How to Change Characters in Elden Ring Nightreign (Solo & Multiplayer Guide)

Wondering how to switch characters in Elden Ring Nightreign? Here’s how to change your class before expeditions, whether you’re playing solo or with friends.

Right after completing the tutorial in Elden Ring Nightreign, you’ll unlock up to six characters to choose from—each with a distinct playstyle and powerful skills that can completely change how you tackle a run. More characters unlock as you progress, so there’s plenty of variety.

But here’s the key: you can’t switch characters mid-expedition. Once a run starts, you’re locked into that class. So, picking the right one before heading out is super important.

Here’s how to switch characters—whether you’re flying solo or playing with a squad. 

How to Change Characters in Solo Mode

If you’re playing Solo, you’ll need to choose your character before launching an expedition.

Steps:

1. Head to the Roundtable Hold (your main hub).
   
2. In the central room, look opposite The Priestess.
   
3. You’ll see a suit of armor holding a shield and golden bell.
   
4. Interact with the golden bell to open the Character Selection menu.
   
5. Choose the character you want to play as.
   

Once you’ve picked your character, they’ll become your active character inside the Roundtable. When you start a solo expedition, the opening cutscene will begin with that selected character.

How to Change Characters in Multiplayer

If you’re playing Multiplayer, character selection works a little differently.

• Walk up to the Roundtable and either search for a party or start one with friends.
  
• Once everyone is connected, you’ll be shown the Character Selection screen.
  
• Choose your character here—but be quick! This menu is timed.
  
  • If you don’t select in time, the game will auto-lock in whichever character your cursor was last hovering over.
    

After the expedition ends and you return to the Roundtable Hold, you’ll still be the character you just used during multiplayer.

❓ Can Multiple Players Use the Same Character?

Yes, all three players in a multiplayer expedition can pick the same character.

There’s no restriction preventing duplicate picks, which is great if you and your friends want to:

• Run a themed party (e.g., triple Guardian)
  
• Help each other complete a remembrance for a specific character
  
• Just vibe with your favorite playstyle
  

⚠️ However: It’s not always ideal to run duplicates, since each character is designed to fill a specific role in the party (like tanking, support, ranged, etc.). Variety can help you deal with the tougher enemies more efficiently.

Whether you’re experimenting with new characters or diving deep into a main, knowing how to change your character is essential in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Solo or co-op, your choice impacts the entire expedition—so be sure to pick the right class for the job before you jump in.

And if you ever forget, just look for that golden bell across from The Priestess. It’s your ticket to trying something new.

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