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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to land critical hits in Elden Ring Nightreign
Best tips for getting critical hits in Elden Ring (Image via FromSoftware) Critical hits in Elden Ring Nightreign are powerful attacks that deal massive damage, often turning the tide in tough battles. Unlike random luck-based mechanics, these strikes require skill, timing, and strategy. Whether you're facing a towering boss or a group of enemies, mastering critical hits can make your journey through the Lands Between significantly easier. What are critical hits in Elden Ring Nightreign ? A critical hit is a special attack triggered under specific conditions, dealing significantly higher damage than a standard strike. These are not random but instead rely on player actions like breaking an enemy's stance, parrying, or backstabbing. Key features of critical hits: - Deal 2x or more damage compared to normal attacks. - Often accompanied by a cinematic animation. - Can be performed on both regular enemies and bosses. How to perform critical hits in Elden Ring Nightreign There are three primary ways to land critical hits in Nightreign: 1. Breaking enemy stance (poise break) Every enemy has an invisible poise meter. Depleting this meter staggers them, leaving them open for a critical hit. How it works: - Use heavy or charged attacks to drain poise faster. - Once staggered, enemies often kneel or expose a weak spot (for bosses). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 月 **,***원대 '실비보험' 최적가 비교가입! "月 보험료 낮추고, 보장은 실속있게"… 굿리치 보험대리점 (등록번호:제2006038313호) 가격 받기 Undo - Quickly move in and press the light attack button (R1/RB) to execute the critical hit. Best weapons for stance breaking: Elden Ring Nightreign Executor (Image via YouTube/Bandai Namco Entertainment) Weapon Type Effectiveness Greatswords High Hammers High Colossal Weapons Very High 2. Parrying for critical hits Parrying is a high-risk, high-reward technique that instantly staggers an enemy when timed correctly. Steps to parry successfully in Elden Ring Nightreign: - Equip a shield or weapon with a parry skill (e.g., Buckler, Parrying Dagger). - Press the parry button just as the enemy's attack is about to land. - If successful, the enemy will stagger—move in for the critical hit. Recommended parry tools in Elden Ring Nightreign: - Buckler (fastest parry frames) - Golden Parry (increased range) - Carian Retaliation (works against spells) 3. Backstabbing unaware enemies Backstabs are a stealth-based critical hit method, ideal for sneaky builds. How to perform a backstab Elden Ring Nightreign: - Crouch or move silently behind an enemy. - Position yourself close enough without alerting them. - Press the light attack button to trigger the animation. Best scenarios for backstabs in Elden Ring Nightreign: - Against humanoid enemies. - When enemies are distracted or unaware. Tips to maximize odds of critical hits in Elden Ring Nightreign To make the most of critical hits, consider these strategies: - Use the Miséricorde dagger – It has the highest critical multiplier in the game. - Exploit boss weak points – Many bosses reveal a glowing spot when staggered. Attack it quickly before they recover. - Equip critical-boosting gear – Some relics, like Night of the Baron, refill your Art gauge after a critical hit. - Practice parry timing – Different enemies have varying attack speeds, so experiment with shields and daggers. Also read: How to play Elden Ring NightReign co-op? Exploring best mods, settings, setup guide, and more Critical hits in Elden Ring Nightreign are a game-changer, rewarding smart combat choices. Whether you prefer breaking stances with heavy weapons, parrying with perfect timing, or sneaking in backstabs, mastering these techniques will give you a major advantage. Keep practicing, experiment with different weapons, and soon, you'll be landing devastating critical hits with ease.
South Wales Argus
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Devauden Music Festival at new home hailed by councillor
The Devauden Music Festival took place at its new home, Humble by Nature, from May 23 to May 25. County councillor for Devauden, Rachel Buckler, said: "The festival has grown year on year and has now reached a scale where a new venue was needed. "Humble by Nature offered the perfect space to accommodate the vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere that defines this unique event. "It was an absolute pleasure to attend." The festival was originally established as a way to give something back to the village of Devauden. It remains a grassroots initiative at its core, organised entirely by volunteers and the Hood Hall Committee, with all proceeds supporting the village hall and community activities for the benefit of the village of Devauden. Councillor Buckler said: "It's been incredibly impressive to see the level of dedication behind the scenes. "From volunteers helping on the gates to those running stages, bars, and children's activities—it was an immense community effort. "That spirit of teamwork is what made the weekend so special." (Image: Rachel Buckler) This year's programme featured a diverse musical line-up across five dedicated stages, including the Anghidi Main Stage and the newly added Tangerine Trees area. Acts such as Molotov Jukebox, The Makings, and Rusty Shackle delivered standout performances, with genres ranging from folk and funk to drum & bass and indie rock. The festival also provided a wide array of family activities. The Wonder Burrow proved popular, offering circus skills, science workshops, craft sessions, and even children's yoga. Meanwhile, parents with young children found a peaceful retreat in Heti the Little Hygge Caravan, run by Claire from Little Pips. Councillor Buckler said: "The children were clearly having a magical time. "It's wonderful to see an event that caters so well to families while still delivering brilliant live music and entertainment for all ages." Artisan food vendors, converted horsebox bars, and local producers offered a taste of Monmouthshire's best, helping create a true festival atmosphere. From wood-fired pizza to locally brewed ciders and craft ales, there was something for every palate. Councillor Buckler added: "There was an unmistakable festival buzz throughout the site, and the attention to detail was clear—from site layout and signage to the diversity of entertainment and food." Looking ahead, Councillor Buckler expressed hope that the festival will continue to flourish while remaining rooted in its community values.
Otago Daily Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Obituary: Rick Buckler, musician
Rick Buckler of The Jam outside the Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan, May 15, 1981. Rick Buckler was the business-like drummer in British band The Jam, an outfit which racked up four No 1 singles and four top 10 albums in the late 1970s and early '80s. The Jam (Buckler, Paul Weller on vocals and guitar and Bruce Foxton on bass) started out at the forefront of the punk explosion, but as the trio matured they embraced influences from Northern Soul, Motown and the British invasion bands to become an influential pop trio in their own right. Born in Woking, Buckler was a year or more ahead of his future bandmates at secondary school: a self-taught drummer, he joined Weller's band for an early show at a local youth club. He quit school when he was 17 and threw himself full-time into what had become The Jam. A hard-working band which would play anywhere and everywhere, they showed more polish and more endurance than most of their punk contemporaries, going on to score 18 consecutive top 40 singles in the UK. After the band split in 1982, Buckler played in various short-lived bands before deciding in 2005 to capitalise on his history and formed the Gift to play material from The Jam. Foxton briefly played in the Gift, the rhythm section having earlier collaborated on a book about their Jam experiences. Rick Buckler died on February 17, aged 69.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘This is unacceptable': Clay County Sheriff comments after less than sweet start to Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival is a community favorite each year at the Clay County Fairgrounds, but this year, it wasn't all sweet. Clay County sheriff Michelle Cook took to Facebook Saturday night, calling out the festival and its organizers for security and traffic concerns. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'The strategy was to watch your news about how bad it was yesterday,' day two festival goer Rex Shell told Action News Jax Sunday morning. 'And we decided, it opens at 10, we're getting here at 9:30 today to avoid the chaos.' Sheriff cook in her post to Facebook Saturday said in part, 'although [the festival has] increased the number of off duty deputies, the staffing is still not acceptable,' adding that 'the Strawberry Festival should hire enough staff to support an incident management team and hire enough staff to support a full and comprehensive traffic plan - similar to what the [Clay County] fair does.' Richard Buckler, a promoter with the festival, reassured Action News Jax Sunday their staff has been hard at work to ensure a smooth experience. 'Please don't downgrade them because they do a great job,' Buckler said. 'They come out here on Friday, they make sure everything's prepped for the handicapped, the lines are marked, the cones are in place, they're all ready to rock and roll every single time they come out here.' Now – following a bumpy day one for the 2025 Strawberry Festival, Buckler says organizers will continue to assess and evaluate how to ensure a smooth experience for next year and years to come. 'We're gonna be doing like we did [Sunday] morning - we had a meeting [Sunday] morning with the police,' explained Buckler. 'They simply assess the volume on the road, if the volume can be cleared. If not, if it's being affected by the entry to the festival, they'll simply cease the entry to the festival to clear the roads. We have public safety first in mind.' Sheriff Cook also reassured on social media Saturday the Clay County Sheriff's Office and Clay County Fair organizers have been in constant planning to minimize traffic impacts in April for the county fair. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
The Guardian
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Rick Buckler obituary
As the drummer with the Jam in the late 1970s and early 80s, Rick Buckler, who has died aged 69 after a short illness, helped to give the band its drive and urgency, as well as a smart, street-wise outlook in combination with his band-mates, Paul Weller on vocals and guitar and Bruce Foxton on bass. Buckler was never a spectacular star drummer, but his contribution to the Jam's distinctive, ever-evolving music was vital – as it had to be in a three-piece band, where there is no hiding place. 'I'm not the greatest in the world, but I did take a leaf out of Ringo Starr's book,' he once said. 'He realised that the song is the star. None of us were really outstanding musicians in a lot of ways, but I think we were trying to be as inventive as we possibly could, so that we worked well together as a band.' Buckler's pivotal role in creating the Jam's sound helped them to become one of the most successful and influential of British bands, first at the forefront of the punk explosion and then as a more reflective outfit under the influence of soul, Motown, the Who, the Kinks and Small Faces. His drumming featured on six highly popular and critically acclaimed studio albums from 1977 up to the band's split in 1982, as well as on 18 consecutive top 40 singles in the UK, four of which went to No 1. Buckler was born in Woking in Surrey, to Bill, a postman turned telephone engineer, and Peggy (nee White), a factory worker at the James Walker engineering firm, a big local employer. With his twin, Peter, and two much older brothers, John and Andrew, he grew up in a dilapidated terrace house in a street where nearby homes were soon being demolished in a postwar clearance programme. His parents were members of the Baptist church, and as a boy he enjoyed going to weekly services – mainly for the music – as well as annual seaside holidays with other members of the congregation. At Sheerwater county secondary school in Woking he was in the same year as Foxton and well ahead of Weller, who was almost three years their junior. Weller formed the Jam as a loose four-piece in 1972, with Buckler joining soon afterwards, appearing in one of the band's first shows at the Sheerwater youth club. Self-taught by listening to records, he had been messing around on the drums with his brother Peter, who played the bass, when he met Weller and another early Jam member, Steve Brookes, while practising in the school music room. With the departure of Brookes in 1974, the band reconfigured in three parts, with Weller switching from bass to guitar as Foxton moved into his place, establishing the dynamic line-up that would soon take the British music scene by storm. At 16 Buckler had started A-levels, including one in technical drawing, but after a year he abandoned his studies to concentrate on the Jam, while becoming a trainee draughtsman at the same factory as his mother. Over the next four years he held down that job while playing a relentless schedule of gigs in pubs and clubs across the south of England. Initially reliant on cover versions, the Jam gradually began to evolve their own repertoire of songs written by Weller, and when punk burst into the open in London in 1976, they sharpened and toughened up their act under the influence of the Sex Pistols and the Clash, appearing with the latter on their fabled White Riot tour in 1977. Standing out in appearance from their contemporaries with their dark suits and ties, Buckler, Weller and Foxton were nonetheless an integral part of the punk movement, as they proved with their fiery 1977 debut album, In the City. But their next album, This Is the Modern World (also 1977), began to show signs of a more measured approach, crystallised in their monumental next album, All Mod Cons, which followed in 1978 and featured the classic single Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, the cover of which showed Buckler, fag in hand, standing precariously close to the edge of a London Underground platform as a train hurtled into the station. The Jam's fifth album, Sound Affects, contained a rare writing credit for the drummer on Music for the Last Couple, composed jointly with Weller and Foxton. It reached No 2 in the charts in 1980 before its successor, The Gift (1982) made it to No 1 with the inclusion of the chart-topping single Town Called Malice, on which Buckler was on top form. At that point the world seemed to be the band's oyster – until Weller called a unilateral and unexpected halt to proceedings by announcing the Jam's disbandment just a few months later. The end came as a severe shock to Buckler – 'everything I'd got out of bed for the previous 10 years had gone,' he said, adding that 'Paul was probably the only person on the planet who thought it was a good idea'. The split was rendered even more painful by Weller's decision to cut Buckler and Foxton dead, refusing to speak to either of them for many years afterwards. With little option but to get on with his life, Buckler went on to set up a five-piece band, Time UK. But after two years and three singles (their first, The Cabaret, sold nearly 60,000 copies), they folded, at which point he forged a new alliance with Foxton to create Sharp, with Time UK's vocalist Jimmy Edwards – a project that survived barely 12 months. In subsequent years Buckler spent time with the Highliners, a London-based psychobilly band, did studio production work, and even worked as a roadie for a period before setting up as a cabinet maker and carpenter in the Woking area, where he remained all his life. There was a return to live music in 2005 when he set up the Gift to play Jam material on tours around the UK, with Russell Hastings on vocals and guitar and Dave Moore on bass. In 2007 Foxton took over from Moore, but two years later Buckler left, after which the band adopted a new name, From the Jam. Having collaborated in 1993 with Foxton to write The Jam: Our Story, Buckler was later co-author of two other Jam-related books, That's Entertainment: My Life in the Jam (2015) and The Jam 1982 (2022). Shortly before his death he had embarked on a series of 'in conversation' nights in which he reminisced about his Jam days, until the venture was cut short by his sudden ill health. In 1985 he married Lesley Hudson. She survives him along with their two children, Jason and Holly. Rick (Paul Richard) Buckler, musician, born 6 December 1955; died 17 February 2025
