Elden Ring Nightreign Tier List (Classes & Picks)
Ready to conquer the Lands Between once again? With the new Elden Ring: Nightreign expansion, players old and new are diving back in. Whether you’re hacking through demigods or casting spells from afar, one thing is certain—your class and build matter. A lot.
And that’s why we’ve put together this fun and simple Nightreign Tier List for all the classes and top picks. Want to know who’s hot and who’s not? Let’s dive in!
What Is the Nightreign Tier List?
This list ranks each class and build type in Nightreign, the latest addition to Elden Ring.
We’re focusing on:
- Versatility – How many situations can it handle?
- Survivability – Do you die instantly or live to tell the tale?
- Damage Output – Can it hit like a truck?
- Cool Factor – Because looking awesome still counts!
This list is updated for the Nightreign DLC, considering new weapons, enemies, and mechanics.
Tier Rankings Explained
- S Tier – The best of the best. MVP 🔥
- A Tier – Strong and reliable. Will carry you far.
- B Tier – Decent, but needs some skill to shine.
- C Tier – You can make it work… maybe.
- D Tier – Only for challenge runs or masochists.
S Tier Classes & Builds
1. Nightblade (New Class)
This dark assassin-flavored class from the DLC is absolutely cracked. Fast, stealthy, and hits like a truck with new bleed-enhancing daggers and shadow magic.
- Playstyle: Dodge, stab, vanish.
- Best Weapon: Shadowfang Dagger
- Why It’s S Tier: High burst damage and invisibility spells are unfair in the best way.
2. Strength/Faith Build – The Holy Juggernaut
Smash enemies with giant hammers while casting lightning from the sky. It’s like Thor, but bigger.
- Playstyle: Bulky and bruising, but with divine flair.
- Best Weapon: Dragon Communion Great Hammer
- Why It’s S Tier: Tanks hard, heals up, and dishes out both physical and magic pain.
A Tier Classes & Builds
3. Samurai (Rivers of Blood Build)
Bleed is still OP. This classic favorite gets a Nightreign buff with faster bleed buildup and longer range for katanas.
- Playstyle: Quick strikes, dodge-heavy, hit-and-run.
- Best Weapon: Rivers of Blood + New Ashes of War
- Why It’s A Tier: Still deadly, but less tanky than S Tier picks.
4. Frost Mage (Intelligence Build)
Magic users rejoice! Frozen sorceries received some love with Nightreign’s ice-capped regions. Easy to freeze enemies and shatter them in style.
- Playstyle: Long-range destruction.
- Best Weapon: Glintstone Chill Staff
- Why It’s A Tier: High DPS but fragile.
B Tier Classes & Builds
5. Dex Build (Twinblade Dancer)
This build is flashy and fast. Perfect for players who love flipping through fights with style. But one mistake and you’re toast.
- Playstyle: High-speed melee.
- Best Weapon: Twinned Dancer Blades
- Why It’s B Tier: Amazing in the right hands. Frustrating in the wrong ones.
6. Heavy Knight (Classic Vagabond)
The trusty sword-and-shield warrior stays solid. Not the most exciting, but dependable.
- Playstyle: Block, strike, repeat.
- Best Weapon: Greatsword + Tower Shield
- Why It’s B Tier: Good defense, average offense.
C Tier Classes & Builds
7. Arcane Caster
Blood magic and item discovery sounds awesome. But in Nightreign, these builds feel weaker and less useful.
- Playstyle: Debuffs and blood-based magic.
- Best Weapon: Serpent’s Curse Staff
- Why It’s C Tier: Fun, but not optimal right now.
8. Bow Build (Pure Ranged)
Shooting arrows from afar was cool. Then bosses started dashing like ninjas. Oops.
- Playstyle: Stay back and pray they don’t reach you.
- Best Weapon: Blackfeather Warbow
- Why It’s C Tier: Not enough damage or mobility to shine alone.
D Tier Classes & Builds
9. Pure Faith Healer
Support builds sound great… until you realize you’re playing solo. Nightreign is brutal, and healing others isn’t too helpful when you’re the only target.
- Playstyle: Cast buffs and heals.
- Best Weapon: Erdtree Seal
- Why It’s D Tier: No pressure damage and low survivability alone.
10. Torch Only Challenge Build
This one’s for memes. Do not try unless you enjoy pain.
- Playstyle: Burn everything. Including your patience.
- Best Weapon: Literally a torch.
- Why It’s D Tier: For jokes, not victories.
Top Picks for Beginners
If you’re just starting out with Nightreign or Elden Ring in general, here are a few builds that are easy and powerful:
- Strength/Faith Juggernaut – Big damage. Good survival.
- Samurai Bleed Build – Simple and deadly.
- Heavy Knight – Safe and balanced.
Avoid caster builds unless you like micromanaging spell slots and FP flasks.
Multiplayer Meta Picks
Want to invade or defend other players? Try these:
- Nightblade – Perfect for stealthy invades.
- Dex Dancer Twinblade – Fast duelist with flair.
- Frost Mage – Excellent for controlling the battlefield.
Conclusion
Elden Ring: Nightreign gives you a ton of ways to play. Whether you like sneaky assassins or massive holy-powered smashers, there’s a build for you.
But if you want our advice? Pick an S or A Tier class to start. Beat the hardest bosses. Laugh at Malenia 2.0. Then try a D Tier just to suffer for fun.
Remember, tiers help—but style and heart always win too.</p
