Facing Heolstor the Nightlord, the ultimate challenge in Elden Ring: Nightreign, can feel overwhelming—especially if you're playing solo. Whether you’ve been rushing through the game or taking your time to explore, this final battle demands preparation, precision, and the right build.
This guide walks you through how to defeat Heolstor solo using the Raider class, detailing each boss phase, gear choices, skills, and tips to maximize your survival and damage output. Whether you're stuck or preparing in advance, we’ve got everything covered for a clean win.
Getting Ready: Recommended Class and Relics
If you’re going solo in Elden Ring: Nightreign, the Raider class is one of the best options for taking down Heolstor the Nightlord. Raiders come with high HP, stamina, and access to powerful stance-breaking attacks. In this guide, we focus on building a durable character that can handle long fights and take advantage of Heolstor’s weakness to holy damage.
Before heading into the fight, aim to equip relics and armor pieces that boost holy damage, stance break, stamina recovery, poise, and physical damage resistance. These upgrades make a big difference during the second and third phases of the fight. If you're playing multiplayer, your team should ideally include a Guardian, Ironite, or Wilder to round out defense and support. But for solo players, sticking with a fully upgraded Raider with these enhancements is your best strategy.
Speed Leveling & Area Prioritization for Solo Players
To prep your build early, try to hit level 7 by the end of day one. Speedrunning through low-difficulty areas like mineshafts, mausoleums, and ruins helps you farm XP quickly and gather important relics. Churches are another priority—they often reward you with buffs or holy-related gear, so visit as many as you can early on.
During this phase, focus on picking up weapons or relics that allow for holy scaling. You want at least one weapon with holy damage by the time you face Heolstor. If you don’t find one naturally, consider using a relic that converts your default weapon into a holy armament. Fully upgrade it with Smithing Stones I and II to unlock its full potential. Even holy grease can give you a temporary edge if nothing else is available.
Weapon Choices: Go Big and Go Holy
For solo Raider players, the best weapons against Heolstor the Nightlord are colossal-class gear like ultra greatswords and great axes—especially those that deal holy or rot damage. A standout choice is a holy-infused rot axe. It applies dual pressure by reducing enemy output while enhancing yours. If you’re lucky enough to find one early, invest in upgrades immediately.
If your playthrough doesn't naturally provide a holy weapon, start with a relic that grants holy infusion and work that weapon up to purple status using smithing stones. This ensures consistent holy damage throughout the fight. Holy attacks not only deal bonus damage to Heolstor but also help reduce the damage he deals to you, giving you more room for error in later phases.
Phase One: Learn His Patterns, Stay Aggressive
Phase one of the boss fight is surprisingly manageable—especially if you come prepared. Heolstor opens with slow, readable attacks. You’ll want to initiate early aggression using your holy weapon to chip away at his health and trigger stagger. Breaks in his stance open the window for critical hits, which will be key throughout the fight.
Ideally, try to avoid taking any damage during this phase and conserve your seven flasks for what’s ahead. If you’re running a high-HP Raider with solid physical defense, you can tank a few hits if needed, but it’s better to stay mobile. Practice dodging and rolling through his swings, and always strike after his recovery window. Triggering critical hits early sets the pace for the rest of the battle.
Phase Two: Faster, Harder, Trickier
As soon as Heolstor drops into Phase Two, he becomes faster and more aggressive. His combos now include double slashes followed by a stab, similar to Moonveil’s move set. These are harder to dodge, especially if you misread the timing. Your key strategy here is to roll toward the attack, not away from it. Properly timed rolls help you slip through his strikes and reposition for a counter.
Use your character skill (Triangle + L2) when you're under pressure—it can break poise and give you breathing room. And don’t forget your ultimate ability, which grants a brief window of invulnerability. Save it for moments when you're low on stamina or cornered. Keeping the pressure with your holy weapon helps keep Heolstor staggered, especially if you’re hitting clean after each combo cycle.
Phase Three: Area Attacks and Survival Tactics
Once Heolstor reaches about 50% HP in Phase Two, the arena changes and Phase Three begins. He opens the sky for a huge AoE frenzy attack that can devastate unprepared players. To survive, you must jump at the right time to avoid taking frenzy damage. Characters with low HP, like Revenants, often won't survive this part—so in co-op, it's better to leave squishy allies out.
Heolstor also starts combining his strikes with ground shockwaves. The rule here is simple: if you see something bubbling or rumbling under your feet—jump. For any of these chained attacks, use a double roll (left or right) rather than dodging backward or forward. A well-timed ultimate during his airborne slams can give you a free hit window while avoiding damage. Break his poise again here and go for a critical—you’re almost there.
Critical Hits and Final Strikes
The path to victory in Elden Ring: Nightreign’s final battle is paved with critical hits. Whenever you successfully stagger Heolstor the Nightlord, press your attack. Make sure your weapon is still coated in holy grease or remains upgraded for holy damage, as this amplifies the stagger window and weakens his retaliation.
By now, you're relying on a pattern: break stance, land a crit, recover, repeat. It’s all about staying consistent. Don’t rush your hits—mistiming a swing can leave you wide open. If you're running low on flasks, now's the time to use your character's ultimate wisely. It’ll carry you through his nastiest moves if timed well.
Solo Build Wrap-Up: What You Should Have Equipped
To summarize your solo Raider build, here’s what you’ll need to reliably take down Heolstor:
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Class: Raider
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Level: At least 7 by the time you fight Heolstor
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Weapon: Holy-infused colossal weapon (Great Axe with rot is top tier)
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Armor Stats: High poise, strong stamina recovery, and physical damage negation
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Skills: Stance-breaking abilities and a strong ultimate for invulnerability
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Items: Holy grease, Wending Grace (x2), and any relics that boost holy or critical damage
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Strategy: Hit hard early, learn his patterns, save resources for Phase 3
Using this setup, your odds of soloing the final boss rise significantly—even if you’re not a min-maxing veteran.
Conclusion: Conquer the Nightlord with Confidence
Defeating Heolstor the Nightlord solo in Elden Ring: Nightreign isn't easy—but with the right build, preparation, and holy-infused weaponry, it's absolutely doable. This boss fight tests your knowledge of enemy patterns, reaction time, and build efficiency.
The Raider class, equipped with a colossal holy weapon and solid stance-breaking tools, is a powerful solo choice. Stick to the strategies shared in this guide: manage flasks, time dodges properly, use your skills wisely, and hit hard during stagger phases. With enough persistence and smart play, you’ll finish off Heolstor and unlock the epic finale of Nightreign on your own terms.
FAQs
Q: What class is best for soloing Heolstor the Nightlord?
A: Raider is the best solo option due to its high stamina, HP, and powerful stance-breaking skills.
Q: What weapon type should I use?
A: Colossal weapons with holy or rot infusion. Great Axes and Ultra Greatswords work well.
Q: How do I avoid Heolstor’s frenzy AoE in Phase 3?
A: Jump when the sky opens and the ground begins glowing to avoid frenzy damage.
Q: Can I beat Heolstor without holy damage?
A: It’s possible, but much harder. Holy weapons significantly reduce the difficulty.
Q: What relics or gear stats should I prioritize?
A: Look for relics that enhance holy damage, stance break, stamina recovery, and physical defense.
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