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In NIGHTREIGN, instead of making your own build, you choose from a preset of 8 different characters (2 more if you have the DLC). Each character has their own strengths and weaknesses. Unlike the base game, all characters have a passive, tactical and ultimate ability that can give them, and their team mates an advantage in combat. The passive works automatically and doesn't require an input. The skill usually has a short cooldown after use and has limited power. And the ultimate has a long cooldown and usually has a massive impact on activation. Each Nightfarer also has a favorite weapon, which changes the move set for that weapon when wielded by that character and also, they have a higher chance of finding one.

Wylder

Wylder is a jack of all trades for melee weaponry; Wylder has high strength and dexterity while also having good vigor and endurance, only lacking really in mind, intelligence, faith, and arcane. Wylder is generally great with all types of melee weapons. With only some who have faith, intelligence or arcane scaling, having less of an effect.

Stat scaling
[STR A] [DEX B] [FTH C] [INT C] [ARC C]
PASSIVE

Sixth Sense: One time cheat of death when hit with a fatal blow.
SKILL

Claw Shot: A grappling hook that can be shot to propel Wylder forwards or pull enemies close to him.
ART

Onslaught Stake: A powerful attack that launches an explosive iron stake from his gauntlet, charging increases AOE and power but releasing prematurely can launch Wylder backwards
Favourite weapon type: GreatswordsPlaystyle: Offensive/Aggresive
Guardian

Guardian boasts high endurance and vigor, enabling him to use greatshields effectively combat. However, this comes at the cost with his damaging stats being very low, resulting in very minimal scaling for weaponry, making him really only a support character.

Stat scaling
[STR B] [DEX C] [FTH C] [INT D] [ARC C]
PASSIVE

Steel Guard: Dodging while blocking with a greatshield activates a heavier guard, raising guard boost while slowly draining stamina.
SKILL

Whirlwind: Uses one wing to create a small cyclone that can launch enemies.
ART

Wings of Salvation: A powerful leap that launches Guardian up and then strikes down creating an area that gives teammates a damage negation buff and revives no matter the bar level.
Favourite weapon type: HalberdsPlaystyle: Defensive/Support
Ironeye

Ironeye is well versed with bows, allowing for ranged combat rather than close combat. Good dexterity and decent arcane scaling, however not a lot of vigor scaling, playing ironeye requires skill as to not be hit by enemies. But with enough skill, Ironeye can easily be the best class in the game.

Stat scaling
[STR C] [DEX A] [FTH D] [INT D] [ARC B]
PASSIVE

Eagle Eye: Increases item discovery.
SKILL

Marking: Marks an enemy with a sweeping dagger lunge. Marked enemies get a damage negation debuff and have the marked effect applied. When enough damage is applied, the mark will pop, dealing a chunk of damage.
ART

Single Shot: Turns his quiver into a great bow and fires a single sound speed arrow that pierces anything.
Favourite weapon type: BowsPlaystyle: Offensive/Ranged
Duchess

Duchess is a spell blade type of character, scaling high in dexterity, intelligence with some faith scaling. Duchess is able to wield various dexterous weapons while also being very adapt with sorceries. High mind but not a lot of vigor, recommended for more skilled players.

Stat scaling
[STR D] [DEX B] [FTH B] [INT A] [ARC C]
PASSIVE

Magnificent Poise: faster dodging and capable of continuous dodges as well.
SKILL

Restage: Replay recent damage done to an enemy, dealing half the amount of damage again.
ART

Finale: Makes self and allies invisible to enemies.
Favourite weapon type: DaggersPlaystyle: Offensive/Strategic
Raider

Raider is a pure strength and vigor build. Boasting high strength and poise, he can withstand enemy attacks while dishing out his own attacks. High vigor also allows for more tanking of attacks. Raider is primarily an offense character, so getting up and close with the enemy is highly recommended.

Stat scaling
[STR S] [DEX C] [FTH D] [INT D] [ARC C]
PASSIVE

Fighter’s Resolve: taking damage increases the power of the skill attack.
SKILL

Retaliate: assume a stance before striking forward vigorously, dealing high stance damage. Passive can increase power.
ART

Totem Stela: Drives a stone dagger into the ground, raising a massive stone tombstone. Tombstone radiates an aura that increases attack power of nightfarers near it.
Favourite weapon type: Colossal weaponry, great hammers and axesPlaystyle: Offensive/Aggresive
Executor

Executor scales high with dexterity and arcane, allowing for powerful status effect builds. Lacking in the vigor department, but his attack power potential makes up for that.

Stat scaling
[STR C] [DEX S] [FTH D] [INT D] [ARC S]
PASSIVE

Tenacity: gain an attack power boost after recovering from a status effect
SKILL

Suncatcher: Draw a cursed sword naturally equipped for the Executor. Timing blocks with the sword equipped will deflect the enemy’s attack. Multiple deflects charge the blade with energy allowing for a powerful skill attack.
ART

Aspects of the Crucible: Beast: Transform into a crucible beast, capable of large slashes and powerful roars.
Favourite weapon type: KatanasPlaystyle: Offensive/Strategic
Recluse

Recluse is a master of both sorceries and incantations. Her high mind, intelligence, and faith allow her to cast all sorts of spells. However, she is very weak in a sense of vigor. It is heavily advised to keep distance to the enemy and cast ranged attacks.

Stat scaling
[STR D] [DEX C] [FTH S] [INT S] [ARC C]
PASSIVE

Elemental Defense: any form of elemental damage delt can be absorbed as collected residue, replenishing FP while adding to the skill.
SKILL

Magic Cocktail: collected residues can be combined in a cocktail that can be cast to either deal massive damage or buff self and teammates. The elements collected can change the result every time. Allowing for numerous combinations.
ART

Soulblood Song: Apply a hex to enemies that when attacked grants the attacker both HP and FP recovery.
Favourite weapon type: NonePlaystyle: Offensive/Ranged
Revenant

Revenant is a pure faith build with a unique twist; she has the ability to summon allies to assist in combat, ranging from a page, a pumpkin head, and a giant skeleton. Her faith is not to be looked over however, allowing her to use incantations as well as specifically buffs and heals. However, she suffers from low HP and no efficient way of FP regen, playing her is not recommended for newcomers.

Stat scaling
[STR C] [DEX C] [FTH S] [INT B] [ARC B]
PASSIVE

Necromancy: Slain enemies have a chance of being resurrected as ghosts that assist nightfarers for a short time.
SKILL

Summon Spirit: Allows the revenant to summon her 3 summons.
ART

Immortal March: Revenant releases a powerful scream that revives allies no matter the bar size, makes allies and summons immortal while giving summons an ultimate attack.
Favourite weapon type: NonePlaystyle: Support/Ranged
Scholar

Scholar is a pure arcane build with a unique playstyle. Instead of relying heavily on weapons, he uses consumables to attack and buff others, with these consumables becoming more powerful the more they are used. He suffers however from poor stat scaling from anything other than arcane, making very few weapons useful to him.

Stat scaling
[STR D] [DEX C] [FTH C] [INT C] [ARC S]
PASSIVE

Bagcraft: store more consumables while leveling them up by using them.
SKILL

Analyze: enter a stance where the scholar studies enemies in front of him; observing enemies longer can have greater effects.
ART

Communion: Link all enemies together and allies separately; enemies share damage while allies share heals.
Favourite weapon type: RapiersPlaystyle: Strategic/Ranged
Undertaker

Undertaker is a strength; faith build that can play very aggressively with her consecutive attacks and abilities. She can get lost in trances that enhance her attack power and speed, while casting her art every time a teammate uses theirs.

Stat scaling
[STR A] [DEX D] [FTH A] [INT D] [ARC C]
PASSIVE

Confluence: When a teammate uses an art, Undertaker can use hers regardless of her art gauge.
SKILL

Trance: Enter a trance increasing run speed, damage negation, and attack power. Holding ability button with full art gauge increases duration and adds an auto-dodge.
ART

Loathsome Hex: Pulls out her spine and floats rapidly in the direction she’s facing, dealing good damage while stunning what she hits along the way as well.
Favourite weapon type: HammersPlaystyle: Offensive/Aggresive