Elden Ring Nightreign: How to Revive Party Members

Multiplayer in Elden Ring Nightreign introduces new mechanics that can be a bit confusing, especially for players used to traditional Soulsborne games. One vital, but poorly explained, mechanic is how to revive your party members when they fall in battle. Since dying is expected in the challenging world of Elden Ring Nightreign, knowing how to get your teammates back on their feet quickly can make all the difference between victory and defeat.

The Near-Death State Explained

When a party member loses all their health, they enter a near-death state, during which they cannot fight but can crawl on the ground. During this vulnerable time, the downed player's screen displays a death gauge, a circle divided into three segments. Each segment represents a layer of their life in this near-death state:

Every time a player is downed, one segment of the death gauge turns purple.

The more segments that turn purple, the harder it becomes to successfully revive them.

If the death gauge fills, the downed player will respawn at the last Site of Grace they rested at.

How to Revive Teammates

To bring a fallen ally back into the fight:

Attack your downed teammate while they're crawling.

This may sound counterintuitive, but in Elden Ring Nightreign, hitting a downed party member depletes their death gauge, helping revive them faster.

Each successful hit reduces the purple segments in the death gauge. When the gauge is fully depleted, your teammate stands back up, ready to rejoin the battle.

Managing the Death Gauge

The death gauge increases with every near-death state, making it progressively harder to revive a player who has fallen repeatedly.

To reset the death gauge, the downed player or the entire party must visit a Site of Grace-the game's checkpoint system. Resting here clears all death gauge segments, allowing revives to be easier again.

Reviving teammates quickly is crucial to avoid the penalty of them respawning at the Site of Grace, which can waste precious time in boss fights or difficult dungeons.

Consequences of Dying

When a player dies and respawns at a Site of Grace, they lose some experience (runes).

The lost runes appear at the location where they died, giving a chance to reclaim them-but beware, some enemies can pick them up first, forcing you to clear the area before recovering your hard-earned runes.

Tips for Effective Team Revives

Coordinate attacks on downed teammates to revive them quickly-don't hesitate to "hit" your allies.

Keep track of each teammate's death gauge status and communicate when someone needs a quick revive.

Visit Sites of Grace regularly to reset death gauges and avoid difficult revive situations during boss battles.

Final Thoughts

Reviving party members in Elden Ring Nightreign requires teamwork and understanding the unique death gauge mechanic. Attacking fallen allies to restore their life gauge might feel strange at first, but it is essential for maintaining your team's fighting strength. Mastering this mechanic, along with the classic challenges of Elden Ring, will greatly improve your multiplayer experience.

Along the way, you'll collect valuable Elden Ring runes and powerful Elden Ring items that boost your character's abilities and equipment, making each revival even more impactful. To further prepare your party for the dangers ahead, be sure to explore our Elden Ring Nightreign classes guide for detailed character options and the skins guide to customize your look in the Lands Between.