here are some excellent starter options until you find your ideal gear:
- Erdtree Bow
- Serpent Bow
- Pulley Bow
- Black Bow
- Nagakiba
- Rivers of Blood
- Scavenger’s Cursed Sword
Best Relics for Ironeye in Elden Ring Nightreign
Relics play a pivotal role in shaping your Ironeye’s capabilities. You can earn most of these relics at random upon completing expeditions, but tougher ones might require taking down Nightlords. The best relics specifically enhance the Ironeye’s already formidable abilities:
- (Ironeye) Single Shot activation adds poison effect
- (Ironeye) Extends duration of weak point
- Starting armament deals fire damage
- Improved damage resistance (matches the selected Nightlord’s damage type)
- X type attack power up (matches the selected Nightlord’s weakness)
- Increased Dexterity
- Improved damage negation
- Consuming Flasks heals allies
Top Talismans for Ironeye
Talismans in Nightreign retain their essential functions, adding valuable boosts to character attributes and enhancing survivability. While they can only be acquired by defeating scarabs now, some are particularly beneficial for the Ironeye:
- Arrow’s Reach Talisman: Reduces projectile damage drop-off.
- Arrow’s Sting Talisman: Enhances ranged weapon attacks.
- Erdtree’s Favor: Increases maximum HP and stamina.
- Crimson Seed Talisman: Boosts HP Restoration through Flasks.
- Green Turtle Talisman: Improves stamina recovery.
- Blessed Dew Talisman: Provides continuous HP recovery.
- Pearldrake Talisman: Enhances non-physical damage negation.
- Milicent’s Prosthesis: Boosts Dexterity and successive attacks.
Tips to Master the Ironeye in Elden Ring Nightreign
To maximize your effectiveness with the Ironeye, it’s vital to position yourself correctly during battles. Stay in the backline while your teammates engage enemies. Engage in combat using skills like Marking to capitalize on enemy weaknesses. Here are some practical tips for optimal performance:
1. Revive Teammates with Bows
Did you know you can revive teammates using bows? This tactic allows you to support your allies without risking close encounters with foes. Use this skill to strategically bring your teammates back into the fight.
2. Use Marking to Stagger Enemies
The Marking skill can significantly lower enemy resistance and, when applied consistently, lead to stagger effects. Coordinate with your team to make the most of this powerful skill, enhancing your damage output and effectiveness in combat.
3. Evade Attacks with Marking
While using the Marking skill, you can temporarily dash towards the enemy. Although it doesn’t provide full invincibility, it’s quick enough to help you dodge incoming attacks at critical moments.
4. Target Weak Spots with Single Shot
Ironeye’s Single Shot allows you to shoot through enemy defenses and directly hit your target. Utilize this ultimate skill against bosses or challenging enemies to maximize damage, particularly after you’ve successfully marked a target.
That’s everything you need for crafting an unbeatable Ironeye build in Elden Ring Nightreign. What are your favorite strategies or weapons for this class? Share your thoughts below!
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