Elden Ring Nightreign tier list: Who's the best Nightfarer to pick for Limveld?

Choosing a Nightfarer in Elden Ring: Nightreign should be simple. Pick the one that fits your playstyle, head into Limveld, and enjoy the chaos. That¡¯s what most players expect. But after spending hours playing with each character, it turns out the balance is not as equal as it first seems.

Some characters feel stronger across the board. Whether it¡¯s about better skills, easier movement, or stronger damage output against Nightlords, there are clear standouts. Ironeye, for example, feels like a step above the rest thanks to his range and staggering power. Then there¡¯s Duchess, who completely changes boss fights with her repeat skills. Of course, every Nightfarer still brings something useful to the party, but a few are just better designed for Nightreign¡¯s toughest moments.

For players just starting out or trying to build the strongest team, this tier list breaks down where each Nightfarer stands. From the best to the ones that might need some buffs, here¡¯s how the Nightreign roster stacks up.

S-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign

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Ironeye

Ironeye is the top pick in Nightreign. The archer¡¯s strength becomes clear during boss fights where melee characters often struggle to reach flying or mobile enemies. His Marking dash adds extra damage for the team and works well as a dodge. His Single Shot ability also hits hard, staggers bosses, and wipes out smaller enemies in one go. With these skills and his consistent ranged output, Ironeye stands out as the strongest Nightfarer, especially in co-op runs.

Duchess

Duchess is a support character that turns tricky moments into wins. Her Restage skill lets her repeat big damage or staggers from teammates, and her fast cooldown means it can be used often. She also helps with revives using her invisibility-based ultimate, Finale, making her one of the most valuable team picks. Her low health is covered by a special dodge, so she can stay alive while making everyone else stronger. Players do need to unlock her first.

A-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign

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Raider

Raider brings pure strength to the team. His Retaliate skill lets him tank hits and then deliver a massive uppercut. While his rock summon is a bit clunky, his big weapons and ability to break enemy stance make him perfect for aggressive solo runs. He¡¯s not the flashiest, but Raider always gets the job done.

Wylder

Wylder is the all-rounder. He¡¯s strong, has enough dexterity to use lighter weapons, and comes with a grappling hook that makes him great at closing gaps. His ultimate deals high stagger damage and also makes him invulnerable while using it. This gives players a solid revival option when things go wrong. Wylder doesn¡¯t shine in one area but is reliable in almost every situation.

Executor

Executor looks amazing on paper. His Cursed Sword skill gives him a generous parry window and his ultimate hits hard and stuns many bosses. The bleed damage from his high arcane stat is also strong. But Nightreign¡¯s fast-paced fights don¡¯t always work in his favour. He struggles when swarmed or forced to chase enemies. In groups with a strong Ironeye, he often feels slow and left behind. Still, with the right weapon, he remains a solid choice.

B-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign

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Revenant

Revenant can summon skeleton allies that take hits and revive teammates. Her ultimate makes friends temporarily immortal, which is great for clutch revives. But she needs killing blows to summon minions, and that puts her in danger, especially with her low health. She also struggles in Nightlord fights where there are no enemies to convert. Once Duchess is unlocked, Revenant becomes less important in most team builds.

Recluse

Recluse is a powerful mage when supported by the right teammates. She needs elemental affinities from allies to cast her strongest spells, but if players don¡¯t coordinate, her main kit falls flat. She also needs those spells to recharge her FP, making her even more reliant on others. Her ultimate does help by letting players regain HP and FP when hitting marked enemies, but she¡¯s risky to use in random groups or solo play.

C-tier characters in Elden Ring Nightreign

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Guardian

Guardian looks cool and feels strong at first. He has high base health and a unique block stance. But his strengths are too narrow. Every character can use shields, and his skills mainly help against weaker enemies. In boss fights, he struggles to keep up or deal real damage. His ultimate gives defensive buffs, but that rarely helps more than the raw power of Wylder¡¯s or the utility of Duchess. Sadly, Guardian just feels out of place in the current Nightreign meta.