The best Elden Ring Nightreign mods focus on improving performance, adding new customization options, improving the user inferface, and more. You can even find free skins in some of the top Nightreign mods. FromSoftware’s multiplayer interpretation of 2022’s Elden Ring has already proven to be one of the best roguelike games to get your hands on, even ranking among some of the best new games in 2025, thanks to the ability to pick it up and run through a game with friends in under an hour–if you can stick to just one run.

While the best Elden Ring mods include entire reworks of the game, Nightreign modders have so far chosen to focus on improving the core experience, especially for solo and duo players. After all, you should still be able to enjoy a game even if you don’t have two friends at hand when you feel like playing. We’ve found these mods on Nexus Mods, and although others exist on less well-known sites, you should always exercise caution when downloading files from an external source. Here are the top Elden Ring Nightreign mods that you should be using for the optimal experience.

Since Elden Ring Nightreign is an online multiplayer game that uses Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), there are some negatives to using some of these mods. The majority of them alter the game’s files, meaning you can’t play on FromSoftware’s servers without getting banned. Not ideal, we’re sure you’ll agree. However, you can play using a different save system and without interacting with “vanilla” players to stick to the game’s terms of service. You can always uninstall mods and return to the official servers if you’d like to play as normal again.

As long as you’re playing with others who are using mods, you’ll still be able to matchmake with your friends via the Steam servers. Here’s how to install and play Elden Ring Nightreign with mods:

• Download the Elden Ring Mod Loader
• Extract the contents into your Nightreign folder (C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNGame by default)
• Copy your downloaded mods into the “Mods” folder

However, sometimes the installation instructions vary, so be sure to check each mod’s page for details.

The Seamless Co-op mod by Yui adds two-player party size capabilities. Previously, two-player co-op had only been possible if the third person in your party left during the game, leaving the two of you vulnerable without a third person. Sometimes, though, you just want to play with one other friend. Maybe you’re communicating on Discord and the third party member has an entirely different approach to the game, or maybe you’re just a pair of recluses who don’t want a third person involved. Whatever your reasons, Seamless Co-op addresses this and shrinks the party size down to two.

Yui states that the mod is in a “rushed alpha state” and will be expanded upon in the future. The addition of Everdark bosses saw Yui create a temporary solution to the Everdark boss activity, meaning that the mod needs to be able to communicate with GitHub, so make sure that isn’t blocked on your PC before taking on any of the new bosses. The mod prevents you from connecting to the FromSoftware matchmaking servers, and uses different save files to the non-modded game, so you won’t risk a ban by installing it.

The Fun Is Allowed mod from MrGaeity was created in collaboration with the Elden Ring community, and focuses on increasing the amount of fun you can have playing Nightreign, without sacrificing the core experience. You’ll have increased resists, deal more damage, gain FP from kills, and rally your health back after taking damage. It’s meant to be played alongside the Seamless Coop mod above.

The creators say that Nightreign currently “isn’t a good experience” for anyone playing solo or duo, and so Fun Is Allowed addresses that with balancing changes that decrease the difficulty. There is a “slightly harder” option available for those still wanting a punishing time without sacrificing enjoyment.

The mod has been regularly updated since its release to add new features, including a whole new set of spells for the Recluse. These allow you to create Mana Shields that protect the spellcaster and make her a more viable character. Those shields will break after one hit, but you can perform a Magic Cocktail spell to claim them back. The Magic Mana Shield is reliable and shoots two magic missiles with good damage and accuracy. The Fire Mana Shield is risky and burns in a close circle around you, applying stackable damage over time. The Lightning Mana Shield does high damage using lightning bolts, while the Holy Mana Shield does no damage but knocks enemies into the air and heals the party.

With these changes and more, MrGaeity says they wanted to “do something radical” and we’re entirely in agreement that’s been achieved.

The Better Player Scaling mod from Keiran1925 increases the HP, FP, STM, and DMG scaling for players, making you more of a formidable opponent versus the Elden Ring Nightreign enemies and bosses.

Essentially, it means that those four statistics will receive more of a buff every time you level up at a Site of Grace. In our Elden Ring Nightreign tips guide, we recommend leveling up as often as possible in the early game to ensure you’re strong enough to face the first boss at the end of the first night.

Another mod from Keiran1925, the No Circle Damage mod addresses the painful deaths you’ve been dealt by venturing outside the closing circle. We’ve all been there, and while it’s one of the game’s core mechanics, sometimes it’s just frustrating to deal with. The mod removes damage from outside the circle, and means you can take your time exploring the game’s map and uncovering better weapons for your approach to each boss.

You will still need to race to the boss location at the end of each night to face it in order to progress, and some might argue this mod actually takes too much away from the core gameplay experience in Elden Ring Nightreign. However, it’s fun to play around with, and there’s certainly no obligation to keep it installed if you find it alters the game too much.

The Unlock Outfits Early mod from Isotope allows access to the dresser and outfits available to purchase before defeating any bosses. Isotope thought it “sucked” that the best outfits can only be unlocked after progressing through the game, so this simple mod was created that unlocks the outfits early. It’s not quite free though, as you’ll still need to buy the outfits in the shop unless you tinker with the mod’s settings. There are several versions, from offering Nightlord skins for cheap, through to offering all outfits for just one Murk.

To use the mod, you’ll have to ensure Seamless Co-op is disabled, but you can use it once to unlock the outfits before switching back to your regular save file. All of the outfits will still be there.

If you can’t get enough FromSoftware in your FromSoftware game, the Dark Souls Armor Sets mod replaces various characters with armor sets and weapons from the Dark Souls series that are not included in Nightreign. Included are classics such as the Elite Knight set, Dragonslayer set, and Black Iron set, among others.

Like the above model replacement mod, your weapons won’t be visible during the cutscenes, but it’s worth the trade-off.