Can You Play Solo in Elden Ring Nightreign?

This is about whether you can play Elden Ring Nightreign solo. It covers how to play Nightreign, the differences, and whether solo progression is impossible.

Can You Play Solo In Nightreign?

You Can Play Solo

Nightreign can be played solo. Additionally, when playing solo, adjustments are made for solo play, such as enemies having lower stats.

Is Solo Progression Harder?

Although there are adjustments like lower enemy stats in Solo Expeditions, the difficulty is significantly higher compared to Multiplayer. Therefore, the difficulty is such that some players will undoubtedly feel that solo expeditions are impossible to play.

Solo Play Balancing Adjustments

It has been announced that solo balance adjustments will be made in the near future. Details will be announced at a later date.

Announced Adjustment Details

The following improvements for solo expeditions will be added to the game:
- The effect "Automatic Revival Upon Defeat", which allows revival once per night boss battle, will be added to solo expeditions.
- The amount of runes gained will be increased.
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How to Play Solo

To play Nightreign solo, first switch your controlled character to the one you want to commence with. After that, select a target at the Roundtable Hold, choose single player as the commence method, and commence solo to play by yourself.

Switch to the Character You Want to Play With

In solo play, there is no character selection screen before you commence, so the character you were controlling at the Roundtable Hold will be the character you start with. You can change your controlled character by pressing the △ button in front of a character at the Roundtable Hold, so switch to the character you want to commence with.

All Classes (Playable Characters) List

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You Can Warp with the Character From the Map

Open the Map then select an unlocked character to warp to their location. You can then switch your control to them. Make use of this feature when wanting to switch characters.

Set the Expedition Type to Single Player at the Roundtable Hold

Examine the Roundtable Hold to bring up the Expedition Menu, then open the matchmaking settings. At the bottom of the matchmaking settings, there is an option for the Expedition type; change this to "Single Player".

Select a Target

Switch the menu to targets and select the target (boss) you want to fight against. On the boss selection screen, you can also check effective Affinities against the boss.

Commence Expedition

Once you've decided on a target, select "Commence Expedition" at the bottom of the screen to play solo.

Differences From Multiplayer

Enemy Stats Adjusted

Enemy stats differ between solo and multiplayer modes, with enemies being weaker in solo play. However, the game itself is balanced for 3-player multiplayer, so even if enemies are weaker, solo progression remains difficult.

No Change in Boss Attack Patterns

Although stats are adjusted, there is no change in boss attack patterns. Therefore, for example, with Gladius, you'll have to face 3 entities by yourself after it splits, meaning even enemies that are easier to fight in multiplayer become significantly more difficult.

Collecting Runes and Equipment

In solo play, you need to collect all Runes and equipment yourself. Unlike multiplayer, you can't divide the labor of farming Runes with allies or have equipment and items shared with you, so a more efficiency-conscious playstyle is required.

Easier to Obtain Self-Revive items

In solo expeditions, since there's no reviving from allies, it's easier to obtain items that allow for self-reviving. Even in boss battles, it's not over if you die once; by using items, you can challenge them multiple times, making solo progression possible.

Should You Play Solo or Multiplayer?

Multiplayer Recommended

Nightreign has a game balance designed around 3-player multiplayer, and it's overwhelmingly easier to progress through the game in multiplayer. But it doesn't become instantly easy with 3 players; a solid challenge remains, so multiplayer is recommended for those focused on clearing the game.

Solo For Experienced Players

For veteran Souls players, taking on the challenge solo for the sense of accomplishment can be one way to enjoy the game. Enemy stats are adjusted for solo play, so it's not designed to be absolutely unbeatable just because you're playing alone.

Best Characters for Solo Expeditions

Character	Details
Wylder	・Well-balanced stats ・Both Character Skill and Ultimate Art are easy to use and excellent ・No particular weaknesses
Raider	・Overpower enemies with Strength and Poise greater than Wylder's ・Can reduce damage taken while attacking with a counter Character Skill ・Ultimate Art is somewhat difficult to use
Executor	・Can maneuver while negating attacks with the Suncatcher Skill └Since you're alone, attacks are only directed at you, making it easier to aim ・Requires technique, so it's for advanced players
Revenant	・Can distribute aggro even in solo play by using Summon Spirit ・Low durability, so a playstyle that avoids taking damage is important

For solo play, it's recommended to use classes with melee and high durability like Wylder and Raider, Executor who can use Suncatcher to negate attacks and Revenant who can fight with multiple entities even solo using Summon Spirit.

Elden Ring Nightreign Related Guides

Character

Wylder	Guardian
Duchess	Recluse
Ironeye	Raider
Executor	Revenant

Useful Infromation

List of Garb (Skin)	How to Play Multiplayer	Can You Solo Play?
Control Guide	Is There Character Creation?	Is There a Weight Limit?
How to Increase Level	How to Farm Runes	Map Guide
Death Penalties Guide	How to Rescue	Roundtable Hold Guide
Sparring Grounds Guides	Sites of Grace Guide	Castle Guide
Church Guide	Tunnel Guide	How to Recover FP
Small Jar Bazaar	How to Farm & Murk	Relics Effects & How to Get
Executor Remembrance	How to Fix Matchmaking

Read Before Purchase

Recommended Spec & PC	Release Date & Platform	Pre-Order Bonuses & Prices
Edition & Version Guide	Is Cross-Play Available?