Fri May 30 07:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Elden Ring Nightreign: Unlock the Elusive Duchess Class with This Guide

**The Lands Between -** Elden Ring Nightreign players seeking to expand their roster of playable characters need look no further than the enigmatic Duchess, a powerful rogue-like class hidden within the game. While Nightreign offers eight distinct Nightfarer classes, only six are available at the game’s outset. This article details the steps to unlock the Duchess and her unique abilities.

The key to unlocking the Duchess lies in acquiring the Old Pocketwatch, a unique Relic with consistent stat bonuses. This is most reliably obtained by completing the Tricephalos Expedition and defeating Gladius, Beast of Night, the expedition’s boss. While challenging, this is the only expedition available at the beginning. Success rewards players with access to further expeditions *and* the coveted Old Pocketwatch.

For players struggling with Gladius, there’s good news: the Old Pocketwatch can also be a random reward for *failed* expedition attempts. Persistence is key; keep attempting the Tricephalos Expedition and the Old Pocketwatch will eventually drop.

Once armed with the Old Pocketwatch, players must return to Roundtable Hold and seek out the hooded Priestess near the expedition table. Selecting the “Show her the old pocketwatch” dialogue option will trigger a reveal: the Priestess is none other than the Duchess herself. She will then become a playable character, appearing in various locations within Roundtable Hold in both her Duchess and Priestess forms.

The Duchess functions as a classic rogue class. Her passive ability grants an extended dodge, providing superior maneuverability. Her active ability, powered by the Old Pocketwatch, allows her to rewind the last two seconds of damage dealt to an enemy, inflicting half of that damage again. Her ultimate ability grants the entire party temporary invisibility, allowing players to bypass challenging encounters or strategically position themselves for attack. However, attacking breaks the invisibility.

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