In the sprawling, dark world of Elden Ring Nightreign, the latest DLC The Forsaken Hollows has introduced a new force of nature for aggressive players: The Undertaker. She's not your average Tarnished; she's an abbess on a divine mission to hunt down Night Lords, and her entire kit screams one thing: relentless, in-your-face pressure. Forget about playing it safe or turtling behind a shield—this character is built for those who live by the mantra 'the best defense is a good offense.' She hits fast, moves like the wind, and turns every tiny enemy opening into a devastating burst of damage. For players who thrive on momentum and nonstop aggression, mastering the Undertaker is an absolute game-changer.

💀 Stat Breakdown & Scaling: The Holy Bruiser

Let's get into the nitty-gritty. The Undertaker is a unique hybrid that scales with both Faith and Strength. This makes her a holy powerhouse, perfectly suited for hammer-type weapons that can crush foes with righteous might. Here’s a quick look at her core stats:

Stat	Scaling	What It Means
Faith	A Scaling	Your primary damage source for holy-infused attacks.
Strength	B Scaling	Boosts physical damage, essential for hammer swings.
HP	B Scaling	Decent survivability for a melee fighter.
FP & Stamina	C Scaling	Her Achilles' heel. Mana is limited, and stamina management is key.

That C in Stamina is the real catch. In prolonged fights, you'll feel it draining fast. But don't sweat it—her unique abilities are specifically designed to overcome this limitation once you learn to use them effectively. It's all about playing smart and aggressive.

🔨 Weapon Choice: Smash with Purpose

For weapons, you absolutely want to stick to Hammers. Period. Her A scaling in Faith means certain Faith-based hammers become utterly busted (that's slang for overpowered, in case you were wondering 😉).

Top Weapon Picks:

• Envoy's Horn: A fan favorite for its holy damage and unique skill.

• Marika's Hammer: Hits like a truck and benefits massively from her hybrid scaling.

These weapons maximize her Strength + Faith potential, letting you smash through enemy defenses with both physical and holy damage. While she has high Faith, don't expect to be a spell-slinging caster. Her kit is built for melee staying power, not sitting back and casting. She's a brawler with a divine purpose!

⚡ Core Ability: Trance – Your Aggression Engine

This is where the magic happens. Trance is her character skill and the absolute core of her playstyle. Activating it is like flipping a switch that turns her from a strong fighter into a blur of destruction. When you pop Trance:

✅ Her run speed becomes as fast as sprinting, with ZERO stamina cost. Game changer for closing gaps!

✅ Increased toughness and combo damage. You trade hits better and your strings hurt more.

✅ Dodge becomes a slick dodge-step. This gives you cleaner, tighter windows to avoid attacks and stay on the offensive.

And here's the pro tip: If your Ultimate Art gauge is full, triggering Trance a second time gives you an even bigger power spike with extra attack, faster movement, and a one-time lethal dodge. This is when the Undertaker truly transcends her stamina limits and becomes a hyper-mobile damage machine. Use Trance OFTEN. It's your key to managing stamina and maintaining pressure.

🤝 Synergy Passive: Confluence – Teamplay is Key

The Undertaker isn't a lone wolf. Her passive ability, Confluence, is what makes her shine in coordinated teams. Here's the deal:

• When a teammate uses their Ultimate, Undertaker gets a brief window to trigger her own Ultimate for FREE, even if her gauge isn't full.

• This can also proc off specific powerful enemy attacks (look for purple particles!).

This passive is why she's S-tier in compositions built around chaining ultimates back-to-back. The more your team coordinates big plays, the more often you get to unleash hell for no cost. It's pure synergy, and it feels absolutely amazing when you pull it off.

💥 Ultimate: Loathsome Hex – The Divine Finisher

Speaking of ultimates, let's talk about her showstopper: Loathsome Hex. This ability is one of the flashiest and highest-value ultimates in Nightreign.

What it does:

1. She rips a bone from her own body (metal, right? 🤘).

2. Launches herself like a projectile toward the target.

3. Deals massive, long-range damage.

4. Can even be cast mid-air for stylish plays!

It functions as both a gap-closer to chase down fleeing enemies and a devastating finisher. Because of Confluence, you can potentially fire this thing multiple times in quick succession, deleting health bars from the roster. It's also surprisingly versatile—you can use it to quickly reach downed allies across the battlefield.

⚠️ One Major Warning: This move travels in a straight line. If there's a pillar, wall, or even a thick tree between you and your target... you're gonna faceplant into it. Practice the distance in training mode to avoid wasting this glorious ultimate on geometry!

🎯 Putting It All Together: Sample Combo & Playstyle

So, how does this all flow in a real fight? Let's break down a killer combo sequence that showcases her synergy:

1. Your ally (like the Duchess) activates their Ultimate.

2. Confluence procs, giving you a free Loathsome Hex.

3. You fire your free Ultimate at the priority target.

4. If your gauge filled from the fight, immediately pop Trance for the empowered buff.

5. Go ham with your hammer combos while your teammate follows up.

The Undertaker Playstyle Mantra:

• Always Be Aggressing. Your kit rewards constant pressure.

• Manage Trance Wisely. It's your stamina solution and damage booster.

• Watch for Confluence Cues. Keep an eye on teammates and those purple particles!

• Use Loathsome Hex to Engage or Execute. Don't just save it; use it to secure kills or create openings.

Mastering the Undertaker is about embracing chaos and turning it into controlled, divine violence. She's a high-skill, high-reward character that feels incredibly satisfying once it all clicks. So get out there, Tarnished, and start smiting some Night Lords! 🙌