Updated
Updated · Siliconera · Aug 21
Layla Emerges as The Duskbloods Standout Sniper Ahead of August 21 Network Test
Updated
Updated · Siliconera · Aug 21

Layla Emerges as The Duskbloods Standout Sniper Ahead of August 21 Network Test

3 articles · Updated · Siliconera · Aug 21

Summary

  • Layla stood out in hands-on play as one of The Duskbloods' most distinctive Bloodsworn, built around precise sniper combat rather than the more typical close-range rhythm.
  • Her sniper rifle can be fired normally or aimed down sights for higher-accuracy shots and headshots, while Twin Katars give her a fast fallback option when enemies close in.
  • Neb-Ra Vanishing adds an early escape tool without leveling up, turning Layla into a cloud of bugs that dashes away and leaves a decoy to draw NPC aggro.
  • Sigil of an Old Friend also doubles as a tutorial for the Alliance system, rewarding players for reuniting with a randomly assigned former ally during a match's early phases.
  • The Network Test begins on Switch 2 on August 21, offering an early look at FromSoftware's PvPvE game ahead of its planned 2026 release.

Insights

Can Layla’s solo-friendly sniper kit truly dominate an eight-player final showdown, or will shifting alliances easily crush lone wolves?
With capture disabled during the recent test, what secrets is FromSoftware hiding about their massive leap into 8-player PvPvE?
Will temporary alliances in The Duskbloods survive until the end, or is sudden betrayal the true path to victory?