How to get the best Weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign

Picking the right weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign can make or break your run. A solid weapon, matched with the right class and relics, turns the tough Nightreign fight into something you can actually handle. There’s no one-size-fits-all weapon since each class has its own strengths and stats that work better with certain swords, spears, or other gear.

For example, the Raider’s great with heavy, Strength-based colossal weapons, while the Duchess needs gear that boosts both Dexterity and Intelligence. Here’s a breakdown of the best weapons in Nightreign, why they’re awesome, and what classes they suit best.

Best Weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign

The top weapons depend on your class and relics, so what works for one character might not for another. Below, we’ve listed the best weapons by class, but here’s a quick rundown of what to watch for:

Wylder

Blasphemous Blade (Greatsword)
Golden Order Greatsword (Greatsword)

Guardian

Bolt of Gransax (Legendary Spear)
Commander's Standard (Epic Halberd)
Ant's Skull Plate (Epic Greatshield)

Revenant

Dragon Communion Seal (Epic Sacred Seal)

Raider

Grafted Blade Greatsword (Legendary Colossal Sword)
Devourer's Scepter (Legendary Great Hammer)
Axe of Godfrey (Legendary Colossal Weapon)

Recluse

Carian Regal Scepter (Legendary Glintstone Staff)
Erdtree Seal (Epic Sacred Seal)

Ironeye

Serpent Bow (Epic Bow)
Black Bow (Epic Bow)

Duchess

Glintstone Kris (Epic Dagger)
Scorpion's Sting (Epic Dagger)
Carian Regal Scepter (Legendary Glintstone Staff)

Executor

Hand of Malenia (Legendary Katana)
Rivers of Blood (Epic Katana)

Best Wylder Weapons

The Wylder’s your all-around fighter, built for straight-up, non-magical combat. He’s got decent Dexterity for ranged or quick weapons but shines with Strength. His relics and gear lean toward Greatswords, though a small shield can work depending on the enemy.

Best Stats: Strength (A), Dexterity (B)
Ideal Weapon: Greatswords
Combat Style: Flexible, mostly non-magical melee

Top Picks

Blasphemous Blade (Legendary Greatsword): Matches Wylder’s stats perfectly and heals you every time you take out an enemy.
Golden Order Greatsword (Legendary Greatsword): Needs some Faith, which isn’t Wylder’s strength, but its charged attacks clear your ailments and debuffs, which is clutch in tough boss fights.

Best Guardian Weapons

The Guardian’s your tank, hiding behind big shields and poking enemies safely. Pair a Greatshield with a Halberd for best results, though finding top-tier versions of both in one run is tricky. This guy’s not an offensive powerhouse but has tons of health and stamina, making him great against the first boss, the Nightreign Tricephalos.

Best Stats: Strength (B)
Ideal Weapon: Halberds/Greatshields
Combat Style: Defensive, shield-heavy tank

Top Picks

Bolt of Gransax (Legendary Spear): No legendary Halberds exist, so this spear’s the next best thing for the Guardian’s cautious style, adding lightning to charged attacks.
Commander's Standard (Epic Halberd): O’Neil’s Halberd is the go-to for raw damage if you’re using Halberd buffs. Nothing fancy, just hits hard.
Ant's Skull Plate (Epic Greatshield): A beefy shield that also deals Poison damage and scales well with Strength.

Best Revenant Weapons

The Revenant’s a necromancer summoner with a sky-high Faith score, acting as Nightreign’s cleric. Keep her away from the front lines, letting summons do the heavy lifting while she casts Incantations from a distance.

Best Stats: Faith (S), Arcane (B), Intelligence (B)
Ideal Weapon: Seals and Faith Incantations
Combat Style: Summoner and ranged spellcaster with some healing

Top Picks

Dragon Communion Seal (Epic Sacred Seal): Top Faith scaling for heavy-hitting Incantations, plus her Arcane stat boosts Dragon spells.

Best Raider Weapons

The Raider’s all about big, heavy weapons and raw Strength, with buffs for Colossal Weapons. This barbarian tank soaks hits and smashes Nightreign bosses with slow, devastating attacks. It’s simple: hit hard, then hit harder.

Best Stats: Strength (S)
Ideal Weapon: Colossal Weapons/Greataxes/Great Hammers
Combat Style: Smashing through defenses with huge weapons

Top Picks

Grafted Blade Greatsword (Legendary Colossal Sword): Great Strength scaling and a buff that boosts all your stats after a kill.
Devourer's Scepter (Legendary Great Hammer): Strong Strength scaling, fire damage, and health-steal on kills, like the Blasphemous Blade.
Axe of Godfrey (Legendary Colossal Weapon): Top-tier Strength scaling and charged attacks that boost damage, shattering enemies with one good swing.

Best Recluse Weapons

The Recluse is a pure spellcaster, excelling in both Intelligence and Faith but terrible at Strength and Dexterity. Avoid Arcane-scaling spells since her Arcane’s low.

Best Stats: Intelligence (S), Faith (S)
Ideal Weapon: Glintstone Staves/Seals
Combat Style: All-out ranged magic

Top Picks

Carian Regal Scepter (Legendary Glintstone Staff): Best-in-class scaling for spells and counters incoming magic with Glintblades.
Erdtree Seal (Epic Sacred Seal): Top Faith scaling for healing, buffing, and damaging with Incantations.

Best Ironeye Weapons

Ironeye’s your archer, built for precise, long-range shots with a high Dexterity score. Stick to regular bows (not Greatbows) and avoid crossbows since they don’t scale with Dexterity. This class is likely your best bet for taking on the Nightreign Gaping Jaw boss, especially with Poison bows.

Best Stats: Dexterity (A), Arcane (B)
Ideal Weapon: Bows
Combat Style: Accurate ranged attacks

Top Picks

Serpent Bow (Epic Bow): Packs a punch, scales great with Dexterity, and adds Poison to your shots.
Black Bow (Epic Bow): Feels like a light bow but hits harder with top-tier Dexterity scaling for pure damage.

Best Duchess Weapons

The Duchess looks like a Dexterity-focused character but also has killer Intelligence. She’s best with fast weapons like daggers that stack status effects like Bleed or Frostbite, especially when paired with her Restage skill. When you need distance, her sorceries keep the pressure on without losing power.

Best Stats: Intelligence (A), Dexterity (B)
Ideal Weapon: Daggers
Combat Style: Quick dagger strikes, evasive moves, and some sorcery

Top Picks

Glintstone Kris (Epic Dagger): Scales with Intelligence for extra Magic damage and cuts through enemies fast.
Scorpion's Sting (Epic Dagger): Top-tier scaling with Scarlet Rot that pairs with Restage to wreck enemies quick.
Carian Regal Scepter (Legendary Glintstone Staff): Top Intelligence scaling, plus it blocks incoming spells and fires Glintblades back at the caster.

Best Executor Weapons

The Executor’s a high-skill, high-risk samurai type, dishing out rapid katana strikes and stacking status effects with a crazy-high Arcane score. Katanas are his thing, with relics boosting their power.

Best Stats: Dexterity (S), Arcane (S)
Ideal Weapon: Katanas
Combat Style: Aggressive, stacking Bleed and Scarlet Rot while dodging hits

Top Picks

Hand of Malenia (Legendary Katana): Top Dexterity scaling, heavy Bleed damage, and heals you if you hit enemies right after taking damage.
Rivers of Blood (Epic Katana): Trades a bit of Dexterity scaling for better Arcane scaling, making its Bleed effects nearly as good as Malenia’s blade.

How to Get Legendary Weapons in Nightreign

Legendary weapons are the best in Nightreign, dealing massive damage with unique, powerful effects unlike standard random weapons. Here’s how to snag them:

Beat high-level bosses for a slim chance at a Legendary weapon drop.
Take down Falling Star Beasts in the Crater World Event to get a smithing table that upgrades one weapon to Legendary.
Trade with Libra for a Legendary weapon either before the fight or if you find them in Limveld.