Nightreign's Souls Skins Revamp Classic Elden Ring Styles

As players progress further into the endgame of Elden Ring Nightreign, they are discovering a variety of skins that FromSoftware has prepared as alternative options and rewards. While it's not surprising that many of these are nods to earlier Souls titles, some of the more obscure references are particularly intriguing.

Souls content creator BonfireVN put together a side-by-side comparison video showing these Elden Ring Nightreign outfits alongside their original counterparts from the Souls series. Players unlock these skins after defeating the game's final boss, offering a significant visual overhaul for the various Nightfarer characters.

These nostalgic skins pay homage to different elements of Dark Souls history, primarily featuring NPCs and armor sets from across the series. It's a touching tribute that celebrates how Elden Ring continues the Souls legacy. As BonfireVN demonstrates, some of the specific choices and design details are worth examining more closely.

The Guardian's Sunlight Knight Outfit serves as an obvious tribute to the beloved Dark Souls 1 character Solaire. Similarly, the Raider's Catarina Outfit clearly references Siegmeyer of Catarina.

With sets like the Duchess' Wraith Outfit, players can observe how the Darkwraith design has evolved throughout the Souls series, from its initial appearance to its current iteration in Nightreign.

Other outfits feature more unexpected references, such as the Ironeyes' Sellsword set, which calls back to characters like Chancellor Wellager from Dark Souls 2. While firekeeper outfits and popular characters like Solaire and Artorias are predictable inclusions, it's refreshing to see deeper cuts from the series. The Recluse's Heretic Sorcerer Outfit, for instance, pays subtle homage to Dark Witch Karla—a reference that might not be immediately obvious but adds to the enjoyment for dedicated fans.

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Furthermore, the level of detail FromSoftware has invested in these armor sets is remarkable, especially when compared side-by-side with their predecessors. These Nightreign outfits stand as a meaningful tribute to the series' evolution, honoring the long journey that brought FromSoftware from its early days to the creation of Elden Ring.

For more assistance, explore our Nightreign tips and tricks to conquer all eight Nightlord Bosses. If you're curious about unlocking the two restricted Nightfarer Classes, check out our guides on How to Unlock the Revenant and How to Unlock the Duchess, along with How to Change Characters.