Elden Ring Nightreign: Recluse Class Guide for Builds, Skills & Strategy

We already stated that the Recluse’s kit is built around magic use. Magic Cocktail is the most important part of the Recluse’s toolkit and gives her the unique ability to restore her FP, something no other character in Elden Ring Nightreign can do. She can also absorb and store up to three elemental stains, which allow her to cast various spells depending on which element she stores.

This means if an ally attacks an opponent with a fire bow, for example, it will leave a fire stain for you to absorb. Learning the Magic Cocktails combos is the most essential skill to playing the Recluse in Elden Ring Nightreign. Magic Cocktail has no cooldown timer, so frequent use is essential to restore the Recluse’s FP and keep casting spells. She also has a slightly longer window of evasion compared to the other characters’ standard dodge. The Recluse begins each expedition with a Recluse’s Staff, a basic sorcery staff that lets her cast a couple of basic spells.

Optimizing Your Build in Elden Ring Nightreign

Putting together an ideal build for the Recluse can be a bit more challenging than for other characters. You will be limited in locations where you can hunt for guaranteed staves, seals, and magic drops. Ideally, the first thing you want to do is put yourself in a scenario to have lightning, fire, and holy magic so you can build your kit around having the full range of Magic Cocktail combos.

The easiest spells to go for and to use are Flame Sling, Lightning Spear, and Discus of Light. All three have decently short casting times, and you can charge them to deal extra damage. If you can’t find some of the rare spells that you may want, this strategy will keep you viable. It is also a good idea to keep a weapon or two with elemental affiliation on hand. The Recluse isn’t built to wield every weapon in Elden Ring Nightreign, but a dagger or a whip with an elemental affiliation can let you use a wider variety of Magic Cocktail combos even without the magic.

Final Thoughts

Elden Ring Nightreign’s token mage class is a fun and inventive spin on FromSoft’s magic builds. Her unique ability to restore FP is invaluable, and her Magic Cocktail is one of the most fun mechanical systems in the game. The various combos that The Recluse can employ in Elden Ring Nightreign can take time to master, but give players a rich and rewarding experience. Her broad variety of offensive and support magic will make each adventure into Limveld an engaging experience.