With the recent release of Elden Ring Nightreign, players are surprised by how different it is from the typical FromSoft game, despite the explicitly stated roguelike nature of the game. With that said, many new players are wondering how certain mechanics of the game works. Although the game has only been out for a few hours, many are already asking questions about the choices you can make.
In this guide, we will go through what happens when you take a buff from the scale bearing merchant whenever you encounter them.
Should You Take The Buff From The Scale Bearing Merchant In Elden Ring Nightreign
If you have played a roguelike before, then the concept of random events that give you various rewards in exchange for a debuff should be something that you are already very familiar with. If you are completely new, however, then just keep one thing in mind: everything has a price.
Luckily for you, the scale bearing merchant gives you very explicitly stated options that you cannot misconstrue. Each time you pick an option, it will give you a general idea of what will happen as a result.
For example, choosing the “I want to keep death at bay” option will show you that your health will be restored to full whenever your HP pool drops too low. In exchange for this effect, your maximum HP will be decreased afterwards.
It will not give you the exact numbers, as is the nature of FromSoft games, because these developers love keeping things vague on purpose. Anyway, you are not forced to pick a buff from the merchant whenever you encounter them.
You can ask them to help you become more resistant to ailments or for them to expand your intellect. The latter is likely ideal for magic users, like the duchess or the revenant. However, you can also simply pick the “I refuse to make a deal” option or just leave.
That is pretty much all you need to know about it. This mechanic is incredibly straightforward and we really cannot tell you whether or not you should take it, as this is going to be entirely based on what you are doing in that particular run and what your preferred playstyle or class is.
While you are here, make sure to check out our guide on how to play as the recluse in Elden Ring Nightreign. This will teach you how to play one of the more magic focused classes of the game, which can take full advantage of the scale bearing merchant’s offer to expand one’s intellect!
