How to Unlock Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign

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In Elden Ring: Nightreign, you’ll find eight distinct playable characters or classes, each equipped with their own active, passive, and ultimate abilities. Initially, you can only choose six of these characters at the start of your adventure in Limveld. The remaining two characters, including Duchess – a nimble Rogue class known for her quickness and evasive prowess – must be unlocked by completing expeditions as you progress through the game. This guide will walk you through the process of unlocking Duchess in Elden Ring: Nightreign.

How to Unlock the Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign

To obtain the Duchess character in Elden Ring: Nightreign, you need to secure the Old Pocketwatch (Relic) after defeating Gladius, the Beast of Night, who is the primary boss of the initial expedition and the first Night Lord in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Then, present this unique relic to the hooded figure at the Roundtable Hold.

As a gamer, I’ve learned that taking down Gladius always ensures a shot at getting the Old Pocketwatch. But here’s the twist: even if I don’t manage to defeat him during our battle, there’s still a possibility that the Old Pocketwatch might pop up as a random reward later on.

After obtaining the ancient Pocketwatch Relic, engage in conversation with the mysterious figure cloaked in white near the Roundtable Hold. Agree to hand over the Old Pocketwatch, and she will unveil her true identity as the Duchess. Now, the Duchess is accessible for players to choose and play in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Duchess Character Overview in Elden Ring Nightreign

In Elden Ring Nightreign, I find myself as Duchess, a swift and agile character renowned for my nimbleness. My gameplay revolves around rapid, precise strikes and the execution of sorceries. With high damage potential and versatility, I’m more than just a match for most targets.

My starting weapon is the agile Daggers, which allows me to land quick, strategic stabs. My playstyle can be described as hit-and-run or utilizing my exceptional dodging abilities to keep the pressure on my foes. This includes the unique double dodge move, a skill only I possess among the Nightfarers, enabling me to evade hits without retaliation.

Here are the starting attributes of the Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign.

  • HP: 220
  • FP: 75
  • Stamina: 54
  • Strength: D
  • Dexterity: B
  • Intelligence: A
  • Faith: B
  • Arcane: C
  • Starting Armaments: Duchess’ Dagger (Magic Dagger)
  • Preferred weapon types: Daggers

Duchess Abilities in Elden Ring Nightreign

Just like other characters, Duchess possesses a passive skill, a specific role, and an Ultimate move. Her distinctive set of talents not only sets her apart during battles, but they also aid her allies.

  • Magnificent Poise (Passive Ability): She performs a side-step (dodge), and pressing the dodge input twice will let her perform a double dodge. The double dodge allows her to get further away from threats. Moreover, performing dodges and attacks as Duchess costs less Stamina than other characters.
  • Restage (Character Skill): Stage reprisal of recent occurrences to damage nearby foes. As you activate Restage after attacking a target, a ghost of the target will appear, taking the same hit as the target. However, the damage dealt by Restage is half of the actual attack.
  • Finale (Ultimate Art): Obscure self and surrounding allies to hide from foes. You and your allies become invisible, making it harder for enemies to detect you. If you are not ready for a certain encounter, you and your party players can slip away without any struggle. Moreover, you can backstab the foes easily with the ultimate for critical strikes. However, the invisibility is removed as you attack.

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2025-05-30 18:05