In the tradition of boss characters that have been central to FromSoftware’s action RPGs, Elden Ring Nightreign is following suit, heavily relying on this established legacy. While Elden Ring Nightreign appears to share many assets with Elden Ring, this doesn’t imply that it’s a simple copy. By rearranging locations, enemies, and bosses, Elden Ring Nightreign has been transformed into a session-based action roguelite, focusing mainly on teams of three players. It’s not unexpected to encounter enemies from Elden Ring, given that Nightreign is set in a parallel universe to its predecessor. Interestingly, Nightreign also features bosses from previous FromSoftware games, including at least one from each of the three Dark Souls series.
Nightreign‘s Closed Network Test recently allowed a select group of players a peek into what this spin-off entails. However, it’s important to note that the content displayed during the test is significantly less than what’s expected in the full release, which means the following list of bosses might not represent the complete roster for the final game. Also, while Elden Ring Nightreign‘s full release is said to offer a lot more variety between playthroughs due to its roguelite nature, the Limveld seen during the test was quite static. However, the terrain of the map is anticipated to undergo drastic changes in the final build.
Every Brand-New Boss In Elden Ring Nightreign
One Confirmed & Three Candidates
The upcoming bosses in Elden Ring Nightreign are shrouded in secrecy, with only one making an appearance in the CNT and being the only one officially named as of now. Another creature hinted at in promotional materials seems to be one of the unannounced Nightlords – the final eight bosses players choose from when starting a session in the Roundtable Hold. A third beast appears to function as a field boss, while another character heavily featured in Elden Ring Nightreign’s trailers may possibly be a boss or alternatively speculated to be one of the four unannounced Nightfarers.
a colossal, fire-breathing wolf with three heads. During a playthrough, Gladius was always the final boss on Day 3 as he was the only Nightlord present in the CNT. The battle design is tailored for teams of three players; at certain stages, Gladius separates into three individual versions of itself.
In the promotional material for the game “Nightreign,” another possible Nightlord candidate is introduced. This potential new boss resembles a centaur, seemingly lacking an arm and featuring a faceless, sleek design. Wielding a massive sword, it’s assumed to be a Nightlord due to its environment in the image. Unlike Gladius, who has red clouds and spectral banners ablaze in his arena, this new centaur boss is set against golden rays piercing ominous black clouds and bright yellow symbols jutting out from a similar desert-like landscape, evoking memories of the beach where Starscourge Radahn’s battle in “Elden Ring” takes place.
The final new adversary, almost certainly a boss, appears to be a dragon-like being, characterized by a head that splits into two halves vertically, resembling wide open jaws side by side. This creature is hinted to be a field boss, as it’s depicted in combat during the overworld of Limveld in both Nightreign trailers and not amidst the encroaching rain that ignites the landscape with blue flames called the Night’s Tide. It possesses two legs and two wings but no arms, and is shown charging towards players with its mouth agape, dragging its head along the ground as it advances.
In the final trailer of Nightreign, there’s a character with the possibility to become the new boss, but their true nature remains enigmatic, causing some speculation. This figure appears to be a humanoid with an unusual, goat-like head. Two large horns encircle its head at the sides, and in the center of each are big yellow eyes with elongated horizontal pupils. Smaller eyes dot the creature’s neck, and it’s shown using a staff and seemingly chanting some sort of incantation. The character’s role in Nightreign is not yet defined; speculation suggests it could be a boss, while others propose it’s a Nightfarer. Previously, the Guardian Nightfarer has demonstrated that non-human characters can be playable.
Every Elden Ring Nightreign Boss Returning From Previous FromSoftware Games
From Dark Souls To Elden Ring
In contrast to the enigma surrounding new bosses in Elden Ring Nightreign, numerous returning bosses have been verified by promotional content and were spotted during the Closed Network Test. It’s no surprise that most of these familiar foes hail from Elden Ring itself, including some prominent figures such as Fell Omen, which seems to be an adaptation of Morgott, the Omen King, a demigod Shardbearer in Nightreign. The term “Fell Omen” refers to his alter ego, Margit the Fell Omen, but the boss in Nightreign appears to possess Morgott’s fighting style. The table below showcases all the confirmed Nightreign bosses originating from previous FromSoftware games.
| Boss | Original Game | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Dragon | Elden Ring | |
| Ancient Hero of Zamor | Elden Ring | Multiple Ancient Heroes of Zamor make up the Nightreign boss encounter |
| Centipede Demon | Dark Souls | |
| Crucible Knight | Elden Ring | Could be found in a castle’s dungeon and in an Evergaol in Nightreign‘s Closed Network Test |
| Crystalians | Elden Ring | Nightreign CNT boss encounter included a Ringblade Crystalian and a Glintstone Sorcerer |
| Demi-Human Queen & Demi-Human Swordmaster | Elden Ring | Duo boss |
| Depraved Perfumer | Elden Ring | Depraved Perfumers were not classified as bosses in Elden Ring |
| Draconic Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring | Accompanied by two Royal Cavalrymen in Nightreign |
| The Duke’s Dear Freja | Dark Souls 2 | Not present in CNT, confirmed via promotional imagery |
| Elder Lion | Elden Ring | Elder Lions are not considered bosses in Elden Ring; similarly, some Elder Lions in Nightreign do not have a boss health bar, but still drop a Dormant Power (but do not spawn a Site of Grace) |
| Fell Omen | Elden Ring | Invasion and day boss; bears Margit’s title, but has Morgott’s moveset, including Bloodflame attacks |
| Fire Prelate | Elden Ring | Same model and moveset as Elden Ring‘s Fire Monk (Fire Prelate is a different enemy); appears to be renamed or misnamed in Nightreign |
| Flame Chariot | Elden Ring | Nightreign boss encounter includes three Flame Chariots |
| Flying Dragon of the Hills | Elden Ring | Technically a new title, but it is functionally the same as Elden Ring‘s dragon field bosses, like Flying Dragon Agheel |
| Godskin Noble | Elden Ring | |
| Golden Hippopotamus | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | Named Golden Hippopotamus, but does not have the same magical moveset as the Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow Keep; same moveset as SOTE‘s lesser hippopotami |
| Guardian Golem | Elden Ring | |
| Leonine Misbegotten | Elden Ring | |
| Lordsworn Captain | Elden Ring | New name for Elden Ring‘s Godrick Knight, presumably because Godrick the Grafted has no bearing on Limveld |
| Miranda Blossom | Elden Ring | |
| The Nameless King | Dark Souls 3 | Not present in CNT, confirmed via promotional imagery |
| Nox Warriors | Elden Ring | Renaming of Elden Ring‘s Nox Swordstress and Nox Monk duo fight |
| Royal Army Knights | Elden Ring | |
| Royal Carian Knight | Elden Ring | Renaming of Elden Ring‘s Royal Knight Loretta/Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree |
| Sanguine Noble | Elden Ring | |
| Wormface | Elden Ring |
It’s quite fascinating to note that as of now, there are only three known bosses not originating from the main game or its DLC, “Shadow of the Erdtree,” in Elden Ring. One of these is the Centipede Demon, who first appeared in the original Dark Souls game and was a potential end-of-day boss during the Closed Network Test. The multi-headed Centipede Demon can trace its roots back to the Demon Ruins in Dark Souls, a challenging late-game area that was underdeveloped due to time constraints. Its fighting style remains largely the same.
In the game Nightreign so far, only one character from Dark Souls 2 has been featured, and that’s The Duke’s Dear Freja. Originally, she protected one of the four Primal Bonfires in the Brightstone Cove Tseldora area. Freja is a large, two-headed spider, and she has only appeared in promotional images, similar to the centaur-like Nightlord who is believed to be involved. The presence of The Nameless King in Nightreign was what initially suggested the game might be a crossover. In the reveal trailer for Nightreign, you can see the optional boss from Dark Souls 3, The Nameless King, riding his Stormdrake, the King of the Storm. The Nameless King, found in Archdragon Peak, is a two-phase boss fight in the original game, but it’s not yet clear how he has been adapted for Nightreign.
It would be intriguing to find out if Freja and the Nameless King might receive new names, similar to how Morgott/Margit became simply the Fell Omen. Both characters play significant roles in the Dark Souls storyline, with the Nameless King being the firstborn son of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight, who served as the final boss in Dark Souls. It remains unclear whether these cross-over bosses influence the lore of Elden Ring Nightreign, or if their connection is purely a non-diegetic one.
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