Elden Ring Nightreign: Legendary Weapons Overview
Elden Ring Nightreign introduces a collection of impressive legendary weapons inspired by iconic pieces from the original Elden Ring. While fans will recognize these weapons and their unique abilities, finding them in Nightreign can be quite a challenge. The chance of acquiring a legendary weapon often boils down to luck. However, once you obtain one, your odds of defeating the formidable Night Lord increase significantly.
You can test out the various legendary weapons at the Roundtable Hold’s Training Yard in Elden Ring Nightreign, but there’s no certainty you’ll encounter specific legendary items—or any at all. This randomness adds to the thrill of gameplay, making it feel like a true achievement when you finally secure a legendary weapon after several runs without a decent find. Additionally, a unique Shifting Earth system is available to help upgrade any weapon to legendary status.
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All Legendary Weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign
In Nightreign, you can discover a plethora of legendary weapons, many of which are inspired by the best equipment from the original Elden Ring. The weapon skills are also largely similar, providing fans with a familiar sense of gameplay continuity.
There are 26 legendary weapons in total, primarily consisting of melee and bladed weapons, with one legendary staff making a rare appearance. Notably, there are no legendary Seals, Shields, or Bows in Nightreign, although one legendary Greatbow exists.
| Weapon | Type | Skill | Legendary Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword of Night and Flame | Straight Sword | Night-and-Flame Stance | Increases attack power for magic or fire based on skill activation. |
| Blasphemous Blade | Greatsword | Taker’s Flames | Restores HP when defeating foes. |
| Dark Moon Greatsword | Greatsword | Moonlight Greatsword | Reduces enemies’ magic damage negation through attacks. |
| Golden Order Greatsword | Greatsword | Establish Order | Heals ailments and negates temporary effects on charge attacks. |
| Marais Executioner’s Sword | Greatsword | Eochaid’s Dancing Blade | Boosts attack power with each enemy defeat. |
| Sacred Relic Sword | Greatsword | Wave of Gold | Generates waves of light from charge attacks. |
| Grafted Blade Greatsword | Colossal Sword | Oath of Vengeance | Enhances all attributes with each enemy defeat; accumulative effect. |
| Maliketh’s Black Blade | Colossal Sword | Destined Death | Damaging hits briefly deplete enemy HP. |
| Ruins Greatsword | Colossal Sword | Wave of Destruction | Creates a gravitational wave on charge attacks. |
| Starscourge Greatsword | Colossal Sword | Starcaller Cry | First blow in combos triggers a gravitational pull on enemies. |
| Dragon King’s Cragblade | Heavy Thrusting | Thundercloud Form | Transform into a thundercloud on jump attacks. |
| Morgott’s Cursed Sword | Curved Greatsword | Cursed-Blood Slice | Critical hits result in flame bursts. |
| Eclipse Shotel | Curved Sword | Death Flare | Enemies attacked risk death regardless of remaining HP. |
| Hand of Malenia | Katana | Waterfowl Dance | GP recovery upon receiving damage. |
| Marika’s Hammer | Hammer | Gold Breaker | Holy shockwaves from charge attacks. |
| Axe of Godrick | Greataxe | I Command Thee, Kneel! | Charge attacks bolster attack power. |
| Winged Greathorn | Greataxe | Soul Stifler | Temporarily reduces nearby enemies’ damage resistance on rare occasions. |
| Bastard’s Stars | Flail | Nebula | Attacks can create a dark explosive cloud of stars. |
| Devourer’s Scepter | Great Hammer | Devourer of Worlds | Restores HP upon defeating enemies. |
| Axe of Godfrey | Colossal Weapon | Regal Roar | Charge attacks heighten attack power. |
| Bolt of Gransax | Spear | Ancient Lightning Spear | Lightning attack boost through skill activation. |
| Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear | Great Spear | Bloodboon Ritual | Boosts damage based on blood loss in the area. |
| Giant’s Red Braid | Whip | Flame Dance | Calls forth flame pillars during skill activation. |
| Grafted Dragon | Fist | Bear Witness! | Critical hits unleash dragon flames. |
| Lion Greatbow | Greatbow | Radahn’s Rain | Charge attacks rapidly launch multiple arrows. |
| Carian Regal Scepter | Glintstone Staff | Renalla’s Full Moon/Glinstone Arc | Casting spells can reflect incoming sorceries to counterattack. |
How Legendary Weapons Work in Nightreign
Finding legendary weapons in Nightreign is influenced heavily by random chance. Initially, you may go long stretches without finding any, but they tend to become easier to locate as you progress to the mid-game and unlock different Shifting Earth environments. The more challenging bosses found in these regions have a higher likelihood of dropping legendary weapons.
One of the first Shifting Earth areas to explore is The Crater. Here, you can unlock a special upgrade to enhance any armament to legendary status. By venturing to the bottom of the crater and defeating the Magma Wyrm, you’ll receive a Dormant Power and gain access to a unique Smithing Table where you can utilize the Legendary Ascension feature. This upgrade also unlocks a trophy named "The Crater."
Tip: You can shift environments in Nightreign by resting at a bed in the eastern wing of the Roundtable Hold.
In summary, the availability of legendary weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign is rare but incredibly impactful. Their unique passive effects can provide a substantial advantage during gameplay, especially when facing the Nightlords. Make sure to leverage the Legendary Ascension feature when in the Crater to maximize your weapon’s potential!
