If you enjoy the thrill of wielding massive weapons and dominating foes with brute strength in games like Elden Ring, you'll find the Raider class in Nightreign to be a perfect fit for your playstyle. The Raider is designed for players who relish in dealing heavy, posture-breaking attacks and excelling in one-on-one combat scenarios.
Unlike the Guardian, another robust class that focuses on defense with a shield and party-wide damage mitigation, the Raider is all about offensive prowess. This class starts with the Raider's Greataxe, which not only deals significant physical damage but also inflicts fire damage and comes equipped with the "Endure" skill, enabling you to absorb and power through enemy attacks when Retaliate is on cooldown.
The core ability of the Raider, Retaliate, might seem modest at first glance—just two stomps causing physical and poise damage. However, the true strength lies in the Raider's passive ability, which prevents knockback during Retaliate. This means you can tank through enemy and boss attacks unscathed, with the second stomp turning into a devastating punch capable of staggering even the mightiest foes when absorbing substantial damage.
The Raider's ultimate ability, Totem Stela, is a game-changer. By slamming the ground and summoning a large totem, you deal massive area damage. This totem not only serves as a strategic point for you and your team to either take cover or gain a tactical advantage but also boosts everyone's damage output. Coordinating the use of Totem Stela can significantly sway the outcome of battles.
Among all the classes in Nightreign, the Raider has been the most enjoyable for me. It's particularly well-suited for one-on-one encounters, aligning perfectly with the class's Remembrances, which involve gladiatorial one-on-one boss fights. As you progress and the nights grow closer, upgrading to larger strength-scaling weapons will enhance your Raider's effectiveness even further.
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