In this Elden Ring Nightreign boss guide, you'll receive valuable tips on how to conquer the Nightlord end bosses in each Expedition. It's strongly advised to play the game in co-op mode, as the bosses are considerably tougher when played solo.

Your team makeup should ideally include an Executor, a Raider, and an Ironeye.

• Executor – for players who favor an aggressive playstyle and are skilled at dodging.
• Raider – to amplify the team's attack power with his totem ultimate ability.
• Ironeye – excellent for reviving teammates from afar and safely attacking from a distance.

In this configuration, the primary damage dealers are the Executor and the Raider, as both classes can become incredibly potent. Naturally, you're free to experiment with other character combinations, but we discovered that this team composition worked best and we managed to defeat half the bosses on our first attempt with this setup. To determine the best class for your playstyle, check out our Character Classes Guide.

Expedition 1: Tricephalos – Gladius, Beast of Night

Elemental Weakness: Holy

Gladius, the Beast of Night is the first boss you'll encounter, and he's here to test your agility. Although not the toughest boss in the game, he can still be quite challenging if you're not cautious. Weapons that cause Blood Loss or Holy work well against him.

The boss fight is divided into two stages:

Stage 1:

Gladius fights alone and primarily deals damage with a move called Chained Sword Slam. When he performs it, pay close attention to the chain. As soon as it swings above his head and slows down, you can dodge into the chain to avoid the damage.

If you're playing as the Executor, you can deal significant damage due to the Blood Loss effect. This makes the fight much quicker (other classes can draw random relics from the Small Jar Bazar to get one with "Starting Armament inflicts Blood Loss", can backtrack and reload save until you draw such a relic). With strong damage output, you can finish this fight in under five minutes.

Stage 2:

Once Gladius enters stage two, he splits into three versions of himself. Here, it's crucial to know who has the aggro. You'll see a red circle around the player being targeted, and all three Gladius clones will attack that person. The rest of the team should focus on dealing damage during this time.

This is also an ideal moment to use your Ultimate ability to stun the boss and quickly bring him to stage three.

Stage 3: After the clone phase, Gladius returns to his solo form, but now with new attacks:

• Explosive Plunge
• Wave of Fire

Both are fire-based attacks. The trick? Roll into the attack to avoid taking damage.

The key strategy here is for everyone to stay as close to the boss as possible. This way, you won't waste time chasing him around the arena, and you'll maintain consistent pressure.

Expedition 2: Gaping Jaw – Adel, Baron of Night

Elemental Weakness: Poison, Frostbite, Sleep

Adel, Baron of Night is the second boss you'll face and certainly one of the tougher ones early on. He introduces a new mechanic that can be tricky at first, especially if you're not prepared. Players should have a mix of Poison and Frost ailments on their weapons.

Adel is a two-stage boss, and things get intense once he drops below 50% health.

Stage 1:

In this stage, Adel isn't overly aggressive yet, but you still need to stay sharp. His most dangerous move is called Crushing Maw. You can tell it's coming when he opens his mouth wide and charges toward you, attempting to eat you. Dodge to the left or right to avoid it — never backward or forward.

Be very careful not to get caught by this attack. If Adel eats you, he powers up his next set of attacks for a short period, making him much more dangerous. He also throws Toxin Pools, which will poison you if they land. Keep moving and dodge them to stay safe. Overall, stage one is manageable if you stay mobile and don't get grabbed.

Stage 2:

This is where the real challenge begins. Adel becomes much more aggressive, and his attacks hit harder. He starts the stage with a huge lightning AoE, marked by a glowing purple field. As soon as you see it, use Surge Sprint to quickly get away from the center.

During this stage, Adel stomps around wildly and covers the arena in lightning strikes. You'll need to:

• Jump over the lightning pulses on the ground
• Or dodge into the areas without a purple aura

When Adel starts to roar, he's about to perform his deadly Diving Jams, a series of crushing slam attacks. You can interrupt this by using your Ultimate ability, which stuns him and prevents the move. Poison weapons are very effective in the second stage. Poison not only deals damage over time but also disrupts some of Adel's stronger abilities, including reducing the chance of him using his bite attacks. This gives your team breathing room and helps control the flow of the fight. The most important thing throughout the entire fight is to avoid his AoE attacks, especially in stage two. They deal massive damage and can easily turn the tide against you if you're not careful.

Expedition 3: Sentient Pest – Gnoster, Wisdom of Night

Elemental Weakness: Fire

Gnoster, Wisdom of Night is a two-stage boss who uses a mix of poison and magic, making both stages tricky if you're not paying attention. With the right strategy, though, this fight becomes much more manageable, especially in co-op.

Stage 1:

In this stage, Gnoster is split into two creatures: a moth and an ant-like beast. The team should split up to handle both targets effectively. In co-op, Ironeye plays a key role here. Equip a relic that adds fire damage to your starting weapon. Ideally, the whole team should do the same. Fire damage is especially effective in this fight.

• Ironeye should focus on the moth from a distance. The moth casts tracking magic spells that follow you, so you'll need to keep dodging and hope you don't get hit.
• The rest of the team should target the ant creature, which uses stomping attacks. Melee players need to watch its patterns carefully and attack when it's safe.

After enough damage, the ant becomes petrified (turns to stone). When this happens, everyone should immediately back off, because the moth will unleash large AoE magic attacks that can deal heavy damage.

Stage 2:

At around 50% HP, stage two begins. The moth mounts the ant, and they now attack together with combined abilities:

• Tracking magic spells
• Poison clouds
• Ant stomps

In this stage, it's crucial that everyone stays close to the boss, ideally underneath or near the front. Staying close reduces the chance of the moth launching ranged magic attacks, which are harder to avoid. The most dangerous moments come when the moth flies off the ant to prepare its ultimate attack. When you see this, use your Ultimate ability to stun her and cancel the attack. If the moth lands on the ground afterward, ignore the ant temporarily and focus all your damage on the moth. This is your best opportunity to burn through the remaining HP quickly.

Expedition 4: Augur – Maris, Fathom of Night

Elemental Weakness: Lightning

Maris has two attacks that can instantly wipe your entire team if you're not prepared. With proper timing, positioning, and weapon choice, you can handle this encounter without much trouble. All players should have lightning ailment on their weapons.

Stage 1:

In the first stage, Maris floats across the arena and mainly attacks with wave bursts and jellyfish projectiles. The jellyfish are simple enough to dodge with steady movement, but the waves require a bit more focus. To dodge the waves correctly, watch their shape. If the wave is jumping or arched, you should dodge through it. If the wave is flat, you can either jump over it or sidestep. Learning the difference early helps avoid a lot of damage. Don't dodge backwards when attacked by waves as you're likely to get hit by the splash. You can also try running sideways when you see the boss preparing its wave attacks. During this stage, Maris moves around constantly, making you chase her across the arena. Ranged characters have the advantage here, but melee players should stay patient and take safe openings. It's highly recommended to equip lightning damage on your starting weapon, especially for Ironeye, since Maris is vulnerable to it.

Stage 2:

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