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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Castle Location Guide in Elden Ring Nightreign
In the rich and enigmatic landscape of Elden Ring, the Castle of Nightreign looms like a dark sentinel, a fortress filled with peril, hidden truths, and priceless treasures. Beginning players' journeys through a dark, cryptic castle, players are immediately introduced to an open world maze where every corner holds a distinct point of interest, treasure, or terrifying boss. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This guide will lead you through the important areas of Nightreign Castle, concentrating on how to get the most out of your journeys and slay the castle's deadly denizens. The Castle's Hidden Basement–An Important Launching Pad When first visiting Nightreign Castle, players will be quickly impressed by the lower levels of the castle fortress, most notably the castle dungeon. To unlock this world, travel to the jellyfish's riverbank home and discover a secret route that takes you deep inside. Before you go in, be sure to grab the Boost Rune Acquisition buff from the small tree nearby. This is important because you'll use this early on your journey to increase the amount of runes you gain by defeating enemies. Image via: FromSoftware The basement is both the residence of countless deadly foes and a central location for advancement. A challenging boss awaits you in those depths, and though that sounds daunting, it is indeed very beatable by Day 2 of your quest if you're on a level of 5 or 6. Negating this giant boss unlocks a fog gate, granting admittance to another chamber with a red talisman automobile chest. Fair warning as you start to claim your jet set premiums, a new menace may be hiding on the rung, so jump smart. A Reward Well-Deserved Once you've taken down the basement boss and eliminated the first wave of enemies, make your way upstairs to the second floor of the castle. Here you'll find a hidden treasure chest with a Dormant Power orb, allowing your whole team to choose from three random talismans in between rounds. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talismans first introduced talismans into The Lands Between, granting powerful buffs to your character, making you more formidable for the fights to come. Make sure to pick carefully though, as the benefits each of these talismans offer can significantly change how you would tackle combat. Knights: A Staggering Obstacle Once you've got the talisman, it's time to unlock the gate and face off against the minions lurking on the castle ramparts. If you're unfortunate enough to run into Banished Knights or Crucible Knights, it's best to begin on the bottom floor and build upward. It's worth pushing past the initial grunts toward these elite enemies which drop huge swaths of runes when defeated, a major boon to your build progression. If Giant trolls show up instead, the plan needs to be adjusted. Start your climb from the roof of the castle so you're not subjected to the worst devastation by their super lethal pot smash attacks. Elden Ring Nightreign: Full Wylder Remembrance Questline (Complete Guide) - All Unlocks & Rewards So whether you're fighting knights or giants, keep in mind that taking down these hard enemies will earn you some powerful Dormant Power orbs. These orbs are key to unlocking more destructive potential for your character, so resist the urge to avoid the fights. The last stage of your tour through Nightreign Castle takes you to a crumbled wall at the top of the castle. You'll have to jump and climb up this decaying building to get to the roof, where this final boss awaits you. Train well, fearless adventurers, for this brutal beast will push you to your very limits and only the most badass of explorers will make it out unscathed. Just like every other battle in the game, it's best to come into this fight prepared, making sure you have plenty of healing items and are equipped for a long-term battle. Beating this boss will signal the end of your journey through the castle, and you'll be rewarded with a huge sum of runes and a chance to earn more Dormant Power orbs. Rewards Nightreign Castle is filled with challenging foes and powerful bosses. If you clear out the castle's enemies and defeat its fearsome bosses, Nightreign Castle is sure to reward players with valuable loot. The most significant goodies primarily consist of the talismans, which provide switch-on-a-dime, game-altering buffs, and Dormant Power orbs, which increase your combat strength. If you're really good at killing all foes (even the toughest elite Banished and Crucible Knights), you can get more than 300,000 runes in just 1 expedition. Elden Ring Nightreign - Noklateo, the Shrouded City Secret (Shifting Earth) Guide - How to Complete Nightreign Castle is more than a proving ground for would-be heroes. It promises unmatched reward to those who succeed and overcome its myriad perils. Come ready, plan on spending time, and make sure to look in every nook and cranny to fully enjoy all the rewards that await you on your trip through this legendary Elden Ring setting.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I've completed 100 runs in Elden Ring Nightreign — here's what I've learned after 80 hours
Elden Ring Nightreign might have some familiar elements from Elden Ring and other FromSoftware titles, but it's a vast departure from what came before. Even if you're a veteran "Souls-like" player, you're not ready for what this game has in store. There are quite a few things you'll need to get used to before diving into the world of Limveld. Saying it's a tough ride would be an understatement, but that doesn't mean it's insurmountable for veterans and newcomers alike. After playing for over 80 hours and going through more than 100 different expeditions, I've come to learn to navigate Nightreign's ever-shifting environments. With my help, you can overcome the challenges that await. Here's everything you need to know to conquer Elden Ring: Nightreign. I can confidently say there's an easy strategy for getting the win in most runs, and it starts with reaching higher levels at about 12 and above. With the level cap being 15 in Elden Ring Nightreign, it's not too difficult an endeavor, but you'll want good coms and smart pings on the map for the most effective expeditions. The main objective for reaching higher levels fast are Evergaols. These are the same circular prisons scattered across the map as seen in the base game, which sealed away challenging foes. You'll often see similar bosses that cropped up in the original game, but alternative mob bosses can also appear, making early encounters tough. To open these at starting levels, you'll need to equip specific relics that grant you a Stonesword key. If you don't have any on hand, you can find these items hidden within chests in the smaller castles or open pagodas that litter the map. These keys aren't too hard to find once you know where to look. The hard part is beating the boss of these Evergaols at lower levels. It's much easier to do with Ironeye, but Guardian and Wylder can also fare well enough if you're not facing those aforementioned mob bosses. If you have to face off against the likes of Farum Azula beasts or Carian Crystalians, it's best to run away and find another Evergaol since these encounters are too time-consuming. In Nightreign, time is everything. Once you've defeated one or two Evergaol bosses and take a moment to grab an extra flask or two along the way, it's time to hit the main castle at the center of the map. Your main objective is to get to level seven or 10 by the end of the first night. The best way to do this is by beating most of the enemies that spawn within this larger castle, like the Crucible Knights, regular knights, or trolls. These enemies will drop tons of runes and valuable loot, so don't disregard them. You'll also want to take out the boss at the lower level and get the free talisman upgrade before moving on. By this point, it should be the end of the first night. You won't have a lot of time before the ring closes to its final destination, so make sure you're at level nine or ten and have at least one or two extra healing flasks with a legendary weapon on hand. Keep an eye out for red-hued bodies of fallen Nightfarers, which could drop some valuable items. The simplest and easiest path to victory is sticking with your team. Running off to do your own thing will just confuse and lead to your inevitable defeat, which will set you back a level and may even cause you to lose all your runes. The key is survival, of course. If you die on the run and lose a level, or waste time fighting a boss for too long, the whole run is pretty much borked. Time is of the essence, and you need to face the clock; you can't be off exploring or toiling about on your own. That's why communication and map pings are key. You don't necessarily need to be in a voice chat, but it is highly recommended, especially when facing the Night Lord of that particular run. You'll need to know when to use an Ultimate art, or when to pick up a teammate. These are crucial for victory. You may pick up a weapon that works better for another player. Dropping loot along the way so everyone gets a proper loadout is a smart approach, but keep an eye on the passive abilities applied to these weapons. You never know which might give you an edge in a fight. I'd also recommend steering clear of mines. While they can net you that valuable upgrade to get a blue-classed weapon to purple (legendary), it's often not the smartest approach when you've got such little time in runs. It only makes sense if you're still using the starting weapon provided by your playable Nightfarer. That said, you'll want to get special healing items ahead of the Night Lord. These include the gradual healing flask, warming stones, and pickled turtle neck. The latter is the best way to ensure you have enough stamina during boss fights, as it raises your stamina recovery speed, but it won't be a fool-proof approach. If you can all stick together, communicate well, share resources throughout the run, and reach level 12 or above, the Night Lord should be a cakewalk. I always recommend going into the final boss fight at level 14 or 15 for the highest odds, but a well-coordinated team that's stacked with several legendary weapons should pull through just fine.
