Introduction – Skip the Grind with These Overpowered Setups
Starting fresh in Elden Ring: Nightreign can be brutal. Every expedition begins with random gear, unpredictable relics, and low-level stats. But you don’t have to suffer through weak openers or hope RNG gives you something decent. This guide shows you three highly effective Nightreign builds that require almost no setup to start obliterating enemies from the first minute.
These builds eliminate the guesswork. Using smart relic selection and characters with built-in synergy, you’ll go from spawn to boss-killer in record time — and keep that momentum to the very end of your expedition.
Let’s break down these top-tier Nightreign classes and how to build them for consistent success.
Build 1 – Revenant + Wraith Calling Bell = Early Game Destruction
This build focuses on the Revenant class and its synergy with the Wraith Calling Bell — a relic that turns her from fragile caster into a damage-dealing powerhouse right at level one. The Wraith Calling Bell lets you summon spirits that chase enemies and deal consistent magic damage, all while staying at a safe range. It’s fast, scales well, and costs very little FP, making it perfect for Revenant’s limited resource pool.
You’ll want to look for a green relic with the effect: “Wraith Calling Bell in possession at the start of expedition.” That guarantees access to your core ability from the start. Combine this with relics that boost damage when you’re near family (like the Small Makeup Brush) and ones that increase rune gain or reduce shop costs. Even without finding new gear, this setup can take you to the final boss and win reliably — and if you find relics that trigger damage while walking (like Flame of Frenzy or Delusion of Star Rain), it snowballs into a one-woman army.
Key Takeaways for Revenant Build:
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Use Wraith Calling Bell for consistent, ranged damage
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Choose green relics that guarantee bell possession
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Look for relics that trigger passive damage while moving
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Use summons to draw aggro while you safely spam the bell
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Add FP regen or rune boost relics for smoother progression
Build 2 – Exeggutor + Sepuku = Bleed-Focused Power Spike
The Exeggutor is a katana-wielding powerhouse that thrives with early aggression, and this build maximizes his potential using the classic Sepuku skill. Sepuku lets you stab yourself to boost your weapon’s bleed buildup and raw damage output. Combined with Exeggutor’s high Arcane and Dexterity scaling, this means massive DPS right from the start — especially against bosses vulnerable to bleed.
To pull this off, you need a relic that adds the “Change compatible armament skill to Sepuku at expedition start” effect. This often appears in various relic colors, so flexibility is key. Once active, Sepuku not only amplifies your katana’s bleed effect but also activates Tenacity, Exeggutor’s passive skill that increases damage and stamina recovery after status recovery. Using Sepuku triggers this passive, giving you another 20% attack boost — a double damage spike that works in your favor from the first encounter.
Optimize the Executor Build:
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Use relics with Sepuku on starting weapon
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Upgrade your starting katana early at merchants
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Focus on Tenacity activation by intentionally triggering bleed loss
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Look for HP restoration on post-damage attacks as a secondary relic effect
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Boost rune gains and add stat bonuses for smooth scaling into the mid-game
Even better, upgrading the starting weapon doesn’t follow the same rarity restrictions as looted gear. That means you can get a purple or even legendary weapon with minimal leveling just by crafting and upgrading smartly — making this one of the best Nightreign builds to snowball a run quickly.
Build 3 – Iron Eye + Weapon Swapping = Flexible Endgame DPS
The Iron Eye class specializes in bows, and when paired with the Knight of the Lord relic, she becomes one of the strongest ranged damage dealers in Nightreign. This relic boosts damage every time you swap weapons, adds a random elemental affinity (like Holy or Fire), and increases overall power when using weapons with added effects. That means you can boost even your level-one bow to do 50% more damage just by swapping — with zero extra investment.
This synergy makes weapon rotation a core strategy. By equipping multiple bows, each with different passive effects (like poison, holy, or magic damage), and rotating through them, you continuously trigger the affinity buff and stay at peak damage. Iron Eye benefits even more if you understand enemy weaknesses. Got a Night Lord weak to Holy? Swap until the relic gives you a Holy boost, then unleash. You don’t even need top-tier gear — just understanding matchups and rotating correctly makes this a dominant build.
Iron Eye Loadout Tips:
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Use Knight of the Lord relic for swapping-based damage boosts
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Equip three bows to rotate between them easily
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Prioritize status effect bows (poison, rot) for extra synergy
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Add relics that boost bow damage or inflict poison with special attacks
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Use knowledge of enemy elemental weaknesses for maximum output
You can also enhance this setup with Knight of the Wise (adds poison to starting bow) and any relic that improves bow attack power. The result is a ranged build that scales fast, stays safe, and adapts to any boss with pure efficiency.
Conclusion – Dominate Nightreign with Smart Builds, Not RNG
If you’re tired of slow starts or inconsistent gear in Elden Ring: Nightreign, these three builds are your solution. Whether you favor spellcasting from a distance, quick bleed-focused katana strikes, or tactical bow play with elemental damage, each setup offers a reliable, overpowered path to early dominance — no lucky drops required. With smart relic picks and a little planning, you can beat Night Lords on any run, right from level one.
Focus on synergy, not randomness. These builds don’t just work — they carry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do these builds require specific relics to function?
A: Yes, each build relies on at least one key relic (like Wraith Calling Bell, Sepuku, or Knight of the Lord) to activate its core power.
Q: Can I use these builds with other characters?
A: Technically, yes. But each character listed has passive traits or stats that best complement the build for optimal performance.
Q: Are these builds viable for full runs, including Night Lords?
A: Absolutely. All three setups are strong enough to beat final bosses without needing mid-run upgrades, though upgrades make them even better.
Q: What’s the most beginner-friendly build?
A: The Revenant + Wraith Calling Bell setup is the easiest to use and requires the least player skill or gear knowledge.
Q: What if I don’t find the exact relic?
A: Look for similar relic effects or combine utility relics that mimic the synergy. The core concept can still function well with substitutions.
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