Weaknesses of Nightreign Boss in Elden Ring

In the challenging realm of Elden Ring: Nightreign, players encounter a diverse array of formidable bosses, many of which will resonate with veteran fans of the Souls series. Among them are eight unique Nightlords, each introducing their own mechanics and battle strategies that players must master.

Understanding the weaknesses of these bosses is crucial for success; they play a pivotal role in overcoming these intense encounters. This factor is often more significant than when facing classic bosses in Elden Ring or Dark Souls. By capitalizing on these vulnerabilities, players can simplify some of the tougher Nightlord battles. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the weaknesses of Nightreign bosses.

Boss Weaknesses in Elden Ring: Nightreign

Here’s a breakdown of the primary weaknesses associated with each Nightlord in Nightreign. Pay close attention to these affinities and ailments as you prepare for an Expedition against them. The following list categorizes the weaknesses from most susceptible to the least.

Tricephalos (Gladius): Holy, Pierce
Gaping Jaws (Adel): Poison, Scarlet Rot, Frostbite, Sleep
Sentient Pest (Gnoster, Moth): Fire, Pierce, Slash, Scarlet Rot, Bleed, Frostbite, Strike, Standard
Sentient Pest (Gnoster, Scorpion): Fire, Strike, Scarlet Rot, Bleed, Frostbite, Pierce
Augur (Maris): Lightning, Slash
Equilibrious Beast (Libra): Madness, Holy, Fire, Poison, Scarlet Rot, Slash
Darkdrift Knight (Fulghor): Lightning, Poison, Scarlet Rot, Bleed, Frostbite, Sleep
Fissure in the Fog (Caligo): Fire, Strike
Night Aspect (Heolster, Phase 1): Holy, Fire, Slash, Pierce
Night Aspect (Heolster, Phase 2): Holy, Lightning, Pierce, Strike

In addition to understanding their weaknesses, players should also be aware of the resistances and immunities exhibited by each Nightlord. It is advisable to avoid using the following affinities when facing these challenging enemies:

Tricephalos (Gladius): Fire, Madness, Poison, Frostbite
Gaping Jaws (Adel): Lightning, Fire, Madness, Bleed
Sentient Pest (Gnoster, Moth): Magic, Lightning, Holy, Madness, Poison, Sleep
Sentient Pest (Gnoster, Scorpion): Slash, Standard, Magic, Lightning, Holy, Madness
Augur (Maris): Fire, Strike, Magic, Holy, Pierce, Madness, Sleep, Poison, Bleed
Equilibrious Beast (Libra): Magic, Sleep
Darkdrift Knight (Fulghor): Holy, Madness
Fissure in the Fog (Caligo): Holy, Lightning, Magic, Slash, Pierce, Madness, Frostbite, Sleep
Night Aspect (Heolster, Phase 1): Strike, Poison, Bleed, Frostbite, Madness, Sleep
Night Aspect (Heolster, Phase 2): Slash, Poison, Bleed, Frostbite, Madness, Sleep

For an in-depth look at the weaknesses and resistances for each boss, a dedicated member from the community has compiled a detailed chart. This resource was initially created by a Japanese player and later translated into English for the wider audience. You can find this helpful visual representation below:

A chart of all Nightlord weaknesses in Elden Ring Nightreign is shown — Here are all weakness and resistances for each Nightlord.| Image credit: FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment, CestLaDonut.

For further insights about Elden Ring Nightreign, explore our curated lists ranking the Nightlords, a detailed guide to map events, and tips on unlocking additional outfits for your Nightfarers.

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