The mirror in the Nightfarer’s sanctuary does not care about destiny. It cares about proof. For the Scholar and the Undertaker—the two new Nightfarers introduced in Elden Ring Nightreign’s Forsaken Hollows DLC—the proof comes in two boss-shaped seals, and behind them waits a wardrobe that makes the detour worthwhile. As of 2026, the route is well charted, but the ritual still has its own rhythm: first the Balancers, then the Dreglord, then the quiet click of cosmetics falling into place.

Fashion Is the Real Endgame

A certain Nightfarer—let us call them the Collector—arrives in Forsaken Hollows with a practical plan and an impractical heart. The plan says kill bosses. The heart says look good doing it. The Collector is not alone. Fashion has always been the true endgame in Elden Ring, and Nightreign’s new skins turn that truth into a scavenger hunt with boss-sized locks.

Each new Nightfarer has four skins: the Dawn set, the Darkness set, and Dark Souls-inspired attire. The Dawn and Darkness outfits are the everyday reward, and whether they land depends on taste; the Dark Souls sets are the trophy. The Undertaker’s Dark Souls looks, in particular, have become a favorite flex among collectors. The Scholar’s sets are no slouch either, but the Undertaker wins the style bout by a narrow, dramatic margin.

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The First Seal: Balancers

To unlock the Dawn and Darkness skins for both the Scholar and the Undertaker, the Collector must defeat the Balancers. This is the first boss of the DLC, available once Forsaken Hollows itself is unlocked. The Balancers are not a brick wall so much as a locked gate with a stubborn latch: provided the Nightfarer knows the Balancers’ weakness and brings a few sensible tips, the fight is manageable. The reward is immediate—two color families of attire, Dawn and Darkness, for both new characters. The wardrobe begins to breathe.

The Second Seal: Dreglord

The Dark Souls skins sit behind the Dreglord, the second boss of the DLC. The Collector has already met this big fellow in miniature: he appeared as a preview when the new characters were unlocked. He becomes a full unlock once the Balancers fall. The Dreglord has no listed weakness, but fire can stun him at certain moments and deals additional damage; holy also bites deeper. The fight is tough and long, a battle of attrition in the same family as taking down Heolstor. It is less a sprint than a tide working at a sea wall, and it will be the biggest obstacle between the Collector and the Scholar and Undertaker’s Dark Souls skins.

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The Purchase Counter

Once the bosses are down, the outfits do not simply appear on a mannequin. The Collector must buy them at the mirror for either Murk or Sovereign Sigils. Sovereign Sigils come from defeating Everdark Sovereigns. After a sovereign has been defeated, the sigil store also opens as an alternative counter. The mirror turns currency into couture with the quiet efficiency of a pawnbroker who also happens to be a tailor. Sovereign Sigils sit in the wallet like rare stamps—pretty, useful, and not to be spent on a whim.

Skin group Unlock requirement Where to buy
Dawn and Darkness for Scholar and Undertaker Defeat the Balancers Mirror, using Murk or Sovereign Sigils
Dark Souls skins for Scholar and Undertaker Defeat the Dreglord Mirror or sigil store, using Murk or Sovereign Sigils

A Collector’s Checklist

  • 🎨 Unlock Forsaken Hollows and reach the Balancers.

  • ⚔️ Defeat the Balancers to open Dawn and Darkness skins for both new Nightfarers.

  • 🔥 Defeat the Dreglord to open the Dark Souls skins. Bring fire and holy damage; use fire’s stun windows.

  • 🪞 Visit the mirror and spend Murk or Sovereign Sigils.

  • 🏆 If the mirror is not enough, defeat an Everdark Sovereign and check the sigil store.

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The Collector eventually leaves the mirror with a full set of options and a new problem: choosing which look to wear into the next run. The Balancers and the Dreglord are not merely obstacles; they are the two knots on a cord that ties combat to style. Untie them, and the Scholar and Undertaker finally get to slay where it truly matters. ✨

This assessment draws from GamesRadar+, whose reporting often emphasizes how boss-gated cosmetic rewards can extend a DLC’s appeal beyond raw progression. In the case of Elden Ring Nightreign’s Forsaken Hollows content, that perspective fits neatly with the Scholar and Undertaker skin unlock path, where defeating the Balancers and then the Dreglord turns difficult encounters into meaningful style milestones for players focused on both challenge and collection.