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Elden Ring Nightreign

Best Weapons for Each Class

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Elden Ring Nightreign - Best Weapons for Each Class

This is a guide for the best weapons for each class in Elden Ring Nightreign and the Forsaken Hollow DLC. See a list of best weapons for every class as well as alternatives in this guide.

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Best Weapons for Each Class

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Scholar IconScholar
(DLC Only)		 Undertaker IconUndertaker
(DLC Only)
Wylder IconWylder Guardian IconGuardian Ironeye IconIroneye Duchess IconDuchess
Raider IconRaider Revenant IconRevenant Recluse IconRecluse Executor IconExecutor

Best Weapons for Scholar

Antspur Rapier ImageAntspur Rapier Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/STR
Damage Type: Physical, Scarlet Rot
Frozen Needle ImageFrozen Needle Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical, Frostbite
Bloody Helice ImageBloody Helice Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/STR/ARC
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
EleonoraEleonora's Poleblade Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/ARC
Damage Type: Physical, Fire, Bleed
MohgwynMohgwyn's Sacred Spear Minimum Level: 10
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/ARC
Damage Type: Physical, Fire, Bleed
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Due to his S rating in Arcane, the Scholar's best weapons will be Thrusting Swords that have some type of status buildup (be it Bleed, Poison, Scarlet Rot, or Frostbite).

Do note that since there are only a limited number of good Thrusting Swords, you can also dip into other Pierce-type weapons like Heavy Thrusting Swords (e.g., the Blood Helice) or Great Spears (e.g., Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear) for alternatives.

Scholar Best Build

Best Weapons for Undertaker

UndertakerUndertaker's Hammer Minimum Level: 1
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Morning Star ImageMorning Star Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
Rotten Battle Hammer ImageRotten Battle Hammer Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical, Scarlet Rot
Ringed Finger ImageRinged Finger Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Holy
Beastclaw Greathammer ImageBeastclaw Greathammer Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/FAI
Damage Type: Physical, Holy
EnvoyEnvoy's Greathorn Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/FAI
Damage Type: Holy
MarikaMarika's Hammer Minimum Level: 10
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/FAI
Damage Type: Holy
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While Undertaker specializes in Hammers, it does limit the number of good weapons she can equip since the the choices aren't stellar.

Your best bet will be getting Marika's Hammer due to its amazing weapon skill that benefits from her A in STR and FAITH. For easier itemization, you can aim to get dual Morning Stars for access to Blood Loss.

For alternatives, Undertaker makes great use of Faith-scaling Great Hammers like the Beastclaw Greathammer (its weapon skill deals a ton of damage in her hands). The Envoy's Greathorn is also great since its weapon skill turns into a nuke due to her A in Faith.

Undertaker Best Build

Best Weapons for Wylder

Flamberge ImageFlamberge Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
Sword of Milos ImageSword of Milos Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
DeathDeath's Poker Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/INT
Damage Type: Phyiscal, Magic
HelphenHelphen's Steeple Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/INT
Damage Type: Physical, Magic
OrdovisOrdovis's Greatsword Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/FAI
Damage Type: Physical, Holy
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Wylder's best weapons are Greatswords to enable the follow-up attack of his Claw Shot (with the Slate Whetstone Relic equipped) and for the STR and DEX scaling.

This also means that Halberds and Axes good alternatives too, if you don't mind missing out on the follow-up attack or if you're not using the Slate Whetstone.

Wylder Best Build and Weapons Guide

Best Weapons for Guardian

Ripple Crescent Halberd ImageRipple Crescent Halberd Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Dragon Halberd ImageDragon Halberd Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Warped Axe ImageWarped Axe Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Distinguished Greatshield ImageDistinguished Greatshield Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: DEX/ARC
Damage Type: Physical
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Guardian's best weapons are Halberds paired with Greatshields for the STR and DEX scaling.

Axes are also viable if you're looking for an alternative weapon.

Guardian Best Build and Weapons

Best Weapons for Ironeye

Harp Bow ImageHarp Bow Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: Dexterity
Damage Type: Physical
Horn Bow ImageHorn Bow Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: Dexterity
Damage Type: Physical, Magic
Erdtree Bow ImageErdtree Bow Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: Dexterity
Damage Type: Physical, Holy
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Ironeye's best weapon is the Harp Bow for the quick attack speed. Barrage is excellent for shredding enemies in the early game.

Decent alternatives are the starting weapon Ironeye's Bow and the Horn Bow for additional elemental damage.

Ironeye Best Build and Weapons Guide

Best Weapons for Duchess

DuchessDuchess' Dagger Minimum Level: 1
Attack Scaling: DEX/STR
Damage Type: Physical, Magic
Miséricorde ImageMiséricorde Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: DEX/STR
Damage Type: Physical
Bloodstained Dagger ImageBloodstained Dagger Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: DEX/STR
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
Reduvia ImageReduvia Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/ARC/STR
Damage Type: Physical, Bleed
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The best weapons for Duchess are Daggers, particularly the Reduvia and Bloodstained Dagger as their Blood Loss effects synergize well with her Restage skill.

Powerstance is vital for the Duchess' damage output, so always look to equip two Daggers.

Duchess Best Build and Weapons Guide

Best Weapons for Raider

Rotten Greataxe ImageRotten Greataxe Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: Strength
Damage Type: Physical, Scarlet Rot
GolemGolem's Halberd Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: Strength
Damage Type: Physical
PrelatePrelate's Inferno Crozier Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: Strength
Damage Type: Physical
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Raider's best weapons are Colossal Weapons, particularly the Rotten Greataxe. Its Scarlet Rot status effect works well against enemies with large health pools, and can be triggered with just a few hits.

Raider Best Build and Weapons Guide

Best Weapons for Revenant

RevenantRevenant's Cursed Claws Minimum Level: 1
Attack Scaling: STR/FTH
Damage Type: Physical/Magic
Halo Scythe ImageHalo Scythe Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: STR/DEX/FTH
Damage Type: Physical, Holy
Coded Sword ImageCoded Sword Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: FTH
Damage Type: Holy
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The Revenant's best weapons are those that scale with FTH such as the Halo Scythe and the Coded Sword.

Her starting weapon Revenant's Cursed Claws is a good weapon until mid game as it deals both physical and magic damage.

Revenant Best Build and Weapons Guide

Best Spells for Recluse

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
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The Recluse's best spells are Lansseax's Glaive for dealing with multiple mobs, and Black Flame against bosses.

Her starting spell Glintstone Pebble is reliable for killing regular enemies thanks to its fast cast time and respectable damage.

Recluse Best Build and Spells Guide

Best Weapons for Executor

Nagakiba ImageNagakiba Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: DEX
Damage Type: Physical
Rivers of Blood ImageRivers of Blood Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/ARC
Damage Type: Physical
VarreVarre's Bouquet Minimum Level: 3
Attack Scaling: STR/ARC
Damage Type: Physical
Serpent Bow ImageSerpent Bow Minimum Level: 7
Attack Scaling: DEX/ARC
Damage Type: Physical
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The best weapons for the Executor are the Nagakiba and Rivers of Blood to take advantage of his high scaling with ARC.

Varre's Bouquet is recommended for enemies that are weak to striking weapons as it also inflicts Blood Loss. Another good secondary weapon is the Serpent Bow to revive your allies from range and inflict Poison on enemies.

Executor Best Build and Weapons Guide

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