The introduction of the Dreglord, Traitorous Straghess, marks a significant addition to the gaming experience in the recently launched Forsaken Hollows DLC for Elden Ring Nightreign. This formidable boss character, embodying pure rage and vengeance, has sparked considerable interest among players eager to uncover effective strategies for defeating him.
Despite the expedition description suggesting that the Dreglord has no obvious weaknesses, community testing has revealed a more complex reality. In fact, players have identified several effective strategies that exploit his vulnerabilities. The Dreglord displays a notable weakness to piercing weapons, fire, and holy damage during both combat phases. This insight contradicts initial impressions and highlights the necessity of adapting gameplay strategies accordingly.
Understanding the Dreglord’s Vulnerabilities
While the description implies that elemental weaknesses do not apply, the truth is that various types of damage can affect the Dreglord significantly. Players have noted that while he may not suffer special debuffs or stagger effects like other bosses—such as those seen with Adel’s Poison vomit or Fulghor’s lightning stagger—he is still susceptible to various elemental attacks.
In-depth community engagement, including extensive testing and datamining efforts, led to the creation of a comprehensive Nightlord weakness chart, compiled by Reddit user Penpenplon. This resource provides valuable insights for players, enabling them to strategize effectively when facing the Dreglord. Specifically, the Dreglord is less resistant to certain status effects, making it possible to inflict conditions like Bleed, Poison, and Rot with sufficient effort.
It is important to note, however, that the Dreglord is immune to madness, and in his second phase, known as Pure Impulse Straghess, he exhibits a near-total immunity to sleep effects. This resistance means players will likely defeat him before the sleep effect can trigger.
Effective Combat Strategies
When engaging the Dreglord, players are advised to utilize slashing and piercing weapons, which are more effective due to a 10% lower resistance to these damage types. Notably, using lightning attacks is discouraged, as the Dreglord possesses a 10% increased resistance to such strikes.
For optimal effectiveness, players should consider using a Sacred weapon that aligns with their character class. Options include the Nagakiba for Executors or Marika’s Hammer for Undertakers. For Raiders, Maliketh’s Black Blade serves as a powerful choice. While players should focus on weapon types that best suit their playstyle, carrying weapons imbued with sacred or fire damage is recommended for battling the Dreglord.
As players explore the depths of the Forsaken Hollows DLC, understanding the Dreglord’s strengths and weaknesses will enhance their chances of success. For further insights and strategies related to Elden Ring Nightreign, players can visit dedicated community resources and forums.
