The Dreglord, known as the Traitorous Straghess, has emerged as one of the formidable bosses in the *Elden Ring Nightreign* expansion, released with the Forsaken Hollows DLC. This character, characterized by his overwhelming rage and thirst for vengeance, presents unique challenges to players. Understanding his weaknesses can significantly enhance a player’s chances of victory.
Understanding Dreglord Straghess’ Weaknesses
Despite the expedition description suggesting that the Dreglord possesses no obvious vulnerabilities, players have discovered that he is, in fact, susceptible to certain types of damage. Specifically, the Dreglord is weak to piercing weapons, fire, and holy damage in both of his battle phases. This nuance highlights the complexity of combat within *Elden Ring*, where the perception of weakness may not align with the reality of gameplay.
The term “weakness” here refers to the Dreglord’s lower resistance to various elemental attacks rather than any special debuff or staggering effect. For instance, while some bosses may have specific elemental vulnerabilities—like Adel’s Poison vomit or Fulghor’s lightning stagger—Straghess operates differently. He can be affected by elemental damage, allowing players to inflict status effects such as Bleed, Poison, and Rot.
In-depth community testing, along with significant data mining, has led to the creation of a weakness chart shared by Reddit user Penpenplon. This resource has proven invaluable for players looking to maximize their effectiveness against the Dreglord. The chart outlines the most effective elements and status effects to use during combat, as Straghess shows reduced resistance to them.
Optimal Combat Strategies Against the Dreglord
When engaging the Dreglord, players should leverage weapons that deal slashing and piercing damage, as he exhibits a 10% lower resistance to these types. Notably, the only status effect he is immune to is Madness, and in his second phase, known as Pure Impulse Straghess, he has a near-total immunity to Sleep. His resistance in this phase reaches the maximum value, making it unlikely that players will trigger the Sleep effect before defeating him.
While both Poison and Rot provide moderate resistance, players can still apply these statuses with effort. The best approach is to equip a weapon that aligns with a player’s class and strengths. For example, Maliketh’s Black Blade is a strong choice for Raiders, while Executors may prefer the Nagakiba or Marika’s Hammer for Undertakers.
Importantly, players should avoid using lightning-based attacks, as the Dreglord has a 10% increased resistance to this element. Instead, focus on wielding Sacred weapons, which can be particularly effective against this boss. While no special effects will occur simply from using these weapons, they are ideal for maximizing damage output.
As the *Elden Ring Nightreign* expansion continues to engage players, understanding the intricacies of boss battles like that of Dreglord Straghess remains essential for success. For further insights and strategies related to *Elden Ring Nightreign*, refer to dedicated game pages and community forums.
