Elden Ring: Nightreign Dreglord Weaknesses & Strategy Tips

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The Nightreign Dreglord in Elden Ring is a boss with two phases, known for its love of Scarlet Rot and wide-ranging attacks. Fighting it is incredibly challenging, especially because it’s surprisingly fast and hits hard. Also, there are no specific weak spots you can exploit, which makes the battle even tougher. Still, the strategies below should help you get through this tough fight and finish off the Dreglord.

Weaknesses of the Nightreign Dreglord

This boss has no particular weaknesses, so there’s no damage type or status effect to aim for during the fight. Unlike other Nightreign bosses, you can’t focus on specific damage effects to maximize your damage. However, inflicting effects like Bleed, Frostbite, Poison, and Scarlet Rot can still help boost your damage, even if they aren’t easy to activate often. Many players find that Holy and Fire damage are most effective, according to community sources, but these aren’t essential for victory.

Recommended Relics and Characters

Before starting the fight, make sure your character is equipped with the right Relics and that your team composition is diverse. Fast melee fighters like the Wylder, Executor, and Nightreign Undertaker work well against the Dreglord. Support characters like the Scholar and Recluse, who can stay back and avoid some of the boss’s powerful area attacks, are also good choices. For Relics, focus on those that resist Scarlet Rot, such as items with the “Improved Rot Resistance” perk. Collecting Preserving Boluses before the fight can help remove Rot buildup if you get afflicted. Since Scarlet Rot is unavoidable, consider relic perks that reduce its damage or turn it to your advantage. For example, some perks cause HP recovery when Rot is nearby or boost attack power against Rot-affected enemies. Using weapons like the Antspur Rapier that deal Scarlet Rot can also be useful.

Tips and Strategies for Fighting the Dreglord

This boss has two phases – the Traitorous Straghess and the Pure Impulse Straghess – each with many attacks and a lot of Scarlet Rot. If you’ve faced the Nightreign Night Aspect boss, you’ll be familiar with the general flow, but here are some tips for winning:

Level up and carry plenty of flasks. Aiming for at least level 13-15 and gathering as many healing flasks as possible is crucial, as this is a long fight without clear damage vulnerabilities.
Master your dodging skills. The boss’s large-area attacks mean precise dodging is your best defense. Guard and parry are less effective, and getting caught can lead to heavy damage or instant death. Most attacks are well telegraphed, so watch carefully.
Be ready to run when Scarlet Rot bombs are charged. The boss will inhale Rot matter to create Scarlet Rot projectiles or blasts. Running away is the best way to avoid these or give yourself more time to dodge.
Expect to get Scarlet Rot. Equip Runes that reduce its buildup or carry Preserving Boluses to clear Rot if needed. Embrace Rot effects by using Relic perks that boost attack power when Rot is present.
Avoid attacking the summoned minions unless necessary. They are generally slow and not too dangerous. Focus on damaging the boss to shorten the fight and reduce the number of enemies it can summon.
Pay close attention in the second phase. The boss moves a lot faster, can leap between Rot pillars, and rapidly changes directions. Keep your eyes on it constantly to dodge effectively.

Final Words

With these tips, you should be better prepared to beat the Dreglord. Defeating this boss is also essential for obtaining the Nightreign Scholar Remembrance, which offers great upgrades. If you prefer the Nightreign Undertaker or want to learn how to complete its Remembrance, there are guides available that can help you with that as well. Good luck in your fight!