Maris, Fathom of Night soars through the shadowed skies of Elden Ring Nightreign like a vengeful specter 😱. This winged Nightlord terrifies unprepared players with aerial acrobatics that render standard melee tactics useless. But beneath those swirling water currents and explosive bubbles lies a surprisingly manageable foe—once you crack its rhythm. Forget brute force; victory demands precise team synergy and exploiting those glorious lightning weaknesses ⚡. Seasoned Tarnished whisper that mastering Maris becomes a rite of passage in 2025’s meta. Ready to clip this nightmare’s wings?

✨ Recommended Team Composition

Melee enthusiasts weep 😭—Maris laughs at grounded warriors. That aerial dominance demands ranged specialists. The undisputed MVP? Ironeye. His precision arrows shred Maris mid-flight while providing clutch healing. Two Ironeyes? Perfection. Double the lightning arrows, double the stagger potential against those bubble bombs.

Third slot belongs to Wylder. When Maris briefly touches down (oh, those precious seconds!), Wylder’s Chainhook closes distance instantly. His Flaming Stake Ultimate Art? Chef’s kiss 👌 for staggering. Avoid Raider despite raw power—too slow to capitalize on brief ground phases.

• Ideal Trio: Ironeye + Ironeye + Wylder

• Substitutions: Duchess (if unlocked) for supplementary magic damage

• Avoid: Revenant/Guardian (melee focus fails here)

⚡ Weakness & Preparation Checklist

Lightning isn’t just effective—it’s everything. Stack relics boosting Lightning Attack Power via Relic Rites’ ‘Status Effect’ filter. Scour expeditions for:

• Lightning-infused weapons

• Lightning Grease backups

• Stimulating Boluses (Sleep countermeasures)

Preparation defines victory margins:

1. Pre-fight Buffs: Max stamina/health upgrades from expedition mini-bosses

2. Item Priority: 5+ Stimulating Boluses per player

3. Relic Setup: Minimum +30% Lightning Attack Power

🧨 Decoding Maris' Attack Patterns

Chaos? Only if unstudied. Key moves demand specific counters:

• Water Waves: Roll diagonally INTO currents. Sprinting sideways works too.

• Sleep Curse: When Maris curls up—BURN ULTIMATE ART IMMEDIATELY. Interruption prevents party wipe.

• Tentacles: Annihilate instantly. Distraction = death.

• Explosive Bubbles: Ironeyes snipe them near Maris. Friendly fire helps you!

• Teardrop Nuke: Ironeye’s arrows MUST destroy it mid-air. Failure = party wipe 💥.

Rhythm is key: Wylder conserves stamina for ground phases. Ironeyes maintain relentless pressure—even during tentacle cleanup. Ultimate Arts reserved exclusively for Sleep Curse or Teardrop emergencies.

💫 Victory Epiphany

Maris isn’t Elden Ring Nightreign’s toughest Nightlord... just its most misunderstood 🤔. That initial terror melts once players embrace lightning and ranged harmony. Remember: two Ironeyes anchor the strategy, Wylder seizes moments, and Stimulating Boluses negate despair. Conquer this aerial phantom, and deeper Everdark Sovereigns feel... almost approachable. Almost. Now go drown that Fathom of Night in electric glory! ⚡✨