Elden Ring Nightreign introduces a thrilling multiplayer adventure where players team up to battle formidable Night Lords. Among the diverse classes available, the Raider stands out as a powerhouse, wielding massive weapons to deliver devastating blows. However, its sluggish pace can pose challenges in the game’s fast-moving battles. This guide explores the Raider’s core mechanics, abilities, and ideal Relic choices to help gamers maximise its potential. For more insights, visit the guides hub on Megarom.
Understanding the Raider’s Role
The Raider is built for players who relish wielding heavy, hard-hitting weapons like battle axes. Unlike the tank-like Guardian, the Raider prioritises raw damage over durability. Its high Strength stat makes it ideal for two-handed weapons, often dual-wielded for maximum impact. However, the Raider’s slow movement and attack speed, coupled with limited Stamina, demand careful play. Teaming up with attentive allies, especially another melee-focused character, can make the Raider shine in Nightreign’s rapid combat.
Key Raider Abilities
The Raider’s abilities are designed to amplify its destructive potential, especially when used strategically. Below is a breakdown of its core skills.
Passive Ability: Battle Grit
When the Raider takes significant damage, its character skill gains a boost. This enhances damage output and prevents knockback during skill use. Players will notice a white haze or hear an audio cue when this effect activates, signalling a prime moment to strike.
Character Skill: Counterstrike
The Counterstrike ability lets the Raider adopt a formidable stance, unleashing a flurry of punches. Without the passive boost, it deals modest damage with minimal stagger. However, when Battle Grit is active, the damage and stagger effects increase dramatically, making it a game-changer in close-quarters combat.
Ultimate Art: Monument Surge
By plunging a knife into the ground, the Raider summons a massive tombstone. This ability serves multiple purposes: it damages and knocks down enemies caught in its radius, creates a battlefield obstacle, or provides a safer spot to revive fallen teammates. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool in intense fights.
Optimising Relics for the Raider
Relics play a crucial role in enhancing the Raider’s performance, despite their random drops. The Raider’s default Urn offers one red and two green slots, while the Goblet, available at the Small Jar Bazaar, includes a red, blue, and yellow slot. Below are two Relic types that complement the Raider’s strengths.
Refined Flame Vista
This Relic often boosts Strength and specific weapon types. Notably, some variants enhance HP restoration when using axe attacks, helping the Raider stay in the fight longer without relying heavily on healing items.
Majestic Mist Veil
The Majestic Mist Veil can increase Strength and the Ultimate Art Gauge, allowing more frequent use of Monument Surge. This is particularly useful in challenging boss battles, where the tombstone can provide a safe haven or disrupt enemy movements.
Stat Priorities and Tips
To excel as a Raider, focus on boosting Strength, Stamina, and Stamina recovery. Relics that enhance two-handed weapon performance are also key. The Raider’s slow swings and limited Stamina require precise timing and teamwork to avoid being overwhelmed in Nightreign’s fast-paced encounters. For additional strategies, check out Megarom’s guides on reviving teammates efficiently, farming runes effectively, and breaking statues for essential loot.