Unlocking the Nightreign Duchess in Elden Ring: A Guide

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How to Unlock the Duchess in Elden Ring: Nightreign

In Elden Ring: Nightreign, the Duchess is a unique character class that’s not available at the beginning. Unlocking her requires some secret steps, which the game doesn’t immediately reveal. Thankfully, gaining access to the Duchess isn’t too challenging, just a bit obscure, as is typical for a FromSoftware game.

Let’s dive into how you can unlock this dexterity-focused class for your future playthroughs. The Duchess is not just any character; she ranks among the best classes in Elden Ring: Nightreign, making it worth your time to add her to your roster.

Steps to Unlock the Duchess

To access the Duchess class in Nightreign, follow these steps:

Complete various runs of the Elden Ring: Nightreign Tricephalos Expedition as any character until you obtain The Old Pocketwatch item.
Return to the Roundtable Hold and talk to the Priestess NPC dressed in white.
Choose to give her the Pocketwatch.
A brief cutscene will play, introducing the Duchess.
From that point on, the Duchess will be permanently available as a character selection option.

It’s good to note that you keep the Pocketwatch even after showing it to the Priestess, so you don’t have to worry about losing it.

Duchess Class Overview

The Duchess specializes in evasion and quick dagger strikes. Also, her intelligence stat is high enough to incorporate sorceries into your build as you level up. One of her standout abilities allows her to make the party temporarily invisible and inflict damage on enemies based on attacks they’ve already received. This means any high-status effect weapons you wield will be incredibly effective in her hands.

Her unique capabilities enable you to potentially crush bosses by having your team hit them with powerful attacks and then forcing the boss to experience the same damage and effects again.

Want More Tips?

For more hidden secrets in Nightreign, check out our guide on how to team up with friends in Elden Ring: Nightreign or learn strategies for defeating the Gaping Jaw, one of the game’s tougher early challenges!