{"id":1214159,"date":"2026-02-22T03:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=602567"},"modified":"2026-02-22T03:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:29:00","slug":"how-to-play-recluse-in-elden-ring-nightreign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/how-to-play-recluse-in-elden-ring-nightreign\/","title":{"rendered":"How to play Recluse in Elden Ring Nightreign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Recluse<\/strong> makes a bunch of cocktails in Elden Ring’s Nightreign<\/a><\/em>, but not the type you\u2019d like to drink. She transforms the typical playstyle of a Soulslike spellcaster and flips it on its head by allowing you access to 14 extra spells through her character skill, Magic Cocktail.<\/p>\n

Recluse is the perfect character for you if you want to dedicate many hours to mastering a character. In comparison to the other classes, Recluse demands constant management of stamina, FP, and your character skill on top of all the other requirements Nightreign<\/em> demands of you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an aspiring Recluse main who wants to get the best out of the character in your future expeditions, this Elden Ring<\/em> Nightreign<\/em> guide will show you how to play as Recluse<\/strong>, with a focus on recommendations for her best relics, best teammates, and best weapons, alongside other miscellaneous tips.<\/p>\n

How to make a great Recluse build in Elden Ring Nightreign<\/h2>\n

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As a mage, you want your Recluse build to involve staves<\/strong> and whatever melee weapon you\u2019re most comfortable with<\/strong>. The most challenging part of learning Recluse\u2019s quirks isn\u2019t strictly about managing her character skill but also about keeping your FP high. It’s easy to disregard it and spam the spells of your weapons, but once you run out of FP, you\u2019re out of luck; there is no azure flask to lean on.<\/p>\n

The only way to restore this vital resource is by using your character skill. This is why a good melee weapon you\u2019re comfortable with matters as you begin to learn. Once you have a good grasp on weaving your skill in between spells, you can prioritize weapons and relics that boost intelligence and improve spellcasting.<\/p>\n

Best relics for Recluse in Elden Ring Nightreign<\/h2>\n

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For Recluse, Intelligence is king! There are many relics to choose from in Elden Ring Nightreign,<\/em> but as long as your relic has some boost to spellcasting, FP cost, or intelligence, you are in good shape. While playing the game, you\u2019ll unlock some relics that have passives unique to Recluse. As you can probably assume, these are some of her best options.<\/p>\n

Some of the Recluse\u2019s best options are relics with the following effects:<\/p>\n