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In Elden Ring: Nightreign, your main objective is to defeat the Nightlord at the heart of the darkening night. However, before you can face this formidable foe, you must first overcome a series of other Nightlords who stand in your way. There are seven Nightlords in total, with Gladius being the first challenge you’ll encounter.
Once you defeat Gladius, you can choose the order in which you tackle the remaining Nightlords. One solid option is Maris. While this boss can be tough and requires a particular character build to handle effectively, going into the fight prepared can make it much smoother. Let’s dive into the depths of the ocean and conquer this challenge.
Maris’ Strengths and Weaknesses
Maris presents a unique challenge, as they are more passive compared to other bosses. With a commanding presence over the ocean, Maris typically remains high above you, launching waves and other attacks that you’ll mostly need to dodge. Ranged attacks are your best bet here.
For this encounter, bows, crossbows, and spells are your primary weapons against Maris, so come equipped with these tools. You can find various bows and magic staves throughout the game, regardless of your character type, so keep an eye out for these items. Maris has a particular weakness to lightning-based attacks, so using Sacred Seals or bows with this affinity will be especially helpful.
While gearing up, it’s vital to enhance your defenses against various ailments. Maris primarily attacks with waves of water, which deal damage classified as Magic, not Water. Therefore, boosting your Magic resistance will be beneficial. Additionally, Maris frequently inflicts Sleep status, often following up with devastating moves, so increasing your resistance to Sleep and other status effects will be crucial for success.
Recommended Characters
Many characters can effectively confront Maris. A prime choice is Ironeye. Equipped with a bow from the start, he also increases your chances of finding better ranged weapons. Moreover, his Ultimate Art can target Maris anytime and has a high likelihood of interrupting their most potent attacks.
Another strong contender is Revenant. Sacred Seals offer various lightning spells, giving this character many options against Maris. Some of her summons can also perform ranged attacks, helping to manage any extra enemies Maris brings into the fight.
Wydler and Guardian are worth considering as well. While Wydler is grounded, his Claw Shot allows him to quickly close the distance on Maris during her descent. Guardian, with their Halberd, can effectively reach Maris and provide strong defensive support, reviving allies as needed in the heat of battle.
Recluse has some potential for ranged combat, but her limited access to lightning spells and low health can sometimes hinder her effectiveness. Executor may also do well here, especially with their Ultimate Art, though they might struggle to utilize their deflection skills with Maris’s slow and passive playstyle.
Maris’ Moveset
Maris battles in two phases, like many bosses in the game. Overall, their playstyle remains similar, but they become more aggressive and gain additional attacks. The tactics you’ll use in both phases will largely be the same, but look out for one new fatal move in the second phase.
Phase 1 Moves
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Water Wave: Maris creates a wave that spreads out.
Counter: Dodge into the wave as it approaches, as it has a wide range.ADVERTISEMENT -
Explosive Jellyfish: Maris releases jellyfish that will explode after a few seconds.
Counter: Destroy the jellyfish quickly to avoid their explosion. -
Spinning Dash: Maris performs a spinning dash in one direction.
Counter: Keep your distance, as Maris pauses before initiating this attack. -
Sleepytime: Maris will leap away and then descend slowly, building up Sleep status.
Counter: Chase Maris and deal enough damage to interrupt this attack for a critical hit. -
Tendril Arms: At around 70% HP, Maris will summon stationary tendril arms.
Counter: Take out the arms with ranged weapons for better mobility. - Tsunami: If surrounded, Maris spins and releases a wave that knocks back allies.
Counter: Move away as Maris spins to avoid the attack.
Phase 2 Moves
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Sleep Drop: Maris ascends and drops a glowing orb that causes sleep and damage when it hits the ground.
Counter: Focus all attacks on the orb; this will prevent massive damage. - Sleep Roar: Maris issues a light roar that inflicts minimal damage and build up Sleep.
Counter: As long as your HP is okay and Sleep isn’t too high, this move is manageable.
In the second phase, Maris becomes more aggressive. Their attacks become harder, and they summon explosive jellyfish more often. Only eliminate the Tendril Arms that are necessary, as most Phase One moves will return unchanged.
Tips for Beating Maris
Maris can be daunting without the right setup, but when you’re ready, the fight becomes straightforward. Lightning attacks will be your primary damage source, though adopting a war of attrition is advisable. Ranged weapons like bows will serve you better than melee—even when enhanced with Lightning. You’ll find it difficult to land hits with melee weapons due to Maris’s height.
Staying mobile is also key. Being stationary makes you vulnerable to many of Maris’s attacks. Boosting your resistance to Sleep is important, but for the Sleep Drop, prioritizing Magic resistance is crucial.
Once you overcome Maris, you’ll be rewarded with additional Traces of Night and a unique Relic to celebrate your victory.
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