If you’re wandering through the shadow-drenched world of Elden Ring Nightreign and suddenly get flung 30 feet in the air by a glowing scale-wielding maniac, congrats, you’ve just met Libra in Nightreign. Elegant, eerie, and extremely annoying, Libra is one of those bosses that looks peaceful right up until she crushes your face with divine balance.
Whether you’re here for the challenge or just trying to collect her gear (because let’s be honest, it looks amazing), this guide will show you exactly how to beat Libra in Nightreign, without losing your sanity.
How to Find Libra in Nightreign
You’ll first encounter Libra in Nightreign during the “Scales of Fate” side quest. After defeating the Mirror Prophet in Hollowmere Sanctum, head east to the Temple of Duality, hidden behind a waterfall near Area 9 on the world map. You’ll need the Twilight Sigil to open the temple door, which you can loot from the Prophet’s corpse (yep, the glowing guy who kept saying “balance must be restored”).
Enter the temple, walk through the candle-lit corridor, and boom, cutscene time. Welcome to Libra’s domain.
How to Beat Libra in Elden Ring Nightreign – Step-by-Step
- Phase One – “Equilibrium Stance”
Libra begins the fight with balanced melee and ranged attacks. Watch out for her Scale Slam, which sends out a shockwave if you’re within mid-range. Dodge sideways, not backward; it expands outward like a ring. - Phase Two – “Judgment Weighs”
At 50% health, she lifts her golden scales and initiates the Judgment Weighs mechanic. Your equipment weight suddenly matters; the heavier you are, the slower your stamina recovery becomes. Unequip heavy armor or bring a Light Load build to avoid being staggered to death. - Watch the Scales
When the scales tilt to her left, she uses fast flurries and teleporting strikes. When they tilt right, she fires off holy magic in wide arcs. The trick to surviving Libra in Nightreign is reading the scales, they tell you what’s coming next. - Use Fire or Strike Damage
Libra is surprisingly weak to Fire and Strike-type weapons. Flame of the Redmanes, Giant Crusher, or even a humble Mace will chew through her poise and break her combos. - Summon a Distraction
Bring in Greatshield Talisman + Spirit Ashes like Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff. Libra splits aggro quickly, so having backup keeps you from being stuck in the blender alone.
Libra’s Most Annoying Moves
Balance Collapse
Libra slams her scales into the ground, pulling all nearby players toward her, then releasing a point-blank AOE. If you get caught, it’s usually a one-way ticket to the Site of Grace.
Tip: As soon as you see her spin the scales and float up, run away, don’t dodge toward her. This isn’t Sekiro. Distance is your friend.
Celestial Judgment
Libra glows blue and charges up a devastating wide-beam attack. It tracks slower players and can two-shot even with 40 Vigor.
Tip: Roll toward the beam, not away from it. Think of it like rolling through Radagon’s golden swipe, you want invincibility frames, not distance.
Secret Community Tips to Defeat Libra in Nightreign
- Libra Has a Hidden Phase Skip (If You Parry Her Scale Strike)
If you parry Libra’s first Scale Slam within the opening 60 seconds using a medium shield with high stability (like the Eclipse Crest), you can skip the Judgment Weighs phase entirely. This bugged-but-blessed interaction was discovered by Redditors and has a 30% success rate. - Crystal Bell Trick to Cancel Her Meditation Phase
Using the Crystal Bell (found in Mirrorgrave), you can disrupt Libra’s invulnerability phase if rung exactly when she begins hovering. The item description even hints, “Its chime rattles the balance of lesser gods.” - Libra Is Weak to “Disharmony” Weapons
Community testing shows weapons with the “Disharmony” passive (like Rupture Fang or Nocturne Flail) cause Libra’s poise to break twice as fast, making her stagger-prone despite her boss status. These weapons glow with a reddish aura when near her, a visual hint that FromSoftware slipped in. - She Reacts to Lore-Specific Armor Sets
Wearing the Farspeaker Set during the cutscene makes Libra pause before attacking, giving you an 8-second buff called “Graceful Accord” that boosts Holy resistance and dodge frames. - Ghostly Mirrorshade NPC Summon (Missable!)
If you save Mirrorshade in the Underglim Cistern and complete his sidequest, you can summon him outside Libra’s arena. His special moveset includes a mirror counter that reflects Libra’s spells, turning her attacks against her! - Glowing Floor Symbols Indicate Safe Zones
Eagle-eyed players spotted that some floor tiles in the Temple of Duality glow faintly before Libra casts Celestial Judgment. Standing on these symbols negates 70% of the beam’s damage. They’re hard to see, use a lantern or brightness tweak to catch them.
Libra in Nightreign is a test of balance, timing, and whether you remembered to unequip that fat roll chestpiece. But once you learn her rhythm, the fight becomes less of a nightmare and more of a twisted waltz. Plus, that scythe is worth it.
Here’s a recap:
- Go to the Temple of Duality after Hollowmere Sanctum
- Watch the scales to predict her attacks
- Use Fire and Strike damage
- Stay mobile during the Judgment Weighs phase
- Don’t bring heavy armor, Libra punishes bulk
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