Elden Ring Nightreign throws players into a challenging co-operative experience, but with a curious omission for a dedicated multiplayer game: there’s absolutely no voice or text chat. In a FromSoftware world where communication can mean the difference between triumph and a swift “You Died” screen, this presents a unique hurdle. So, how do you coordinate with your fellow Tarnished? It’s time to embrace your inner caveman and learn how to emote and use gestures effectively.
Whether you’re desperately trying to signal your team towards the best rune farming route with a well-aimed point, or you want to share the elation of finally toppling one of Nightreign’s formidable bosses with a “Triumphant Delight” or a “Jump for Joy,” emotes are your lifeline.
How to Unleash Your Inner Mime: Using Emotes in Elden Ring Nightreign
Communicating through gestures in Nightreign is straightforward once you know how:
Open your inventory.
Press “1” on your keyboard or Triangle (PlayStation) / Y (Xbox) on your controller.
This will bring up the emote tab.
Simply click on your desired gesture or press Cross (PlayStation) / A (Xbox) to perform it.
(Image placeholders: Imagine visuals of the emote menu and a character emoting here)
A word of caution: each emote plays a short animation, leaving you vulnerable. Timing is everything! It would be a particularly FromSoftware-esque demise to be slain mid-bow.
Expanding Your Non-Verbal Vocabulary: Getting More Gestures
Your starting set of emotes is just the beginning. You can acquire a wider range of expressive gestures by visiting the Small Jar Bazaar in the Roundtable Hold. While snagging the best relics should probably be higher on your shopping list, for a modest 200 Murk each, you can purchase additional emotes.
Don’t overlook the Prattling Pates either! These curious items allow your character to speak pre-set phrases in a distinctly amusing voice, conveying vital information like “Please help!” or the ever-charming “You’re beautiful.”
The Tactical Emote: A Surprisingly Strategic Move?
While generally a risky move in the heat of battle, there’s a fascinating, if “weird and awkward,” instance where emoting can be strategically beneficial. The unique relic “Night of the Demon,” earned by defeating Libra in the Equilibrious Beast expedition, has a special property: it builds up madness when you use the “Crossed Legs” gesture.
This peculiar interaction opens the door for specific madness-focused builds, allowing you to, in a very Monster Hunter-esque fashion, “emote” your way to an advantage during combat.
So, while Elden Ring Nightreign might force you into silent cooperation, don’t underestimate the power of a well-timed gesture. Mastering the art of the emote won’t just add a bit of personality to your adventures; it might just be the key to surviving the treacherous world of Nightreign with your companions.
