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Gnoster Wisdom of Night, encountered during the Sentient Pest expedition,is a Nightlord consisting of two separate enemies, Faurtis and Gnoster. Faurtis takes the form of a large, scorpion-like creature whose attacks, things like pincer strikes, slams, and lunges, are clearly telegraphed, giving players time to react appropriately. Gnoster, on the other hand, spends most of the fight flying, which makes it a particularly awkward target for melee-focused Nightfarers trying to land hits. Throughout the encounter, Gnoster fires magical projectiles directly at players, and these can be avoided either by rolling through them or simply running clear. Despite being two separate creatures, Faurtis and Gnoster share a single collective health bar, meaning damage dealt to either one chips away at the same overall HP pool. Because of this, players are encouraged to bring Weapons or Incantations that deal Fire damage, since this is especially effective against Gnoster.

Phase 1

In this first phase, both Gnoster and Faurtis rely on fairly simple attacks that can be handled with properly timed rolls. The Moth, referring to Gnoster, mainly uses two attacks during this stage. One involves firing six magical projectiles at players two at a time, requiring players to strafe sideways while dodging them. The other is a quick burst of mist that applies a debuff, a parasite that deals damage and slows down anyone caught inside it, though this can be removed by having another player attack the affected ally. The Moth can also make the sky shimmer as it fires projectiles upward, which are then followed shortly after by a rain of projectiles falling in a cone shape, showering the area below with volleys of light. When this particular attack triggers, staying directly underneath the Moth is actually the safest place to be.

Meanwhile, Faurtis, referred to here as the Shears, attacks using its legs and pincers. If a player is positioned to its side, it can stomp the ground on that same side, causing spikes to burst out of the earth in front of where it struck. It also has lunging claw attacks that can catch players off guard due to their unexpectedly quick speed. Every so often, the Shears encases itself in a white shell that significantly reduces incoming damage, and when this happens, it's a good cue for players to shift focus toward the flying Moth instead. Since the Moth is difficult to hit while airborne, having at least one Ironeye in the group is recommended to keep dealing damage to it during these stretches.

Phase 2

Once Gnoster's health drops to 50%, the Moth lands on top of the Shears' head and remains there for the rest of the fight. From this point on, the two creatures combine their attacks, with the Moth launching dangerous projectiles while the Shears uses its body to strike directly. These attacks often happen at the same time, such as the Shears charging at a player while the Moth simultaneously fires off its projectiles.

The Moth also picks up a new attack in this phase: an orbital beam that tracks the player after it emits a burst of light. When this attack begins, the safest approach is to play defensively and keep moving around the battlefield, since the beam can hit repeatedly once it makes contact. This phase is considerably tougher than the first, so a more defensive approach against the Sentient Pest is recommended overall. When the Shears performs one of its slower physical attacks, players can stay close to its side and counterattack safely. Generally, positioning on the sides of Gnoster helps players avoid both its charging attacks and the Moth's projectiles before they even happen.

Everdark Sovereign Gnoster Wisdom of Night Strategy

Gnoster Wisdom of Night Attacks & Counters

Elden Ring Nightreign Gnoster Wisdom of Night Lore, Notes & Other Trivia

• Bug: If player inflict status effect on a boss, it will not be visible in a form of an icon above HP bar
  • Same goes for 1st phase of Everdark version
• Other Notes and Trivia Go Here

Gnoster Wisdom of Night Everdark Sovereign (Sentient Pest) Boss Video Guide

Gnoster Wisdom of Night Everdark Sovereign (Sentient Pest) Fight Strategy 

The Everdark Sovereign variant of Gnoster plays out similarly to the regular version (Gnoster Wisdom of Night), with the Everdark Sovereign Gnoster starting in the second form of the regular version. In the first phase of the fight, Gnoster will be mounted on Faurtis (the Scorpion), using attacks that players have encountered in the regular fight. During this phase, players are recommended to stay on the side or rear of Faurtis to avoid taking damage, as most of its attacks will consist of charging forward and sending out a barrage of light projectiles to its chosen target. However, when Gnoster's health is depleted, players will face three individual bosses simultaneously: Animus, Ascendant Light, Gnoster, Wisdom of Night, and Faurtis Stoneshield. In this phase, the three bosses will attack independently so that players grouped into three can draw out one boss each and fight them separately. An interesting mechanic in this fight is that when Faurtis Stoneshield's health is depleted, the Animus will possess it, regaining its HP and enhancing its attacks.

Phase 1

At the beginning of the fight, Everdark Sovereign Gnoster will start in the second phase of the original fight. During this phase, Everdark Sovereign Gnoster will be directing light projectiles toward its chosen target, although players can easily react to the attacks by either positioning themselves underneath Faurtis or by moving away from its front to avoid the Enhanced Charging Attack. Gnoster can also channel an orbital strike, focused on one area, which can be easily avoided by the Nightfarers, as the attack will be stationary. Due to the attacks being easily evaded, players can freely hit the boss until its health is depleted, which then transitions into Phase 2.

Phase 2

When Everdark Sovereign Gnoster's health is depleted, it will split into three bosses: Animus, Ascendant Light; Gnoster, Wisdom of Night; and Faurtis Stoneshield. In this phase, players can individually focus on their chosen boss to simplify the fight. Gnoster will begin using its Poison Mist attack, which inflicts multiple damage ticks while building up Poison on those caught in the mist. It will also fire light projectiles that can be dodged by strafing or rolling sideways.

Faurtis Stoneshield retains the same attacks from the first phase of the regular variant (see Gnoster Wisdom of Night), including stomps that trigger spikes emerging from the ground. These close-range attacks are relatively simple, so it is recommended to defeat Gnoster first before focusing on Faurtis Stoneshield to make the fight more manageable.

Once Faurtis Stoneshield's health is depleted, Animus, Ascendant Light will possess it, making Faurtis more aggressive and enhancing its attacks. In this state, Faurtis gains lunging and charge attacks aimed at its target's position. Players should avoid standing in front of Faurtis for extended periods of time to minimize risk. Occasionally, when possessed, Faurtis will roar, signaling the start of its Tantrum attack, where it repeatedly slams its pincers into the ground, creating explosive fissures. During this sequence, its erratic behavior can make it difficult for players to dodge if they stick close to the boss, so it is recommended to sprint away as it finishes the attack.

Animus will continue to possess Faurtis Stoneshield whenever its health drops. To fully defeat this Everdark Sovereign variant of Gnoster Wisdom of Night, players must also deplete Animus, Ascendant Light's health.

Gnoster Wisdom of Night Everdark Sovereign (Sentient Pest) Attacks & Counters

Elden Ring Nightreign Gnoster Wisdom of Night Everdark Sovereign (Sentient Pest) Lore, Notes & Other Trivia

• Like all Nightlords, the bosses' names have a meaning in a real-life language:
  • Animus is a Latin word for soul, fitting how Animus rises from the corpse of Gnoster. In addition, it can "possess" Faurtis upon its death, much like a "soul" re-inhabiting a body.
  • Gnoster is most likely a merge of Gnosis (Greek for knowledge) and noster (Latin for our), fitting the multi-enemy nature of the encounter, and Gnoster's use of magic attacks - an element defined by knowledge.
  • Faurtis is likely derived from the Latin word Fortis, meaning brave or strong, fitting the Stoneshield's powerful physical attacks.
• Other Notes and Trivia Go Here