The Forsaken Hollows DLC introduces several punishing early Night Bosses, and the duo of Curseblade and Divine Beast Warrior is one of the first real tests of awareness and discipline.
The fight looks chaotic at first, especially when the arena darkens, but once you understand how each boss behaves, the battle becomes far more manageable.
This guide explains how to unlock the fight, how the bosses behave, and how you can defeat them with clear, controlled strategy—whether you’re playing solo or in a group.
How to Unlock Curseblade and Divine Beast Warrior in Elden Ring Nightreign?
Curseblade and Divine Beast Warrior only appear if the Forsaken Hollows DLC is installed. You will encounter them as a possible Night 1 boss during the Balancers’ expedition.
The fight begins after the Shade and Man-Fly encounters and serves as the final challenge of the first night.
The recommended level for a balanced challenge is Level 7, though more experienced players can attempt the fight earlier if they want a tougher start.
How to Defeat Curseblade and Divine Beast Warrior in Elden Ring Nightreign?
1. How the Fight Begins
The very start of the battle brings about two actions simultaneously. Divine Beast Warrior takes a big leap into the arena, and at the same time, lightning is discharged that spreads and lights up the ground around him. At the same time, Curseblade releases a spell that covers the sky with darkness and limits sight.
This dark area is still there until Curseblade is dead, and that explains why the priority of the target is so important right from the outset
After the initial strikes, the two bosses act differently; one might be faster than the other. This situation makes it very difficult to keep both of them close to each other in case a person is playing solo.
2. Aim for Curseblade First
Curseblade is the weaker of the two bosses and the source of the darkened sky. After it has been defeated, the fight will be much clearer to see as the arena gets cleared.
Curseblade is fast but direct in his attacks, and most of the chains have enough wind-up to allow a clean sideways dodge.
Curseblade uses quick slashes, forward dashes, and spinning hits to keep players who are too near him at bay. His reach is longer than it seems, so be sure to wait for him to finish his animation before hitting him back.
Once isolated, this boss falls quickly. Fire Pots are surprisingly effective, so if you have any available, use them to shorten the first phase.
How Divine Beast Warrior Fights in Elden Ring Nightreign?
1. Slow
The Divine Beast Warrior is slower but significantly more dangerous. Its moves are wide, heavy, and often enhanced by lightning.
2. Signals Before Attack
Most of its attacks have clear tells—glowing lightning on its head before a thrust, a raised sword before a sweeping strike, or a planted stance before a charged push. Because of the long animations, patience becomes your strongest weapon here.
3. Uses Recovery Time
After each chain ends, there is a short moment where Divine Beast Warrior recovers. This is where melee players should strike once or twice before immediately backing off. Trading hits rarely works, so only engage when the attack pattern is fully complete.
4. Tracks Movement
When the Divine Beast Warrior performs its consecutive strikes, it will track your movement. Dodging sideways and backwards in rhythm gives enough space to avoid all swings without getting trapped.
How to Split the Bosses for a Safer Fight?
The most common cause of early deaths in this fight is treating the whole battle as one huge brawl. Just after the fight starts, though, separate the two bosses immediately. Get away from Divine Beast Warrior and let Curseblade chase after you.
This automatically divides the arena and allows you to fight Curseblade almost by himself. After Curseblade is defeated, you can then take your time dealing with Divine Beast Warrior since there will be far fewer distractions.
In a multiplayer game, this strategy is even more critical. Ranged users need to attract Curseblade’s attention and be very active, while melee fighters should keep close to Divine Beast Warrior and hit him when he is open.
Why Scholar is Excellent for This Fight?
Scholar’s ultimate ability, Communion, connects enemies that are near one another so they take the same damage. Using it when both bosses are near makes the battle a race that you win quickly. Every hit is counted as two, which is very powerful during Curseblade’s first stage.
Scholar’s Analyze skill is another powerful asset since it decreases enemy defense and increases the recovery of allied stamina. But, Analyze also puts Scholar at risk so apply only when both bosses are taking a breather after an attack or are in the process of moving.
The fight can be finished much sooner than anticipated if several team members synchronize their ultimates.
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