Not sure what level you should be for each boss fight in Elden Ring Nightreign? Here’s the recommended level for each night—and the best ways to power up before battle.
Unlike the original Elden Ring, Nightreign keeps things a bit more streamlined—with a lower level cap and an automatic stat spread every time you level up.
Each character gets slightly different benefits, but no matter who you’re playing, leveling up is key to surviving the brutal boss fights each night.
Whether you’re playing solo or with a squad, you’ll want to make sure you’re gaining enough Runes during the day to keep up with the difficulty curve.
Here’s a breakdown of the recommended levels before heading into each major fight.
🗓️ Recommended Level Ranges by Night

💡 These are just suggestions. If you’re skilled or have strong weapons, you can survive with lower levels—but having the right stats will make your life way easier.
Time | Recommended Level |
Night 1 | Level 5–7 |
Night 2 | Level 10–12 |
Nightlord (Day 3) | Level 13–15 |
Hitting these level milestones should be a top priority, especially when facing Nightbosses or the final Nightlord. Each level boosts all your stats, giving you more damage, survivability, and access to better gear.
💪 Other Ways to Power Up for Nightbosses
Leveling up is huge, but it’s not the only way to get stronger before a big fight. Here are some other methods that can boost your odds:

🔹 Find and Upgrade Weapons
Better weapons = faster boss fights. But there’s a catch: you need to master weapon rarities to get the full benefit.
Weapon Rarity | Mastery Level Required |
Uncommon | Level 3 |
Rare | Level 7 |
Legendary | Level 10 |
Upgrading a weapon outside your current mastery level might sound tempting, but it can actually make your damage worse temporarily—so be careful, especially when playing solo.
🔹 Defeat Bosses for Stat Boosts
Each Nightboss or optional boss you defeat drops a reward cache, which usually includes:
- New weapons
- Passive skills (character-specific)
- Stat bonuses
These rewards can sometimes give you stat boosts equivalent to a full level up—but focused on a specific attribute. They’re a great way to round out your build if you’re falling behind in one area.
🧠 Pro Tip for Solo Players
If you’re playing alone, stat scaling and weapon mastery are even more important. Being underleveled or using an unmastered weapon can make boss fights drag on—and give enemies way too many chances to flatten you.
Prioritize upgrades and consider grabbing Wending Grace from merchants for a one-time revive during boss battles.
In Elden Ring Nightreign, being prepared is everything. If you keep up with leveling, master your weapons, and grab boss rewards along the way, you’ll be in great shape to take on the Nightbosses—and eventually, the Nightlord. Just don’t sleep on your upgrades and Rune farming during the day!
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