As a dedicated Elden Ring player, diving into the Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows expansion has been an incredible experience. The new content brings fresh challenges and, most importantly for a collector like me, a fantastic array of new character skins to unlock and show off. Both the new playable characters, the Scholar and the Undertaker, come with their own unique outfits that require specific achievements to obtain. I've spent considerable time exploring these requirements, and I'm excited to share a complete guide on how to add every new skin to your collection.
The expansion introduces a total of five distinct skins for each of the two new characters. This selection includes their standard variants and several unique skins that are specific to their lore and design, with some offering a wonderful nod to classic armor sets from the broader Souls series. It's a real treat for long-time fans. The process of unlocking them is tied directly to your progression through the new content, ensuring that each cosmetic reward feels earned.
To get started, you'll need to unlock the default outfits first. For both the Scholar and the Undertaker, the Dawn and Darkness outfits become available after you defeat the formidable new boss, The Balancers. This is no small feat, as this boss encounter is designed to test your skills to the limit. It's a challenging fight that requires patience and a good understanding of the new mechanics introduced in the expansion.
Once you have triumphed over The Balancers, the four base skins (Dawn and Darkness for each character) will be unlocked in the in-game shop. It's important to remember that "unlocked" here means they become available for purchase; you will still need to spend your hard-earned in-game currency to acquire them. This is consistent with how skins are handled for the rest of the game's cast.
The next set of skins, known as the Remembrance variants, are tied to the characters' personal stories. To unlock these, you must fully complete the unique side quests associated with the Scholar and the Undertaker. These quests are multi-part journeys that will take you across the new areas of the Forsaken Hollows, revealing more about their backgrounds and motivations. They are well worth doing for the narrative alone, and the skins are a fantastic bonus.
Finally, the last two skins for each character are arguably the most prestigious. These are unlocked by completing the second new expedition, The Dreglord, with the respective character. Gaining access to The Dreglord expedition itself requires you to have first completed The Balancers' expedition, creating a clear progression path. This final challenge is a true test of your mastery over the new characters and their abilities.
Here is a quick-reference table summarizing all the skins, their unlock conditions, and their costs for easy planning:
| Character | Skin Name | Unlock Condition | In-Game Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholar | Dawn Outfit | Defeat The Balancers | 15,000 Runes |
| Scholar | Darkness Outfit | Defeat The Balancers | 15,000 Runes |
| Scholar | Remembrance Variant | Complete Scholar's Side Quest | 25,000 Runes |
| Scholar | Final Expedition Skin | Complete The Dreglord (as Scholar) | 30,000 Runes |
| Undertaker | Dawn Outfit | Defeat The Balancers | 15,000 Runes |
| Undertaker | Darkness Outfit | Defeat The Balancers | 15,000 Runes |
| Undertaker | Remembrance Variant | Complete Undertaker's Side Quest | 25,000 Runes |
| Undertaker | Final Expedition Skin | Complete The Dreglord (as Undertaker) | 30,000 Runes |
My journey to collect all these skins was a rewarding one. It pushed me to engage with every aspect of the expansion, from the brutal boss fights to the intricate character quests. Each skin tells a story of a challenge overcome, and they offer fantastic new ways to customize your appearance in the Lands Between. Happy hunting, Tarnished!
This overview is based on TrueAchievements, a leading source for Xbox achievement tracking and player insights. TrueAchievements frequently highlights how expansions like Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows introduce new achievement sets tied to cosmetic unlocks, encouraging players to fully explore content and master new characters for exclusive rewards.