All Classes (Playable Characters) List

Here’s the Elden Ring Nightreign character list with unlock conditions, skills, and Ultimate Arts. Use this as a guide for unlocking characters.

List of All Characters

1. Wylder

   

   A

   C

   B

   -

   -

   A

   B

   C

   C

   C

   Traits

   ・An all-rounder proficient with melee weapons
   ・Avoids instant death using its Passive Ability
   ・Provides High damage output / High (Poise: How much damage can be taken before staggering / Stance: How much damage it takes to become vulnerable to a Critical Strike) reduction Ultimate Art is excellent.
2. Guardian

   

   S

   C

   A

   -

   -

   B

   C

   D

   C

   C

   Traits

   ・Excels in defense
   ・Starts with a Greatshield
   ・Can perform a powerful guard with unique ability.
3. Duchess

   

   C

   B

   D

   -

   -

   D

   B

   A

   B

   C

   Unlock

   After obtaining the Old Pocket Watch, show it to the hooded girl at Roundtable Hold.

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   Traits

   ・Excels at handling Dexterity weapons
   ・Attacks are more frequently and is agile
   ・Can perform consecutive evasions.
4. Recluse

   

   D

   A

   C

   -

   -

   D

   C

   S

   S

   C

   Traits

   ・Can use Sorcery and Incantations
   ・Can fight while healing FP with unique ability.
5. Ironeye

   

   C

   C

   B

   -

   -

   C

   A

   D

   D

   B

   Traits

   ・Wields a Bow and Arrow, suppressing enemies from a long distance
   ・Breaks an enemy's stance using the Skill "Marking"
   ・Attacks with an Arrow that pierces obstacles and enemies using the Ultimate Art "Single Shot"
   ・Increases items obtained from enemies with the Passive Ability "Eagle Eye".
6. Raider

   

   A

   D

   A

   -

   -

   S

   C

   D

   D

   C

   Traits

   ・Possesses Poise, allowing them to withstand some attacks.
   ・Character Skill provides a powerful blow while taking an attack.
   　┗ When hit by an attack, the Character Skill is enhanced & they become unflinching
   ・Ultimate Art "Totem Stela" attacks with a giant gravestone.
   ┗ The gravestone can not only be used as a wall or platform but also has a buff effect for allies.
7. Executor

   

   B

   D

   B

   -

   -

   C

   S

   D

   D

   S

   Traits

   ・Buff effect when recovering from status ailments
   ・Can parry enemy attacks with Katana when using Character Skill
   　┗ Enables movements similar to Sekiro
   ・Ultimate Art is called Aspects of the Crucible: Beast.
8. Revenant

   

   D

   A

   D

   -

   -

   C

   C

   B

   S

   B

   Unlock

   After unlocking the Duchess, purchase a Besmirched Frame from the Small Jar Bazaar, talk to the Phantom (Roundtable Hold), and defeat the Night Idol.

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   Traits

   ・Choose 1 from 3 bodies and Summons a Spirit
   ┗ Can only summon 1 at a time
   ・Enemies can be summoned as ghost
   ・Unlocking the character is necessary.

There are a total of 8 characters in Elden Ring Nightreign. 6 of which can be played instantly, while the other 2 characters, the Duchess and Revenant, need to be unlocked.

How to Unlock Characters?

In Elden Ring: Nightreign, you can unlock two characters: Duchess and Revenant. by following the steps shown above.

Start an Expedition to Get the Old Pocket Watch

To unlock Duchess, you need to acquire the "Old Pocket Watch" as your expedition reward. It drops randomly, but you might get it on your first try even if you lose. Just keep on participating in expeditions until it finally comes your way.

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Show the Old Pocket Watch to the Hooded Girl

Once you have picked up the Old Pocket Watch, head over to Roundtable Hold and show it to the hooded girl. You won't lose this item, and it will stay in your inventory so you can continue using it as a Relic.

The Duchess will be unlocked

Show the Old Pocket Watch to the hooded girl to unlock Duchess. Once unlocked, she'll be available for every future expedition.

Duchess Class Guide and How to Unlock

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Purchase a Besmirched Frame from the Small Jar Bazaar

After unlocking Duchess, purchase the Besmirched Frame for 1500 Murk from the Small Jar Bazaar in Roundtable Hold.

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Short on Murk? Run Expeditions

If you're low on Murk and can't buy the Besmirched Frame yet, run a few expeditions to gather more. As you progress, you'll earn extra Murk by defeating the Nightlord or reaching the third day.

Uses for Murk and How to Collect It

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Talk to the Phantom northeast of Roundtable Hold

After purchasing the Besmirched Frame, head to the Phantom in the northeast section of Roundtable Hold and speak with it.

Defeat the Night Idol to unlock Revenant

Talking to the Phantom will initiate a battle with the Night Idol. Defeating the Night Idol will trigger a cutscene, and the Revenant will be unlocked.

Revenant Guide

Wylder Stat Rating, Character Skill and Ultimate Art

Wylder

Wylder's balanced stat growth makes him a versatile fighter, adept at wielding a wide range of melee weapons.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill and Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Sixth Sense Cheat death a single time.	-
Character Skill	Claw Shot Launch grappling claw to rope foes in or move swiftly by retracting.
Ultimate Art	Onslaught Stake Powerful single attack that launches an iron stake with a great explosion.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Wylder's Greatsword	TypeGreatswordPhysical Attack80Weapon Skill: Stamp (Upward Cut)
Wylder's Small Shield	TypeSmall ShieldGuard Boost40Weapon Skill: Buckler Parry

Guardian Stat Rating, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

Guardian begins with a Greatshield, and its unique abilities make it a true defensive powerhouse with strong guard moves.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill and Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Steel Guard While guarding with a shield, pressing 'Left Stick + ○ Button' transitions to a powerful guard stance. Holding L1 maintains this stance, allowing you to guard various attacks.
Character Skill	Whirlwind Beat wing to whip up a wind-churning cyclone.
Ultimate Art	Wings of Salvation Leap up and dive back down to raise protective area.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Guardian's Halberd	TypeHalberdPhysical Attack78Weapon Skill: Charge Forth
Guardian's Greatshield	TypeGreatshieldGuard Boost60Weapon Skill: No Skill

Duchess Stat Rating, Character Skills and Ultimate Arts

This character excels at wielding weapons that favor Dexterity and can perform consecutive dodges.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill, Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Magnificent Poise Can perform two consecutive dodges and reduces stamina consumption for dodging.	-
Character Skill	Restage "Re-enacts" the immediately preceding event for surrounding enemies, dealing the most recent damage again. By using it at the right time, such as immediately after a powerful attack hits an enemy, it's possible to deal massive damage at once.
Ultimate Art	Finale Vanishes along with nearby allies, hiding from enemy sight. Enemies who lose sight of the player will move erratically or become defenseless, allowing allies to regroup or create an opportunity to attack.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Duchess' Dagger	TypeDaggerPhysical Attack55Weapon Skill: Magic Dagger

Recluse Stat Rating, Character Skills, and Ultimate Arts

A high prowess character skilled in cursed magic that allows her to use powerful spells.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Elemental Defense Discover affinity residues that can be collected to replenish FP.
Character Skill	Magic Cocktail Collect the affinity residues of targets to fire an affinity-exploiting magic cocktail.
Ultimate Art	Soulblood Song Unleash forbidden blood chant to brand nearby foes with blood sigils.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Recluse's Staff	TypeStavePhysical Attack25SorceryGlintstone Pebble Glintstone Arc

Ironeye Stat Rating, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

Ironeye is a character specializing in long-range bow attacks. His Ultimate Art unleashes a powerful shot in a straight line that knocks back every enemy in its path.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill and Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Eagle Eye A keenly observant eye discovers more items to obtain from foes.	-
Character Skill	Marking Cut foe with dagger, creating temporary weak point.
Ultimate Art	Single Shot Fire powerful arrow that surpasses sound and ignores any defense.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Ironeye's Bow	TypeBowPhysical Attack45Weapon SkillMighty Shot

Raider's Stat Rating, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

Raider is tough, endures hits, and strikes back using colossal weapons. His Ultimate Art allows him to summon a giant tombstone, which knocks back enemies and can act as a wall or platform that can also boost allies through its blessing.

Stat Scalings and Initial Equipment

Passive Ability, Character Skill, Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Fighter's Resolve Taking damage boosts Retaliate potency, cannot be knocked down while using it.	-
Character Skill	Retaliate Assume attack stance and pummel vigorously. A defensive posture which reduces incoming damage. An enhanced skill which causes even larger enemies to recoil.
Ultimate Art	Totem Stela Drive gravekeeper's wedge into earth to summon a giant tombstone.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Raider's Greataxe	TypeColossal WeaponPhysical Attack100Weapon SkillEndure

Executor Stat Rating, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

Executor is a character who can parry and nullify enemy attacks with the Character Skill 'Cursed Sword'. This character is ideal for players who enjoy a playstyle similar to another game from studio developer Fromsoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	Tenacity Receive boost after recovering from status ailments. Effect boosts attack and stamina recovery speed.	-
Character Skill	Cursed Sword Draw a cursed sword that can deflect enemy attacks. Repeated deflections reveal blade, enabling powerful attacks with the living sword. Cannot run while at ready with enchanted blade.
Ultimate Art	Aspects of the Crucible: Beast Transforms into the form of a primordial beast.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Executor's Katana	TypeKatanaPhysical Attack62Weapon SkillUnsheathe

Revenant Stat Rating, Character Skill, and Ultimate Art

The Revenant is the only character among the heroes who can fight by summoning ghosts. She is the soul of a lady who manipulates spirits in her quest for revenge.

Stat Rating

Passive Ability, Character Skill, Ultimate Art

Passive Ability	【Necromancy】 Raise enemy ghosts to fight as allies. Ghosts are summoned to fight, but are fleeting and dissipate after some time. Detonate corpses by holding summon command.	-
Character Skill	【Summon Spirit】 Play lyre to summon fallen family to rally in battle. Choose to summon Helen the agile page, Frederick the burly cook, or Sebastian the doting butler.
Ultimate Art	【Immortal March】 Release vengeful ire to make self and nearby allies immortal. Revives near-death allies, and transforms family into immortal warriors.

Initial Equipment

Weapon	Details
Revenant's Cursed Claw	TypeFistPhysical Attack12Weapon SkillWhite Shadow's Lure
Finger Seal	TypeSacred SealPhysical Attack25IncantationRejection Catch Flame

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?