How to Unlock and Master the Revenant in Elden Ring: Nightreign

Elden Ring: Nightreign adds an exciting new layer to the gameplay experience by introducing unique expedition-based class unlocks. Among them, the Revenant stands out as one of the most mysterious and powerful support-style characters in the expansion. With her eerie design, necromantic abilities, and clutch-saving team support, she appeals to players who enjoy playing from the backlines while still having a significant impact on the battlefield.

How to Unlock the Revenant

The Revenant is not available by default. Players must go through a multi-step process to unlock her, beginning after their first expedition.

First, complete the opening expedition and defeat the First Nightlord. This unlocks the Duchess class and opens up additional vendors and relics inside the Roundtable Hold.

Once the Duchess is unlocked, head to the west wing of the Roundtable Hold. There you’ll find the Small Jar Bazaar. This quirky vendor sells an item called the Besmirched Frame for 1500 Murk. This frame acts as a vessel for forgotten spirits and is the key to triggering the Revenant’s unlock quest.

With the Besmirched Frame in hand, move to the east wing of the Hold. A phantom of a young woman will now appear in front of a large mural. Interacting with her transports the player into a secret “Trial of the Forsaken” area.

Inside this trial, you’ll face off against the Night Idol and her three elite summons: Helen the Page, Frederick the Pumpkin Head, and Sebastian the Giant Skeleton. Each must be defeated before the Idol becomes vulnerable. Use spacing and area control, because getting mobbed will quickly end your attempt. Upon defeating the Idol, the Revenant class becomes permanently unlocked for all future expeditions.

Playing as the Revenant

The Revenant is a hybrid support and summoner class with an emphasis on resurrection, spirit manipulation, and battlefield utility. She’s best used in team settings but can hold her own in solo play with the right gear and timing.

Her standard abilities allow her to summon fallen warriors from beyond to fight temporarily by her side. These spirits operate on a timer and must be positioned tactically, as they aren’t invulnerable and can be slain. When used effectively, they serve as both distractions and damage-dealers.

What makes the Revenant truly shine is her synergy with fallen allies. She can channel energy from defeated foes and teammates, convert it into buffs, and unleash group-healing pulses. Her incantations aren’t flashy, but they provide powerful sustain during drawn-out fights.

Her ultimate ability, Immortal March, revives all downed teammates in a wide radius and grants a short window of invulnerability to everyone affected. This ability alone makes her a game-changer in raid content and late-expedition bosses.

Revenant Strengths and Weaknesses

The Revenant excels at keeping a team alive through attrition. Her kit includes passive health regeneration for the team, burst healing via converted souls, and summoning rituals that grant temporary reinforcements. In chaotic group fights, she controls space and flow like few other classes can.

However, she is incredibly fragile. With one of the lowest base health pools in the game, she depends heavily on positioning and awareness. If caught in melee, she rarely survives long enough to cast a full spell. Resource management is also a challenge, as her high-cast abilities drain focus and Murk quickly.

She’s a high-skill, high-reward class. Players looking for a brainless healer will find her clunky. But those who take time to learn the rhythm of combat and play around her cooldowns will find her indispensable.

Best Gear for the Revenant

For weapons, focus on staves and sacred seals that scale off Faith and Intelligence. These amplify both her summoning efficiency and healing effectiveness. The "Severed Prayer Seal" is a top-tier choice, increasing soul regeneration effects when near fallen allies.

Armor-wise, prioritize light robes that boost incantation speed and Murk regeneration. The "Vestments of the Pale Choir" set provides both a casting bonus and a small chance to auto-revive with 1 HP every 10 minutes, making it a perfect thematic and functional match.

For talismans, look for ones that improve summon duration, increase spell damage when at full health, and reduce Murk consumption. The Revenant isn’t reliant on crit or raw weapon damage, so lean into utility and spell amplification.

Revenant Builds and Playstyle

A typical Revenant build focuses on three core stats: Faith, Intelligence, and Mind. Faith fuels healing and summoning rituals. Intelligence supports soul manipulation and spirit weapon control. Mind determines your total Murk pool, which is critical for maintaining abilities during extended fights.

In team play, your goal is to stay behind the front line, constantly watching for downed allies and using your summons to create space or flank enemies. Drop healing zones early in boss fights and keep Immortal March ready for emergency revives.

Solo players will want to bring spirit summons and damage-over-time incantations. Don’t try to out-DPS a melee build. Instead, play a war of attrition by kiting enemies, stacking effects, and finishing them with soulbursts.

Where the Revenant Fits in the Meta

In Elden Ring: Nightreign’s current meta, high-DPS classes like the Revenant is more niche but fills a critical role in raids and multi-stage boss encounters. She’s one of the few classes capable of reversing a team wipe or holding a crumbling push together with a single cast.

While she isn’t viable in every situation, she’s exceptional in any fight that requires durability, recovery, and phase-based mechanics. Expect her to become a staple pick in coordinated group content as the meta evolves.

Community Impressions and Early Feedback

Players who unlocked her during the second week of Nightreign have praised her depth and complexity. Streamers are already showcasing wild plays with Immortal March, and Reddit is flooded with Revenant build guides and theories.

The most common feedback is that she has one of the highest skill ceilings in the game. She’s not for everyone, but those willing to learn will be rewarded with one of the most flexible and rewarding kits in the expansion.

Nerfs have not been mentioned yet, but some players have already begun asking for Murk cost reductions or slight buffing of her base defense. Nexon has not confirmed any changes, but they have been monitoring community feedback closely since launch.

Final Thoughts

The Revenant brings something truly unique to Elden Ring: Nightreign. She’s not just another mage or healer — she’s a battlefield manipulator, capable of controlling the flow of battle, turning death into power, and providing the clutch plays that make or break a fight.

Unlocking her takes dedication, but the payoff is more than worth it. Her high skill requirement ensures she’ll never be overpicked, but in the hands of a master, she becomes a force of restoration and retribution that few can rival.

For players looking to deepen their gameplay experience and embrace a more cerebral, tactical role, the Revenant is an unforgettable choice.

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