Elden Ring Nightreign Stats Reveal Surprising Boss Difficulty and Player Preferences
The recent release of Elden Ring’s Nightreign update has brought with it a treasure trove of player statistics, offering insights into boss difficulty, player behavior, and character popularity. The data reveals some surprising trends and confirms some long‑held suspicions.
Boss Difficulty Rankings
One of the most shocking revelations is that the **Bell Bearing Hunter**, known for its memetic terror, isn’t even among the top three deadliest field bosses. Instead, the **Erdtree Avatar**, **Draconic Tree Sentinel**, and **Royal Carian Knight** take the top spots. The author speculates that the Bell Bearing Hunter’s fearsome reputation might have led players to avoid it altogether.
Erdtree Avatar
Despite being slow and predictable, the Erdtree Avatar is surprisingly tanky and hard‑hitting in Nightreign mode, making it a formidable foe.
Draconic Tree Sentinel
Described as a brute with devastating one‑hit kills, the Draconic Tree Sentinel tops the difficulty chart.
Royal Carian Knight
Reminiscent of Loretta from the base game, the Royal Carian Knight is challenging but not expected to be the top threat.
Player Behavior & Emotes
In terms of player behavior, the top two emotes used are **“Spread Out”** and **“Golden Order Totality,”** the latter being a T‑pose for dominance. The author’s crew often uses the T‑pose emote to celebrate successful runs.
Revives & Nightfarer Popularity
The statistics also reveal that there have been **1.2 billion revives** in total. Nightfarer popularity is inferred from skin usage. Unfortunately, **Guardian** is the least popular, with the author expressing no interest in playing as this character. The new nightfarers, **Scholar** and **Undertaker**, are well‑received, with the Undertaker especially praised for its mobility, power, and aggressive playstyle.
Conclusion
The Elden Ring Nightreign update has provided fascinating insights into player behavior and boss difficulty. While some findings confirm expectations, others—like the popularity of certain emotes and the difficulty of specific bosses—are surprising. As players continue to explore the new content, these statistics offer a glimpse into the community’s preferences and challenges.
