Celebrating Nightreign: Elden Ring’s Most Unusual Boss

Okay, let’s dive into this wild ride of a game review. So, FromSoftware’s dropped eight new bosses in this Elden Ring spinoff thingy called Nightreign, and honestly, they’re pretty intense. But there’s this one boss, Libra, Creature of Night, that’s just… bonkers. Picture this: a goat-headed demon you meet at the end of some beast expedition. Yeah, sounds normal, right?

The first time I saw him, he was chillin’ in a human form, all hooded and mysterious. I thought, “Oh, it’s go time,” and shot him with an arrow — because that’s what you do, right? But nah, he just grunted something like, “Not smart, buddy,” which was a curveball. Turns out, you can chat with him. Who knew?

So, when you talk to him, this shiny trade icon pops up, and he starts offering deals. It’s all monkey’s paw style, you know? Trade three levels for a killer weapon, or both get a crazy damage boost for the fight. Wild stuff. My top pick? You get more levels, but every time you swig a healing flask, you lose one. Risky business, but who doesn’t love a gamble?

Where was I? Right, Libra’s fight. Once you make a choice, boom, he goes full beast mode. Suddenly, it’s chaos — he’s throwing magic left and right, turning the arena into a storm of madness magic. Think swirling gold glyphs everywhere, and you’ve got to keep up the aggression to not get overwhelmed. If you hang back, it’s game over, man. You’re just asking for a madness-induced headache that leaves you open to more hits.

But here’s the kicker — those little golden magic things he drops? They actually heal you and reduce your madness meter. How cool is that? Never seen anything quite like it in a boss battle. It’s like some trickster god stuff. Makes you rethink how you play the game.

I guess, bizarrely enough, what makes Libra special is his own weakness. Hit him with enough madness damage and he flips out, doing this wild melee dance. He’s super dangerous in this state — but dodge right, and you get a big chance to hit back. Madness weapons are rare, but they’re a game-changer.

Even without Madness skills, you’ve got tricks. Libra meditates sometimes, surrounded by these gold glyphs. Break ‘em all before he powers up — a bow works wonders here — and you can mess him up big time. It’s a dance of destruction, really.

Libra’s a weird mix of madness and method, wrapped in chaos. I’ve tangled with plenty of bosses, but he’s a standout. You never quite know who’s gonna win. Just when you think you’ve got him, he pulls another trick. Seriously, I can’t get enough — it’s a love/hate thing, but I keep going back for more.

Elden Ring Nightreign is this funky experiment with roguelike vibes, and honestly, even though it’s got its issues (like one map and meh enemies), it’s a must for fans. Price is a bit steep at $39.99, but there are deals to be had if you’re crafty. Anyway, grab your friends and dive in — it’s a chaotic ride worth taking.