Of the umpteen character classes in this new FromSoftware game—Elden Ring Nightreign—one just screams: Executor. This katana-wielding maverick, with its high-risk, high-reward mechanics, kinda sticks out, y’know? It’s wild.
So, here’s what’s up. Imagine wielding a cursed sword that makes you slow as a snail (not kidding), but the trade-off? You deflect attacks like a pro. Reminds me a bit of Sekiro, you know that one? Anyway, this warrior can soak up monstrous hits for the crew while they pummel the foe.
Oh, and the magic bit? Each parry, if you get it right without failing miserably, cranks up stagger damage. Enough deflections and—boom—the sword glows with some holy mojo you can unleash like a heavy rock concert finale. But get this: the best way to play Executor? Forget all that.
Instead, it’s about jazzing up his vanilla katana—making it dish out three status effects faster than you can say “what the heck?” And honestly, the coolest part is, you don’t need to scrounge random drops from mini-bosses. Nope. Just snag two Relics. Easy peasy.
A lil’ note here—first, clobbering Caligo, Miasma of Night is key ‘cause it gifts you one of those Relics. But before tackling that foe, a Fire damage weapon is your best friend. Trust me. Why did I even notice that? Who knows.
So, those Relics? Night of the Wise and Night of Miasma. Defeat these Nightlords, and voila! Your katana is now a Poison and Frostbite dealer. Top that with its Bleed potential—it’s like a wicked sauce trio for smacking down enemies. Anyway—wait, no—where was I?
Oh right, you also get a sweet damage boost when the effects pop off. What do you slot in as the third Relic? Honestly, it’s your call. Maybe something that amps up katana damage or lets you slap on those status effects quicker. Whatever works.
Now, considering Bleed shaves off chunks of health, Frostbite makes enemies softer than a marshmallow, and Poison ticks away at them, it’s a solid pick for any adventurer out there. But Executors? Boosted Arcane means they slather on those effects more times than you’d think possible. Just melts baddies into goo. Visualize it.
I’ve been running with this setup every single time with Executor. Unless they decide to nerf this magic malarkey, I’m probably sticking with it ’cause, you know, if it ain’t broke.
There’s this tiny hitch (there always is, right?)—you gotta upgrade the sword along the way. No biggie, though. Merchants sell the basic Smithing Stone everywhere, just next to enemy camps. For that next-level upgrade? Mini-boss hauls in mineshafts—keep an eye on those tunnel icons on maps.
That’s it! Add another katana in the mix if you fancy, and spiff things up with some stamina or defense boosts, but really, the basics do the trick here.
Believe it or not, some YouTuber called Youwy went Level 1 solo and clobbered the Darkdrift Knight with this. In co-op? It’s just as bonkers. Ironically, your cursed sword’s deflect ability takes a back seat here, but hey, it’s an option if dodging’s not your style.
Elden Ring Nightreign—crazy experimental twist on the OG game. It mixes roguelike jazz with Soulsborne feels. Sure, only having one map kind of bites, and enemies feel a tad deja-vu, but, dude, at $39.99—or snag it cheaper with those promo codes—it’s a ride and a half for us Souls lovers.
Anyway, that’s the scoop.
