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Farming Guide: Best Targets & Routes

Farming in Elden Ring: Nightreign is the set of methods and activities players repeat to acquire Murk, Relics, Sigils, Dormant Powers, Chalices, boss drops, and other persistent rewards used between Expeditions. Efficient farming focuses on picking the right Expeditions, targeting high-value enemies/bosses, using Everdark Sovereigns/Everdark rewards, and maximizing Murk and item returns from Nightlords, raids, and Cataclysms.

Why farm

  • Murk is the expedition currency used to buy Relics, Chalices, special goods (Small Jar Bazaar) and unlock Collector Signboard purchases.
  • Relics are player-bound, persist between runs, and equip to Chalices (up to three) to grant powerful passive bonuses.
  • Sovereign Sigils (from Everdark Sovereigns) purchase exclusive Relics and items at the Collector Signboard.
  • Dormant Powers, Remembrance rewards, and boss-specific drops provide new armaments, unique items, and unlocks for Nightfarers.

Best targets for repeat runs

  • Nightlords (Nightbosses): Clearing Nightlords grants their Night-specific reward (e.g., “Night of the X” relic), random Relics, Murk, and sometimes Dormant Powers. Nightbosses are one of the most reliable repeat sources of Relics and Murk.
  • Raids (e.g., Augur/Giant Bubbles): Raid bosses like Augur grant large rune payouts (Augur: 50,000 runes) and boons (Unifying Fate) as well as Murk and Relics when present. Raids often give substantial immediate rune/Murk returns.
  • Everdark Sovereigns (weekly rotation): These are more difficult variants of Nightlord expeditions that reward Sovereign Sigils and high-value relics; they are repeatable each week and give bonus Sigils on first clears.
  • Cataclysm Condemned spawns: Condemned Nightfarers appear during Cataclysms and can drop Dormant Powers and upgraded starting-class weapons; they are valuable when present because Dormant Powers guarantee useful armament upgrades.
  • Special merchants/events: Some expeditions (day two special merchant spawns) sell legendary weapons for Murk; check if a merchant’s stock is worth saving for (often high Murk cost).

High-value items and where they come from

  • Murk: Awarded from Nightlords, Raids, and general expedition completion; used to buy Relics and Chalice upgrades at the Small Jar Bazaar and other vendors.
  • Relics: Awarded from Nightlords, raids, and purchasable with Murk; equip up to three to Chalices at the Relic Rites to get persistent bonuses. Unique Relics come from Nightfarer-specific Remembrance Quests.
  • Sovereign Sigils: Rewarded by defeating Everdark Sovereigns; exchange at Collector Signboard for exclusive Relics and items.
  • Dormant Powers: Dropped by Condemned enemies during Cataclysms; often contain upgraded versions of a class’s starting weapon or guaranteed Dormant Power for certain classes during Cataclysms.
  • Chalices: Each Nightfarer has a set of Chalices (Urn, Goblet, Chalice, plus special Grails) used to equip Relics. Chalices beyond the basic set (Spirit Shelter Grail, Giant’s Cradle Grail, Sacred Erdtree Grail) unlock after defeating multiple Nightlords or specific bosses and are purchasable via the Small Jar Bazaar.
  • Key Remembrance / Key Items (e.g., Besmirched Frame, Black Claw Necklace): Obtained from Remembrances or defeating specific Nightlords; these are used for progression, unlocking new gear, or spending (Besmirched Frame purchasable from Small Jar Bazaar after unlocking Duchess).

Efficient farm routes & tips

  • Prioritize Nightlord runs that you can clear quickly and reliably for steady Murk and Relics. Some Nightlords drop powerful class-specific rewards; prioritize those you need (e.g., unique Dormant Powers or Remembrance drops).
  • Take advantage of Everdark Sovereigns when available: they award Sovereign Sigils and better Relics. Only available after defeating the base Nightlord and rotate weekly.
  • Run raids like Augur (Giant Bubbles) when available for guaranteed high rune payout and boons that ease future clears (Augur’s Unifying Fate makes Crimson Flask restore FP).
  • Trigger Cataclysms when you want Dormant Powers—Condemned enemies drop guaranteed Dormant Powers and can yield upgraded starting weapons for classes.
  • Use Libra encounters (Libra, Creature of Night) strategically: paying Libra removes a team curse and grants team-wide buffs; some deals give resistance boosts or extra flask charges that aid farming survivability. Libra also offers high-value weapon deals but at rune cost.
  • When targeting specific drop tables (e.g., Ghost Glovewort levels, Guardian equipment, Perfumer drops), farm the zones or enemy types that guarantee those drops—some enemies have 100% drops for crafting/upgrade materials.

Relic and Chalice management

  • Equip up to three Relics into a Chalice at the Relic Rites in the Shrouded Roundtable Hold. Relics persist between expeditions; swapping them is free outside of runs.
  • Prioritize relic effects that match your Nightfarer’s playstyle. Example high-priority effects include increased attack vs. inflicted status, starting armament inflicting bleed/frostbite, attack power per Evergaol prisoner defeated, and skill/Art improvements. Some relic effects stack if placed on multiple relics.
  • Buy Chalice upgrades (Spirit Shelter, Giant’s Cradle, Sacred Erdtree Grail) from the Small Jar Bazaar after meeting the kill requirements (e.g., defeat 4 or 7 Nightlords, or specific bosses).

Money and progression benchmarks

  • Murk shop prices: typical Chalice Goblets cost around 1,200 Murk; Besmirched Frame purchasable for 1,500 Murk after unlocking Duchess. Legendary weapon merchants in some expeditions sell weapons for very high Murk (example ~98,000 Murk).
  • Boss/raid rune payouts: raid boss Augur yields 50,000 runes; many Nightlords and Everdark bosses give large rune sums (tens of thousands) depending on the fight and party composition.
  • Use high-rune raids and repeatable Nightlord clears to save for Collector purchases (Sovereign Sigils and high-cost Relics/Chalices).

Enemy-specific notes (farming-relevant)

  • Guardians: Common drops include Guardian’s Swordspear, Guardian Mask, and Tarnished Golden Sunflower; Full Bloom variants have additional drops and mechanics.
  • Perfumer enemies: Have a chance to drop crafting fodder (Budding Cave Moss, Altus Bloom, Miranda Powder) useful for resource farming.
  • Revenants and other named mobs often drop Ghost Glovewort ranks useful for upgrading spirit/ghost items.
  • Many enemy drop tables include 100% drops for specific upgrade stones or guaranteed items—farm those mapped enemy types if you need particular materials.

Final tips

  • Match your farming target to your current needs: Murk (buy Relics/Chalices), Sovereign Sigils (collect during Everdark Sovereign weeks), Dormant Powers (Cataclysms), or upgrade materials (enemy-specific runs).
  • Use expedition boons (from raids or Libra deals) that increase survivability or resource gain to accelerate multiple clears.
  • Track weekly Everdark Sovereign rotations to plan which exclusive Relics or Sigils you want to collect.

This guide covers the core repeatable activities and targets that make Nightreign farming efficient: Nightlords, raids, Cataclysms, Everdark Sovereigns, Libra interactions, and careful Relic/Chalice management.

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