Facing the Balancers in Elden Ring Nightreign can feel like you're fighting an army, not just a boss! This guide will equip you with everything you need to conquer the Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia, a challenging encounter in the Forsaken Hollows DLC. Let's dive in!
Unlocking the Balancers Expedition
To even begin this fight, you'll need to own the Forsaken Hollows DLC. Once you've got it, your journey to face the Balancers starts with defeating the Gladius Beast of Night. After that victory, chat with the Iron Menial near the Roundtable Hold, then the Small Jar Merchant. Next, enter the closed room next to the Small Jar Merchant – prepare for a fight against the Dreglord, Scholar, and Undertaker!
After that battle, revisit the closed room to unlock the Scholar, Undertaker, and, most importantly, the Balancers expedition. Now, queue up from the Roundtable Hold and get ready for the main event.
Balancers, Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths:
- High resistance to Bleed
- High resistance to Poison
- High resistance to Rot
- Multiple enemies
- Overwhelming AoE attacks
- Weaknesses:
- Sleep ailment
- Staggers against heavy weapons
The Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia is a group of Valkyries, and the sheer number of enemies is the biggest challenge. They'll swarm you with attacks from all sides. Thankfully, they're vulnerable to Sleep, so consider using sleep-inflicting weapons, grease, or pots to give yourself an edge. This fight is essentially a DPS check; you need to eliminate each enemy swiftly. Since they resist bleed, poison, and scarlet rot, building around those ailments is a waste of time.
Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia Moveset: Know Your Enemy
Even though the moveset is relatively simple, the multiple enemies make dodging difficult. Here's a breakdown:
- Spears in a Straight Line: One of their most annoying attacks. They summon spears in a straight line. Dodge sideways to avoid them. The ground will glow before the attack.
- AoE Spears: Summons spears in an area around them. Move outside the circle to avoid this.
- Thrust Combo: In the first phase, they might perform a thrust combo. Dodge sideways to avoid the first thrust, then get behind the enemy.
- Criss-cross Combo: In the second phase, after defeating the enemies once, the boss will resummon them, with one enhanced. They'll take to the skies and lunge. Watch the ground for the attack paths. After that, they will perform a massive AoE attack, followed by another. Timing your dodges is crucial here!
- Advanced Enemy Combo: The enhanced enemy in the second phase has a longer combo with slams and spinning attacks. Dodge sideways for the first lunge and then move behind the boss, but keep your distance to avoid the spinning attacks.
Best Nightfarers for the Fight
- Scholar
- Ironeye
- Wylder
- Undertaker
- Raider
- Duchess
Scholar is a top pick, as their Ultimate can make the fight much easier. If using Scholar, consider following a Scholar build. Ironeye, Undertaker, Raider, and Wylder are also strong choices. Duchess can provide extra damage with her Restage ability. Guardian might struggle here, as you'll be swarmed. Revenant, Recluse, and Executor may also have a tough time, although Executor could be useful if you find a sleep weapon.
Preparing for the Balancers
Preparation is key in Nightreign's expedition system. Here's what to focus on:
- Find Sleep Weapons or Items: Prioritize finding sleep-inducing items like weapons, skills, pots, or grease.
- Reach Level 15: Leveling up increases your damage and health, which is crucial for survival.
- Hit at Least Two Churches: Healing can become an issue. Grab at least two flasks from churches to stay alive longer.
How to Beat the Balancers
This fight is a test of attrition and DPS. Here's how to approach it:
- Phase 1: Avoid taking damage and focus on taking down single enemies with your allies instead of fighting multiple enemies at the same time. Keep checking your surroundings to avoid other attacks. Avoid using sleep-inducing consumables. You will need them in the second phase.
- Phase 2: If solo, focus on the elite enemy first and try to DPS it down. If with a team, focus on defeating the other enemies first and then target the elite enemy. Try to put the elite enemy to sleep to make the job easier.
So, there you have it – a guide to conquering the Balancers in Elden Ring Nightreign! It's a challenging fight, but the spectacle is worth it. Do you think the enemy spam attacks make this boss unfair, or do you think it's a balanced challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments!
