The Elden Ring Nightreign adventure begins! Select your Nightfarer and venture into Limveld, striving to defeat the Nightlord before the relentless rains consume you. Partnering with Maxroll, we present comprehensive guides to kickstart your journey—introducing each Nightfarer and navigating Limveld's perils.
Maxroll's Nightreign beginner guide covers all essentials: profiles of all eight playable characters, an overview of the central hub, navigating Limveld, combat fundamentals, strategies against Nightlords, and insights into Nightreign’s progression systems.
For additional assistance in Limveld, explore IGN’s Essential Nightreign Tips and Tricks and Things Elden Ring Nightreign Doesn’t Explain!
Discover each Nightfarer’s abilities, mechanics, and distinct playstyles.

Wylder offers balanced gameplay, ideal for newcomers. His Sixth Sense passive lets him survive lethal damage once. Versatile with most weapons, he favors Greatswords despite lacking specialization.
Wylder Character Guide

The Guardian is Nightreign’s tank, wielding shields paired with halberds, rapiers, or crossbows. Though lower in damage, his resilience and crowd-control abilities make him formidable.
Guardian Character Guide

A bow specialist with high Dexterity, Ironeye handles daggers and curved swords cautiously due to low durability. Beginner-friendly with straightforward mechanics.
Ironeye Character Guide

The Duchess thrives on agility, darting in and out of combat with daggers. Her Magic-infused blade enhances damage, and she excels with Sorceries and Incantations. Prioritize Frostbite or Blood Loss weapons.
Duchess Character Guide

The Raider dominates with colossal weapons, leveraging high Strength. Limited FP restricts weapon skills, but his stagger resistance ensures attacks land.
Raider Character Guide

A Faith-based support, the Revenant summons spectral allies to distract foes. Offensive Incantations shine, but FP constraints limit sustained damage.
Revenant Character Guide

The Recluse masters ranged devastation with FP-restoring spells. Effective with Sorceries, Incantations, and elemental weapons. Requires careful resource management.
Recluse Character Guide

A Dexterity/Arcane duelist, the Executor excels with katanas triggering Blood Loss. Positioning is key due to low durability.
Executor Character Guide

Limveld’s sprawling landscape boasts hidden rewards and dynamic events. Maxroll’s map guide details encounters, enemies, and loot.
Raid Events pit you against tough foes—victory grants temporary powers. Dive deeper with Maxroll’s Raid Events guide.
Conquering Nightlords triggers Shifting Earth, reshaping map zones with boss battles and permanent upgrades. Learn strategies via Maxroll’s Shifting Earth guide.

Roundtable Hold serves as Nightreign’s hub—swap characters, perform Relic Rites, spar, or depart for battles. Maxroll’s Roundtable Hold guide explains features.
Relics and Vessels strengthen runs. Earn them post-battle or via quests. Maxroll’s guide deciphers affixes and synergies.
Spell Schools dictate buff interactions—Maxroll’s Sorcery/Incantation guide clarifies these hidden mechanics.

Search Maxroll’s Elden Ring Nightreign Database for weapons, spells, Relics, and lore. Detailed entries reveal hidden stats and synergies.
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