All Nightfarer skills in Elden Ring Nightreign

Instead of creating your own character in Elden Ring: Nightreign, you’ll choose from a variety of pre-defined characters called Nightfarers, each boasting unique active and passive abilities that make them powerful in combat. Regardless of the playstyle you favored in Elden Ring, there’s a suitable character for all tastes here.

Here are the skills for each Nightfarer in Elden Ring: Nightreign and what they do.

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All Nightfarer and their skills in Elden Ring Nightreign

In the game Elden Ring: Nightreign, there are eight distinct characters known as Nightfarers, each boasting their own unique talents that determine how they play and contribute to a team. Below, you’ll find descriptions of each character’s active, passive, and ultimate abilities.

Nightreign features eight individual characters called Nightfarers, who possess exclusive skills shaping their gameplay and impact on a team. The following details provide an overview of their active, passive, and ultimate abilities.

Wylder

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
Sixth SensePassive AbilityCheat death a single time.
Claw ShotCharacter SkillLaunch grappling claw to rope foes in or move swiftly by retracting.
Onslaught StrikeUltimate ArtPowerful single attack that launches an iron stake with a great explosion.

Guardian

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
Steel GuardPassive AbilityPlant feet and brace with shield for a more powerful guard.
WhirldwindCharacter SkillBeat wing to whip up a wind-churning cyclone.
Wings of SalvationUltimate ArtPowerful single attack that launches an iron stake with a great explosion.

Ironeye

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
Eagle EyePassive AbilityA keenly observant eye discovers more items to obtain from foes.
MarkingCharacter SkillCut foe with dagger, creating a temporary weak point.
Single ShotUltimate ArtFire powerful arrow that surpasses sound and ignores any defense.

Raider

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
Fighter’s ResolvePassive AbilityTaking damage boosts Retaliate potency, and cannot be knocked down while using it.
RetaliateCharacter SkillAssume attack stance and pummel vigorously. A defensive posture that reduces incoming damage. An enhanced skill that causes even larger enemies to recoil.
Totem StelaUltimate ArtDrive the gravekeeper’s wedge into the earth to summon a giant tombstone.

Recluse

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
Elemental DefensePassive AbilityDiscover affinity residues that can be collected to replenish FP.
Magic CocktailCharacter SkillCollect the affinity residues of targets to fire an affinity-exploiting magic cocktail.
Soulblood SongUltimate ArtUnleash forbidden blood chant to brand nearby foes with blood sigils.

Executor

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
TenacityPassive AbilityReceive a boost after recovering from status ailments. Effect boosts attack and stamina recovery speed.
Cursed SwordCharacter SkillDraw a cursed sword that can deflect enemy attacks. Repeated deflections reveal the blade, enabling powerful attacks with the living sword. Cannot run while at ready with the enchanted blade.
Aspects of the Crucible: BeastUltimate ArtAssume the form of the primordial beast. Use unique attacks in beast form that drain the Ultimate Art gauge. Activate again to quickly undo the transformation.

Duchess

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
Magnificent PoisePassive AbilityAttack and dodge optimally, dodging repeatedly when necessary.
RestageCharacter SkillStage reprisal of recent occurrences to damage nearby foes.
FinaleUltimate ArtObscure the self and surrounding allies to hide from foes.

Revenant

SkillSkill IconSkill TypeSkill Description
NecromancyPassive AbilityRaise enemy ghosts to fight as allies. Ghosts are summoned to fight, but are fleeting and dissipate after some time. Detonate corpses by holding the summon command.
Summon SpiritCharacter SkillPlay 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.
Immortal MarchUltimate ArtRelease vengeful ire to make oneself and nearby allies immortal. Revives near-death allies and transforms family into immortal warriors.

At present, these are the only Nightfarers you can choose in Elden Ring: Nightreign. However, the creators have announced plans to expand the roster with additional playable characters and bosses through DLC releases, expected by Q4, 2025.

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2025-06-02 15:53