Elden Ring: Nightreign’s Top Class Receives Major Buff in Latest Update

You might not encounter him in every match, but experienced Elden Ring Nightreign players recognize that the new Scholar class is an absolute powerhouse. With patch 1.03.1, this class is set to become even more formidable, thanks to a substantial update that introduces a wealth of new content alongside numerous beneficial bug fixes.

While the Scholar may sound like a bookworm, this academic leverages their intellect and an arsenal of items to make teams nearly unstoppable. The Scholar is incredibly versatile, capable of debuffing enemies by nearly 20% while simultaneously boosting your team’s damage by 20% every 12 seconds. They can reverse-revive rings and enhance your health or FP by 20%. Depending on the consumable used, the Scholar can even elevate your basic stats.

Surprisingly, this isn’t the Scholar’s final evolution. Many of the bug fixes in this patch enhance or rectify their already overpowered abilities:

There’s also plenty in the patch for players of other classes. Those pesky fire dogs that were wreaking havoc with their endless teleportation? Their attacks and HP have been toned down, and the wolves will now actually disappear when they’re supposed to.

One of the most significant changes is for fans who own The Forsaken Hollows DLC and are brave enough to tackle the ultra-challenging The Deep of Night mode. This mode ramps up the difficulty with stronger enemies that can become increasingly tough, with no cap on how hard it can get. Plus, it keeps you guessing about which Nightlord will confront you at the end of day three.

The Forsaken Hollows DLC adds a thrilling layer to the game, featuring a variety of new enemies, bosses, and comically brutal ways to meet your end. After the 1.03.1 patch, anyone with the DLC will discover new targets, landmarks, raids, and Shifting Earth events while navigating the Deep of Night mode. Given how frequently I find myself dying in the standard version of Forsaken Hollows, I can only imagine the challenges that await in this hardcore mode.