Are you ready for the current Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign schedule? As if the base Nightreign experience wasn’t tough enough, the developers have introduced a formidable new challenge. This mechanic dramatically strengthens specific Night Lords at the culmination of each expedition. The treasures you can claim by overcoming these enhanced foes are game-changing, offering rewards that can fundamentally transform your character builds and make you significantly more powerful.
These incredibly potent Elden Ring Nightreign bosses operate on a weekly rotation. If you aim to conquer them all, swift action is essential. While the Elden Ring Nightreign events were initially temporary, FromSoftware has confirmed they will eventually become a permanent fixture in the game.
(A video illustrates the Nightreign Everdark Sovereign challenges.)
Everdark Sovereign Schedule
Here’s a look at the current and anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign events:
- Adel, Baron of Night and Caligo, Miasma of Night: October 2 – October 9
Although FromSoftware has not yet released the official rotation for October 9 through October 16, based on past patterns, we anticipate Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow, will make a return. For the second Nightlord, our prediction points to Libra, Creature of Night, entering the rotation. Fulghor has yet to appear alongside both Libra and Caligo, and with Caligo having featured last week, its immediate re-appearance is unlikely.
(A video provides further details on the Everdark Sovereign rotations.)
Understanding Deep of Night
Deep of Night mode serves as Nightreign’s ultimate challenge, essentially a “hard mode” designed for the most seasoned players. Unlike standard expeditions where you pre-select your desired Nightlord, Deep of Night conceals the boss until you reach it on the final day, making strategic preparation much more challenging. Similarly, the “Shifting Earth” event will remain unknown until you are already in the game.
To compound the difficulty, you might encounter the Everdark Sovereign Nightlords at the conclusion of your run. Not only are regular enemies tougher, but the equipment you discover can now come with detrimental effects. For instance, a rare weapon might impose a debuff to your maximum health when you’re affected by poison.
However, you’re not left entirely without aid. Players gain access to three new Relic slots, which can be equipped with Deep of Night-exclusive power-ups. These new Relics provide dual effects, significantly boosting your builds, especially when you strategically combine them with your existing presets.
Everdark Sovereign Events Explained
Starting June 19, one of the seven Night Lords will be featured in a special Everdark Sovereign expedition at the Roundtable Hold each week. These expeditions largely mirror their standard counterparts, with the crucial difference being an upgraded Night Lord awaiting you on the final day.
Observations from the Everdark Sovereign Gaping Jaw Night Lord reveal that these enhanced bosses might begin their fight in what would normally be their second phase and introduce entirely new Area-of-Effect (AoE) attacks to escalate the difficulty. While this could be specific to the Gaping Jaw, the Everdark Sovereign versions generally retain the same weaknesses as their standard forms. Therefore, focusing on their elemental or status vulnerabilities (like utilizing poison against the Gaping Jaw) should keep your core combat strategy effective.
(Image: An in-game screenshot showing the Everdark Sovereign unlock process.)
How to Unlock Everdark Sovereign Events
To participate in an Everdark Sovereign event, you must first defeat the regular version of that specific Night Lord. We strongly advise conquering all seven standard Night Lords to ensure you have access to all present and future Everdark Sovereign challenges.
(Image: A screenshot detailing the rewards available from Everdark Sovereign events.)
Everdark Sovereign Rewards
Successfully defeating the Everdark Sovereign bosses grants you Sovereign Sigils. This unique currency can be exchanged for potent Elden Ring Nightreign Relics, Relic Rites, and character skins. While the Relics and Relic Rites are exclusive to the new vendor, the available skins are the same as those offered at the mirror, but buying them with Sovereign Sigils allows you to conserve your Murk.
The vendor, situated at the Roundtable Hold’s Collector Signboard, also grants you the ability to manually activate Shifting Earth events. This opens up specific areas where valuable items are almost guaranteed to drop. While this might not seem immediately crucial, it will prove vital in targeting weaknesses against certain upcoming Everdark Sovereign Night Lords.
Furthermore, you can utilize the ‘Alter Great Site of Grace’ option to switch between the illuminated and dark versions of Roundtable Hold, costing 1x Sovereign Sigil. Finally, the option to ‘Give Cracked Witch’s Brooch’ for 3x Sovereign Sigils allows you to restore the Relic to its pristine appearance. Keep in mind this is purely cosmetic and doesn’t affect the Relic’s effects, so you might want to prioritize other purchases if your Sigils are limited.
And there you have it – everything you need to know about the intense Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign events. We’ll be sure to update this guide with the boss schedule as soon as new information becomes available. In the meantime, sharpen your skills in this engaging multiplayer experience by consulting our Elden Ring Nightreign classes guide to ensure your squad is optimized for maximum power.