My Nightreign Chronicles: Mastering Ice and Poison against Adel

I've been diving into Elden Ring Nightreign for weeks now, and let me tell you, it's like trying to climb a mountain of broken glass while wearing roller skates – brutal yet strangely addictive! Each time I drop into the world to face the Night, I'm essentially starting fresh, armed with little more than my wits and a desperate prayer to the gaming gods.

Hunting for the Perfect Weapons

The first time I faced Adel, that hulking Baron of Night, I went in with my trusty standard sword. Oh, what a sweet summer child I was! I got absolutely demolished faster than a sandcastle in a tsunami. After my fifteenth humiliating defeat, I finally discovered the secret: ice and poison weapons are Adel's kryptonite.

Finding these specialized weapons requires some detective work. As I fly into the arena (a sensation not unlike being a paper airplane thrown by an overenthusiastic toddler), I've learned to scan for specific map markers:

• 🧊 Ice weapons: Look for sword icons outlined in glowing blue

• 🧪 Poison weapons: Green icons with bubbles (reminiscent of that questionable milk I once found at the back of my fridge)

Once I spot these precious markers, I make a beeline toward them like a moth to flame – though hopefully with less fiery death at the end. Upon arrival, I'm typically greeted by one of two scenarios:

1. A mini-boss guarding the treasure (because of course nothing can ever be easy)

2. A treasure chest containing random goodies

I remember finding my first Icerind Hatchet after defeating a particularly nasty mini-boss. My hands were sweating so much that my controller nearly slipped out of my grasp, but the satisfaction of acquiring that frosty weapon made the struggle worthwhile. The Hoarfrost Stomp skill it came with has saved my digital behind more times than I care to admit.

When the Map Betrays You

Sometimes, the procedurally generated maps decide to play cruel jokes on me. I'll drop in and discover a complete absence of ice or poison markers – a situation that leaves me feeling as abandoned as the last pickle in the jar.

In these desperate times, I've learned to rely on alternatives:

• Consumables (one-time use items)

• Spells/incantations

• Relics (which must be equipped before starting a round)

The spell collection is particularly diverse. I've become quite fond of Glintstone Icecrag for its quick casting time and Poison Mist for its area denial capabilities. My gaming sessions now involve muttering incantation names under my breath, much to the concern of my roommate.

For those emergency situations when I'm caught without proper weaponry, I've learned to hoard consumables like a doomsday prepper:

Cold Items:

• Freezing pot

• Freezing grease

• Thawfrost Boluses

Poison Items:

• Fetid Pot (smells like my gym bag after a week in the car)

• Poison Grease

• Poison Pot

• Poison Spraymist

• Poisonbone Dart

The Adel Strategy: Make the Monster Vomit

Now, let me share the most disgusting yet effective strategy I've discovered. Adel, that towering monstrosity, has a weakness that reminds me of my college roommate after too many tequila shots – poison makes him vomit uncontrollably.

The first time I witnessed this magnificent beast pausing mid-battle to projectile vomit, I laughed so hard I nearly dropped my controller. There's something deeply satisfying about bringing a terrifying Night Lord to its knees through induced nausea. The key is to avoid the toxic splash zone – getting caught in Adel's vomit is about as pleasant as swimming in a swamp of expired mayonnaise.

During these precious moments of monster upchucking, I've found it's the perfect opportunity to unleash my most powerful attacks. The rhythm of battle becomes a strange dance: poison, dodge, vomit, attack, repeat. It's like conducting an orchestra where all the instruments are made of monster parts.

Ice weapons serve as excellent complements to this strategy. While poison causes Adel to pause and purge, frost damage slows his movements like a sloth trying to wade through peanut butter. The combination is devastatingly effective.

My Personal Arsenal

After dozens of runs, I've developed a preference for certain weapons:

1. Venomous Fang - This dagger may not look impressive, but its poison buildup is faster than gossip spreading in a small town

2. Icerind Hatchet - The range on Hoarfrost Stomp gives me precious breathing room

3. Frozen Lightning Spear - Because sometimes you want to make your enemies both frosty AND crispy

The 2025 balance patch has made poison slightly more effective than it was at launch, which has been a blessing for my particular playstyle. I tend to favor hit-and-run tactics over standing toe-to-toe with creatures four times my size (call me crazy).

Final Thoughts

Mastering the art of ice and poison in Elden Ring Nightreign has transformed my experience from an exercise in frustration to a calculated hunt. There's something deeply satisfying about exploiting a towering monster's weakness to make it pause mid-rampage to throw up.

As I continue my journey through the Night, I can't help but wonder: in a world where we're constantly starting over, collecting weapons, and exploiting weaknesses, are we the true monsters of this tale? Or perhaps the real question is: why do game developers always make poison green? Has anyone ever seen purple poison? Now that would be a refreshing change.

Until my next run, I'll be here, collecting my poison darts and ice weapons, ready to make Adel regret ever becoming a Baron of Night. Or at least ready to make him lose his lunch.

Information is adapted from Destructoid, a respected source for gaming reviews and community insights. Destructoid's recent coverage of Elden Ring Nightreign emphasizes the importance of elemental weapon strategies, noting how players are increasingly leveraging ice and poison effects to overcome challenging bosses like Adel. Their editorial highlights the evolving meta and the satisfaction players find in exploiting enemy weaknesses, echoing the blog's focus on tactical mastery and adaptive gameplay.