Wylder Nightfarer Build Guide: Grapple, Explode, & Style on Bosses in Elden Ring: Nightreign

Wylder Nightfarer Build Guide – Best Skills, Relics & Tips for Dominating in Nightreign
The Wylder Nightfarer is one of the most dynamic and flexible classes in Elden Ring: Nightreign, perfect for players who crave speed, precision, and high-risk combat. Whether you're grappling across the battlefield or unleashing explosive ultimates, Wylder’s reactive playstyle rewards those who think fast and strike faster.

With a balanced toolkit that’s beginner-friendly but layered with advanced mechanics, Wylder is easy to learn but hard to master—making him a top-tier pick for aggressive melee fans. In this guide, we’ll break down the best Wylder builds, relics, weapons, and pro strategies to help you dominate Nightlords and thrive in solo or co-op play.


Why Play Wylder?

The TL;DR on This Absolute Unit

Grappling Hook 

Pull enemies to you or launch yourself at them like a pissed-off Tarzan.

Passive

Sixth Sense saves you from death once per run—perfect for risky plays.

Onslaught Stake

Onslaught Stake is a giant exploding iron stake that says "sit down" to Nightlords.

Flexible Playstyle

Works with greatswords, katanas, or even dual-wield madness.

Perfect For:
Players who want fast-paced, high-risk melee, love Spider-Man swings in combat, or just enjoy yelling “GET OVER HERE!” at their screen.


Wylder Nightfarer Build Guide, Elden Ring: Nightreign
Wylder’s Kit – What Makes Him Tick?

1. Passive – Sixth Sense

  • What it does:
    Auto-dodges death with a slick backstep (think Tears of Denial). Resets at a Site of Grace.

  • Pro Tip:
    Tank a boss’s ultimate move, then counter with Brutal Stake for maximum disrespect.


2. Skill – Claw Strike

  • Grapple enemies or zip to bosses.

  • Secret Tech:
    Aim at the ground and swing like Spider-Man to dodge AoEs or traverse gaps.

  • Relic Synergy:
    Look for fire slashes or stamina refunds post-grapple.


3. Ultimate Art – Onslaught Stake

  • Hurl a massive exploding stake that interrupts boss attacks and deals AoE.

  • Charge It:
    Holding increases blast radius—perfect for mob packs.

  • Team Combo:
    Pair with Duchess’s Restage to replay the explosion.


Best Relics for Wylder

Relics = Build-Defining Power-Ups

S-Tier Relics (Godlike)

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ [Wylder] Claw Strike Follow-Up – Adds a fire slash after grappling (greatswords only).

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ [Wylder] Onslaught Stake Spreads Fire – Leaves a burning AoE after ulting.

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Ultimate Art Gauge+ – Spam your ultimate like there's no tomorrow.

  • ๐Ÿ’ช Strength/Vigor Buffs – Boosts both damage and survivability.

Budget Picks (If RNG Hates You)

  • ๐ŸŒ€ Stamina on Kill – Swing forever.

  • ๐Ÿ’š HP on Grapple Hit – Great sustain for solo play.


Weapons & Gear – What to Smash With

Best Weapons

  • Greatswords:

    • Blasphemous Blade (lifesteal)

    • Golden Order Greatsword (holy damage)

  • Bleed/Frost Builds:

    • Sword of Milos

    • Death’s Poker

  • Off-Meta Fun:
    Dual katanas for dex-heavy aggression.


Talismans (Because Fashion Souls Matters)

  • ๐Ÿ›ก Erdtree’s Favor – More HP, stamina, and swagger.

  • Winged Sword Insignia – Faster attacks = more damage.

  • ๐Ÿ‚ Bull-Goat’s Talisman – Trade hits like a beast without flinching.


Boss-Fighting Tips – How to Not Die Gloriously

General Strategy

  1. Grapple In → Combo → Repeat

  2. Save Onslaught Stake for enraged bosses or charged attacks.

  3. Abuse Sixth Sense – Bait a one-shot move, live, punish hard.


Nightlord Matchups

  • Gladius (Beast of Night): Stay close to avoid his triple-dog split attack.

  • Fulghor (Champion of Nightglow): Use Onslaught Stake to stagger poison arm.

  • Heolstor (Final Boss): Stick to his sides—his AoEs are brutal upfront.


Advanced Tricks

  • ๐Ÿ•ด Jump at the end of Claw Strike to extend travel and dodge AoEs.

  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Charge Onslaught Stake during boss recovery animations.

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Pair with Ironeye to exploit marked weak points (+30% damage).


Final Verdict – Is Wylder Worth It?

Hell yes. Wylder is S-tier for aggressive players who want to:

  • Fly across the battlefield like a maniac.

  • Explode bosses with a single well-placed ultimate.

  • Laugh at death thanks to Sixth Sense.

The Night reigns… but Wylder reigns harder.
Probably Wylder, mid-grapple


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