Elden Ring Gets Nightreign Soul Skins

As players progress through Elden Ring Nightreign's endgame content, they're discovering an array of alternate skins carefully placed by FromSoftware as unlockable rewards. While many pay homage to previous Souls titles—a familiar trend—others showcase surprisingly niche references that deserve closer examination.

Souls content creator BonfireVN meticulously compared Elden Ring Nightreign's Dark Souls-inspired skins with their original counterparts from earlier games. These cosmetic unlocks become available after defeating Nightreign's final boss, offering fresh visual identities for the game's Nightfarer characters.

The nostalgic armor sets cleverly reference key NPCs and iconic gear throughout Dark Souls history, serving both as fan service and artistic tribute to Elden Ring's lineage. BonfireVN's analysis reveals particularly intriguing design choices—some references subtle enough to reward longtime fans' attention to detail.

The Sunlight Knight Outfit clearly honors Dark Souls 1's beloved Solaire, while the Raider's Catarina Outfit directly references Siegmeyer of Catarina—both immediately recognizable to veterans.

More obscure connections emerge in sets like the Duchess' Wraith Outfit, which demonstrates how Darkwraith designs evolved across Souls titles before reaching their Nightreign iteration.

Unexpected nods include the Ironeyes' Sellsword gear referencing Dark Souls 2's Chancellor Wellager. Beyond obvious Firekeeper outfits or legendary figures like Artorias, deeper cuts like the Recluse's Heretic Sorcerer Outfit—inspired by Dark Witch Karla—offer delightful discoveries.

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FromSoftware's meticulous recreation of classic armor sets stands impressive when juxtaposed with their original versions. These Nightreign designs trace the studio's evolutionary journey while celebrating Elden Ring's Soulsborne heritage.

For those seeking Nightreign mastery, we've compiled essential Nightreign guides covering all eight Nightlord encounters, plus Nightfarer Class unlocks. Specifically, see our walkthroughs: Unlocking the Revenant, Unlocking the Duchess, and comprehensive Character Switching mechanics.