Elden Ring Nightreign's Libra boss reveal gameplay video has sparked a wave of comparisons to Ben 10's Grey Matter among fans. Dive into this intriguing comparison and discover the formidable nature of the goat-like Nightlord.
Elden Ring Nightreign Libra Boss Reveal Gameplay
It’s Hero Time?
As Elden Ring Nightreign approaches its eagerly anticipated release, FromSoftware unveiled a glimpse of one of its bosses, Libra, the "Creature of Night." Featured in new gameplay footage released by IGN on May 6, Libra showcases the signature challenging gameplay that fans have come to expect from FromSoftware. Yet, it's not just Libra's formidable attacks that have caught the community's eye.
Eagle-eyed fans on YouTube quickly noted Libra's striking resemblance to Grey Matter from the beloved animated series, Ben 10. The comparison stems from Libra's apparent large eyes, which, amusingly, are actually bells hanging from his horns. This humorous observation was also a hot topic on Reddit following the game's reveal trailer in December 2024, where Libra made a brief appearance. Despite the lighthearted comparisons, Libra promises to be a challenging adversary in the upcoming game.
Madness!
The gameplay footage reveals Libra as a boss that induces madness, afflicting players with the Madness Status Effect, leading to health and focus point loss while also causing stun effects. The video emphasizes the importance of team coordination, as Libra employs large area-of-effect attacks and unique attack patterns.
Before engaging Libra, players can interact with the Scale-bearing Merchant, who offers choices of great strength, resistance to ailments, or protection against death. Players may also choose to bypass this deal and confront Libra directly. Interestingly, the footage reveals that the Scale-bearing Merchant is actually Libra in disguise, who then sheds its skin to reveal its true form.
As the battle with Libra escalates, the boss unleashes an increasingly dangerous array of attacks. Initially, Libra casts spells as projectiles and summons area-of-effect sigils. As players inflict more damage, Libra enters a berserk state, enhancing the potency of its melee attacks and madness-based spells, while also expanding its area-of-effect attacks.
With the release of Elden Ring Nightreign just around the corner, FromSoftware continues to unveil more about the game, promising a fresh multiplayer experience within the Souls genre. Recently, they released an overview trailer that delves into the game’s lore, gameplay mechanics, and features.
Elden Ring Nightreign is slated for release on May 30, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and insights by checking out our article below!