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Best Builds For All Classes

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This is a list of all best builds in Elden Ring Nightreign. Check out the different builds, weapons, relics and their summaries here!

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Best Class Builds

Wylder IconWylder Guardian IconGuardian Duchess IconDuchess
Recluse IconRecluse Ironeye IconIroneye Raider IconRaider
Executor IconExecutor Revenant IconRevenant

Wylder Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
OrdovisOrdovis's Greatsword Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical, Holy
Recommended Relics
Slate WhetstoneSlate Whetstone ・[Wylder] Follow-up attacks possible when using Character Skill (Greatsword only)
・Physical Attack Up
How to Get:
Complete Chapter 3 Remembrance Quest

For Wylder, we recommend the Ordovis's Greatsword paired with the signature Wylder relic Slate Whetstone, and relics that boost Strength and Dexterity.

This combination allow the Wylder to have a general-purpose setup that can be used throughout three nights and ensures the Wylder has an elemental and physical setup against all targets while taking advantage of the Wylder's high scaling on the two stats mentioned.

Wylder Best Build and Weapons

Guardian Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
CommanderCommander's Standard Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Recommended Relics
Stone StakeStone Stake ・[Guardian] Increased duration (Whirlwind) for Character Skill
・Character Skill Cooldown Reduction +3
How to Get:
Complete Chapter 4 Remembrance Quest

For Guardian, we recommend the Commander's Standard paired with their signature relic, the Stone Stake as well as relics that scale with the high Strength of the Guardian. For an alternative and much more accessible weapon early on, the Ripple Crescent Halberd is a good choice for its high physical damage.

The Commander's Standard is a good halberd, not just as an offensive tool for the guardian, but also as a buffing tool (through Rallying Standard) that increases the damage dealt and damage negation of your other fellow Nightfarers in an expediton.

Guardian Best Build and Weapons

Duchess Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
Reduvia ImageReduvia Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/ARC/STR
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
Recommended Relics
Golden DewGolden Dew ・[Duchess] Improved Character Skill Attack Power
・ Boosts Attack Power of Added Affinity Attacks
How to Get:
Complete Chapter 3 Remembrance Quest

For Duchess, we recommend the Reduvia paired with their signature relic Golden Dew alongside relics that affect Affinity Attacks or Dexterity. and relics that inflict Bleed.

Reduvia and Golden Dew synergizes well with what the Duchess does best, hit-and-run damage paired with applied Affinity Attacks and Blood Loss on targets that can stack and combined with Restage, allows for some decent damage against most targerts. Pair the Reduvia with another Dagger with Blood Loss to increase buildup.

Duchess Best Build and Weapons

Recluse Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
Albinauric Staff ImageAlbinauric Staff Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: INT
Damage Type: Magic
Recommended Relics
Grand Luminous Scene • Intelligence + 3
• Ultimate Art Gauge + 2
• Improved Critical Hits
Grand Tranquil Scene • Mind + 3
• Magic Attack Power Up
• Vigor + 3
Vestige of NightVestige of Night • [Recluse] Collecting affinity residue activates Terra Magica
• Magic Attack Power Up + 2
How to Unlock:
Complete Chapter 2 Remembrance Quest

Recluse Best Spells

Recommended Spells
Glintstone PebbleGlintstone Pebble Type: Academy Sorcery
FP Cost: 7 FP
LansseaxLansseax's Glaive Type: Dragon Cult Incantation
FP Cost: 28 FP
Black FlameBlack Flame Type: Godskin Incantation
FP Cost: 18 FP

For Recluse, due to their nature as a spellcaster, their weapon is of less priority as more often than not, the player will be stuck with the Recluse's Staff.

However, should the player find one, the more accessible Albinauric Staff with it's low-level requirements can be used because of its high Intelligence scaling with the Recluse's own high Intelligence. Pair this with the Glintstone Pebble skill with low FP usage with Lansseax's Glaive and Black Flame for more efficient all-rounder magic options.

For Relics, the signature Vestige of Night allows for higher magical power when attacking with skills, while Besmirched Frame goes along with the high Faith scaling of he Recluse which pairs well if they have a faith weapon. While the Small Makeup Brush is primarily used by the Revenant, the increased acquisition of Runes also helps the Recluse and is useful as well.

Recluse Best Build and Spells Guide

Ironeye Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
Harp Bow ImageHarp Bow Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Recommended Relics
Grand Burning Scene Grand Burning Scene • Attacks Inflict Frost or Scarlet Rot
• Stamina recovers with each successful attack
• Dexterity+3
Grand Tranquil Scene Grand Tranquil Scene • Attack power up when facing frostbite-afflicted enemy
• Increased rune acquisition with self and allies
• Dexterity +2
Edge of OrderEdge of Order • [Ironeye] Boosts thrusting counterattacks after executing Art
• Starting armament deals holy damage
• Improved Bow Attack Power
How to Get:
Complete Chapter 6 Remembrance Quest

For Ironeye, we recommend the Harp Bow as the Mainstay weapon for the Ironeye easily paired with their signature relic, Cracked Sealing Wax which extends weakpoint application duration and earns runes with critical hits. Add relics that apply status effects to Ironeye's attacks such as Poison or Fire to fully take advantage of Ironeye's ranged damage application.

This combination takes advantage of the Ironeye's high scaling with Dexterity and decent scaling with Arcane for Ironeye's elemental arrows. This build also extends Ironeye's marking utility with the Cracked Sealing Wax increasing weakpoint duration.

The Harp Bow is relatively accommodating, only requiring the Ironeye to be level 3 and with its fast attack speed and decent damage paired with its Barrage skill, allows for quick repositioning and fast revives.

Ironeye Best Build and Weapons Guide

Raider Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
Rotten Greataxe ImageRotten Greataxe Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR
Damage Type: Physical, Scarlet Rot
Recommended Relics
Torn Braided CordTorn Braided Cord Effect:
・[Raider] Damage taken while using Character Skill improves attack power and stamina
・Strength +3
How to Get:
Complete Raider's Chapter 2 Remembrance Quest
Black Claw NecklaceBlack Claw Necklace Effect:
・Defeating enemies near Totem Stela restores HP
・Defeating enemies fills more of the Art gauge
・Poise +3
How to Get:
Complete Raider's Chapter 7 Remembrance Quest

For Raider, we recommend the Rotten Greataxe alongside the signature relics Torn Braided Cord and Black Claw Necklace with additional relics increasing Strength.

The Rotten Greataxe has a unique ability in that it applies Scarlet Rot which is great on bosses alongside the weapon's decent damage and Strength scaling. The weapon pairs well with the Torn Braided Cord for improving attack and stamina while taking hits and providing a Strength boost.

The Black Claw Necklace helps with the Totem Stela abilities of the Raider, and also increases Art gauge when targets are taken down.

Raider Best Build and Weapons Guide

Executor Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
Rivers of Blood ImageRivers of Blood Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/ARC
Damage Type: Physical
Recommended Relics
Blessed FlowersBlessed Flowers ・[Executor] While Character is active, unlocking use of cursed sword restores HP.
・Dexterity +3
How to Get:
Complete Chapter 2 Remembrance Quest

For Executor, we recommend the Rivers of Blood paired with Blessed Flowers and relics relative to Arcane and Dexterity to make best use of Executor's stats.

Rivers of Blood is a signature Executor art that supports the Raider by restoring their HP when using cursed sword and improves Dexterity with pairs well with the chosen weapon.

Executor Best Build and Weapons Guide

Revenant Best Class Build

Jump to a Class
Wylder Guardian Duchess Recluse
Ironeye Raider Executor Revenant
Recommended Weapon
Halo Scythe ImageHalo Scythe Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/FTH
Damage Type: Physical, Holy
Recommended Relics
Small Makeup BrushSmall Makeup Brush • [Revenant] Power up while fighting alongside family
• Increased rune acquisition for self and allies
How to Unlock:
Complete Chapter 1 of Revenant's Remembrance Quest

For Revenant, we recommend the Halo Scythe paired with the Small Makeup Brush, improving the skill effects of the Revenant while also scaling high with Faith which the Revenant also excels at.

The Halo Scythe provides great damage while providing some ranged skill capabilities for the Revenant which helps her when attacking targets. The additional elemental scaling also helps since Faith affects Holy damage.

Revenant Best Build and Weapons Guide

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1 Anonymous Anonymous 3 months

Halo scythe does not scale well with faith.. Makeup brush is really bad too 😭. Can I touch up this page?

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