Elden Ring Nightreign is FromSoftware’s co-op spin-off, released on May 30, 2025. Up to three Nightfarers drop into Limveld, gear up over three in-game days while the night closes in, and face a Nightlord at the end of each expedition. Here is every Nightlord with its weakness, and every playable Nightfarer.
Nightreign at a glance
| Release | May 30, 2025 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One / Series X|S, PC |
| Players | Solo or three-player co-op; a Duo mode was added in patch 1.02 |
| A run | Three in-game days in Limveld, about 40 minutes, ending in a Nightlord fight |
| Hub | Roundtable Hold, between expeditions |
| DLC | The Forsaken Hollows (December 4, 2025): two new Nightfarers and new Nightlords |
Nightlord weaknesses: what every Nightlord is weak to
| Nightlord | Expedition | Weak to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladius, Beast of Night | Tricephalos | Holy, Sleep | |
| Adel, Baron of Night | Gaping Jaw | Poison | |
| Gnoster, Wisdom of Night | Sentient Pest | Fire | |
| Maris, Fathom of Night | Augur | Lightning | |
| Libra, Creature of Night | Equilibrious Beast | Madness | |
| Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow | Darkdrift Knight | Lightning | |
| Caligo, Miasma of Night | Fissure in the Fog | Fire | |
| Heolstor the Nightlord | Night Aspect (final) | Holy, then Lightning in phase 2 | |
| Traitorous Straghess (DLC) | Dreglord | No status weakness; inflicts Scarlet Rot | |
| Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia (DLC) | Balancers | Sleep, Strike |
Every Nightlord has an element or status it hates. Since you build your character during the run, plan your route around weapons and incantations of that type.
Nightlord weaknesses by damage type
- Fire: Gnoster and Caligo. Grab fire weapons, Fire Pots or flame incantations on the way.
- Lightning: Maris and Fulghor.
- Holy: Gladius and Heolstor.
- Poison: Adel. Poison buildup is the fastest way through his health bar.
- Madness: Libra.
- Sleep: Gladius and Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia.
All Nightfarers
| Nightfarer | Role | Passive | Skill | Ultimate Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylder | Balanced all-rounder | Sixth Sense | Claw Shot | Onslaught Stake |
| Guardian | Tank with a shield and halberd | Steel Guard | Whirlwind | Wings of Salvation |
| Ironeye | Ranged archer | Eagle Eye | Marking | Single Shot |
| Raider | Heavy melee bruiser | Fighter’s Resolve | Retaliate | Totem Stela |
| Recluse | Sorcery caster | Elemental Defense | Magic Cocktail | Soulblood Song |
| Executor | Katana and parry specialist | Tenacity | Suncatcher | Aspects of the Crucible: Beast |
| Duchess | Stealthy dagger fighter (unlockable) | Magnificent Poise | Restage | Finale |
| Revenant | Summoner (unlockable) | Necromancy | Summon Spirit | Immortal March |
| Scholar | The Forsaken Hollows DLC | Bagcraft | Analyze | Communion |
| Undertaker | The Forsaken Hollows DLC | Confluence | Trance | Loathsome Hex |
Beginner tips
- Check the Nightlord’s weakness before you start and pick up matching weapons on the way.
- Wylder and Guardian are the most forgiving Nightfarers for your first runs.
- Stay ahead of the closing circle of night: it deals heavy damage.
- Gladius in Tricephalos is the intended first Nightlord.
FAQ
What is Adel, Baron of Night weak to?
Poison. He also resists Lightning, so leave lightning weapons for Maris and Fulghor. Full strategy in the Adel guide.
Which Nightlords are weak to fire?
Gnoster and Caligo. Gladius, on the other hand, resists fire.
Who is the final boss of Nightreign?
Heolstor the Nightlord, fought in the Night Aspect expedition.
How many players can play Nightreign?
One to three. A two-player Duo mode was added in patch 1.02.
Which Nightfarers came with The Forsaken Hollows?
The Scholar and the Undertaker.
Also on Tarnished Wiki: the Boss Fight Simulator and the Elden Ring Quiz.