Gnoster Expedition Revenant Build

In this Elden Ring build guide, we’ll break down the best equipment and strategies for taking on Gnoster as the Revenant, a fight unlike any other, as it's currently the only duo Night Lord encounter in the game.

Gnoster is split between two distinct threats:

The Scorpion is grounded, slow-moving, and relies on powerful tremor-based attacks that erupt stone from the earth. If pressured too hard, it can enter a hardened state that drastically reduces incoming damage.

The Moth stays airborne, firing arcane volleys, releasing poison mists, and occasionally dive-grabbing players from above.

Once the fight shifts into Phase Two, the Moth mounts the Scorpion, combining their abilities into a relentless assault. The Scorpion charges erratically while the Moth unleashes rapid-fire arcane barrages and summons orbiting lasers that track and punish players who stand still too long.

The good news? Both bosses share a major weakness: Fire.

The Moth deals primarily Magic and Poison damage, while the Scorpion focuses on Physical. The Moth’s ranged pressure is the greater threat, so be sure to bring Magic resistance gear or spells to mitigate her assault.

As the Revenant, your job is to stay alive and sustain pressure from range. Let your summons handle the aggro while you capitalize on windows to cast from safety. Maintaining uptime is key; your limited FP pool means every cast needs to count, so avoid risky engagements and pace your spell usage carefully.

Day 1

The Revenant begins with one of the lowest health pools in the game, so survival early on hinges on staying close to your team. Any unnecessary deaths will drain time and momentum, both of which are critical on Day 1. A clean, efficient start is key to a successful run. Your main objectives are to level up as quickly as possible and stop at every church you pass to upgrade your flask charges.

Use the map overview to mark guaranteed sacred seal drops. Prioritize areas with Fire, Rot, or Bleed spells; these are the most effective options against Gnoster, and having one early sets the tone for the rest of your run.

If you selected the relic effect that boosts your attack power for each Evergaol prisoner defeated, prioritize clearing cathedrals and Evergaols. Each cathedral contains a guaranteed Stonesword Key, which ensures access to more Evergaols and helps stack your relic bonus efficiently.

Alternatively, if you picked the relic effect that permanently increases your max FP after releasing Sorcerer’s Rise mechanisms, fit a few Rise clears into your path if they’re not too far out of the way.

Be sure to check at least one merchant in Limveld, since inventories are shared, finding one gives you access to all stocked items. Rare finds like Wending Graces may appear, which grant you a second life during Night Boss or Lord encounters. If there’s a settlement nearby, stop in as their merchants often carry valuable talismans, consumables, and weapons.

Once you’ve secured a decent catalyst and reached at least level 4, head to the central castle. Start in the basement; there’s only one boss, and defeating it rewards you with both a boss drop and a guaranteed talisman. If time allows, use a nearby grace to level up and work through the rest of the castle to farm more runes.

Whenever you find a weapon with a strong passive, equip it right away. Save time by grabbing all loot you come across and sorting your inventory on the go between farming spots.

Day 2

At this point, you should be well-equipped and leveled enough to take on Limveld’s more challenging zones.

If you’re using the Evergaol relic, try to clear at least two more Evergaols today, especially if they’re close to your current path. The passive bonus stacks with each completed Evergaol, making it a worthwhile investment.

If a Shifting Earth event is active, prioritize clearing it. These zones are dense with enemies and drop top-tier loot, easily allowing you to reach level 15 by day’s end. If a field boss is along the way, consider detouring to defeat it; these bosses often drop significant upgrades that will speed your progress.

If no Shifting Earth is available, focus on hunting the numerous field bosses that have spawned. They offer some of the best chances for rare gear and substantial rune gains.

If you haven’t cleared the central castle yet, now is an ideal time. With your current gear and level, the basement and rooftop bosses should be much easier to defeat.

Once the Night Boss is down, feel free to farm nearby areas if you need more levels. Zone damage at this stage is minimal, so you can safely grind a bit longer to bolster your stats and flask charges.

Day 3

Once you arrive, spend any leftover runes on leveling up, then stock up on final upgrades and consumables from the merchant. Discard any unused keys or upgrade materials; they won’t be useful in the final battle. Instead, focus on consumables and items you’ll rely on during combat.

Purchase Starlight Shards: these are essential for the Revenant; with her limited FP pool and no passive regeneration, Starlight Shards extend your casting window significantly. Even one or two can mean the difference between victory and defeat, so invest whatever runes you have left in them.

• Your primary target is the Moth, which stays airborne most of the fight, making it hard for melee teammates to deal damage effectively.
• If your spells are more close-range, you can focus on the Scorpion instead. However, remember that your elemental damage is stronger against the Moth, so that should remain your priority whenever possible.
• Be disciplined with your casting; one greedy or poorly timed spell can get you killed.
• When your FP runs out, switch to your backup weapon and play defensively. If it’s melee, only attack during clear, punishable windows, ideally when the boss is in recovery. The Revenant’s low health means mistakes are costly.

Ultimate Usage:

• Use your Ultimate solely to revive teammates. It instantly brings back any downed ally, even those with 3 bars, and grants them brief immortality, preventing immediate follow-up deaths.
• This is vital because revived teammates return with reduced HP unless you have the relic that heals them at your own expense. Time your revival carefully to avoid a team wipe.