How to unlock Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign

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In Elden Ring Nightreign, the Duchess is among the two hidden Nightfarers that you can gain access to; however, there are a few requirements you’ll need to meet beforehand.

Table of contents

  • What type of Nightfarer is Duchess?
  • All Duchess’s abilities and skills
  • How to unlock Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign
  • How to defeat the Gladius, Beast of Night boss
    • Which are the best classes to defeat the Gladius, Beast of Night boss in Elden Ring Nightreign?

What type of Nightfarer is Duchess?

The Duchess is a Nightfarer class known for her abilities in agility, stealth, and delivering high damage quickly. She shines in avoiding attacks and landing swift blows. However, she has limited defenses, which makes her perfect for players who prefer hit-and-run strategies and precise timing over relying on brute strength during boss battles.

She favors daggers as her weapons, delivering a high and precise level of damage. Her skills allow her to move swiftly and evade multiple consecutive attacks during boss battles. Additionally, she possesses an invisibility ultimate that proves beneficial for sneaking up on opponents or reviving teammates in the heat of combat.

All Duchess’s abilities and skills

As an ardent admirer of Elden Ring Nightreign, I’m delighted to share this breakdown of Duchess’s abilities:

1. Passive Skill (Always on the job): This subtle yet potent ability subtly enhances Duchess’s performance in various aspects, providing a steady advantage in combat and exploration.

2. Active Skill (Royal Command): When engaged in battle, I can issue this command to Duchess, who responds with a powerful strike or defensive maneuver, proving her worth as an invaluable ally.

3. Ultimate (Regal Ascension): In dire situations, I call upon Duchess’s ultimate ability – Regal Ascension. She transcends the battlefield, gaining temporary invincibility and unleashing a devastating attack upon her enemies, making it clear who reigns supreme in this realm!

Ability or Ultimate Name Skill Type What it does
Magnificent Poise Passive Ability Reduces stamina consumption for attacks and evasive actions. Allows up to two consecutive evasive maneuvers. Helps you find better angles in the fight for making the best impact. 
Restage Character Skill Stage Reapplies a portion of the damage dealt to enemies in the preceding few seconds, effectively doubling the impact of recent attacks. Amazing for burst attacks.
Finale Ultimate Art Obscures the Duchess and her surrounding allies, rendering them hidden from foes. Good for instantly reviving downed allies. 

She begins with a very low health pool, at approximately 220 Hit Points (HP), making her susceptible to attacks. Additionally, she starts off with 75 Fortitude Points (FP) and 54 Stamina points, both of which can increase as she advances through levels.

How to unlock Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign

To open Duchess, you’ll require something called the Fractured Timepiece. You can get this either by chance after an expedition or directly from defeating the Gladius, Night’s Beast in battle. Once obtained, navigate to the Roundtable Hold and interact with the figure in a cloak using the item there.

Following this, I’d be thrilled if a cutscene unfolds where she dramatically lifts her hood, vowing to vanquish the Night Lord. From then on, you’ll have the freedom to pick her in your character selection menu at your leisure, ready to join your party alongside other Nightfarers whenever you desire.

How to defeat the Gladius, Beast of Night boss

The Night Lord’s initial adversary, known as the Gladius, Beast of Night, is a triple-headed monster that you must locate and conquer first. Initially, it appears manageable to dodge its opening attacks, where it lunges at you with a chained sword, preceded by a brief wind-up motion.

Keep in mind that he shouldn’t be underestimated. Once he sustains some harm, he splits into three distinct wolves. They can either surround a single player or attack everyone simultaneously. He’s known for jumping around the battlefield, so stay alert to dodge his jump attack, as you’ll otherwise receive significant damage. Additionally, beware of his charge, as it could pose a threat to you.

In addition, it inflicts harm through fire – be it from its sword or by breathing fire straight at you if you’re too near. If you successfully defeat him, you gain the “Tricephalos” achievement and also the “Broken Pocketwatch,” which enables the Duchess to be unlocked.

Which are the best classes to defeat the Gladius, Beast of Night boss in Elden Ring Nightreign?

In various adventure scenarios, Duchess can be combined effectively with several class types to maximize her potential and defeat tough end-bosses. Here are a few suitable classes for her abilities:

1. Mage: The magic prowess of a mage complements Duchess’ skills beautifully, providing powerful support in combat.
2. Warrior: A warrior’s physical strength can enhance Duchess’ offensive capabilities, making short work of high-level adversaries.
3. Ranger: The ranger’s long-range attacks and tracking abilities synergize well with Duchess, allowing for efficient takedowns of elusive bosses.
4. Healer: A healer’s restorative powers can aid Duchess in maintaining her strength throughout the expedition, ensuring she remains a formidable force.

  • Guardian: Soaks up heavy damage from the enemies to let Duchess get those windows to burst down the bosses. 
  • Recluse/Ironeye: Secondary consistent damage source for your fights, who can deal high damage as well. 

Next up, you can unlock the Revenant class and emote in Elden Ring Nightreign.

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2025-05-30 16:53