In this guide, you’ll learn the strongest Undertaker builds in Elden Ring Nightreign. These turn her into a hammer-swinging frontline monster that dominates expeditions and carries parties through any depth. We’ll cover her complete kit, best weapons, and multiple optimized relic setups. This includes high-DPS hybrids, status specialists, Trance spam, incantation mixes, and tanky variants so you can pick the perfect playstyle for your runs—even if you're new!
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Introducing the Undertaker
Undertaker's a Strength/Faith hybrid Nightfarer (DLC class) unlocked via the Forsaken Hollows DLC.
To get her:
- Defeat Gladius Beast of Night (Tricephalos) in Forsaken Hollows expeditions.
- Then speak to the Iron Menial at Roundtable Hold to receive her message from the Small Jar Bazaar.
Her high Strength and Faith make her perfect for heavy-hitting hammers with holy infusions, blending raw power and divine support.
Her base stats emphasize aggression (at Level 15 scaling):
| Stat | Scaling | Notes |
| Strength | A(50) | Powers hammers & melee. |
| Faith | A(41) | Boosts holy damage & incantations. |
| Vigor (HP) | B | Decent health pool for trading hits. |
| Endurance | C | Okay stamina/poise base—relics boost it. |
| Dex/Int/Arc | Low | Dump stats—ignore them. |
HP/FP/Sta support sustained melee with some spells (low FP limits spam—use buffs wisely; focus on quick casts).
Undertaker Core Kit
- Passive – Confluence: When a nearby ally uses their Ultimate Art (big team super), you get a free Loathsome Hex (no gauge cost)—watch for purple particles! Perfect-dodging darkness-infused grab attacks (enemy lunges with dark effects) also triggers it. This shines in co-op for endless bursts; solo players, practice timing dodges on grabs for free ults.
- Character Skill – Trance: Hold to enter a super-mode: stamina-free sprint, higher poise/defense, quickstep dodges (better i-frames for safer rolls), and attack buffs after hits (usually 4 for max stack). Full Ultimate gauge? Enhanced Trance (15s: auto-dodge bosses, huge buffs, HP restore, mid-action use). Cancel early to reset cooldown faster—your go-to for every engagement, enabling aggressive play without stamina worry.
- Ultimate Art – Loathsome Hex: Summon bone spear, dash-fly to target for massive strike. Long-range, mid-air OK, interrupts bosses, depletes near-death gauges (finishes staggered foes), heals allies on hit, buffs your attack (stacks on repeats). Avoid obstacles—great for gap-closing and punishing recoveries!
Playstyle: Permanent Trance for combos, safe trades via poise/restore, free ults in co-op. Disruptive frontline; adapts to holy/status/support. Beginners: Practice Trance refresh in safe zones to build muscle memory; in solo, prioritize grab dodges for Confluence uptime.
Optimal Weapons for Undertaker
Hammers are mandatory—her unique fast, high-poise moveset (Radagon-inspired) crushes faster than Raider axes, breaks stance/shields easily. Power-stance jump attacks for breaks; skip dual combos (laggy recovery). Passives work from inventory (except hand-icon ones). Swap freely mid-run for matchups—these scale best with her STR/FAI for holy synergy.
Top picks:
- Marika’s Hammer (legendary, min lvl 10): Best—STR/DEX/FAI scaling, Holy damage; wrecks Holy-weak Nightlords. Drops from late expeditions (Depth 3+ chests/bosses).
- Envoy’s Horn (min lvl 7): STR/FAI/Holy crowd-control. Wide sweeps clear mobs easily.
- Undertaker’s Hammer (starter): Early viable; Prayerful Strike heals self/allies on every hit.
- Strong alts: Monk’s Flamemace (elements for status), Star Fist/Iron Ball (rushdown speed), Varre’s Bouquet, Golden Epitaph (Faith quick-buffs).
Prioritize: Two-armament attack up, successive attacks boost, improved stance-break, HP on successive hits.
The Meta Hammer Hybrid Build (STR/FAI Melee)
Highest-DPS, consistent for all content. Single/dual hammers + Trance = physical/Holy burst + sustain. Relic tip: Match colors to vessels (Green: Ult/Skill, Blue: Faith/Phys, Red: Damage—buy chalices at Bazaar to swap).
Core relics (Remembrance quests first—complete expeditions, kill Roundtable Hold bosses, find Scholar in Shifting Earth, beat Heolstor; unlocks full potential):
- Glass Necklace (green, full Remembrance): Ult boosts attack; successive boost; +3 Ult auto-charge. Near-perma ults!
- Leather Monocle Case (blue, Part 1): Physical up with self-buffs (e.g., Golden Vow); longer spells; +2 Phys atk.
- Grand Tranquil Scene variants: Chain final blow atk +3 End/Fai/Str; or partial HP on attacks + Vig/Poise.
Key supports:
- Partial HP on post-dmg attacks
- Skill cooldown +3, Ult autocharge +3
- Successive negate dmg, improved Phys atk
- Fai/Str +3
Tips: Constant Trance, full combos for stacks. Mid-fight: Exalted Flesh (Phys atk), Pickled Turtle Neck (Stam). Practice jump power-stances to shatter poise fast—common mistake is overcommitting without Trance. Pair Duchess (Restage doubles Hex) or Ult-heavy allies for free bursts/revives. Melts Depth 4+ flawlessly.
Status Effect Hammer Build (Deep of Night Specialist)
For poison/rot/frost-weak bosses/multi-mobs like Depth 3+ Nightlords. Stack ailments via Trance swings for DoT (damage over time) meltdown—procs build fast on accelerated attacks.
Key relics:
- Night of Dregs (rot/HP near rotten foes)
- Dark Night of Miasma (frost + invisible for stealth) or Wise variants
- Str +3, Stam on attacks, atk near afflicted
Essentials: Improved stance-break (dual hammers instant), HP successive, status multipliers. Monk’s Flamemace/Upgraded starter. Godskin Swaddling Cloth for heals. Trance procs fast—rules long fights where raw DPS stalls.
Trance Spam and Incantation Hybrid Builds
Max uptime or Faith spells (low FP = buffs only; cast pre-Trance for max effect).
Trance Spam: Relics for skill reset on ult, Stam on hits + Str +3. Free Hex loops via Confluence/dodges keep you buffed non-stop—ideal for hyper-mobile play.
Incant Hybrid: Leather Case + Will of Balancers + Dark Night Wise. Holy/Lightning atk up or "Add Holy to Weapon". Seal + Golden Vow/Discus/Black Flame/Wrath of Gold. FP recovery, improved incants. Viridian Amber (+Stam)/Erdtree’s Favor (+HP/Sta). Mid-anim Trance for restores; Enhanced for auto-dodge bosses.
Tanky and Co-op Synergy Builds
Defensive frontline/support. Stack negation/restore + dmg for zero-downtime trades—great for carrying new players.
Priorities: Partial HP + successive negate, improved negation (any element), Dark Night of Champion (Stam/HP), Grand Luminous Scene (perm atk from Evergaol clears).
Synergies: Raider (stance tags for breaks), Guardian/Revenant/Wylder (free Hex bursts). Boiled Crab/flask passives. Trance poise = face-tank + heal. Unkillable trios!
Conclusion
The Undertaker dominates Elden Ring Nightreign through her perfect hammer aggression, Trance mobility, and Confluence team utility—widely regarded as a top-tier Nightfarer for solo and co-op alike. Whether running the Glass Necklace hammer hybrid for maximum DPS, status variants for weak bosses, Trance spam for uptime, incant hybrids for versatility, or tanky setups for safety, victory depends on relic synergy, combo discipline, and ultimate chaining with allies.
Complete her Remembrance quests early for Glass Necklace and Leather Monocle Case to unlock full potential. And if you haven't already purchased the game, you can get your hands on an Elden Ring Nightreign Steam key through Lootbar at a discounted price compared to other platforms.
