Elden Ring: Nightreign features numerous cryptic items used to unlock various aspects of the experience, including new playable characters. Early on, you’ll receive the Old Pocketwatch, and here is what you can do with it.
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Where to find the Old Pocketwatch in Elden Ring Nightreign
The Old Pocketwatch is a guaranteed drop from Gladius, Beast of Night, who you will fight during the Tricephalos Expedition, the first major boss encounter in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
There is a minor chance of receiving the Old Pocketwatch after you die during the Tricephalos Expedition as well, but you must have reached Gladius, Beast of Night, at least once. I don’t think this is an ideal way to get this item, and you’re better off beating Gladius instead.
The Old Pocketwatch is a relic that can be equipped by one of your Nightfarers, and grants the following bonuses if equipped:
| Relic | Bonuses |
|---|---|
| Old Pocketwatch | FP Restoration upon Successive Attacks Dexterity +3 |
However, it has a more important use than just offering a few bonuses.
What to do with the Old Pocketwatch in Elden Ring Nightreign
Once you have acquired the Old Pocketwatch, you can either choose to keep it for the minor bonuses or give it to the Priestess at the Roundtable Hold.
This will initiate a cutscene where the Priestess will remove her hood, and you’ll unlock the Duchess, one of the eight playable Nightfarers in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
You still get to keep the relic even after giving it to her, and use it in the green relic slot if you want. Assuming you haven’t already unlocked everyone else, that just leaves the Revenant, who you can unlock early on as well.
So, my recommendation is to give the Old Pocketwatch to the Priestess as soon as you acquire it. There is no point keeping it around and having one of the best characters in the game remain locked.
Others Asked
How do I unlock skins in Elden Ring Nightreign?
To unlock skins in Elden Ring Nightreign, I need to participate in Expeditions and defeat the final bosses. On the third day of the Tricephalos expedition, I should face Gladius, Beast of Night, to get the Old Pocketwatch needed for the Duchess class. Then, in the Gaping Jaw expedition, I need to defeat Adel, Baron of Night, to unlock the skins for the Nightfarer class.
How do I unlock the Duchess class in Elden Ring Nightreign?
To unlock the Duchess class, you need the Broken Pocketwatch item, obtained randomly after an expedition or as a guaranteed drop from the Gladius, Beast of Night boss. Once you have the item, go to the Roundtable Hold and interact with the hooded figure there, which will trigger a cutscene. Afterward, she becomes selectable in the character menu.
How can I unlock the Duchess character in Elden Ring Nightreign?
To unlock Duchess, you need to obtain the Broken Pocketwatch, which is either found randomly after an expedition or as a guaranteed drop from the Gladius, Beast of Night boss. Once you have it, you must take it to the Roundtable Hold and interact with the hooded figure, triggering a cutscene.
Published: May 30, 2025 12:18 pm