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The Verge
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Elden Ring Nightreign is getting even harder bosses
The bosses in Elden Ring Nightreign are already pretty tough. But if you've gotten good and need a harder challenge, you'll be able to take on 'Everdark Sovereigns,' which are more difficult versions of the game's Nightlord foes you face to conclude a run. 'These limited-time versions of the Nightlords are extremely challenging and pose an even greater threat to the Nightfarers with new moves and increased power,' according to a blog post from Bandai Namco. The first Everdark Sovereign you can fight is a new version of Adel, Baron of the Night, aka Gaping Jaw. If you've beaten the normal version of that boss, you'll be able to take on the new form. When you beat an Everdark Sovereign, you'll get 'Sovereign Sigils,' which you can exchange for 'special Relics and other items.' There are a couple caveats to be aware of. You can only fight Everdark Sovereigns while playing online. And Everdark Sovereigns will only be available for a limited time — the upgraded Gaping Jaw, for example, will stick around until June 25th at 8:59 PM ET. Bandai Namco says a new Everdark Sovereign will be added every week, and over the 'next few weeks,' Everdark versions of Sentient Pest and Darkdrift Knight will be added to the game. Other Everdark bosses will be added 'at a later date.' Based on the blog post, it seems like Everdark variations will eventually return after they've disappeared.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The most OP build for every Nightfarer in Elden Ring Nightreign
(Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment) Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces eight Nightfarers, the unique warriors with each having their distinct playstyles. They all excel in varied combat roles—from unbreakable tanking to ranged sniping and more. But to truly dominate and succeed, you need to have the most overpowered builds for every Nightfarer. Here is how you can maximize the potential of these eight champions. All Mysterious Nightfarers OP Elden Ring Nightreign builds There are six mysterious Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign. For each of theirs overpowered Nightfarer builds, you need right relics, weapons and more. Duchess Unleash the hidden DPS beast of the Duchess, the most underestimated Nightfarer, with her Restage skill at the core. Stack some dormant powers, like Character Skill Cooldown Reduction, relentlessly. Equip her with some relics like Golden Dew and Crown Medal to enhance repetition or add some extra hits. Duchess is Overpowered - Best Build Guide! (Elden Ring Nightreign) Combine Duchess relics with fast bleed weapons like Great Knife or Reduvia for amplifying burst damage. Each of the bleed procs can be restaged potentially, causing rapid and massive health bar collapses. With the right build, the Duchess Nightfarer becomes a blur of the lethal, high-DPS assassin who perfectly repeats her strikes, shredding the bosses. Guardian The Guardian thrives as the immovable defender/fortress in the overpowered mode. His Whirlwind skill can disrupt enemies, while Wings of Salvation helps protect allies. Seek Golden Sprout and Draw enemy attention while guarding relics. Then combine it with shields like Briar Greastshield or Spiked Palisade. Most Overpowered GUARDIAN Build- Elden Ring: Nightreign Guardian's dormant powers, like Improved Physical Negation and HP recovery on Successful Guards, are essential to make the Nightfarer near-invincible. The setup allows players to anchor a fight and soak everything while allies unleash the havoc. Give priority to resistance and stamina upgrades for holding a line indefinitely against the fiercest onslaughts. Ironeye Ironeye is the toxic sniper who excels at long-range harassment, but his damage feels lacking against the bosses. Secure Harp Bow early on, ideally from the poison ruins. Then, pair it with the Night of the Wise relic, giving a boost to the attack power against some poisoned foes. Ironeye is OP - Advanced Guide (Elden Ring NIghtreign) The key dormant powers of this Nightfarer are Poison and Rot. It can trigger continuous HP recovery. It helps to ensure sustainability and create a devastating loop— poison arrows can drain the health from afar while helping Ironeye sustain itself as a DoT monster. It even bypasses the lower base damage of Ironeye, making the class a nightmare for the Nightlords, who crumble under the constant and safe toxin application. Raider Nightreign ditches the equipment load and frees Raider to have dual-wielded and pure chaos. Wield 2 colossal weapons like the Axe of Godfrey. Night of the Beast relic is important for the Raider's overpowered build, boosting the attack power when wielding multiple colossal arms. Raider is OP - Build Guide! (Elden Ring Nightreign) Give priority to Improved Stance-Breaking, the dormant power. The build can deliver staggering and screen-shaking blows constantly, making him the one-man wrenching crew. With the right powers and relics, Raider becomes an unstoppable force, shattering enemy posture and clearing all paths with overwhelming physical power. Recluse Recluse, the Nightfarer can absorb the elemental affinities to unleash some devastating spells. Maximize the ultimate of Recluse with Soulblood Song. Equip Carian Regal Scepter and some relics like Bone-like Stone (giving a boost to ultimate Arts gauge and the attack power when active) and Vestige of Night. Recluse is the Most Broken OP Class | Elden Ring Nightreign Guide | Tips & Tricks | How to Play Target some dormant powers like Improved Sorceries/Incantations and Blood Loss in Vicinity increases her Attack Boost. It can turn Recluse into the devastating heal and damage engine. The allies heal, attacking marked foes, while their own spells of Recluse hit hard, especially near the bleeding enemies. Wylder Forget all the basic grapples and equip Wylder with a Slate Whetstone relic. It will transform the Nightfarer's grappling hook into a fiery wrecking ball while adding a massive follow-up fire attack, which staggers the bosses. Wylder is Insane - OP Build Guide (Elden Ring Nightreign) Amplify Wylder's carnage using The Wylder's Earring, greatswords, and some dormant powers, giving a boost to fire affinity damage. Suddenly, a close distance will not prove tactical but will be an explosive death sentence. Such synergy makes Wylder the relentless boss-melter, turning mobility to complete annihilation. Other Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign Apart from the 6 mysterious Nightfarer op build discovered above, there are two more Nightfarer in Nightreign. Follow the guide and equip them to be overpowered during the game. Executor The Executor's high Arcane makes him just perfect for the bleed builds. Get Rivers of Blood to immediately leverage his high base Arcane. When paired with the Silver Tear relics, it will help maximize the impact. Most Overpowered EXECUTOR Status Build in Elden Ring: Nightreign The essential dormant power of the Executor is Blood Loss Vicinity. It can increase attack power. It creates a brutal feedback loop—triggering massive damage bursts, inflicting bleed rapidly, while increasing the own attack power. The Executor can carver through the bosses with terrifying efficiency and speed. Revenant Elevate Revenant, the Nightfarer, beyond just basic summons. Keep the focus on the potent incantations with the use of Sacred Seals. Some relics like Old Portrait and Night of the Fathom can enhance the healing output and spell duration. The vital dormant power for Revenant here is Increased Sorcery and Incantation Duration. It can transform her into the vital support pillar, offering sustained buffs and healing. Just forget the summons. Keep the team alive through the longest and one of the most punishing Nightlord encounters with her. Every Nightfarer carries game-changing potential with the right setup. Whether you prefer to tank, spellcast, or snip, these overpowered builds will ensure your dominance in the gameplay. So, equip them now and play a game of overpowering Nightfarer.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to unlock A Champion's Path trophy in Elden Ring Nightreign?
If you're trying to unlock one of the hardest achievements in Elden Ring Nightreign, then A Champion's Path will be your biggest challenge. This isn't just about beating a powerful boss. You need to master every playable character in the game. That means time, effort and most likely, a few friends to back you up. Defeat one Nightlord eight times The Night devours the reckless. Only the honed edge of mastery shall strike it our dedicated #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN advanced tips article: To unlock A Champion's Path, you must defeat the same Nightlord eight times. Each time, you must use a different Nightfarer. These are the playable characters in the game, including names like Duchess and Revenant. If you have not unlocked all the Nightfarers yet, that will be your first step before you can begin. It does not matter which Nightlord you pick. You can choose any one of them, but you must face the same one for all eight runs. You will also need to play each run yourself. If your friends use a different character, that will not count towards your progress. Only your own character choices matter. Team up with skilled players This challenge is not easy to do alone. You should try to play with two other friends who know how the Nightlords fight. They can help deal damage and support you while you focus on playing with each new character. The more your team understands the boss fights, the smoother your runs will be. On the dawn of the fifth day, 3.5 million Nightfarers took up arms against the Night in #ELDENRING # are ever grateful for your passion. Before starting the full challenge, take some time to practise with all the Nightfarers. Each one has different weapons, skills and fighting styles. You do not want to go into battle using a character you do not understand. Practise makes a big difference when you are trying to complete eight clean runs. Get the achievement after all eight wins Once you defeat your chosen Nightlord with every character, the trophy will unlock. You must also complete the related expedition each time for the win to count. This means going through the full battle and finishing the objective at the end of each run. Patch 1.01.1 is now available for #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN. This update brings gameplay and stability improvements, bug fixes as well as solo expeditions notes are available here: you for your support and passion. The A Champion's Path achievement is a true mark of skill in Elden Ring Nightreign. It will take time and good teamwork, but if you stick with it and keep improving, you will be able to unlock it.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Elden Ring Nightreign passes 2 million sales on its first day, despite a "Mixed" Steam rating and some of FromSoftware's lowest critic scores in years
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Elden Ring Nightreign might not have received the same barrage of glowing review scores like Elden Ring did before it, but that's not stopped it from flying off the shelves. In fact, less than 24 hours after launch, FromSoftware's new co-op romp has already sold two million copies. This was announced over on the official Elden Ring Twitter account, where it proclaims: "Darkness fell over Limveld, and two million Nightfarers rose up against it. Thank you for your support." Although the post focuses on the number of players rather than copies sold, since Nightreign isn't on any subscription services like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, you can be sure that every one of those loyal Nightfarers is someone who's actually paid for the game. On one hand, this isn't hard to believe. It's a new FromSoftware title, after all, and a spin-off to a phenomenal game that's sold over 30 million copies. But on the other hand, the situation around this one is a bit different. It's a co-op-focused release – one that specifically wants players to set out in groups of three, with pairs not allowed – which, as reflected by the many posts from duos looking for a third player to round out their team, is already proving to be a bit of an issue. And its reviews haven't exactly been without their criticism, either. When it debuted on Metacritic with an average critic score of 78, it was already FromSoftware's lowest-scored game in seven years, and it's since dropped another point to 77 (at least for its more frequently rated PS5 version). Nightreign's Steam reviews aren't looking so great, either. The "Mostly Positive" rating it launched with has dropped further throughout the day, and it now has a "Mixed" average score with 65% positive ratings. At least it's bringing in a lot of players, though, with a concurrent player peak of 313,593 hit almost right out of the gate. Clearly, though, none of those things have proven problematic enough to halt its day-one sales. This is just the start for Nightreign – it already has another new patch on the way next week, which promises to improve the experience for any solo players. While you're here, be sure to take a look at our Elden Ring Nightreign review, as well as out list of new games for 2025 and beyond for more upcoming releases.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is there a two-player mode in the works for Elden Ring Nightreign? Details inside
Fans of Elden Ring: Nightreign can now rejoice as FromSoftware has confirmed that a two-player mode is indeed on its way. This exciting announcement comes after the studio acknowledged overlooking this feature during development. Players have been vocal about wanting to enjoy Nightreign as duos, and the addition of this mode is set to be a game-changer. The announcement was made via FromSoftware's Japanese-language social media account, where the studio detailed its post-launch plans for Nightreign. The highlight is the upcoming "Duo Expeditions," which will allow two players to team up. This marks a significant shift for the game, which was previously designed for solo players or groups of three. Game director Junya Ishizaki explained that the omission was an oversight. "We spent so much time perfecting the solo and three-player experiences that we neglected the duos aspect," he admitted. The studio's quick response to player feedback has been met with widespread praise, reinforcing FromSoftware's reputation for community-driven updates. Why Nightreign's two-player mode matters The lack of a duos mode was one of the main criticisms in early reviews. Nightreign's gameplay felt incomplete without it, especially since the game's structure seemed ideal for pair-based exploration. The forthcoming update will finally address this gap, offering a more versatile multiplayer experience. On the dawn of the fifth day, 3.5 million Nightfarers took up arms against the Night in #ELDENRING # are ever grateful for your passion. FromSoftware's swift course correction highlights its commitment to improving Nightreign. For players eagerly awaiting these updates, the two-player mode and enhanced boss fights are just the beginning of what promises to be a vibrant post-launch roadmap. Enhanced content and sales milestone Beyond the two-player mode, FromSoftware is also rolling out "enhanced fights" featuring the Nightlords, the game's major bosses. These updates promise to bring more challenging and dynamic encounters, though specifics remain under wraps. Additionally, a new DLC is in development, further extending Nightreign's lifecycle. Darkness fell over Limveld, and two million Nightfarers rose up against it. Thank you for your support. #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN The game has already achieved impressive sales, crossing 3.5 million players within a week of its release. This success is another feather in FromSoftware's cap, following the monumental achievements of Elden Ring.
