Elden Ring Nightreign Executor build, tips, and best weapons

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In Elden Ring Nightreign, finding the optimal Executor build can be challenging due to the game’s unpredictable loot system, and he’s an unusual character to begin with. The Executor has potential in several key aspects, offering multiple build options depending on what you find during your playthrough. Additionally, acquiring a legendary weapon with a strong art could outperform all other builds.

Here are a few valuable suggestions to remember for future use. Each Nightfarer possesses distinctive items such as relics, passives, and weapons that are worth noting. The Executor is no exception to this rule. Moreover, since the rain can approach swiftly and potentially put you in danger, it’s essential to grasp these fundamental tactics promptly so you can make quick use of them and continue progressing.

In this walkthrough, I’m sharing my deep-rooted insights about what to keep an eye on, plus offering a swift summary of the Executor’s abilities and techniques. The Executor might have a steep learning curve, but don’t let that deter you from testing out this masterful parry deity!

Elden Ring Executor build

I’d like to emphasize that the optimal relics, weapons, and passive abilities will vary based on both the progression of your current gameplay and the specific boss you encounter. For instance, it would be beneficial to utilize poison-based equipment when fighting the Gaping Jaw. Consider these suggestions as a rough guideline for you to personalize with your preferred artistic style.

In the ensuing lists, you won’t find any options related to “on Critical Hit.” The Executor, equipped with his Cursed Sword, usually breaks the stance of enemies. However, I’ve discovered that this same stance is stationary most of the time, preventing him from taking advantage of it. If you’re part of a team, it’s wiser to prioritize stance-breaking and survivability initially, allowing your Duchess team member to claim the final victory.

Elden Ring Executor best relics

As a devoted player, I find that relics serve as my primary means of shaping a solid strategy during each gaming session. While it’s possible to customize them according to specific weapons or items, it’s wiser to focus on robust relic passives to maintain versatility. Just like other Nightfarers, the Executor boasts some special relic attachments marked with [Executor], and these are definitely worth paying close attention to.

Here’s a list of solid relic recommendations to get you started:

  • [Executor] Roaring restores HP while art is active
  • [Executor] While character skill is active, unlocking use of cursed sword restores HP (obtained from remembrance)
  • Stamina recovers with each successful attack (this lets you apply pressure in your Cursed Sword stance without depleting your blocking stamina)
  • Starting armament inflicts X (if you want to match a weakness—otherwise, the Executor enjoys base bleed buildup on his starting weapon)
  • Attack power up when facing X enemy (to be matched with the above)
  • Improved X resistance (target the Nightlord’s status type)
  • X damage negation up (target the Nightlord’s damage type)
  • Poison and rot in vicinity increases attack power (if using a poison or rot weapon)
  • Improved stance-breaking when wielding X (any type—though ‘wielding two weapons’ is good for the opportunity to double up on status build when dual-wielding)
  • FP restoration upon successive attacks (to help fuel status-build up weapon arts)
  • FP restoration upon katana attacks (a lot of the best status weapons are katanas, go figure)
  • Arts gauge charged from successful guarding
  • Improved guard counters
  • Draw enemy attention while guarding
  • Increased rune acquisition for self and allies
  • Rune discount for shop purchases while on expedition
  • Dexterity/Vigor/Arcane/Endurance + (to boost your weapon damage, health, status build-up, and stamina respectively)
  • Rune discount for shop purchases while on expedition
  • Items confer effect to all nearby allies

Elden Ring Nightreign Executor best weapons and passives

Due to the Executor primarily excelling in Dexterity and Arcane abilities, and having S-tier scaling for both, his choice of suitable weapons is significantly limited. However, his passive abilities are much more diverse, and since you acquire passives from any weapon you pick up (except those marked with a hand icon, which require actual equipping), it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with all of them.

The Executor skillfully wields katanas, daggers, curved swords, twinblades, scythes, whips, and claws, but there are other types of weapons that could also suit him due to his Arcane abilities. As a general guide, if a weapon can cause status effects, it usually has Arcane scaling as well.

The Executor can excel with a long-range status-building weapon like the Serpent Bow, given his exceptional Dexterity. Although this doesn’t complement his overall gear perfectly, it offers an effective method for dealing damage and applying statuses from a distance.

Consistently, bleeding is the strongest status effect to seek on a weapon, but due to the scarcity of smithing stones, it’s wiser to acquire any high-rarity status build weapon instead of specializing in just one status type. Here are some of my suggestions for weapon passives that you might find useful:

1. “Bloodthirst” – Increases the rate at which enemies bleed when struck by your weapon.
2. “Bleeder’s Bounty” – Enemies who are bleeding have a chance to drop additional resources upon defeat.
3. “Rapid Hemorrhage” – Increases the damage over time from bleeding effects.
4. “Serrated Steel” – Gives your weapon an increased chance to cause bleeding on impact.
5. “Wounding Strike” – A powerful attack that guarantees a bleed effect on the enemy.

  • X while walking (while in your cursed sword stance, you move slowly enough for these to trigger—making them free damage and a must-have)
  • Successive attacks negate damage
  • Taking damage boosts damage negation
  • Successive attacks improve attack power
  • FP restoration on attacks (with a good status build weapon art)
  • Taking damage restores FP (with a good status-build weapon art)
  • Bleed in vicinity increases attack power (if you have a poison or rot weapon, keep an eye out for that version of this affix)
  • Improved guarding ability
  • Improved guard counters
  • Improved stance-breaking (all types, including ‘when X’)
  • Improved guard-breaking (all types, including ‘when X’)
  • Improved poise from successful guarding
  • Defeating enemies restores HP

Elden Ring Nightreign Executor best talismans

While running through the landscapes, you can collect charms from specific chests or mainly by striking the scarabs inhabiting these areas. For the Executor, it would be wise to focus on gathering talismans that enhance your durability, as you’ll frequently find yourself in perilous situations.

On this list, you’ll find several talismans that boost defense, endurance, and balance. In a perfect scenario, these wouldn’t be necessary due to the Executor’s cursed sword parry skill. However, let’s be honest, you’re probably not invincible, and your parry timing might slip up from time to time. These talismans serve to reinforce the standard block of your Cursed Sword stance when that happens.

The best talismans for the Executor, in order, are:

  1. Millicent’s Prosthesis: Improved dexterity and successive attacks boost attack power
  2. Lord of Blood’s Exultation: Blood loss in vicinity increases attack power (if using a bleeding weapon)
  3. Godskin Swaddling Cloth: Successive attack HP restoration
  4. Winged Sword Insignia: Successive attacks boost attack power
  5. Green Turtle Talisman: Improved stamina recovery
  6. Greatshield Talisman: Improved guarding ability
  7. Bull-Goat’s Talisman: Improved poise
  8. Viridian Amber Medallion: Increased maximum stamina
  9. Erdtree’s Favor: Increased maximum HP and stamina
  10. Gold Scarab: More runes from defeated enemies
  11. Silver Scarab: Improved item discovery
  12. Carian Filigreed Crest: Reduced skill FP cost (if given a good weapon skill)

Elden Ring Nightreign Executor tips

The Executor is versatile, combining elements of prestige-seeking skirmishers, defensive tanks, and mass-dispersing crowd controllers with his specialized abilities. Exceptional Executor players will master the art of utilizing his distinct skills for each scenario and seamlessly transition between them during gameplay. Here are some guidelines to consider while playing him effectively.

  1. Know when to enter your Cursed Sword stance

Instead of other characters, the Executor can assume the stance of the Cursed Sword at any time, granting him the power to parry attacks. This stance also equips him with a powerful, two-handed weapon capable of breaking through defenses, but at the cost of his status build-ups and mobility.

The Executor operates in two primary modes: offensive and defensive. In the offensive mode, you employ standard weapons and create status build-ups while the enemy concentrates on your allies. The defensive mode is activated using the Cursed Sword, which should be utilized when you’ve attracted the enemy’s attention (have aggro) or to keep a high-priority target occupied.

It’s important not to hold the Cursed Sword position for an extended period because it weakens your offensive capabilities, but you should still utilize it when needed, as its deflecting ability is quite powerful.

  1. Your Cursed Sword stance has deflection frames and guard counters

In simpler terms, the trick is that as you assume the position for wielding the Cursed Sword, it comes with protective frames, allowing you to utilize the Cursed Sword not just offensively but also defensively, thereby making it a more adaptable skill. Imagine using the Cursed Sword like a shield when engaging in combat with your usual weapons.

As a gamer, remember to take advantage of the Guard Counter move with my cursed sword! You can pull this off by pressing the right trigger on my controller instantly following a successful deflection or block of an incoming attack.

  1. Your Ultimate is an estus flask, and you can end it early

Features of The Crucible: Beast’s potent ultimate ability enables you to repeatedly attack medium-sized opponents with your large paws, dealing continuous damage. However, this ability serves a defensive purpose too, since it restores your health.

You can terminate the process prematurely by reactivating it, thus saving some power for future use. This feature makes it an excellent utility against bosses that inflict heavy damage, making it difficult to stay engaged for extended periods (large dogs have large hitboxes), or simply as a backup option in case you run out of healing options during prolonged battles with a boss.

  1. Solo her

In one-on-one situations, the Executor excels as a top-tier specialist. Leverage this skill when collaborating with a team. When facing boss battles with numerous opponents, don’t hesitate to establish a strong defensive position using your Cursed Sword stance. While your comrades engage other adversaries, your defensive play can provide them valuable breathing room. Inflicting damage is crucial, but giving your allies an opportunity to focus on other enemies is equally beneficial.

  1. Don’t trip over timing, and keep your guard up

In contrast to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the Executor’s deflect skill offers a very generous window for deflection, possibly due to Nightreign’s online features. Therefore, it is not necessary to time your deflections precisely as attacks arrive. As far as you’re roughly in the right spot, you should be fine.

Secondly, your Cursed Sword position does come with a regular block. Normally, you’d aim to deflect attacks, but if needed, you can quickly switch from blocking to deflecting by simply releasing and then pressing the deflect button again. This way, it’s better to drain your stamina bar unexpectedly by a sudden attack, rather than finding yourself in an unexpected state of unconsciousness.

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2025-05-30 01:04