Conquer the Everdark: Ultimate Guide to Beating Maris, Fathom of Night in Elden Ring: Nightreign
Deep within the desolate reaches of the Shrouded City, where echoes of forgotten empires whisper on the wind, lurks one of the most enigmatic and formidable foes in Elden Ring: Nightreign: Augur Maris, Everdark Sovereign. Known also as Maris, Fathom of Night, this two-phase monstrosity tests not only your dexterity but your preparation, patience, and strategic acumen.
Unlike most traditional boss fights in the Soulsborne lineage, Augur Maris demands a counterintuitive approach—prioritizing maximum health above all else, while leveraging infinite Focus Points (FP) and a key weapon skill to dismantle its layered defenses.
This guide is your sovereign slayer’s manifesto: a deep-dive tutorial on relic synergy, build optimization, boss mechanics, and battle flow. Whether you’re a battle-scarred Tarnished or a fresh-faced Revenant, this is how you bring down the dark.
Chapter 1: Build Philosophy — Health Is Power
Maximize Vigor, Minimize Distraction
In most RPGs, we obsess over weapon scaling, min-maxing damage, or elemental affinities. But not here. For Augur Maris, your one true advantage is raw HP. Every decision, from relic selection to rune farming, should be made with one question in mind:
How can I increase my health pool?
Relic Configuration
When prepping for this encounter, equip relics that provide the following:
+3 Vigor Boosts
Flat Max HP Increases
Enhanced Flask Restoration
Ignore relics that enhance FP or weapon stats—those are red herrings. FP is infinite inside the boss arena.
The Ideal Relics (Recommended Loadout):
Heart of the Mountain King (Max HP +15%)
Rune of the Leviathan Vessel (+3 Vigor)
Marrow Flask Charm (Flask Restoration +30%)
Eclipse Bone Ring (Sleep Resistance & HP Boost)
Chapter 2: Shrouded City & Preparation Route
What Is the Shrouded City?
The Shrouded City is your preparatory arena, scattered with power-ups, rune fountains, and sub-bosses like the Naturalborn of the Void. Completing it isn’t mandatory, but doing so provides a powerful advantage.
Optimal Route for Day One & Two:
Day One: Clear the Right Path of the Shrouded City. Focus on runes, relics, and defeating minor spirits.
Day Two: Tackle the Left Path and defeat the Naturalborn boss. You'll unlock full city completion.
Your Objective Before the Fight:
Reach Level 15
Stack HP until your bar spans half your screen
Collect relics that amplify survivability
Ignore FP upgrades completely
Chapter 3: Phase One - The Storm Brews
Weapon Recommendation: Bolt of Gransax (Optional)
While not required, this lightning-based weapon can expedite Phase One due to Maris' minor lightning vulnerability.
Note: It becomes irrelevant once the second phase begins.
Storm Ruler - The Keystone
To progress through the second phase, you must use Storm Ruler, a charged weapon skill acquired after defeating Phase One Maris. Without it, Phase Two is literally unbeatable.
Chapter 4: Storm Ruler Mastery
Acquiring Storm Ruler
After defeating the first form of Augur Maris, you'll unlock Storm Ruler, a magical weapon skill akin to an ancient spell-forged greatsword.
How to Use:
Charge the Skill: Hold L2 (or LT) until the blade begins to hum with crackling energy (~5 seconds)
Release with R1 or R2: Unleashes a massive vertical energy slash
Two Attack Modes:
Fully Charged Slash: Deals massive damage, staggers the boss, interrupts sleep mechanics
Quick Attack (Parry Slash): Use L2 then R1 immediately to disperse blue orbs or ranged spells
Chapter 5: Phase Two - Fathom of Night Awakened
Once transformed, Maris becomes a titanic shade, cloaked in void magic and armed with area-denial sorcery.
Key Mechanics:
Blue Orbs (Void Echoes): Track and bombard you. Use the Storm Ruler's Quick Slash to disperse them.
Sleep Aura: After sustained damage, Maris tries to force your character into sleep mode. Prevent it with charged Storm Ruler attacks.
Wave Dome Attack: A slow-moving blue shockwave. Run laterally, not toward it. Rolling into it is ineffective.
Chapter 6: Class Spotlight - Revenant Build
The Revenant class has the lowest base HP in the game, yet it excels in this fight when paired with correct relics.
Why Revenant Works:
Starts with a Healing Seal
Gains instant access to holy incantations
Infinite FP allows constant self-healing
Note: Even if you aren't playing as Revenant, bring a healing seal with you—it’s essential.
Combat Tips with Revenant:
Cast "Greater Mend" or "Purifying Aura" between attacks
Time heals just before blue orb phases
Use charged slashes to interrupt boss spells, then heal immediately
Chapter 7: Advanced Combat Tips
Dodge Timing for Beam Attacks
When Maris fires its Lingering Beam, time your dodge for the moment just before the orb detonates.
You can also counter the beam by executing a charged vertical slash mid-animation.
Stagger Loops
Break blue orbs → Maris staggers
Fully charge Storm Ruler → unleash
Heal → repeat
The loop creates natural openings where you can heal, charge, and reposition safely.
Ultimate Arts as Counter Mechanics
Activate your Ultimate Art during area spells to gain invulnerability frames
Especially useful during Orb Rain or Sleep Pulse phases
Chapter 8: Final Phase - Last Breath of the Sovereign
As the battle progresses, the orbs regenerate more rapidly, and Maris’s casting becomes frantic. Stay calm.
Final Tips:
Never stop moving
Always prioritize orb disruption
Keep your HP full at all times
Don’t panic roll into the wave
The final 20% of the boss's HP is a war of attrition. But you’ve prepared. You’re built for this.
Conclusion: A Nightreign Triumph
When the spectral dust settles and Maris fades back into the abyss, you won’t just have won a boss fight. You’ll have proven the enduring Elden Ring truth: victory doesn’t always belong to the flashiest build or sharpest blade. Sometimes, it belongs to those who endure. Who outlast. Who refuse to fall asleep in the dark.
Now go forth, Sovereign Slayer.
And may your blade be ever charged.
Bonus: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I fight Augur Maris without completing the Shrouded City?
A: Yes, but your survivability will be significantly lower. Partial completion is highly recommended.
Q: What happens if I don’t use Storm Ruler?
A: You cannot damage Maris’s second form without it.
Q: Is Revenant the best class for this boss?
A: Not necessarily, but its healing seal and FP synergy make it highly effective.
Q: Can you cheese the fight with summons?
A: Some Spirit Ashes may help with orb phases, but most of the fight is designed for 1v1 scaling.
Q: What reward do I get?
A: You receive the "Fathom Crown of Maris" and the "Voidheart Rune" — used to unlock Sleep Immunity and a +20% HP relic slot.
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