How To Play Solo (& What This Mode Changes) in Elden Ring: Nightreign

It was assumed that the game Elden Ring: Nightreign would only support cooperative play, but surprisingly, it offers a single-player mode as well as an offline version for those who prefer to traverse Limveld solo. Remarkably, you can finish the entire game without ever engaging with another player. Furthermore, concentrating on solo play won’t cause you to miss out on much. We’ll delve into the specifics of offline play later, but for now, let’s discuss how the solo and offline modes in Elden Ring: Nightreign function. Here’s a guide detailing their workings.

Solo Mode in Elden Ring: Nightreign, Explained

If you’re enjoying Elden Ring: Nightreign online, you can enter the single-player mode by adjusting your game settings. Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to the expedition settings.
2. Make the necessary adjustments according to your preference.

  1. Head to the Roundtable.
  2. Select “Commence Expedition.”
  3. Go to the second tab, which has the Matchmaking Settings.
  4. Scroll all the way down and change the Expedition Type to Singleplayer.

After completing that task, simply switch back to the initial tab, choose the Nightlord you’re tracking down, and then proceed solo. But, do keep in mind a few crucial points before embarking on your journey through Limveld by yourself.

  • You need to pick your character first.
    • As a solo player, there is no character selection screen, so change into the Nightfarer you want to bring.
  • Enemy HP scales down.
    • All foes still hit as hard and come in big numbers. However, their HP is scaled down significantly, making it easier for solo players.
  • Merchants will sometimes have a revive item.
    • The Wending Grace is an item that grants you one free revive, but it only appears in a Merchant’s inventory if you’re playing solo. It costs 10,000 Runes.
  • If you die during a boss fight, at the end of a day, or when facing the Nightlord, there are no revives.
    • Unless you have the abovementioned item, there’s no way to revive yourself if you fall during a boss fight at the end of a day. If you die to a boss during the day, you can return for your Runes and continue fighting, though.

Offline Mode Differences

As a fan, one thing I must admit I’ll miss out on when not playing online is the enigmatic sight of the Nightfarer Remains. These ethereal red spirits manifest themselves only in an online environment, and engaging with them rewards you with the equipment of a fallen Nightafarer. Employing these weapons will amplify their power for future players who stumble upon the same remains, creating a sense of continuity within the game.

Apart from these changes, it appears not much alters significantly. Certain events involving the Shifting Earth occur post-boss battles, even offline, similar to some enemy incursions and random occurrences. You can explore and experience everything independently, except for the specified feature which is unique to multiplayer interactions.

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2025-05-30 01:36