Elden Ring: Nightreign is full of chaotic co-op runs, deadly enemies, and sneaky traps, but status effects might be what really takes you down if you’re not careful.
Both solo players or with friends, these effects can quickly ruin your chances of surviving a run. Below are some of the most dangerous status effects in Nightreign, along with how to prevent or cure them.
Major Status Effects to Watch Out For in Nightreign
Keep in mind that those are not the only effects you can be affected with, but the most dangerous ones! You will have to keep an eye out for them and cure or diminish their effect quickly, if you don’t want to die.
- Poison
- What it does: Deals moderate damage over time.
- How to cure it: Use Neutralizing Boluses.
- Scarlet Rot
- What it does: Deals heavy damage over time, and it is much worse than Poison.
- How to cure it: Use Preserving Boluses.
- Blood Loss (Bleed)
- What it does: Deals a large chunk of damage instantly once the meter fills.
- How to cure it: Use Stanching Boluses.
- Sleep
- What it does: Knocks you out cold for a few seconds, and leaves you completely defenseless.
- How to cure it: Use Stimulating Boluses.
- Frostbite
- What it does: Makes you take more damage for a short period.
- How to cure it: Use Thawfrost Boluses.
- Madness
- What it does: Damages both HP and FP when triggered.
- How to cure it: Use Clarifying Boluses.
- Death Blight
- What it does: Instant death when the bar fills. This one needs your immediate attention or you won’t make it.
- How to cure it: Use Rejuvenating Boluses.
Don’t Get Caught off Guard
Nightreign moves fast, and sometimes you don’t even notice a status effect building up until it’s too late. Always carry the right Boluses in your inventory and stay alert to visual and audio cues in the game. If you’re not prepared, even the strongest team can fall to something like Death Blight or Madness.
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