Ultimate Undertaker Guide Remembrance Rewards and Relics
This guide is a complete, practical manual for mastering the Undertaker in Elden Ring Nightreign, focused on the Forsaken Hollows content. It explains the core concept of the build, the best relics to hunt and prioritize, stat and weapon choices, combat rhythm and combos, a remembrance route tailored to efficient unlocks and rewards, and 21 advanced tips and tricks that push the build into OP territory. The writing is original and reworded to be clear and actionable for both new and experienced players. Expect deep explanations of Trance timing, how to maximize Loathsome Hex, and how relic synergies change your run pacing.
Build concept and core loop
The Undertaker is a hybrid melee‑incantation archetype that thrives on a rhythm of stacking hits, using Trance to reset stamina and poise, and detonating Loathsome Hex for stagger and burst. The build’s power comes from three pillars: sustained stagger pressure, ultimate windows, and relic‑driven tempo control. You play aggressively but deliberately: bait a trade, use light chains to stack successive attack bonuses, pop Trance to recover and buff, then commit to a heavy or jump attack into Loathsome Hex to break posture or finish a phase.
At its heart the loop is simple: build → trance → burst. Everything else — relics, stat spread, weapon choice — exists to make that loop faster, safer, and more damaging.
Why this build works in Forsaken Hollows
Forsaken Hollows is dense with multi‑enemy encounters, environmental hazards, and bosses with long stagger windows. The Undertaker’s toolkit excels here because Trance provides mobility and recovery in cramped spaces, Loathsome Hex offers a reliable gap closer and stagger tool, and the right relics let you chain ultimates or extend buff windows to dominate prolonged fights. The build scales well with both Strength and Faith, so it benefits from relics that boost physical damage and incantation potency alike.
Recommended stats and progression priorities
Start by prioritizing Vigor to survive early trades. After a comfortable health baseline, invest in Strength to hit weapon breakpoints for your chosen hammer and in Faith to scale Loathsome Hex and incantation damage. Endurance should be raised enough to handle heavy swings and equip load for your armor and shield, but you can rely on Trance to mitigate some stamina pressure. Mind and Intelligence are secondary; only invest in Mind if you plan to use multiple incantations or sustain long ultimates.
A practical early progression path:
Raise Vigor to a safe threshold for your comfort level.
Push Strength to the first major weapon breakpoint for your hammer.
Add Faith to unlock and scale key incantations and to increase Loathsome Hex potency.
Top off Endurance to wear your preferred armor without fat rolling.
Weapon choices and why they matter
The Undertaker favors heavy, stagger‑focused weapons that pair well with successive attack combos and jump heavies. Hammers and greataxes are natural fits because they deliver high posture damage and synergize with relics that reward final hits.
Best weapon archetypes for this build:
Hammers with Faith scaling: they combine raw posture damage with incantation synergy.
Greataxes for raw stagger and reach when you need to control space.
Polearms as a flexible alternative when you need range and faster recovery.
Weapon skills to prioritize are those that either extend combos, add poise on hit, or convert a portion of physical damage into holy/incantation damage. If you find a hammer with a skill that grants a temporary buff on activation, that pairs perfectly with Trance windows.
Relic selection and slot priorities
Relics are the backbone of this build. Choose relics that accelerate your ultimate charge, increase attack after ult activation, extend self‑buff durations, or grant sustain on successful hits. The right combination turns Trance and Loathsome Hex into near‑constant tools rather than once‑per‑fight options.
Slot priorities and recommended effects:
Green slot: relic that speeds ultimate charge or grants attack on ultimate activation. This increases the frequency of your burst windows.
Yellow slot: relic that extends buff durations or increases incantation potency. This lengthens Trance and incantation effects so you can chain more damage.
Universal slot: relic that rewards final hits with healing or extra damage. This sustains you through long fights and rewards aggressive play.
Relics that heal on ultimate contact or grant temporary poise on activation are particularly valuable in Forsaken Hollows, where trades are frequent and recovery windows are small.
Sample relic loadouts
One aggressive loadout focuses on ultimate frequency and burst: a green relic that reduces ultimate charge time, a yellow relic that increases attack after ult, and a universal relic that heals on final hit. This setup lets you spam Loathsome Hex more often and sustain through boss phases.
A defensive alternative uses a green relic that grants temporary damage reduction after ult, a yellow relic that extends Trance duration, and a universal relic that restores stamina on heavy hits. This version trades raw burst for survivability and longer buff windows.
Armor, talismans, and equipment choices
Armor should balance protection and equip load. Medium armor that allows for a roll or quick step is ideal. Prioritize pieces that increase physical defense and poise without pushing you into fat roll territory.
Talismans and accessories to seek:
Items that increase physical attack or posture damage.
Talismans that reduce ultimate charge or increase incantation potency.
Accessories that restore HP or stamina on heavy hits or on ultimate activation.
A small investment in a talisman that increases holy or incantation damage yields outsized returns because Loathsome Hex and many Undertaker synergies scale with Faith.
Combat rhythm and practical combos
The Undertaker’s combat rhythm is about timing and patience. Begin encounters with measured light attacks to stack successive‑hit bonuses. Use Trance when you need to reset stamina or when you anticipate a heavy counterattack. After Trance, commit to a heavy or jump attack to stagger, then immediately follow with Loathsome Hex to capitalize on the stagger window.
A typical combo sequence:
Light chain to stack bonuses and bait a reaction.
Trance to refill stamina and gain poise.
Jump heavy or charged heavy to stagger.
Loathsome Hex to finish or break posture.
Use movement and environment to your advantage. In narrow corridors, bait enemies into a single file and use jump heavies to hit multiple foes. In open arenas, use spacing and charged heavies to control the fight tempo.
Boss strategies and phase management
Against bosses with long, predictable animations, time your Trance to overlap with their recovery frames so you can chain into a heavy and Loathsome Hex. For bosses that punish aggression, use Trance defensively to create breathing room and then punish with a single heavy into ultimate.
When a boss enters a vulnerable phase, coordinate your ultimate with ally ultimates if possible. The Undertaker’s Confluence passive often grants free windows when allies pop their ultimates; use those moments to unleash Loathsome Hex for maximum effect.
Remembrance route and efficient unlocks
The remembrance route in Forsaken Hollows should prioritize the events and encounters that unlock the Undertaker’s core items and relics. Focus on clearing the Nightlord sequence and the chapel events that lead to the Undertaker’s chalice and remembrance rewards. Hunt for early relics that reduce ultimate charge or grant attack on ultimate activation; these change the run’s pacing immediately and make subsequent fights easier.
Efficient route tips:
Clear the Nightlord encounters in sequence to trigger the chapel scene.
Prioritize side events that reward relics or weapon upgrades.
If you find a hammer with Faith scaling early, pivot your stat allocation to capitalize on it.
Farming relics and optimizing runs
Relic farming in Forsaken Hollows is about repetition and route optimization. Identify the enemy types that drop the relics you want and build a loop that clears them quickly. Use Trance to speed through groups and Loathsome Hex to finish tougher foes. Over time, you’ll refine a route that yields the relics you need without wasting time on low‑value encounters.
Co‑op and multiplayer considerations
In co‑op, the Undertaker shines as a stagger anchor and ultimate synchronizer. Coordinate ultimates with allies to exploit Confluence windows. When playing with a glass cannon ally, take a slightly more defensive stance to bait attacks and create openings for them to deal damage. If you’re the host, place summons near choke points so your ultimates and relic effects hit multiple enemies.
Advanced relic synergies and micro‑optimizations
Some relics interact in ways that aren’t obvious at first glance. A relic that extends buff duration pairs extremely well with one that increases attack on ultimate activation because you get more time to exploit the attack buff. Similarly, relics that grant healing on final hit synergize with aggressive playstyles that end combos with Loathsome Hex.
Micro‑optimization examples:
Use a relic that speeds ultimate charge with a weapon that has a skill reducing skill cooldowns; you’ll get more ultimates and more skill uses per fight.
Pair a relic that extends buff duration with a talisman that increases incantation potency to maximize each Trance window.
21 OP tips and tricks
These are concise, high‑impact tactics that push the Undertaker into OP territory in Forsaken Hollows.
Use Trance proactively, not reactively; it’s your best defensive and offensive reset.
Time Loathsome Hex to hit during boss recovery frames for guaranteed stagger.
Prioritize relics that reduce ultimate charge early in a run.
End combos with a heavy that positions you for Loathsome Hex follow‑up.
Use jump heavies in narrow corridors to hit multiple enemies and build posture quickly.
Swap to a polearm when you need reach to punish ranged enemies.
Keep one relic slot for sustain (healing on final hit) to reduce downtime between fights.
Use Confluence windows after ally ultimates to chain ultimates and break boss phases.
If you find a hammer with Faith scaling, reallocate points to Faith early.
Use environmental hazards to amplify Loathsome Hex damage when possible.
When fighting multiple enemies, bait one into a narrow approach and isolate with jump heavies.
Use a relic that extends buff duration before entering a long boss fight.
If a boss has a predictable leap or charge, Trance through it and punish on recovery.
Use a universal relic that grants temporary poise on ultimate activation to trade with heavy hitters.
Keep stamina management tight; Trance helps but don’t rely on it to bail out poor stamina choices.
Use a talisman that increases holy damage if you have a hammer with holy affinity.
When co‑oping, let a glass cannon ally open and then use Loathsome Hex to finish.
Use a relic that heals on final hit in combination with a weapon skill that ends combos with a heavy.
If you’re low on relics, farm the same small loop until you get the green relic that reduces ultimate charge.
Use jump heavies to interrupt enemy spellcasters and follow with Loathsome Hex.
Practice the trance → heavy → ultimate rhythm in low‑risk areas until it becomes muscle memory.
Sample builds and loadouts
Aggressive loadout: heavy hammer with Faith scaling, green relic that reduces ultimate charge, yellow relic that increases attack after ult, universal relic that heals on final hit. Armor is medium, talismans increase physical attack and holy damage.
Defensive loadout: greataxe for posture, green relic that grants temporary damage reduction after ult, yellow relic that extends Trance duration, universal relic that restores stamina on heavy hits. Armor leans toward higher defense with moderate mobility.
Hybrid loadout: polearm for reach, green relic that speeds ultimate charge, yellow relic that increases incantation potency, universal relic that grants poise on ultimate activation. This setup balances reach, burst, and survivability.
Troubleshooting common problems
If you feel underpowered, check these common issues: you may be missing relics that reduce ultimate charge, your weapon may not be hitting its strength breakpoint, or you may be allocating too many points into Endurance at the expense of Strength and Faith. Reassess your relics first — the right relics change the build’s pacing more than raw stats in many cases.
If you die frequently in multi‑enemy encounters, practice isolating fights and using Trance to reset between enemies. If bosses are breaking you, time your Trance to overlap their recovery frames and use Loathsome Hex only when you can guarantee a stagger.
Playstyle variations and role flexibility
The Undertaker can flex between anchor, burst dealer, and support. As an anchor, you focus on stagger and posture control. As a burst dealer, you stack relics that increase ultimate frequency and attack. As support, you use ultimates to create windows for allies and equip relics that heal or buff teammates. The build’s flexibility is one of its greatest strengths; relic choices and weapon selection determine which role you’ll play in any given run.
Final checklist before a run
Make sure you have a relic that reduces ultimate charge, a relic that increases attack after ult or extends buff duration, and a universal relic that grants sustain or poise on activation. Equip a hammer or greataxe with Faith scaling if possible, and set your talismans to boost physical or holy damage. Confirm your Vigor and Strength breakpoints are met and that you have enough Endurance to wear your chosen armor without fat rolling.
FAQ
How do I unlock the Undertaker remembrance? Progress the Nightreign storyline and complete the Nightlord and chapel events in Forsaken Hollows. The Undertaker’s remembrance and chalice unlock after specific encounters and event triggers tied to the Nightreign sequence. What’s the single most important relic to find early? A relic that reduces ultimate charge. It changes run pacing immediately and lets you use Loathsome Hex more often. Should I focus more on Strength or Faith? Both. Strength gets you weapon breakpoints and posture damage; Faith scales Loathsome Hex and incantations. Aim for a hybrid spread that hits key Strength breakpoints first, then invest in Faith. Is dual‑wielding viable for Undertaker? It can be, but dual‑wield sacrifices some heavy stagger potential. If you dual‑wield, pick weapons that complement each other: one for stagger and one for follow‑up damage. How do I chain ultimates with allies? Use Confluence: when an ally uses their ultimate, you often get a free window to use Loathsome Hex. Coordinate timing and communicate in co‑op to maximize these windows. What if I can’t find relics I need? Farm a short, efficient loop that drops the relics you want. Prioritize the green relic that reduces ultimate charge; everything else becomes easier once you have it. Which bosses are hardest for this build? Bosses that punish aggressive play with long reach or unpredictable tracking can be difficult. Use Trance defensively and wait for clear recovery frames before committing to Loathsome Hex. How do I practice the trance → heavy → ultimate rhythm? Find a low‑risk area with predictable enemies and repeat the sequence until it becomes muscle memory. Timing is everything; practice until you can execute the loop without thinking.
Closing and next steps
This guide gives you a complete, actionable path to mastering the Undertaker in Elden Ring Nightreign’s Forsaken Hollows. It covers the build’s philosophy, stat and weapon priorities, relic choices, combat rhythm, remembrance route guidance, and 21 OP tips to push the build into high performance.
Condensed one‑page quick reference
Build snapshot Undertaker play centers on the loop: build → trance → burst. Focus on Strength and Faith to hit weapon breakpoints and scale Loathsome Hex. Relics change tempo: one to speed ultimate charge, one to extend buffs, one for sustain or poise on activation.
Stat priorities Vigor to a comfortable HP baseline; then alternate between Strength and Faith until your chosen hammer hits its first major breakpoint; Endurance only enough to avoid fat roll. Mind is optional if you plan heavy incantation use.
Core weapons and skills Hammers with Faith scaling are ideal; greataxes for raw stagger; polearms for reach. Weapon skills that extend combos, grant poise, or buff on activation pair best with Trance windows.
Relic slot focus Green slot: ultimate charge speed or attack on ult activation. Yellow slot: buff duration extension or incantation potency. Universal slot: healing on final hit or temporary poise on ult.
Armor and talismans Medium armor that preserves mobility; talismans that boost physical or holy damage and those that reduce ultimate charge are high value.
Combat rhythm (core sequence) Light chain to stack bonuses and bait; Trance to refill stamina and gain poise; heavy or jump attack to stagger; Loathsome Hex to finish or break posture. Use Trance proactively to create openings, not only to escape.
When to use ultimates Exploit Confluence windows after ally ultimates; use ultimates on boss recovery frames for guaranteed stagger; save ult for phase breaks or grouped enemies.
Quick relic loadouts Aggressive: green (faster ult), yellow (attack after ult), universal (heal on final hit). Defensive: green (damage reduction after ult), yellow (longer Trance), universal (stamina restore on heavy). Hybrid: green (faster ult), yellow (incantation potency), universal (poise on ult).
Essential micro‑tips
Use Trance as an offensive reset to chain combos.
Time Loathsome Hex to boss recovery frames for reliable posture breaks.
Keep one relic slot for sustain to reduce downtime.
Jump heavies are your best tool in narrow corridors.
Reallocate to Faith early if you find a hammer with Faith scaling.
Pre‑run checklist Equip a hammer with Faith scaling if available; green relic that reduces ultimate charge; yellow relic that extends buffs or increases incantation potency; universal relic for sustain or poise; talismans for physical/holy damage; Vigor + Strength breakpoints met.
Step‑by‑step remembrance route for Forsaken Hollows with map markers and prioritized loot nodes
Scope and assumptions This route focuses on unlocking the Undertaker remembrance, acquiring early high‑value relics (ultimate charge reduction, attack‑on‑ult, heal‑on‑final‑hit), and prioritizing weapon/upgrade nodes that enable the Undertaker playstyle. Map markers are described as named landmarks and short directional cues so you can follow them in‑game without external maps.
Starting point — Forsaken Gate (entry marker) Begin at the Forsaken Gate bonfire or nearest Site of Grace. Clear immediate patrols and loot the gatehouse chest for early consumables. From the gate, head toward the ruined chapel visible on the ridge.
Chapel Ruins (event marker) Enter the chapel area and trigger the chapel event sequence. This scene is critical for advancing the Nightreign chain that leads to the Undertaker remembrance. Clear the chapel interior of cultists and loot the altar chest for a chance at a yellow relic or incantation scroll.
Nightlord Sequence start (story marker) Proceed down the hollowed path from the chapel to the Nightlord encounter zone. Defeat the Nightlord minibosses in sequence; each drop increases the chance to unlock the chapel follow‑up event. Prioritize killing the smaller patrols first to avoid being overwhelmed during the Nightlord fight.
Chalice Clearing (loot node cluster) After the Nightlord sequence, clear the chalice area where multiple small enemies and a mid‑tier elite spawn. This cluster often drops green relics that affect ultimate charge. Focus on the elite first; use jump heavies to control space and finish with Loathsome Hex to secure the final hit and trigger heal‑on‑final‑hit relic effects if equipped.
Old Quarry (weapon node) From the chalice cluster, head to the Old Quarry. Search the collapsed wagon and the smithing outpost for weapon drops and upgrade materials. This node is prioritized for hammers and greataxe fragments; if you find a hammer with Faith scaling, pivot your stat plan to Faith.
Bridge of Echoes (strategic choke marker) Cross the Bridge of Echoes and clear the bridge guards. This choke point is ideal for practicing the Trance → heavy → ultimate rhythm on grouped enemies. Use the bridge’s narrow geometry to land multi‑target jump heavies and finish with Loathsome Hex.
Ruined Armory (relic cache) On the far side of the bridge, the Ruined Armory contains a high‑value relic cache. Loot the armory chest and the armorer’s corpse for a chance at a yellow relic that extends buff durations. If you find it, equip immediately and test Trance duration in a nearby skirmish.
Forsaken Hollow Depths (boss approach marker) Descend into the Hollow Depths where the main boss and remembrance trigger are located. Clear the approach path of ambushers and environmental traps. Use the universal relic that grants poise on ult activation if you have it; it makes the boss approach much safer.
Boss arena and remembrance trigger (final marker) In the boss arena, bait the boss into predictable attacks and use Trance to create openings. Time Loathsome Hex for recovery frames to break posture. After the boss falls, interact with the boss remnant or altar to claim the Undertaker remembrance and any unique relics tied to the encounter.
Post‑boss prioritized loot nodes After the boss, clear the surrounding alcoves for prioritized loot: weapon upgrade stones, green relic fragments, and the universal relic chest. These nodes are high value for immediate build optimization.
Efficient farming loop (repeatable route) Return to the Bridge of Echoes, clear the bridge guards, run to the Ruined Armory, then to the Chalice Clearing and Old Quarry, and loop back through the Nightlord Sequence. This loop maximizes chances for green relics (ultimate charge) and weapon fragments.
Prioritized loot nodes (compact list) Chapel altar chest; chalice cluster elite corpse; Ruined Armory chest; Old Quarry wagon; armorer’s corpse; boss arena alcoves; bridge guard patrols.
Practical route tips Move deliberately between markers to avoid unnecessary fights. Use Trance to traverse narrow corridors quickly and to reset stamina before elite pulls. If you find a hammer with Faith scaling at any node, pause the route and reallocate points to Faith to capitalize on scaling. Keep one relic slot open for sustain until you secure a reliable heal‑on‑final‑hit relic.
When to stop farming and progress If you obtain a green relic that reduces ultimate charge and either a yellow relic that extends buffs or a universal relic that heals on final hit, you can consider the run successful and move on to boss progression or co‑op. These three relic types are the highest priority for making the Undertaker build feel complete.
Final practical reminders
Keep the quick reference on hand before each run and follow the route markers when you need relics or the Undertaker remembrance. Prioritize the green relic that reduces ultimate charge first, then secure a yellow relic that extends buff duration or increases incantation potency, and finally lock in a universal relic that provides sustain or poise on activation. Practice the Trance → heavy → Loathsome Hex rhythm in low‑risk areas until it becomes instinctive.
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