Elden Ring: Tips for Defeating the Nightreign Dreglord Boss
The Elden Ring Nightreign Dreglord is a formidable two-phase boss that thrives on Scarlet Rot and area-of-effect attacks, presenting a challenging finale to The Forsaken Hollows DLC. Known as the Traitorous Straghess, this boss is not only surprisingly quick but also hits hard, making it a tough opponent. Compounding the challenge is the fact that the Dreglord has no exploitable weaknesses, unlike other Nightreign bosses. However, the following strategies can help you conquer this daunting foe.
As noted in the Expedition details, the Dreglord lacks any specific vulnerabilities. This is less than ideal since, unlike other Nightreign encounters, there’s no clear damage type or status effect to focus on during the initial phases to maximize your damage output. For instance, the Nightreign Balancers have Sleep as their primary weakness.
Despite the absence of specific weaknesses, you shouldn’t shy away from applying damage effects during this Elden Ring Nightreign Expedition. Inflicting Bleed, Frostbite, Poison, and Scarlet Rot can still enhance your damage against the Dreglord, though you may not trigger them frequently. Playing as the Nightreign Scholar, I’ve centered my builds around Scarlet Rot and Bleed, which has proven beneficial in my encounters with the Dreglord. Additionally, insights from the community suggest that Holy damage is particularly effective against the Dreglord, with Fire being a close second, though these aren’t strictly necessary for victory.
Before embarking on the Dreglord Expedition, ensure your character is equipped with the right Relics and that your team composition is diverse. Agile melee fighters like the Wylder, Executor, and Nightreign Undertaker excel against the Dreglord, but you’ll also want ranged support characters like the Scholar and the Recluse to avoid the Dreglord’s devastating area-of-effect attacks.
When selecting Relics, incorporating Scarlet Rot-based effects is advisable. The Dreglord frequently uses Scarlet Rot, so it’s wise to equip Relics with the “Improved Rot Resistance” perk and gather Preserving Boluses to counteract the Rot effect if you become afflicted.
While it’s nearly impossible to evade Scarlet Rot during the Dreglord fight, embracing it with various Relic perks can be a valid strategy. Keep an eye out for the following:
The Dreglord is arguably the toughest boss in Nightreign, featuring two phases: the Traitorous Straghess and the Pure Impulse Straghess, each with a wide array of attacks and significant Scarlet Rot. If you’ve already defeated the Nightreign Night Aspect, you should be familiar with the general flow of this encounter. Here are some tips to maximize your chances of success:
Hopefully, these strategies will guide you to victory against the Dreglord. Defeating this boss is crucial for completing the Nightreign Scholar Remembrance, which will provide excellent upgrades for that character. If you find yourself enjoying the Undertaker more than the Scholar in the Nightreign Forsaken Hollows DLC, you might also want to explore how to complete the Nightreign Undertaker Remembrance.
