Elden Ring Nightreign game design allows players to make their build, as they visit points of interest to scavenge loot. However, those builds become even more effective if players choose the right character with baseline stats that match their playstyle. Nightreign offers a decent roster of characters, each with their unique skills and stat scaling. Let's explore each character in detail in this guide and check out which ones you'll need to unlock.
Elden Ring Nightreign: Merchants Guide
Merchants are important NPCs that have various essential gear and resources to aid players in their expeditions in Elden Ring Nightreign.
How Many Characters Does Elden Ring Nightreign Have?
There are a total of eight characters in Elden Ring Nightreign, with 6 being available at the beginning, and two unlockable after progression. Each playable class has a unique character skill and an ultimate ability, which makes each stand out from the others. In addition to just having different abilities, their stats also scale differently, allowing players to choose the one that fits their playstyle.
Here's everything you need to know about each character in Nightreign.
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Character Name |
Best Weapon |
Skills |
Min Stats (Level 1) |
Max Stats (Level 15) |
Unlock Method |
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Greatswords |
Sixth Sense (Passive) |
HP: 240 FP: 65 Stamina: 54 |
HP: 1120 FP: 140 Stamina: 102 |
Available from the start |
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Claw Shot (Character) |
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Onslaught Stake (Ultimate) |
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Halberds |
Steel Guard (Passive) |
HP: 280 FP: 55 Stamina: 60 |
HP: 1280 FP: 115 Stamina: 124 |
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Whirlwind (Character) |
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Wings of Salvation (Ultimate) |
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Bows |
Eagle Eye (Passive) |
HP: 200 FP: 55 Stamina: 56 |
HP: 820 FP: 115 Stamina: 104 |
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Marking (Character) |
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Single Shot (Ultimate) |
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Great Axes & Hammers |
Fighter's Resolve (Passive) |
HP: 260 FP: 55 Stamina: 60 |
HP: 1200 FP: 95 Stamina: 122 |
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Retaliate (Character) |
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Totem Stela (Ultimate) |
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Staffs/Versatile |
Elemental Defense (Passive) |
HP: 200 FP: 80 Stamina: 54 |
HP: 740 FP: 195 Stamina: 94 |
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Magic Cocktail (Character) |
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Soulblood Song (Ultimate) |
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Katanas |
Tenacity (Passive) |
HP: 220 FP: 55 Stamina: 54 |
HP: 1000 FP: 100 Stamina: 102 |
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Cursed Sword (Character) |
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Aspects of the Crucible: Beast (Ultimate) |
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Daggers |
Magnificent Poise (Passive) |
HP: 220 FP: 75 Stamina: 54 |
HP: 860 FP: 180 Stamina: 84 |
Unlocks after the first (Tricephalos) expedition. The pocket watch received after defeating the Nightlord must be handed over to the shrouded figure next to the Roundtable to unlock Duchess. |
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Restage (Character) |
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Finale (Ultimate) |
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Versatile |
Necromancy (Passive) |
HP: 200 FP: 80 Stamina: 54 |
HP: 780 FP: 200 Stamina: 90 |
After unlocking Duchess, purchase the Besmirched Frame item from the Small Jar Bazaar. This will allow you to speak to the phantom in the Roundtable Hold to enter a secret arena and beat the Night Idol to unlock Revenant. |
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Summon Spirit (Character) |
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Immortal March (Ultimate) |
Elden Ring Nightreign
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- May 30, 2025
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
WHERE TO PLAY
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
- 1-3
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Soulslike, Roguelite
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
