Returning to the Lands Between through Elden Ring Nightreign feels like reuniting with an old friend who's learned incredible new tricks! 😍 As someone who's sunk hundreds of hours into FromSoftware's masterpiece, I'm absolutely floored by how the expansion's roguelike mechanics and class-specific remembrance quests have revitalized the experience. But let's be real—what truly stole my heart is the Executor class. This shapeshifting samurai isn't just about flashy katana moves; it's a dance of precision and strategy, especially when you dive into the relics system. Trust me, finding the right relic combinations feels like unlocking secret levels of awesome! 🤯

🔥 Night of the Baron: The Parry God's Best Friend

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Oh. My. Grace. This relic turned my Executor into a critical-hit machine! We're talking:

  • +1 Improved Critical Hits

  • Art gauge filling on every crit

  • Stamina recovery boost after landing those sweet counters

I can't count how many times this saved me against those obnoxious dual-wielding bosses in the Scarlet Rot swamps. The sheer dopamine rush when you parry, hear that clang, then unleash a devastating counterattack while your ultimate charges faster? Chef's kiss! 👌 And let's be honest—who doesn't love watching a boss stagger because you've been parrying like a maniac? The art gauge perk is sneaky-good too; it basically hands you free ultimates if you play aggressively. If you're not using Baron for boss fights, what are you even doing with your life?!

💉 Red Relic: Status Effect Supremacy

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Listen, I used to sleep on arcane builds—until this bad boy changed everything. With S-tier arcane scaling on Executor, why wouldn't you amplify those sweet status effects? This relic gives:

  • Attack power boost against status-afflicted enemies

  • Starting weapon automatically inflicts bleed/poison

Honestly? It feels like cheating during early runs. I waltzed through the first three remembrance quests just by applying bleed stacks faster than a chef chops onions. 🧅 That initial status effect means you're dealing bonus damage from the first strike—no more tedious buffing! And pairing this with poison mist spells? Let's just say Malenia's rot has nothing on my toxin-spamming samurai. Why play fair when you can watch health bars melt?

⚔️ Yellow Relic: High Risk, Higher Reward

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Okay, I'll admit—I screamed when I first equipped this. The trade-off? Brutal:

  • Character skill boosts attack but DRAINS HP

  • Automatically replaces armament skill with Seppuku

At first, I thought "HP drain? Hell no!" But holy moonlight, the damage output! 🤯 That Seppuku skill? It's basically a nuclear button—sacrifice 15% HP for a temporary 40% attack buff. I've never felt more like a true rōnin than when I'm at 10% health, popping Seppuku, then deleting a boss's final phase in three hits. Pro tip: Pair it with a fast-healing flask charm to offset the drain. Yes, you'll die a lot learning this playstyle, but when it clicks? Pure. Samurai. Bliss.

🌿 Golden Sprout: The Unkillable Samurai

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My absolute MVP for endurance runs! This beauty provides:

  • HP restore during Art (roaring)

  • HP recovery on successful guards

  • Slow AOE heal when critically low

After dying 47 times (yes, I counted) to the final remembrance boss, this relic made me feel invincible. That guard heal? Magic against chip-damage enemies. And the Art-based healing lets you stay in beast mode longer—no more panic-flasking mid-combo! But the real star is the emergency AOE heal. During co-op with my buddies, I've saved so many runs by becoming a makeshift healer when everyone's near death. Who needs faith builds when your samurai becomes a life-stealing tank?

📊 Stat-Boosting Blue Relic: Underrated Gem

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Look, flashy effects are cool, but sometimes you just need GOOD STATS:

  • Dexterity boost

  • Arcane boost

  • Endurance boost

I know, I know—"basic" relics sound boring. But hear me out! Executor's katana scaling thrives on dex/arcane, and this relic delivers both. That endurance bump? Critical for maintaining aggression without stamina crashes. After testing, here's why it's secretly OP:

Stat Damage Increase Playstyle Impact
Dex +12% avg DPS Faster combos
Arcane +20% status buildup More bleed procs
End +3 extra swings Less retreating

It's like giving your character three free level-ups! I slot this when I'm running Rivers of Blood—the extra arcane makes that weapon absolutely disgusting.

🌸 Blessed Flowers: Parry Healing Perfection

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If you master parries, this relic will make you FEEL immortal:

  • HP restore when using cursed sword after parries

  • +3 Dexterity

Three parries → cursed sword activation → massive damage + healing. It's a perfect loop! I call this my "vampire samurai" build because landing that cursed sword strike after a brutal combo heals like 30% HP. The dex boost is just icing on the cake. Honestly? This relic taught me to stop panic-rolling and embrace parry timing. Now I actively hunt bosses who seemed impossible before—looking at you, Godskin Duo!

🗡️ Green Relic: Katana Overload Heaven

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Wanna go FULL weeb? This relic demands it:

  • HP restore on EVERY katana hit

  • Attack power boost when wielding 3+ katanas

I laughed when I first read "3+ katanas"—until I tried it. Nightreign's no-weight-limit mechanic means you can carry Moonveil, Rivers of Blood, AND Uchigatana simultaneously. The result? Constant HP regen that turns you into an unkillable blender! 🌀 I literally facetanked the final boss while spamming L1 attacks—health bar yo-yoing like crazy. Plus, stacking passives from multiple katanas? Absolutely broken. If you're not running around with four swords strapped to your back, are you even an Executor main?

So where do I see this going? I'm praying FromSoftware adds more relics that interact with Executor's beast transformations—imagine relics that boost shape-shifted attacks or add elemental effects! 🙏 Honestly, Nightreign has rekindled my love for Elden Ring in ways I never expected. The relics system isn't just about power; it's about crafting YOUR perfect samurai fantasy. What relic combos have made you feel unstoppable? Share your war stories below—let's geek out over our broken builds together! 💬🔥