In the ever-expanding world of Elden Ring Nightreign, players diving into Remembrances—those tantalizing side quests tied to each character—are discovering hidden layers beyond mere loot 🗝️. Among the most coveted secrets is unlocking The Revenant, a spectral champion whose acquisition demands cunning preparation and a brutal showdown against the Night Idol. But how does one lure this phantom warrior from the shadows? It all starts with a curious artifact and a dance with death in the Roundtable Hold...

💰 Snagging the Besmirched Frame

After toppling the first Nightlord, Tricephalos, a peculiar relic appears in the Jar Merchant’s Roundtable Hold inventory. Tucked away in the Relics section, the Besmirched Frame costs 1,500 Murk—currency hoarded from past expeditions. Don’t sleep on this purchase! Once acquired, whispers ripple through the halls as a ghostly figure materializes, beckoning you toward confrontation. Pro tip: farm Murk efficiently by replaying high-yield Legacy Dungeons like Stormveil’s shattered balconies.

👻 Phantom Showdown Prep

Talking to the apparition isn’t a casual chat—it’s a one-way ticket to a nightmare arena 🌀. You’ll spawn in a scaled-down map with pitiful healing flasks, facing Night Idol and her trio of summons. Character choice is critical here: Executor dominates this fight with his cursed sword’s parry mechanics, turning her spells into counterattack opportunities. Why gamble with fragile mages when Executor can deflect her onslaught and amp his blade to delete health bars? 🗡️⚡

⚔️ Night Idol Battle Tactics

Patience isn’t just virtue—it’s survival. Night Idol deploys four foes: herself and three minions. Chaos erupts immediately, but prioritize the smallest mob—it’s a relentless pest that disrupts positioning while she churns out AoE nukes. Use the arena’s columns tactically: hug the left or right pillars to neuter her central spells.

Phase breakdown:

  1. Kite & Isolate: Lure two minions behind cover and burst them down.

  2. Pressure Shift: Night Idol now engages melee, while the last minion snipes with beam attacks. Ignore her momentarily—dash-spam toward the caster minion!

  3. Final Duel: Solo the evasive Night Idol. Dodge her claw swipes and backstep her dark orbs. Her health pool crumbles fast sans backup.

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🌟 The Revenant Unleashed

Victory gifts you The Revenant—a game-changing summoner hybrid. She wields claw-like fist weapons and a Finger Seal for in-combat healing, plus the iconic ability to summon Night Idol’s minions (one at a time). Stat-wise, she’s a Faith monster:

Attribute Rank Playstyle Impact
Faith S God-tier incantations
Arcane B Solid status-effect synergy
Intelligence B Flexible spell options
Strength/Dex C Viable melee flexibility

Build her as a frontline caster: stack Faith for dragon communion spells, or abuse her B-rank Int/Arcane for frostbite/bleed shenanigans. Ever tried summoning a minion while claw-juggling a boss? It’s pure dopamine. 💥

🤔 Lingering Mysteries

The Revenant redefines party dynamics, but her lore whispers deeper enigmas. Why does she mirror Night Idol’s summons? Is her spectral form tied to the Besmirched Frame’s murky origins? And crucially—what happens when you pair her summons with other Elden Ring summon ashes? Does stacking phantom armies trivialize endgame bosses, or unveil new hidden mechanics? Maybe Nightreign’s greatest power isn’t in conquering foes... but in unraveling why some phantoms choose to fight beside you. 🔮