Elden Ring Nightreign has arrived! Select your Nightfarer and venture into Limveld, battling to overthrow the Nightlord before succumbing to the endless rains. In collaboration with Maxroll, we present essential guides to jumpstart your journey, introduce each Nightfarer class, and help you survive Limveld's threats.
Getting Started in Nightreign
Maxroll's Nightreign beginner's guide covers all fundamentals: profiles of all 8 playable characters, navigation through Limveld, combat mechanics, Nightlord encounters, and insights into Nightreign's progression systems.
For additional starting tips, explore IGN's Essential Nightreign Tips and Tricks along with Things Elden Ring Nightreign Doesn't Tell You!
Maxroll Nightreign Character Guides
Discover each Nightfarer's unique abilities, combat specialties, and optimal playstyles.
Wylder
A versatile fighter ideal for new players. Wylder's Sixth Sense passive grants one-time resurrection after fatal damage. While proficient with most melee weapons, he particularly excels with Greatswords.
Wynder Character Guide
Guardian
Nightreign's defensive specialist. The Guardian thrives with tower shields and guard-capable weapons like Halberds or Hand Crossbows. While dealing modest damage, his crowd control abilities and resilience make him invaluable.
Guardian Character Guide
Ironeye
The archery expert with high Dexterity for daggers and curved swords. His fragile constitution means ranged combat is preferable, though his straightforward skills make him beginner-friendly.
Ironeye Character Guide
Duchess
A nimble dagger specialist who combines magical prowess with evasive tactics. Her weapon enchantment skill and dual scaling in Intelligence/Faith allow versatile builds focused on Magic/Frost weapons or status effects.
Duchess Character Guide
Raider
The brute-force specialist wielding colossal weapons with unstoppable power. Limited FP restricts skill usage, but his natural poise ensures attacks connect through enemy strikes.
Raider Character Guide
Revenant
A support-oriented caster who summons spectral allies. Her high Faith enables powerful incantations, though lack of FP regeneration limits offensive output.
Revenant Character Guide
Recluse
The ultimate spellcaster with FP regeneration. While fragile, her mastery of multiple magic schools delivers devastating ranged attacks for skilled players who manage resources carefully.
Recluse Character Guide
Executor
A precision duelist specializing in Dexterity/Arcane weapons like katanas that inflict Blood Loss. Requires tactical positioning due to low defense.
Executor Character Guide
Nightreign Map Guides
Maxroll's Limveld Map & Key Locations details exploration hotspots, enemy types, and rewards. Watch for:
Raid Events - Random encounters with powerful foes that grant temporary buffs upon victory
Shifting Earth - Map transformations triggered by defeating Nightlords, creating unique challenge zones with boss battles and special rewards
Nightreign Resources
The Roundtable Hold guide explains Nightreign's hub where you:
- Swap characters
- Perform Relic Rites for expedition prep
- Train in the Sparring Ground
- Access lore via Visual Codex and character journals
- Launch expeditions from the Table of Lost Grace
Maxroll's Relics and Vessels guide details the metaprogression system where you:
- Earn Relics and Murk currency after runs
- Purchase upgrades at Small Jar Bazaar
- Unlock additional equipment slots (Vessels) through progression
The Spell School Guide explains how different magic types (Glintstone, Godslayer etc.) receive separate buffs and modifiers.
Maxroll's Nightreign Database
Browse comprehensive entries on:
- Weapon types from Daggers to Seals
- Weapon Skills and Arts
- Offensive/Support spells
- Progression systems (Relics/Vessels)
- Enhancements (Talismans, Passives)
Each entry includes detailed stats, hidden mechanics, and lore insights to deepen your Nightreign experience.
