In thisElden Ring: Nightreignvideo, we’re going to be taking a look atWylderand how to play him in combat. We’re going to be going through things like his stats, his skills, what relics to use, what weapons to look out for, and how to use him effectively in a party.
General Description
So if you’re playingWylderinNightreignand you want to know how to play him—or maybe you just want some tips or overlooked something—this is for you.
Wylder is a great all-around melee character, and he’s particularly good for first-time players—especially melee characters, which usually have a harder time than ranged ones since they’re always in the thick of it.
Stats & What That Means
He’s got a lot of HP, which makes him tanky and hard to kill. He’s also got a decent amount of stamina, which is crucial. However, he hasvery low FP, so he’s not going to be using many weapon skills or casting spells.
Thanks to his highStrength and Dexterity, he can wield a wide range of melee weapons, especially those that dealphysical damage.
Intelligence
Many melee weapons scale with STR, DEX, or both, so Wylder is effective with most physical melee builds.
However, hisIntelligence, Faith, and Arcaneare weak, so spellcasting and magic/holy weapons aren’t great on him. Focus instead onphysical,fire, orlightningweapons—these usually scale with STR or DEX too.
Like some other characters, Wylder gets a hugeHP boostwhen you level from 1 to 2, so your first priority after landing on the map should be leveling up to 2 as fast as possible.
This makes him significantly tankier and allows you to engage with stronger enemies sooner.
Skills and How to Use Them
Sixth Sense: Passive Ability
Cheat death a single time
Wylder’s skills allow him to cheat death once per life. If he takes a fatal blow, he’ll survive with a sliver of health.
This makes him especially good for new players, who may die more often due to inexperience.
It recharges every time yourespawnorrest at aSite of Grace. That means you can use it many times in a single run, making it an invaluable passive for survival.
You shouldalways run by every Site of Grace, even if you’re unsure whether the passive triggered—it may have saved you without you noticing.
Clawshot: Character Skill
Launch grappling claw to rope foes in or move swiftly by retracting
It has a cooldown of around 8–9 seconds and can evenguard break shielded enemiesor kill weak ones. It deals a bit of damage and gets stronger as Wylder levels up.
You canhold the button to aim it, making it easier to hit fast-moving targets or distant enemies.
Clawshot is great forgap closing—saving stamina you’d otherwise use to sprint. Sprinting into bosses wastes stamina and leaves you unable to dodge, block, or attack.
With Clawshot, you cangrapple into melee rangewithout burning stamina, making it a key survival and offensive tool.
Onslaught Stake: Ultimate Art
Powerful single attack that launches an iron stake with great explosion
It charges over time and through attacking or killing enemies. It launches amassive iron stake explosionthat deals highstance damageandsome regular damage.
It’s perfect for bosses or hard-to-kill enemies because it frequently leads tostance breaks, opening enemies up for a critical hit and giving your team a big opening.
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You canhold the button to charge it, consuming more of the gauge but increasing both stance and raw damage. It hasi-frames, so you can safely use it while a boss is attacking.
It’s a greatemergency i-frame toolas well as a DPS burst.
That said, it’s alsoeasy to miss—bosses are highly mobile in this game. Charging it can result in the enemy moving out of range, wasting the skill.
You’ll need to learn boss patterns oruse it quickly after a Clawshotto maximize impact.
Suggested Weapons & Ideal Run
Wylder should focus onmelee weapons—while having a bow for backup is helpful in rare cases, he’s mostly a frontliner. Look for melee weapons withstatus effects, like:
These effects allow you toapply pressure passively, even if you’re dodging or repositioning. In boss fights, this helps your team by stacking DOT or burst effects while you stay mobile or defensive.
Wylder’s ultimate also excels atstance breaks, so consider usingheavy weapons:
These weapons domassive stance damagewith their heavy attacks, making Wylder one of the best characters forstagger setups. Once an enemy is stance broken, everyone’s damage ramps up during the crit animation too—making a key enabler for team burst.
Although not as tanky as Guardian, Wylder can alsotank decently. He can use ashieldand benefit fromblocking—especially if you find a good one.
Don’t ignore shields; being able to block can be life-saving in chaotic situations.
When choosingpassives and effects, prioritize:
Survivability is more important than raw damage for melee characters inNightreign. Bosses use large AoEs that often hit melee characters much more than ranged teammates. So being durable lets you stay in the fight longer—and more uptime = more damage.
Suggested Relics
There are a lot of viable relic choices for Wylder.
Early status effect relicslikePoisonorBleedhelp you apply DOTs quickly and reliably, making even your basic weapons deadly.
Keep an eye out forWylder-specific relics—they’re rare, but powerful.
Beyond those, prioritize relics that enhance:
SinceWyldercan use almost any melee weapon, the relics you choose shouldcomplement your weapon choice. If you have a great weapon skill, consider a relic that boostsFP or FP regento let you use it more often.
Party Composition
Wylder is very flexible and can fit intonearly any group:
If you’re playing with a Guardian tank, spec Wylder foroffensive play—don’t waste gear slots on shields if someone else is already soaking damage. Instead, focus onstance damage and status buildup.
If there’sno tankin the group, Wylder can alsofill that rolewith the right relics and a good shield. Just don’t expect the same defensive toolkit as Guardian—his survival comes more fromaggression and recoverythan blocking alone.
Final Thoughts
That wraps up my Wylder guide. I hope you found it useful! There are aton of great weaponsfor Wylder, and he can use almost anything effectively—making him extremelyversatile. Each run with him can feelcompletely different, depending on what gear you find.
Unlike characters like Recluse or Iron Eye—who tend to play the same each time—Wylder’s playstyle can vary drastically based on your weapon and relics. I highly recommend checking out thewikior visiting theSparring Groundsto test weapons, learn their movesets, and see what works best for you.
If you havetips, questions, or thoughtsabout Wylder, drop them in the comments—I’ll do my best to reply!
