Nightreign Classes Tier List — All 10 Nightfarers (July 2026)
Primary ranking = Rock Paper Shotgun post–Forsaken Hollows squad PvE list (weights 3-player Expeditions; article modified Dec 4, 2025). Cross-check = fextralife Nightfarers hub (Jun 29, 2026) + Mobalytics "Playing w/ randoms" filter (Ironeye / Raider / Executor / Wylder / Undertaker in S — Executor ranks higher there than on RPS). Solo meta can shift (Ironeye / Wylder still safe alone).
IroneyeS · Ranged
UndertakerS · DLC
RaiderS · Striker
GuardianA · Tank
WylderA · All-rounder| Tier | Nightfarer | Role | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Ironeye | Ranged / Support pressure | RPS #1 — Dex A bow kit keeps DPS high while staying safe; best new-player S pick; also S on Mobalytics randoms |
| S | Undertaker DLC | Mobile STR/FAI bruiser | Forsaken Hollows — RPS #2 for mobility + Confluence ult synergy after Dec 2025 launch |
| S | Raider | Frontline STR | HP/STA A + STR S — blunt force that still clears Nightlords in squad comps |
| A | Guardian | Tank / revive | HP S + Steel Guard; Ultimate revives teammates — squad glue |
| A | Wylder | All-rounder | Tutorial default; Sixth Sense auto-dodges one lethal hit per expedition — beginner king |
| A |  Recluse | Caster | FP/INT/FAI S — glass cannon; shreds when protected (S on Mobalytics pre-made) |
| B |  Duchess | Time rogue | Unlockable; Restage / time tools shine with practice — lower floor than S cores |
| B |  Executor | DEX/ARC tech | DEX+ARC S ceiling; Sekiro-style deflects — RPS B, but S on Mobalytics randoms if you can parry |
| C |  Scholar DLC | ARC support/analysis | Forsaken Hollows — RPS C / Mobalytics randoms B; S only in coordinated pre-mades — fun ≠ automatic win |
| C |  Revenant | Necromancy summoner | Unlockable; FAI S summon play — high skill, lower default success rate in randoms |
Nightreign Expeditions boost →PRO players clear Expedition loops while you practice Ironeye / Wylder / Undertaker kits from this list.
All Nightfarers — Roles & Unlock Notes
Every Nightfarer has 1 Passive + 1 Character Skill + 1 Ultimate (fextralife, updated Jun 29, 2026). Any class can use any weapon — stats steer the kit, they do not hard-lock weapons.
| Nightfarer | Role | Unlock | Beginner? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylder | Balanced melee | Day-1 / tutorial | BEST START |
| Guardian | Tank / revive | Day-1 | YES |
| Ironeye | Bow ranged | Day-1 | YES |
| Raider | Heavy STR | Day-1 | OK |
| Recluse | Sorcery / faith caster | Day-1 | FRAGILE |
| Executor | DEX/ARC specialist | Day-1 | TECHY |
| Duchess | Time / mobility | Unlock conditions | LATER |
| Revenant | Ghost summons | Unlock conditions | HARD |
| Scholar | Analysis / ARC | Forsaken Hollows DLC | DLC |
| Undertaker | Mobile bruiser | Forsaken Hollows DLC | DLC S |
The Forsaken Hollows DLC — Scholar & Undertaker
Yes — the DLC is out. PlayStation Blog (Nov 11, 2025) announced The Forsaken Hollows for December 4, 2025; Bandai Namco US published a "now available" release note the same day covering PS4/PS5, Xbox Series, and Steam. It adds two Nightfarers ( Scholar, Undertaker), new Day-3 bosses, and Shifting Earth: The Great Hollow.
- Undertaker: STR/FAI hammer bruiser with Confluence + Loathsome Hex — RPS S (#2). High priority if you own the expansion.
- Scholar: ARC support (Analyse / Communion / Bagcraft). RPS parks C for general squads; Mobalytics raises him in pre-made comps — unlock for variety, not a free win.
SERP still shows many May 2025 "all 8 classes" videos and some boosting blogs (e.g. Skycoach) that still describe an 8-class roster — those are pre-DLC / lagging. This page covers the full July 2026 roster of 10.
Remembrances boost →Skip the Remembrance grind after you lock a class fantasy — keep the story beats, skip the wipe nights.
Best Nightreign Classes for Beginners
Aligned with Mobalytics Beginner (Difficulty) filter (inspected Jul 12, 2026) and RPS pick-by-playstyle notes:
- Wylder — start here. Forgiving Sixth Sense passive, balanced stats, teaches Expedition pacing.
- Ironeye — stay at range; still S-tier damage in squads.
- Guardian — if you hate dying and like saving randoms.
- Raider — OK for aggressive beginners who want frontline staggers.
Park Recluse / Revenant / Executor until you know Day 1–3 routing. Own the DLC? Try Undertaker after one Wylder clear.
Want Expeditions, Remembrances, or Relics cleared while you practice a new Nightfarer? CTAs below cover the grind.
Methodology & Sources
- Roster + unlocks: fextralife Nightfarers (updated Jun 29, 2026) — 6 day-1, Duchess/Revenant unlockable, Scholar/Undertaker DLC.
- Squad tier (primary): Rock Paper Shotgun — all 10 ranked (modified Dec 4, 2025; squad-weighted).
- Filter cross-check: Mobalytics with-randoms + beginners (inspected Jul 12, 2026).
- DLC live: PlayStation Blog Nov 11, 2025 announce / Dec 4 launch + Bandai Namco "now available" release note.
- Lagging SERP: Skycoach "best classes" (modified Jun 29, 2026) still describes 8 Nightfarers and Duchess-only S — do not use for roster truth.
Where solo / randoms / pre-made guides disagree with squad S/A, we label the table squad PvE and keep beginner picks separate.
FAQ
Open Nightreign hub →Expeditions, Relics, Murk, PRO for hire — after you pick a Nightfarer, the hub has the rest.