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2 days ago
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Elden Ring Nightreign: 7 Tips to Beat the First Boss, the Nightlord Gladius
Elden Ring Nightreign, the newest multiplayer action RPG from FromSoftware, tosses you into the thick of battle and sets you up to die to a familiar face in its tutorial (it's Margit, and he still takes ages to bring his hammer down on your head). But the real proving ground is the Tricephalos expedition that ends with the triple-headed dog boss, Gladius. It's the first journey you'll embark on in the game, putting your skills to the test as you learn the flow of the day and night cycle. Speed is key here, and you can't spend a second lollygagging around in this version of The Lands Between. There are key features locked behind the first boss: Most of the game's other expeditions unlock after you beat the first one, new items unlock in the Small Jar Bazaar to advance your meta-progression and beating the first Nightlord aspect is a surefire way to unlock the first secret Nightfarer class. If you're having trouble overcoming the game's first expedition, it's probably because Nightreign is much faster-paced than other Souls games. But there are ways you can level the playing field and better prepare yourself for the fight against Gladius. Keep an eye out for sites of grace, as you'll have to quickly spend your runes before jumping into another prolonged battle. Bandai Namco/Screenshot by CNET Shoot for level 12 as you farm runes The level cap for a Nightfarer on an expedition is 15 -- but you'll hardly ever reach that level as you dash around the world farming runes and powers before the third night approaches. A much easier goal to shoot for is level 12 -- which you can attain if you move quickly and prioritize clearing out camps and bosses. Crucially, you generally don't want to waste any precious runes on merchants you find during day one and two. If you purchase items, you might find yourself several thousand runes shy of eking out another level before the final boss. There's a merchant available before the Nightlord fight in night three, so pack in as many levels as you can and then spend your leftover runes in that shop at the end. Keep an eye out for the elemental icons next to each enemy camp. Bandai Namco/Screenshot by CNET Find a holy weapon before the final night Each Nightlord aspect in Elden Ring Nightreign has an elemental weakness you can exploit -- you can view these weaknesses from the expedition screen before you embark on your mission. Gladius, the fiery dog awaiting you at the end of the Tricephalos expedition, is weak to holy damage. Hitting him with holy-imbued attacks creates additional stagger windows, giving the team more time to whale on the boss while one person strikes the critical hit. You can consistently find weapons with elemental infusions by beating certain enemy camps and fortresses around the map. If the location has an icon for the elemental type next to it, you'll be rewarded with a weapon that deals that type of elemental damage once you slay the final boss there. Keep in mind that Nightreign has inherited Elden Ring's icons for weapon affinities, and the elemental signifiers can be confusingly similar. The lightning affinity icon is a pale yellow blade stuck in the ground with crackling bolts around it, while the similar-looking sacred (holy) affinity icon is a more golden blade stuck in the ground with a circle. Every inventory slot is useful -- you need not worry about "fat rolling" in Nightreign. Screenshot by David Lumb/CNET Grab other weapons that you won't use While you'll probably want to wield a holy weapon when you're face-to-face with Gladius, it's well worth it to stock up on other weapons as well. There's no equipment load in Nightreign, so it's purely beneficial to fill up all of your inventory slots during an expedition. Melee-attacking Nightfarers could benefit from picking up a bow to revive their allies from afar, and ranged-attacking Nightfarers might be able to use a dagger in a pinch. More importantly, though, are the bonuses that extra weapons confer upon your character. When you pick up a new weapon, you'll see a list of passive bonuses underneath the weapon stats and art of war. These bonuses apply to your character even when you're not wielding that particular weapon (with rare exception), so stocking up on armaments will snowball your power before the final fight. Fire damage negation might not help you survive the Nightlord's cataclysmic shrinking circle, but it will help you take down Gladius in a head-to-head fight. Bandai Namco/Screenshot by CNET Invest in fire and physical damage negation The final boss of the first expedition is a fire-spewing cerberus, and he hits like a truck. Nightfarers who have dodge rolls and other abilities that provide generous invincibility frames will likely be able to avoid the hits in this boss fight, but it won't be nearly as easy for tank characters to do so. During the first two days of your run, you'll still have the option to invest in passive abilities that will help mitigate some of the damage the boss can mete out, selecting dormant powers instead of weapons from certain boss rewards. Night bosses provide especially powerful passive buffs, so if you can snag fire or physical damage negation passives, it'll help soften some of Gladius' blows. These churches will look familiar to Elden Ring veterans. Bandai Namco/Screenshot by CNET Stock up on flasks at churches around the map Even if you take passives that help you tank Gladius' attacks, you'll inevitably end up taking a few hits. That damage adds up, and you'll need to heal through it. You start with three flasks and get two more by beating the bosses during the first two nights, but managing a Nightlord with only five flasks can still be a bit tricky. That's why churches are so important to find during day one and two of a Nightreign expedition. They appear as golden, glowing structures on the minimap, so you won't have a hard time plotting a course to these locations -- they look just like the churches that you can get flask healing upgrades from in Elden Ring, too. Each church will up your flask count by one. Walking into a Nightlord fight with eight flasks instead of five makes a massive difference, especially since that's effectively nine more opportunities to heal across an entire squad of Nightfarers. Churches aren't a distraction from rune farming: They're an investment in your survival. As you prepare to face your first night three boss, here's what you need to look out for. Bandai Namco/Screenshot by CNET Watch out for Gladius' massive chainsword attack Nightlord Gladius loves fighting in melee distance and spewing fire, which gives ranged Nightfarers ample opportunity to lay into him with holy damage from afar. When the boss charges away from the fight rather than into the party of Nightfarers, you'll know he's up to no good. One of the hardest hitting attacks in this boss fight has Gladius grab the chainsword off of his back with one of his heads, swinging it as the blade extends across the ground. Original Dark Souls players will probably get flashbacks to fighting Great Grey Wolf Sif, but Gladius isn't a good boy at all. This sweeping attack covers a massive area of the arena and Gladius can use it multiple times in a row. The good news is that it's pretty easy to dodge through, if your character has a roll with decent invincibility frames. The hardest part is identifying when this move is about to be unleashed -- so keep an eye on how far away from you Gladius is trying to fight. Once you begin your battle with Gladius, things can quickly get out of control. Stick together as a cohesive team unit. Screenshot by David Lumb/CNET When the boss splits up, don't let your party follow suit Once you beat Gladius down to half health, he adds a new move to his repertoire. The Nightlord will occasionally split into three fireballs that rocket across the arena -- you'll want to dodge roll through these -- before turning around and returning to the party as three separate dogs. These canines are no less fiery than the cerberus-form, and they'll usually each target a single member of the party. Just because the dogs are split up doesn't mean your team has to, though. Ranged Nightfarers like Ironeye or fragile glass cannons Nightfarers like Duchess and Recluse might have trouble once they're singled out, so it's best to group up and repel this phase of Gladius as a team. Note that in its separated form, each dog takes damage for the full boss, so big attacks targeting an area like various Nightfarer ultimates (Ironeye and Raider especially) are potent here. Once enough time passes, Gladius will fireball around the map once again and return in his cerberus form (unless you manage to defeat him before he switches phases once again). When he takes on his larger base form, you can revert to your original strategy to swiftly take down this very bad dog. With Gladius defeated, a whole host of new expeditions will become available to you and your squad. Even though you've finally bested the real tutorial, you'll probably benefit from our beginner guide as you set out on some of the more challenging Nightreign adventures. Good luck out there, Nightfarer.
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3 days ago
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Secret Characters in Elden Ring Nightreign: How to Unlock the Revenant and Duchess
Elden Ring Nightreign's Nightfarer class design allows new players and Souls veterans alike to hop into its speedy, round-based roguelike action RPG gameplay. Key character archetypes have been boiled down into Nightfarer classes with different passive and active skills that can help you round out a strong and efficient three-player squad -- but you don't have a full roster of Nightfarers available to you when you start the game. Creating a strong team composition is just as important as speedrunning bosses and collecting runes, flasks and other upgrades during the three-day expeditions. You'll want to mix-and-match damage dealers, tanks and supporting roles while also ensuring you have melee, ranged and elemental damage options. Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Beginner's Guide: Team Strategy, Level Goals and Survival Tips As the first wave of players come to grips with Nightreign's speed-based roguelike expeditions on May 30, they might gravitate toward more forgiving Nightfarer options, such as Wylder, Guardian and Ironeye. The six Nightfarers available to you when you first start Nightreign aren't the only player classes in the game -- you're missing the ever-deadly Duchess and the spirit-summoning doll known as the Revenant. Here's how to unlock the two secret Nightfarer classes in Elden Ring Nightreign. If you receive this relic after an expedition, you'll be able to unlock the first secret Nightfarer. Screenshot by David Lumb/CNET How to unlock the Duchess The first Nightfarer you'll have a chance to unlock is the Duchess. Once you finish your first Tricephalos expedition, you'll be rewarded with a special green relic -- the Old Pocketwatch. You don't actually have to defeat Gladius in order to obtain the relic, but you do have to complete a full run in order to claim your rewards. This relic imparts decent buffs on any Nightfarer that you're running with a dexterity-based build, but it also doubles as the key item that unlocks the first secret Elden Ring Nightreign class. Once the Old Pocketwatch is in your possession, approach the Priestess in the Roundtable Hold. Her normal dialogue options give some background on what the Nightfarers are doing here and why the fight against the Nightlord is so important. Now, she'll ask about your new relic, and present you with a choice of whether or not to hand it over to her. Even if you've slotted the Old Pocketwatch relic into your build, you have nothing to fear by handing it over to the Priestess. You'll retain the relic and it you can still equip it on any of your playable Nightfarers. When the Priestess is handed the relic, a short cutscene plays where she drops her shroud and reveals that she has been the Duchess all along. She vows to stop standing on the sidelines and join the fight, and with that you'll unlock Nightreign's seventh playable Nightfarer. The Duchess wears a Dark Souls Firekeeper mask, but her overall aesthetic is much more Bloodborne-y. Screenshot by Tyler Graham/CNET What is the Duchess' role in a team? The Duchess is a dexterous attacker who can flit in and out of battle to keep up the pressure. She doesn't have high poise, defense or health, but she can hold an enemy's attention and easily evade their attacks. The Duchess greatly benefits from weapons like fists, daggers and curved swords, though any weapons with powerful lunge attacks will feel right at home in this Nightfarer's arsenal. The Duchess' passive ability lets her expend less stamina when attacking and dodging, allowing her to stay in the battle longer before taking a tactical reprieve. Her class ability, Restage, rewinds time and inflicts additional damage against enemies who have been wounded in the past few seconds. Her ultimate ability, Finale, shrouds the Duchess and any nearby teammates from enemies during a fight, allowing the team to heal up and prepare attacks with long wind up times. The effects of Finale instantly wear off on any person who attacks an enemy (or gets hit by a stray attack themselves). After you unlock the Duchess, a new item will be available in the Jar Bazaar. Screenshot by David Lumb/CNET How to unlock the Revenant You'll need another key item in order to unlock the Revenant, the eighth and final playable Nightfarer. However, this item becomes available as soon as you unlock the Duchess -- it's nestled down toward the bottom of the Jar Bazaar. The Besmirched Frame will cost you 1,500 Murk and, just like the Old Pocketwatch, it's a relic you can use in your Nightfarers' builds. The Old Pocketwatch gives you an insight into the type of Nightfarer it's connected to, boosting dexterity-related stats. The Besmirched Frame is a great relic for any Nightfarer with an affinity for magic, and that's no coincidence. Once you've obtained this item, a Lost Phantom will spawn in the east hallway of the Roundtable Hold. This NPC will be denoted by a girl's portrait on your map -- there will be an exclamation point icon by the portrait's head. Approach this phantom and interact with the girl. You'll be warped to the plateau where you fought the Margit the Fell Omen in Nightreign's tutorial, but this time a unique boss will be waiting for you. Taking on the Night Idol is much easier once you defeat her summons, but you'll still have to avoid some of the spells she slings. Screenshot by Tyler Graham/CNET The Night Idol is an easy boss fight, but there are a couple of enemies you'll have to micromanage. She has three spirit summons she fields against you: Helen, an agile page who will quickly press the attack; Frederick, a bulky cook who swings slowly but delivers devastating blows; and Sebastian, a massive skeleton who can't move but has deadly melee attacks and magic beams. Focusing on these spirit summons is imperative, because they don't come back once they're defeated. You can beat this boss with any Nightfarer, but I found it was easiest with Ironeye. You can use your bow to zone out the summons, peppering them with arrows until they fall, and then move in on the Night Idol boss using your action skills. Once the Night Idol is defeated, you'll be transported back to the Roundtable Hold and informed that you've unlocked the Revenant, the last of the Nightfarers missing from the roster. The Revenant is a doll, like Ranni the Witch. She commands spirits to enact her will. Screenshot by Tyler Graham/CNET What is the Revenant's role in a team? The Revenant is one of the more magically inclined player classes in Elden Ring Nightreign, which means that she's a high risk, high reward character to use. The Revenant has a high focus point (or mana) pool and can take advantage of sorceries and incantations alike, though her stat spread favors spells from Seals and Dragon Communions. What this character lacks in defense, though, she makes up for in utility that allows her to shift focus away from herself and her teammates. The Revenant's passive ability has a chance to spawn spirit summons of non-boss enemies that she deals final blows to. This combines well with her class ability, Summon Spirit, which allows her to call Helen, Frederick or Sebastian (the same summons from the Lost Girl boss fight) to the battlefield. The Revenant's summons add an element of chaos to Nightreign's battles, and often pull enemy aggression away from players. It's much easier to get in the thick of the fight and mete out some damage when there's a small army marching on a boss. When the fight is turning against her, the Revenant's powerful ultimate ability makes herself and her allies briefly immortal. The Immortal March ability applies to other players as well as the Revenant's spirit summons, making it a real Swiss army knife of an ability -- if you really want to squeeze the most value out of it, you can activate it when your teammates are knocked down to instantly revive them. If you've got a spirit summon active, it'll use its own ultimate ability, but it can't swing a fight nearly as well as picking up your fallen squadmates. The Revenant is fragile, but she provides more effective health to her tankier teammates -- and levels the playing field by bringing more allies into the fight. Now that you have a full stable of Nightfarers, it'll be easier than ever to take the fight to the Nightlord. If you're still having trouble with Elden Ring Nightreign's first set of expeditions, follow these beginner tips and make sure you're utilizing all of the advantages from the game's meta-progression systems. Elden Ring Nightreign launched on May 30 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One consoles for $40. Owning the original Elden Ring is not required to play this game.
Time of India
3 days ago
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Elden Ring Nightreign Ironeye guide- How to play, tips, tricks, and more
(Image via YouTube/Bandai Namco Entertainment) Elden Ring Nightreign introduced Ironeye as a lethal archer striking from the shadows. The class specializes in ranged dominance and precision. With Arcane scaling and Dexterity, the Nightfarer excels at picking off the enemies from the distance while supporting the allies with the debuffs and the loot bonuses. Whether you are playing in co-op or solo, mastering Elden Ring Ironeye needs smart positioning, the right gear and stamina management. Here, we will break down how to play Ironeye effectively, along with some tips and tricks for a better game, the weapons and relics to choose to maximize Ironeye's potential and more. How to play and dominate as Elden Ring Nightreign Ironeye? ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN | Ironeye Character Trailer To play as Ironeye demands perfect positioning and calculated aggression. The class thrives in mid to long-range fights, relying on the bow for dealing consistent damage while being mobile. Ironeye's Eagle Eye passive boosts the item drops for the team, making him valuable in the heavy-loot runs. Additionally, Marking Skill allows Ironeye to dash forward and slice the enemy while creating the weak point, which amplifies the damage—completely ideal for setting up bit hits from the allies. Tip: The key here is to manage stamina for the evasive rolls and attacks while continuing to reposition to maintain the ideal distance. Singe Shot, Ironeye's ultimate, fires an unstoppable arrow. It can pierce through obstacles, making it perfect to finish off the fleeing foes or to revive the downed teammates from a safe distance. As Elden Ring Ironeye has very limited stamina and HP, positioning is the key. Be at a range for avoiding the aggro, but close enough for landing the precise shots. In case the enemies close in, reposition or dodge attacks using Marking's dash. The Marking skill is the swift dash that can slice the target, creating the glowing weak point. To hit the mark will deal some significant amount of increased damage. When destroyed, it will stagger the enemy. Just do not spam it. Use the marking strategically before you go with big attacks or even as a quick dodge through the incoming danger. To time the ability will separate the good Ironeye from the great ones. Essential Ironeye gameplay tips and tricks in Elden Ring Nightreign Ensure to master making combos. Use Marking before you unleash the Single Shot or the team ultimates. Weak point will increase the damage by 10% and stage the enemies if broken. It will create an opening for the heavy attacks. Ironeye's Eagle Eye passive boosts the item drops for the entire team. It's invaluable for the loot runs. Use it wisely. Stamina management is important. The bows consume stamina with every single shot. So, avoid spamming the arrows. Time the shots between the enemy attacks. Green Turtle Talisman will help with the faster recovery of stamina. Adapt with the playstyle. While bows are Elden Ring Ironeye's speciality, he can also wield daggers, katanas or rapiers if you can find some strong Dexterity-scaling weapons. Revive the allies safely. The bow of Ironeye is perfect to revive the teammates from a distance. Use the Barrage (shortbow skill) for the rapid revives. Choose Single Shot in case of emergencies. The class excels at reviving the fallen comrades. Target the downed ally and then fire arrows. Every hit will contribute to the revival meter. Focus on targeting weak spots. Manual aiming will allow you to exploit the enemy's weak points, like headshots on the trolls, for the staggers. It's crucial against the bosses who carry predictable patterns. Give priority to stamina management; dodge and shoot, consume it. Learn the boss patterns for weaving in the attacks with safety without depleting the green bar and becoming vulnerable. Best relics, weapons and talismans for Nightreign Ironeye Elden Ring Nightreign - Ultimate Starter Guide To optimize the gear focus, Ironeye will amplify the bow hits and utility. Seek relics with potent combinations like boosting attack power, especially bow damage. You can also choose combinations like adding effects like poison for the Single Shot (Art Charge Adds Poison) or extending the Marking duration. Also, look for specific affixes or universal boosts like resistances matching target Nightlord or cooldown reduction. For the weapons, bows will be the king. Give priority to finding upgrades with some powerful skills like Rain of Arrows or Barrage. Consider carrying multiple bows (long and short) that are imbued with varied statuses—Bleed, Poison, or Rot, to exploit the boss's weaknesses. While Ironeye's high Dexterity allows the melee weapons, the bows synergize best with the core design. Some essential Talisman to focus on for Ironeye include Arrow's Reach for less damage drop-off, Milicent's Prosthesis for Dexterity and attack boosts, Green Turtle for faster stamina regen, and Arrow's Sting for the boosted ranged attacks. Ritual Sword Talisman will also be a good choice if you are looking to enhance the damage at the full HP. Remember, Ironeye is a highly skilled and rewarding class that excels at support and damage roles. The ability of the class to mark enemies, revive the allies, and deal consistent ranged damage can make him the top pick for the Nightreign expeditions. Equip the right relics, prioritize the weak points and manage the stamina wisely for dominating the battlefield. Whether you are just sniping from a distance or diving in for the quick Marking strike, the versatility of Ironeye will ensure he is always a threat to the enemies. Now go, claim the victories in Nightreign like a pro, following Elden Ring Nightreign guide.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- 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
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Elden Ring Nightreign Raider guide- How to play, tips, tricks, and more
Image via Bandai Namco. Unlike classic RPG elements, FromSoftware's Elden Ring Nightreign follows a different approach. The game features six confirmed classes, known as Nightfarer. However, among the six Nightfarers, we will be talking about the tank of the team. Yeah, you guessed it right - Raider. This class is the ultimate Juggernaut Brawler of the game. If you want to main a strength base character, then this Nightfarer will be your best bet. Let's talk about this Viking Counterpart in detail. Elden Ring Nightreign: Raider guide ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN | Raider Character Trailer Raider overview You can call Raider as the Colossal Combatant of the game. This strength-centric class is best for close combat with heavy weaponaries. However, this class is actually slow, so you have to be patient with this character, and if you can by managing to deal a heavy blow, then the battlefield is yours. Raider is actually the tank of the team, maintaining high poise and absorbing the whole attention towards it from the enemy team. Raider Attributes Skill: Retaliate As the name suggests, this Skill allows the Raider Nightfarer to absorb incoming damage and retaliate with even a more powerful punch. The counter punch will be more powerful, the more damage Raider can absorb. However, it can be risky because there is a obviously a limit on how much damage Raider can absorb. Ultimate Art: Totem Stela Just like what a huge tank character does, Totem Stola literally summons a gigantic tombstone that destroys a certain area. Anyone in its radar is going to be killed instantly. Not only that, this ability buffs nearby ally abilities as well and adds another layer of defense against enemy attacks. Passive Ability: Fighter's Resolve If you use this ability, enemies won't be able to knock you down, and this is actually a huge ability for a tank character like Raider. Not only that, it also buffs Retaliate as well. As there will be no limit of taking incoming damage, the strength of the counter punch is going to be huge. However, the only catch is that, the stronger the Retaliate punch grows, the less accurate it will become to deal on the enemies. Best build for Raider Weapons Primary: Colossal weapons like Greatswords or Greathammers. Secondary: A ranger weapon Talismans and Relics Strength-Boosting Talismans Stamina Recovery Relics Consumables Defense Enhancements: Ironhide Elixir, Stoneflesh Tonic Aggro Tools Tips and Tricks As mentioned earlier, you need to make your timing right. Handling a brute force like Raider needs immense resilience and patience. You need to find the correct timing to deal the blow. As Raider is pretty slow, you have to anticipate enemy movements earlier and strike during openings. Making a perfect team synergy with the other classes in the team is necessary, they will cover the weak spots of Raider from ranged and fast enemy attacks. You need to be precise in using your skills as a Raider. For an instance: the Totem Stola needs to be placed perfectly at the choke points to maximize the defensive and offensive benefits. Mastering Retaliate is the key to success with Raider. As you begin your Nightreign journey, this skill is going to be your go-to-answer to any enemy incomings. Also, this ability needs to be buffed with Fighter Resolve to deal maximum damage to the enemies. Read More:
