The Elden Ring Nightreign update (version 1.01.3) is now available across all platforms. While the patch focuses on targeted balance tweaks and bug fixes, players have welcomed the improvements.
Key among the changes is one significant gameplay adjustment: "Improved drop rates for weapons imbued with the Madness status effect." Madness, when fully inflicted, causes enemies to suffer burst damage accompanied by dramatic visual effects like fiery eye discharges.
This proves particularly relevant against Nightlord Libra, who shows vulnerability to Madness. However, community discussions on r/Nightreign reveal skepticism about its broader impact.
Players note Madness-compatible weapons remain scarce - primarily limited to certain incantation seals and Vyke's Spear. Additionally, fewer enemies are susceptible to Madness compared to other status effects.
"While I've obtained Madness spells before, I'm hoping this update extends the effect to regular weapon drops," shared one community member. "Given Madness' niche utility against specific bosses, its rarity never made much sense when other elements drop more frequently."
The patch's most celebrated fix addresses a frustrating revival bug: "Resolved an issue where players would inexplicably lose battles after surviving lethal blows against Nightlords." Many reported this glitch caused unnecessary setbacks during critical encounters.
"Experienced this glitch dozens of times," recounted one player. "Turned boss fights into psychological torture."
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Alongside quality-of-life improvements like refining Guardian-class visual effects, these changes collectively enhance the Nightreign experience. However, one prominent request remains unaddressed.
Endgame players continue advocating for Shifting Earth event adjustments. These dynamic map changes introduce treasure-filled dungeons but reportedly become vanishingly rare post-game - frustrating completionists chasing trophies.
While not addressing all community concerns, this update delivers meaningful improvements for Nightfarers. More content appears imminent, with FromSoftware hinting at "enhanced" Nightlord variants arriving this month.
For players seeking an edge, we've compiled essential Nightreign strategies covering all eight Nightlords and guides to unlocking the Revenant and Duchess classes, plus character switching mechanics.
Elden Ring Nightreign – Version 1.01.3 Patch Notes
Gameplay Adjustments
Improved drop rates for Madness-infused weapons.
Critical Fixes
• Adjusted Whirlwind skill visibility with active Guardian Relic effects
• Fixed Demon Merchant spawning anomalies during cursed events
• Corrected damage inconsistencies with Ironeye's Marking skill weak points
• Resolved Lightning Damage negation bug with Bolt of Gransax passive
• Balanced Ultimate Art gauge accumulation rates
• Fixed affinity attack issues with ranged weapons
• Corrected merchant pricing calculations for Uncommon weapons
• Eliminated post-revival defeat bug against Nightlords
• Fixed multiplayer camera angles during Nightlord encounters
• Restored phantom character appearances in Limveld
• Updated staff credits
PC-Specific Improvements
Resolved intermittent freezing issues on Steam
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