Recluse is a playable class in Elden Ring Nightreign. This guide covers Wylder’s skill, Art effects, and recommended playstyle. Learn how to use him effectively in combat.
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*The data below was taken from the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Note that everything is subject to change during the official release of the game.
How to Control Recluse
Recluse's Ability, Skill & Art Explained
A high prowess character skilled in curse magic that allows them to use powerful spells.
Recluse's Passive Ability
| Elemental Defense |
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| Discover affinity residues that can be collected to replenish FP. |
Recluse's Character Skill
| Magic Cocktail |
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+ : Cast towards enemies with Affinity ResiduesCollect the affinity residues of targets to fire an affinity-exploiting magic cocktail. |
Magic Cocktail Combinations
| Affinity Residues | Details |
|---|---|
| Magic | Creates a wisp that circles and damages the target at intervals. |
| Fire | Throws out swirling flames that spread over a small area after impact and persists for a short time. |
| Lightning | Grants the Improved Dodging effect, which temporarily boosts evasion capabilities. |
| Holy | Temporarily grants the Improved Defense effect. |
| Affinity Residues | Details |
|---|---|
| Magic Fire | Creates a Will-o-Wisp that follows and damages the target before exploding to deal even more damage. |
| Magic Lightning | Creates a blade of magic and then performs a horizontal slash. By holding down the casting button, you can move before slashing. |
| Magic Holy | Temporarily grants unlimited FP to self and surrounding allies. |
| Fire Lightning | Transforms into ball lightning and surges forward before exploding and dealing damage. |
| Fire Holy | Grants increased Max HP to self and surrounding allies. |
| Lightning Holy | Generates a barrier of light that remains in front of the Recluse. This barrier is temporary and automatically parries enemy attacks. |
| Affinity Residues | Details |
|---|---|
| Magic Fire Lightning | Creates a Gravity Bomb that rapidly expands while pulling enemies towards the center before exploding and dealing massive damage. |
| Magic Fire Holy | Breathes out a combination of different attributes. Enemies take damage, while allies recover HP and FP. |
| Fire Lightning Holy | Creates a stationary lightning rod that eventually attracts a large lightning bolt and deals massive damage. |
| Magic Lightning Holy | Encases the Recluse in ice while enveloping a large area within an ice storm. While active, the Recluse is immune to damage while enemies caught inside take DoT (Damage over Time). |
Recluse's Ultimate Art
| Soulblood Song |
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+ Unleash forbidden blood chant to brand nearby foes with blood sigils. |
Recluse's Starting Gear & Stats
Starting Equipment
| Armament | Details |
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| Recluse's Staff | SorceryGintestone Pebble Glintstone ArcTypeStaffSorc. Scale.82 |
Stats per Level
| Lv | HP | FP | STA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 140 | 70 | 54 |
| 2 | 280 | 95 | 58 |
| 3 | 300 | 100 | 60 |
| 4 | 340 | 105 | 62 |
| 5 | 380 | 115 | 64 |
| 6 | 420 | 120 | 66 |
| 7 | 460 | 125 | 68 |
| 8 | 500 | 135 | 70 |
| 9 | 520 | 140 | 74 |
| 10 | 560 | 150 | 76 |
| 11 | 600 | 155 | 78 |
| 12 | 640 | 160 | 80 |
| 13 | 680 | 170 | 82 |
| 14 | 720 | 175 | 84 |
| 15 | 760 | 185 | 88 |
Recluse's Recommended Playstyle
Recover FP at Sites of Grace
As a Recluse, FP is quickly depleted due to its reliance on casting Sorceries. Remember to keep an eye out for nearby Sites of Grace to recover your FP during your expedition.
Prepare a Sub-Weapon
While the Recluse can recover FP from Affinity Residues and "Soulblood Song", other sources of recovery are very few and far between. Make sure to have a sub-weapon that you can swap into in case your FP runs out and you have no way to recover it. Preferably, a weapon that inflicts status effects to help your team beat bosses.
Climb Sorcerer's Rise Towers
There are towers known as "Sorcerer's Rise" dotted throughout the play area. These towers have been observed to have a high-probability of obtaining staves and Sorcery-related talismans, so make it a point to visit each one as you progress through your expedition.
Collect Affinity Residues using Sorcery from a distanceFight from a Distance
The Recluse has a very low HP pool, so we highly recommend utilizing Sorcery from a distance. This strategy plays into the Recluse's passive ability since most ranged attacks apply elements, which allow the Recluse to collect Affinity Residues. These "Affinity Residues" recover FP for the Recluse, which allows the Reclose to cast even more Sorceries.
Release Magic Cocktail
After collecting 3 Affinity Residues, the next cast of Magic Cocktail will combine the gathered residues and release a spell that depends on the elements of the collected residues.
Use Ultimate for Recovery
"Soulblood Song" applies a debuff on affected enemies that increases their damage taken and heals their attacker. Additionally, while casting Soulblood Song, the Recluse becomes invincible, negating all damage. Use this during the beginning of a fight to amplify your team's damage, and then use it again in the middle of a fight to recover your team's HP and FP.
