After 100+ hours in Nightreign, these are the builds that consistently clear runs. Whether you’re playing solo or co-op, this guide covers the strongest setups for each Nightfarer, with weapon and relic recommendations that actually work in the roguelike format.
Quick Answer
- Best overall build: Wraith Calling Bell + Night of the Lord relic (insane summon damage)
- Best melee: Guardian with Great Spear + Faith relic (stance break + charged incants)
- Best magic: Sorcerer with Comet Azur setup + mana regen relics
- Best co-op support: Healer with AOE buffs + defensive talismans
- Most fun: Dex/Bleed with dual katanas + hemorrhage buildup
Understanding Nightreign Builds
Unlike base Elden Ring, Nightreign’s roguelike structure means you’re building from scratch each run. The best builds:
- Work with random relic drops
- Scale well from early to late run
- Have flexible weapon options
- Synergize with co-op teammates
Best Builds Ranked
1. Wraith Summoner (S-Tier)
Why it’s #1: Wraith Calling Bell summons deal massive damage and scale with your relics. Combined with Night of the Lord, you’re outputting damage while staying safe.
- Core item: Wraith Calling Bell
- Key relic: Night of the Lord
- Backup weapons: Any with good stagger
- Playstyle: Summon, dodge, let wraiths work
2. Faith Guardian (A-Tier)
Why it’s great: Great spears have excellent reach and stance damage. With the Faith relic, you can charge incantations during openings for huge burst.
- Core weapon: Any Great Spear
- Key relic: Faith scaling relic
- Talismans: Stance damage + crit boosters
- Playstyle: Poke, stance break, charged spell
3. Bleed Assassin (A-Tier)
Why it’s great: Hemorrhage procs deal percentage damage, melting bosses. Dual katanas or curved swords stack bleed fast.
- Core weapons: Dual Uchigatanas or Rivers of Blood
- Key relics: Bleed buildup + attack speed
- Talismans: Lord of Blood’s Exultation
- Playstyle: Aggressive, stay close, proc bleed
4. Comet Sorcerer (B-Tier)
Why it works: Comet Azur still deletes bosses when you have the mana. Riskier in roguelike format due to FP management.
- Core spell: Comet Azur
- Key relics: FP regen + magic damage
- Talismans: Graven-Mass + Cerulean Amber
- Playstyle: Position safely, nuke during openings
Pro Tips
- Adapt to drops: Don’t force a build if relics aren’t supporting it
- Early game matters: Prioritize survivability relics in first areas
- Co-op synergy: One tank, one DPS, one support is ideal
- Learn boss patterns: Builds matter less than fundamentals
- Spirit ashes: Always grab them when offered
FAQ
Q: What’s the easiest build for beginners?
A: Wraith Summoner. You deal damage passively while learning patterns.
Q: Can I respec in Nightreign?
A: No, builds are locked per run. Choose your Nightfarer wisely.
Q: Is co-op easier than solo?
A: Yes, bosses have more health but aggro splits. Coordinated teams dominate.
Summary
The Wraith Summoner build is currently the strongest in Elden Ring Nightreign, followed by Faith Guardian and Bleed Assassin. Focus on builds that adapt to relic RNG and synergize with teammates in co-op. Master the fundamentals first — no build saves you from bad dodges.
