Exploring the Strangest Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign

Okay, so I waded through FromSoftware’s latest madness, a twisty co-op roguelike they called Elden Ring Nightreign. Eight “Nightlord” bosses. Yep, nailed them all for my review. And wow, one boss stuck out – Libra, Creature of Night. Seriously, a goat-headed demon at the end of some beast quest. Wild, right?

So here’s how it went down. I find myself in his lair, and he’s just chillin’ in this hooded getup. Naturally, I fire an arrow because—why not? He’s like, “Unwise choice,” and I’m thinking, “Wait, I can talk to him?” Imagine my surprise.

Get this: Talk to him, and a gold trade icon pops up. He offers deals that would make a monkey’s paw jealous. Trade levels for a cool weapon? Sure. Both get buffed for the fight? Why not. My questionable favorite? Gain levels but lose one with each healing sip. You could just not deal with him, but where’s the thrill in that?

Anyway—uh, back to the chaos. After we’re done chatting deals, Libra morphs into this beast. Boom, fight time! He’s hurling madness-inducing magic like it’s confetti. It’s all bright gold glyphs lighting up the place, but he goes full bullet hell if you aren’t in his face. Dodging his massive staff swings is way easier when you’re up close.

Here’s the kicker: Madness—his weapon and his weakness. He’s vulnerable to it. Hit him enough and he flips. Goes berserk with a melee combo, and if you dodge that, free counter-attack. Madness stuff? Rare but worth finding. He’s a sucker for Fire and Holy, too.

And there’s more! Libra doesn’t just freak out on direct madness hits. Time it right and interrupt his spell ritual, and he loses his calm on his own. Gold glyphs all around – shoot them or smash the shield? Interrupts his zen.

Honestly, Libra’s this chaotic cocktail FromSoftware stirred up – one parts madness, one parts creativity. Out of all the Nightlords, he’s my standout. Beating and getting beat by him? Yeah, endless fun with the squad.

Oh, and Elden Ring Nightreign? It’s a weird spinoff merging roguelike with co-op vibes. Only one map, though. Enemies don’t wow much either, but it’s still a must-play of the year for Souls fans. Thirty-nine bucks, down to thirty-four with a promo. Not breaking the bank, if you’re curious.