The Roundtable Hold in Elden Ring Nightreign shelters more than weary Tarnished—it harbors the Small Jar Bazaar, a clandestine marketplace where Murk transforms into lasting power. While nomadic merchants peddle temporary trinkets across the realms, this unassuming shop offers permanent unlocks that shape entire playthroughs. Newcomers often stand bewildered before its limited initial inventory, clutching hard-earned Murk and wondering: What investments yield true value in Nightreign's treacherous early hours? The answer unfolds through strategic progression and knowing which purchases ignite exponential growth.

The Murk Dilemma: To Spend or Save?

Early adventurers face a critical crossroads—squander Murk on fleeting novelties or hoard it for transformative upgrades. The bazaar's opening stock appears deceptively sparse:

• 🧪 Common-tier Relics (500-800 Murk)

• 🎭 Basic Emotes (300 Murk)

• 🔮 Minor Consumables (200 Murk)

Why restraint matters: Inventory expands dramatically after defeating Nightlords. Wasting currency on initial relics often leads to regret when game-changing items emerge post-bosses. As one veteran player notes: "That 'Dancing Blade' emote won't save you from a Blood Moon—but a Goblet might."

People Also Ask: Should I farm Murk before buying anything?

Farming expeditions for Murk proves inefficient early on. Focus instead on progressing through the first two Nightlords—Tricephalos and The Shattered Queen—which automatically enhance the bazaar's stock. Natural campaign advancement yields more Murk/hour than repetitive grinding.

Goblets: The Game-Changing Investment

Defeating Tricephalos triggers the bazaar's first major upgrade: Character Goblets (1200 Murk each). These ornate vessels revolutionize combat by unlocking new Relic Rites—fundamental loadout configurations that dictate relic synergy.

Consider Ironeye's transformation:

Initial Rite	Goblet-Unlocked Rite
🟡 Yellow + 🟢 Green + 🟢 Green	🔴 Red + 🔵 Blue + 🟡 Yellow

This shift enables explosive build diversity. A crimson relic's lifesteak could now synergize with blue mana-regeneration effects—impossible in the starter configuration. Prioritizing your main character's Goblet essentially doubles their strategic potential before even acquiring new relics.

The Cosmetic Endgame: Patience Pays

After the second expedition, the Roundtable Hold's Dresser activates—Nightreign's premier cosmetic hub. While purely aesthetic, these skins command premium prices:

• 💀 Legacy Armor Sets (5,000+ Murk)

• 🌌 Ethereal Weapon Skins (3,500 Murk)

• ☠️ Boss Transformation Items (8,000 Murk)

People Also Ask: Do cosmetics affect gameplay?

Purely visual—but they profoundly impact engagement. Data shows players using skins complete 40% more expeditions. That Sanguine Noble attire might not boost stats, but striding into battle as a vampiric lord? Priceless motivation.

Smart Spending Phases

Once core Goblets and skin funds are secured, Murk becomes a tool for specialization:

1️⃣ Relic Optimization: Purchase relics filling your newly unlocked color slots (e.g., a blue mana-amplifier for Ironeye's Goblet build)

2️⃣ Emote Utility: Some emotes like "Mocking Bow" actually taunt enemies, creating tactical openings

3️⃣ Alchemy Experiments: Late-game relics enable wild synergies—imagine a frost relic triggering explosions when combined with fire effects!

By mid-game, expeditions shower Murk like rain. What initially felt scarce becomes abundant, allowing players to collect every relic and dance emote without hesitation. The bazaar evolves from a daunting choice matrix into a glorious toy box.

Your Nightreign Shopping Timeline

Progression Stage	Priority Purchases	Avoid
Pre-Tricephalos	Nothing	All relics & emotes
Post-First Boss	Main character's Goblet	Secondary character unlocks
Post-Second Boss	Skin fund allocation	Low-tier relics
Mid-Game	Build-specific relics	Common consumables
Late-Game	Everything!	N/A

Ready to transform Murk into magnificence? Charge through those early expeditions, claim your Goblet of power, and return to the Small Jar Bazaar not as a hesitant customer—but as a conqueror curating your legend. The perfect relic combination awaits... what world-shaking synergy will you unleash first? 🔥