Breaking the Glowing Mystery: Elden Ring Nightreign's Cracked Statues Unveiled

In the hauntingly beautiful yet unforgiving realm of Elden Ring Nightreign, players find themselves thrust into a world where traditional Soulslike mechanics have been dramatically transformed into a roguelike adventure that demands cooperation. As if the game wasn't challenging enough already, FromSoftware has scattered mysterious glowing statues throughout the landscape, teasing players with their enigmatic presence and the promise of valuable loot. These partially buried colossi stand as silent sentinels, their chest cavities emitting an ethereal glow that practically screams, "Break me if you dare!"

The Art of Statue Destruction

Our intrepid Tarnished adventurers quickly discover that these Cracked Statues aren't just decorative elements – they're treasure chests disguised as art! But here's the kicker: you can't just walk up and give them a friendly tap with your weapon. Oh no, that would be far too simple for the sadistic minds at FromSoftware!

These statues demand creativity in their destruction. Players must either:

• Lure nearby enemies to the statue and trick them into attacking it (essentially turning monsters into unwitting wrecking balls)

• Unleash their Ultimate Art directly on the statue when no enemies are around (because why save your most powerful ability for that Nightlord when you can use it on a rock?)

The randomized nature of these statues means players might spend hours exploring the desolate landscapes without encountering a single one, only to stumble upon three in quick succession during their next expedition. Such is the cruel nature of RNG in Elden Ring Nightreign!

Rewards Worth the Effort?

When these mighty stone figures finally crumble under pressure, they don't just shower players with a satisfying explosion of debris – they also cough up some seriously valuable loot. Each broken statue typically yields:

1. A Claw (an item whose purpose remains shrouded in mystery)

2. A precious Smithing Stone (the lifeblood of weapon upgrades)

In a game where death lurks around every corner and behind every suspiciously placed chest, these upgrade materials can mean the difference between triumphant victory and the all-too-familiar "YOU DIED" screen that haunts players' nightmares.

The Upgrade Material Hunt

Smithing Stones in Elden Ring Nightreign are about as common as a friendly NPC who doesn't have ulterior motives – which is to say, exceedingly rare. Players desperate to enhance their arsenal have a few options at their disposal:

• Break those glowing statues (assuming you can find them)

• Empty your wallet at a Ghostly Merchant, who'll happily charge 6,500 Runes for a single Smithing Stone [1]

• Delve into Tunnels and face off against Trolls for Smithing Stone [2]

People Also Ask

How many Smithing Stones do I need to fully upgrade a weapon?

The exact number varies by weapon type, but players typically need 3-5 Smithing Stone [1] to reach uncommon rarity, followed by 2-3 Smithing Stone [2] for rare status. The higher tiers require increasingly exotic materials that make these early stones look like common pebbles!

Can I break statues in co-op mode?

Absolutely! In fact, coordinating with teammates to lure enemies toward statues can be both hilarious and efficient. Nothing strengthens friendship quite like using a terrifying boss as an unwitting demolition expert! 😂

What happens if I use my Ultimate Art on a non-breakable statue?

Besides wasting your Ultimate Art and potentially leaving yourself vulnerable to nearby enemies? Nothing. The game will mockingly ignore your attempt, leaving you to contemplate your life choices as your character performs their most spectacular move against an unimpressed piece of stone.

The Smithing Table: Where Magic Happens

Once players have accumulated enough Smithing Stones from their statue-breaking adventures, they must locate a Smithing Table to perform the actual upgrades. These crafting stations typically lurk beside Ghostly Merchants, as if to taunt players with the choice between buying materials or finding them the hard way.

At these tables, weapons transform from mundane instruments of destruction to legendary tools of boss annihilation. The process is straightforward:

1. Approach the Smithing Table

2. Select the weapon to upgrade

3. Choose the appropriate Smithing Stone

4. Watch in awe as your weapon gains new powers

5. Immediately test said powers on the nearest enemy

The Eternal Question

As players continue their journey through the twisted landscapes of Elden Ring Nightreign, breaking statues and upgrading weapons along the way, one question remains unanswered: in a world where even inanimate objects can hide treasures, what other secrets might be lurking in plain sight? Are we missing hidden mechanics that could revolutionize our approach to the game? Or is FromSoftware simply laughing at us as we attack random objects in desperate hope of loot?

Perhaps the true Elden Ring experience isn't about defeating the Nightlord at all, but rather about the statues we broke along the way. 🤔