Elden Ring Nightreign Best Builds Tier List for Different Classes

In Elden Ring Nightreign, there are numerous ways to customize your character builds with different skills and equipment. Some builds are better for staying safe, while others are all about dealing lots of damage quickly. Let's take a look at some of the best Elden Ring Nightreign builds and why they're overpowered.

Elden Ring Nightreign Best Builds Tier List for Different Classes 2025

1. Stagger Raider - S Tier

The Stagger Raider build is all about speed and keeping up a nonstop attack. You can dual-wield your weapons that hit quickly and cause bleed damage. This build lets you move around a lot to avoid attacks while always hitting back. It’s excellent for both bosses and groups of enemies, rewarding players who are quick and smart with stamina. Key talismans include the Green Turtle Talisman for quick stamina replenishment and the Lord of Blood's Exultation to boost damage when enemies are bleeding. Consumables like Blood Grease further enhance the bleed buildup.

2. Greatsword Wylder - S Tier

The Greatsword Wylder is a balanced fighter who uses a huge sword that hits many enemies with big swings. It also uses a grappling hook to move fast and dodge attacks. This build is strong and can handle tough fights while staying safe. It’s ranked S tier because it has power, speed, and defense at the same time. Key talismans include the Erdtree's Favor and Axe Talisman to enhance stamina and attack power. Defensive options like the Green Turtle Talisman or the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman can be equipped based on the specific resistances needed. Consumables like Exalted Flesh and Pickled Turtle Neck boost damage and stamina recovery.

3. Fire Axe Executor - S Tier

The Fire Axe Executor uses a heavy axe that deals both physical and fire damage. It’s great at staggering enemies, meaning it can interrupt their attacks, and it applies fire damage over time. This build mixes strength and quickness to hit hard and stay alive. This is a top-tier build for fighting Elden Ring Nightreign bosses and many enemies at once with heavy, fiery attacks. 

4. Holy Damage Ironeye - S Tier

This is a strong, long-range build that uses holy magic to exploit enemy weaknesses. It uses a big holy bow to shoot powerful arrows and a fast melee weapon for close fights. It also has good defense and stamina recovery, making it tough to beat. The final S-tier build with great damage, range, and survivability.

5. Bleed Duchess - A Tier

The Bleed Duchess build is all about fast attacks that make enemies bleed a lot. You use quick swords to hit enemies many times and then use a special power that copies damage to increase the bleed effect. This build is very fast and strong, but also risky because you don’t have much defense. It does great damage quickly, but can get knocked out easily if you’re not careful.

6. Faith Revenant - A Tier

Faith Revenant is a spellcaster who calls on ghostly allies to fight for you. You stay behind the action and help your team with powerful magic. This build needs you to be smart about where you stand and when you use your spells because your character is a bit fragile. It is great at helping teammates and controlling the battlefield, but it takes some skill to avoid getting hurt.

7. Poison (Serpent Bow) Ironeye - A Tier

This build uses a bow that poisons enemies and adds other harmful effects like frostbite and bleed. It’s all about slowly wearing down enemies with different bad conditions. When enemies get close, you use quick weapons to keep attacking and adding more poison or bleed. It’s powerful over time, but you have to manage your stamina and attacks carefully to keep enemies weakened.

8. Spear Guardian - B Tier

The Spear Guardian is a slow but tough fighter who uses a big spear and a strong shield. This build is good at blocking attacks while also hitting enemies with fiery, bloody strikes that cause bleed damage. It’s great at controlling groups of enemies and staying alive. However, it’s ranked B tier because it moves slower and its special attacks aren’t as strong as some other builds, so it’s not the best choice for fast or super powerful play.

9. Blood Ironeye - B Tier

Blood Ironeye is an archer build that focuses on hitting enemies far away with powerful charged shots. It uses a special skill where you dash through enemies and mark them, making them easier to stagger or knock down. This build is good for players who like to move a lot and keep enemies off guard. While it’s strong at dealing damage and supporting the team, it doesn’t do the highest damage and needs skill to manage stamina and timing well.

10. Fire Recluse - C Tier

The Fire Recluse build is a magic-heavy setup that uses spells like fire and lightning to deal damage. You collect different types of energy and then cast a very strong custom spell. But it’s tricky because you don’t get to use healing flasks for magic energy, so you have to be very careful with your spell use. It works best if you have a strong teammate to protect you while you attack from a distance. Even though it can hit hard with magic, it’s not ranked high because it needs a lot of careful planning and is weaker in direct fights.