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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE MAUREEN CALLAHAN: I'm told another 'livid' A-lister has now shunned Meghan... it may not even be the worst of this week's humiliations
Meghan Markle calls them 'learns'. The rest of us see them for what they are: failures. Yes, this week caps a particularly inglorious run for our duchess, who has been furiously recasting her losses as wins, her fresh humiliations as triumphs, and her supply chain shortages as strategic business moves.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elden Ring Nightreign tier list: Who's the best Nightfarer to pick for Limveld?
Choosing a Nightfarer in Elden Ring: Nightreign should be simple. Pick the one that fits your playstyle, head into Limveld, and enjoy the chaos. That's what most players expect. But after spending hours playing with each character, it turns out the balance is not as equal as it first seems. Some characters feel stronger across the board. Whether it's about better skills, easier movement, or stronger damage output against Nightlords, there are clear standouts. Ironeye, for example, feels like a step above the rest thanks to his range and staggering power. Then there's Duchess, who completely changes boss fights with her repeat skills. Of course, every Nightfarer still brings something useful to the party, but a few are just better designed for Nightreign's toughest moments. For players just starting out or trying to build the strongest team, this tier list breaks down where each Nightfarer stands. From the best to the ones that might need some buffs, here's how the Nightreign roster stacks up. S-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign Duchess 🗡️#ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN#エルデンリング#EldenRingNightreign Ironeye Ironeye is the top pick in Nightreign. The archer's strength becomes clear during boss fights where melee characters often struggle to reach flying or mobile enemies. His Marking dash adds extra damage for the team and works well as a dodge. His Single Shot ability also hits hard, staggers bosses, and wipes out smaller enemies in one go. With these skills and his consistent ranged output, Ironeye stands out as the strongest Nightfarer, especially in co-op runs. Duchess Duchess is a support character that turns tricky moments into wins. Her Restage skill lets her repeat big damage or staggers from teammates, and her fast cooldown means it can be used often. She also helps with revives using her invisibility-based ultimate, Finale, making her one of the most valuable team picks. Her low health is covered by a special dodge, so she can stay alive while making everyone else stronger. Players do need to unlock her first. A-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign Wylder, for your screensavers #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN Raider Raider brings pure strength to the team. His Retaliate skill lets him tank hits and then deliver a massive uppercut. While his rock summon is a bit clunky, his big weapons and ability to break enemy stance make him perfect for aggressive solo runs. He's not the flashiest, but Raider always gets the job done. Wylder Wylder is the all-rounder. He's strong, has enough dexterity to use lighter weapons, and comes with a grappling hook that makes him great at closing gaps. His ultimate deals high stagger damage and also makes him invulnerable while using it. This gives players a solid revival option when things go wrong. Wylder doesn't shine in one area but is reliable in almost every situation. Executor Executor looks amazing on paper. His Cursed Sword skill gives him a generous parry window and his ultimate hits hard and stuns many bosses. The bleed damage from his high arcane stat is also strong. But Nightreign's fast-paced fights don't always work in his favour. He struggles when swarmed or forced to chase enemies. In groups with a strong Ironeye, he often feels slow and left behind. Still, with the right weapon, he remains a solid choice. B-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign The Recluse speedrun#NIGHTREIGN #ELDENRING Revenant Revenant can summon skeleton allies that take hits and revive teammates. Her ultimate makes friends temporarily immortal, which is great for clutch revives. But she needs killing blows to summon minions, and that puts her in danger, especially with her low health. She also struggles in Nightlord fights where there are no enemies to convert. Once Duchess is unlocked, Revenant becomes less important in most team builds. Recluse Recluse is a powerful mage when supported by the right teammates. She needs elemental affinities from allies to cast her strongest spells, but if players don't coordinate, her main kit falls flat. She also needs those spells to recharge her FP, making her even more reliant on others. Her ultimate does help by letting players regain HP and FP when hitting marked enemies, but she's risky to use in random groups or solo play. C-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign This is Guardian from the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. He's a Bird Demi-Human Bruh. Would you wear his armour for your Elden Ring character if you could?#ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN #EldenRingNightreign Guardian
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elden Ring Nightreign Duchess guide- How to play, tips, tricks, and more
(Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment) The Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign is the most deadly and agile class, blending speed, magic, and devastating dagger strikes. With the class's unique quickstep dodge and the high burst damage, Duchess excels in the hit-and-run combat. But her lower health pool demands precision. Here is the guide that delves into how you can master the unique agility and the devastating potential of the Duchess. Getting to know core mechanics, Elden Ring optimal gear for Duchess, and more, get set for dominating the shadows with power and finesse. How to master Duchess playstyle in Elden Ring Nightreign? ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN | Duchess Character Gameplay Reveal To play the Duchess in an effective manner hinges on embracing her precision and speed. Forget about lumbering attacks. The Duchess' strength is in the flawless evasion and rapid strikes. Her signature quickstep dodge and Magnificent Poise is the player's lifeline. It consumes less stamina while allowing rapid and double-tap dodges to cover some significant ground. Mastering evasion is just non-negotiable in order to survive. The Duchess's primary offensive tool is her Restage skill. The ability repeats all the damage that is dealt to the single target in the preceding second. Remember, timing is everything. Trigger the Restage immediately as soon as you land critical hits, coordinated team attacks, or powerful spells. It will turn the burst damage into annihilation. You can activate it in the middle of the combo for a devastating flow. Duchess essential combat tricks and strategies Duchess thrives on the hit-and-run tactics and by exploiting openings. Her low HP will mean that the trading blows are fatal. Give priority to positioning. Flank the enemies for some backstabs and then vanish as you strike. Remember, the Duchess is fragile. So, avoid trading blows. Focus on the backstabs and quick combos. Restage is not just for the bosses; you can use it for the groups, too. Land the few hits on the multiple foes, and then activate it to effectively clear the packs. Just keep moving. Always. Dual-wield the daggers using frostbite or bleed. It's highly effective as the Restage can be used to reapply the status effects. Coordinate with the teammates relentlessly. Restage here amplifies their damage also. So, call out the big attacks so that you can sync the Restage right. The Duchess ultimate and finale offers brief invisibility to the nearby allies. Save it for the critical moments to revive the downed teammates or to escape the overwhelming aggro. Invisibility drops on the attack. Use it strategically. Do not use it offensively. Using Duchess relics, weapons, and talisman Elden Ring Nightreign - Ultimate Starter Guide Gear defines the lethality of Duchess. Give priority to daggers. They suit the Duchess' speed and excel at applying the status effects like Poison or Bleed. Use dual-wielding. It is potent, especially with some weapons that feature successive attacks that negate damage passive for some unexpected tankiness. Bows would also be excellent for the FP-free ranged options. They will scale well with Duchess Dexterity. You can even choose Reduvia (Bleed) and Glintstone Kris (Magic). They are top dagger choices. Pro tip : Choose Moonveil Katana for Bleed and magic synergy. Horned Bow, on the other hand, will scale with Intelligence, making it perfect for hybrid builds. Relics can alter the Duchess's capabilities. Seek ones that boost Intelligence/Dexterity, reduce the Restage cooldown, improve critical hits, and enhance dual-wielding. Relics that match Nightlord's elemental weakness are ideal. But Frostbite/Bleed relics are quite reliable fallbacks. Do not neglect the HP boosts or stamina early on. Talisman can push the builds further. Millicent's Prosthesis with Dexterity and successive attack boost is quite phenomenal. Even Twinblade Talisman, which is a stronger combo finisher, along with Lord of Blood's Exultation offering attack boost on the Bleed, are the top picks for Duchess. For the magic builds, choose Graven-School Talisman for sorcery boost and Radagon Icon for faster casting. Then, adapt based on the drops. Remember, the Duchess demands skills and rewards with an unmatched elegance in destruction. So, sharpen the approach, follow the Elden Ring Duchess Nightreign guide, and do right by her playstyle. With the right approach and prep, she will become one of the most lethal forces in Elden Ring Nightreign.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to unlock the Revenant Class in Elden Ring Nightreign?
Elden Ring Nightreign gives you eight character classes, but two of them aren't playable when you first start. The Duchess and the Revenant are locked, and while unlocking the Duchess is tough but straightforward, unlocking the Revenant needs a bit more effort. She's hidden behind a strange relic and a boss fight that tests your skills early on. If you're ready to bring the Revenant into your lineup, here's what you need to do. Find the Besmirched Frame at Roundtable Hold Limveld awaits, Nightfarers.#ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN is now available. First, you'll need to defeat your first Nightlord during the Tricephalos Expedition. Once that's done, head back to the Roundtable Hold and find the Jar Merchant. This small vendor sells Gestures, Relics, and Relic Holders. Look for a Relic called the Besmirched Frame. It costs 1,500 Murk, which you can earn after Expeditions or by selling extra Relics when customizing your Vessel. If the Besmirched Frame isn't there yet, try unlocking the Duchess first. That usually helps trigger this item to appear in the Jar Merchant's stock. Follow the Ghost to a new fight After buying the Besmirched Frame, open your map of Roundtable Hold. You'll see a new icon appear in the east wing, near the main room. Head to that spot and interact with a ghostly figure that looks like a small doll staring at a painting. A hollow frame, guided by a thread pulled taut by her silence, the slain heed her #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN: Touching her sends your character back to the tutorial area in Limveld. But instead of the usual boss, this time you'll fight the Revenant herself, known here as the Night Idol. Boss Fight: The Night Idol This fight is very hard. You'll face the Revenant and three spirit allies: a fast Page with a rapier, a slow but strong Pumpkin Head with a hammer, and a large skeleton torso that stays in the back. You only get three Health Flasks and start the fight at level six with your current class. There's no penalty for losing though. You can retry as many times as needed. Born of sorrow, shaped by the vengeance stirs, the dead rise in #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN: The Page will rush at you quickly, so deal with it first. The Pumpkin Head moves slower and is easier to manage. The skeleton stays still but can slam its hand down if you get close. If it's the last spirit left, it will use beam attacks. So you need to decide whether to leave it for last or take it out earlier. The Revenant uses strong incantations like Triple Rings of Light and Rejection. She'll attack from a distance or up close with sharp claws. She's unpredictable, so take your time and stay alert. Try to dodge her spells and chip away at the spirits before taking her down. If you want an easier route, pick Ironeye. His unlimited ammo lets you stay back and take out the enemies safely. Once only the Revenant is left, bait her into charging and strike when she leaves an opening. Revenant class overview After beating the Revenant, you'll return to Roundtable Hold, and she will be unlocked as a new class. She's tricky to play. Her health is low and her strength lies in magic and summoning. Her passive skill, Necromancy, gives her a chance to revive defeated enemies as allies. Her active skill, Summon Spirit, lets her call up three spirits to fight with her. Her ultimate, Immortal March, gives teammates temporary immortality and revives them if they're close to dying. She's not the strongest class, especially in solo boss fights where she can't raise enemies. But in a co-op team, she's a great support option. If you like summoner-style classes and enjoy a challenge, the Revenant might just be your favourite pick.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle's difficult week as she is told to lean into being a 'hot wife'
'You're hot. You married a prince. Give us the tea. That's all we need from her," a journalist said of the Duchess of Sussex. The Duchess of Sussex has been slammed this week, since an alleged list of 'outrageous demands', which lost her the chance to appear on the front cover of Vogue, was leaked. Meghan had allegedly pressured the then-editor of Vogue UK Edward Enninful ahead of her potential appearance in the UK Vogue September 2022 issue, which caused the former friends to have a falling out. The Duchess had been working with Edward on a collaboration for the prestigious fashion issue that would include her keynote appearance at the One Young World Summit in Manchester, along with "involved extensive features across the magazine and its digital editions", reported the Mirror. Allegedly, Meghan demanded to have the global cover of Vogue - appearing on the front covers of both the US and UK versions at the same time - and even appealed to US editor Anna Wintour in a bid to persuade her. She then reportedly badgered Enninful with a list of six demands, a source told Page Six. "Meghan asked for control over [the] photographer, writer, final edit, photos, cover lines, and wanted a global issue," they revealed. "Nobody gets that. Not even Beyoncé." But Enninful already had supermodel Linda Evangelista booked for the September 2022 cover, and is said to have been unwavering in his decision to keep her. His stance reportedly led to Meghan pulling the plug on their scheduled feature and sparked their falling out, the outlet claims. She is then said to have demanded a call with US Vogue editor Anna, attempting to persuade the magazine boss to listen to her ideas. But Anna had already signed up Serena Williams - one of Meghan's closest A-list friends, who was at her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry - to be US Vogue's cover star for that issue, and apparently politely declined Meghan's offer. "Anna wasn't interested," the source added. "Meghan asked for a Zoom with her to reconsider, and Anna did it to be polite." According to the Daily Mail, Enninful was "furious" when Meghan pulled the plug after learning she would not be on the front page of British Vogue. "The duchess and her team had high expectations and were expecting she might get a print cover or at least a digital cover out of it, but Enninful was not able to meet those expectations," said an insider. "He already had a magazine cover in the bag for that month. Edward was furious to have lost the project, as were the powers that be at Condé Nast." The source added: "The whole process became very difficult. Edward could only promise her a big showy feature inside the magazine and online — but she turned it down." Elsewhere, journalist and commentator Esther Krakue hit out at the mum of two, harshly suggesting that Meghan should lean into her status as a 'hot' woman who married a prince, rather than trying to frame herself as a thought leader with a 'particularly niche view of the world. ' Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, Krakue commented on Meghan's recent appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show podcast, in which the Duchess of Sussex admitted she wouldn't know what to put on a resume. 'She's also never had to write a resume, let's be honest,' Krakue said bluntly. Krakue went on to critique Meghan's attempts to champion complex social issues. 'The lens through which she views the world is very peculiar,' she said. 'She's trying to position herself as a champion of women, but she shoehorns a very narrow, niche perspective into issues that are far more nuanced.' Krakue's main point was that Meghan, given her fame and wealth, doesn't need to complicate her public persona. 'You're hot. You married a prince. Give us the tea. That's all we need from her,' she said. Referencing Meghan's recent projects - including her podcast Archetypes and her Netflix series With Love - Krakue suggested that many of the duchess's ventures have not been especially well-received. And that her millions mean that her business offerings are 'low risk'. However, she made clear that her criticisms weren't rooted in personal animosity, adding that she wishes her 'every success'. Still, Krakue concluded that Meghan may be trying too hard to project an image that doesn't quite align with her reality. 'She's not a chemist. She's not a physicist. And that's fine,' she said. 'Sometimes it's OK to just be pretty and to have good fortune in life - and to ride that wave.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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