Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.01.3 Fixes Key Bug

The Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.01.3 is now available across all platforms, delivering targeted tweaks and bug fixes that have been well-received by the community.

This update features a key balancing change: "Improved drop rates for weapons with the Madness status effect." Madness gradually builds up in enemies, culminating in explosive eye flames and significant damage upon full affliction.

Notably, the Nightlord Libra shows particular vulnerability to Madness. While this adjustment appears beneficial for players facing this goat demon, some r/Nightreign community members question its overall impact on gameplay strategies.

Players point out that Madness-compatible weapons remain rare, primarily limited to incantation seals and Vyke's Spear, with only select enemies being susceptible to this status effect compared to other elemental afflictions.

"I've only encountered one Madness incantation," shared a Reddit user. "Hopefully this update means regular weapons can occasionally roll with Madness effects, similar to other status types. Given its niche utility against specific bosses, the effect shouldn't be so uncommon."

The most welcomed fix addresses a frustrating revival glitch: "Resolved an issue where players would inexplicably lose battles after being revived during Nightlord encounters." This bug reportedly caused significant distress during endgame content.

"Experienced this glitch about twenty times," recounted one player. "It felt like psychological torture."

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Alongside quality-of-life improvements like enhanced Whirlwind skill visibility for Guardian-class players, these updates represent meaningful refinements to the Nightreign experience. However, one community request remains unaddressed.

Endgame players continue seeking fixes for rare Shifting Earth events - dynamic map changes that introduce new dungeons and treasure troves crucial for completionists. These randomly occurring events reportedly become excessively scarce after defeating the final boss.

While the patch delivers several valuable improvements for Nightfarer expeditions, FromSoftware has hinted at upcoming content featuring enhanced Nightlord variants this month.

For those seeking an edge, we've compiled essential Nightreign strategies to conquer all eight Nightlord Bosses, along with guides for unlocking the exclusive Revenant and Duchess Nightfarer Classes, plus character customization options.

Elden Ring Nightreign - Patch 1.01.3 Notes

Gameplay Adjustments

Increased Madness weapon drop rates

Bug Fixes

• Adjusted Whirlwind skill visual effects with specific Relic active
• Fixed Demon Merchant spawn location during cursed events
• Corrected damage calculations for Ironeye's "Marking" weak points
• Resolved Lightning Damage nullification with "Bolt of Gransax" passive
• Balanced Ultimate Art gauge fill rates
• Fixed affinity attack calculations for ranged weapons
• Corrected rune pricing for Uncommon merchant weapons
• Eliminated post-revival battle loss glitch
• Improved multiplayer camera angles during Nightlord encounters
• Restored phantom visibility in Limveld
• Updated staff credits

PC-Specific Fixes

Resolved intermittent freezing issues on Steam