Getting theNight Setarmor inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreecan allow you to look somewhat like Sauron from theLord of the Ringsfranchise, but it may be painstaking to acquire if you do not know where to look – and, even if you do, it is locked behind a secret that requires some exploration and patience. The Night Set is one of the many new sets of gear that players can obtain while traversing the Realm of Shadow from the highly DLC. It joins the ranks of theShadow Militiaman set inElden Ring, for instance.
However, it looks much better and offers better defensive properties. The Night Set gained notoriety by being a well-designed set of black armor adorned by a helm with spikes that resemble the one used bySauron inThe Lord of the Rings– so much so thatit has been commonly referred to as the Sauron armor inShadow of the Erdtree. Despite its menacing look and stats bonuses, this is not set that is very difficult to acquire, but you will first need to unlock a location called the Bonny Gaol in theElden RingDLC.
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Where To Find Bonny Gaol In Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
The Night Set Is Obtainable Inside The Dungeon
Getting to the Bonny Gaol is the first part of the challenge, as it does require some progress through the campaign, as well as some exploration. The first thing you need to do is to unlock the Highroad Cross Site of Grace. This meansbeating theRellanaTwin Moon Knight bossafter fully exploringCastle Ensis inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. From Highroad Cross, you will want to move north until there is a path leading east and take that path. Follow it down and, eventually, you should see Moorth Ruins to your left.
Don’t forget to touch the Site of Grace at Moorth Ruins.
From the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace, proceed further east, into the ruins, andyou should find one of two doors that you may access. One of them containsShattered Stone Talismanand a large drop to the lower level, while another nearby one, a bit further east, has a smaller drop down. You can make it to the lower level from the high drop, but it is much riskier to do this. It is recommended that you enter this first door, grab theShattered Stone Talismanon the ledge next to the drop, exit, and locate the safer entrance.
Be wary that once you drop down, you will encounter a few aggressive enemies, so make sure to move quickly and locate the tunnel moving further east. you may use theSpectral Steed Whistleand ride Torrent down this path. Eventually, you will find a set of stairs.Head up, emerge from the well, and you will reach Bonny Village. Touch the nearby Site of Grace and then use Torrent to move south. Cross the bridge, avoiding some enemies along the way and the entrance to Bonny Gaol inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreewill be to your right.
How To Reach Night Set Location In Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
You Will Need To Use A Special Elevator Mechanic
Once you are inside Bonny Gaol and have touched the dungeon’s Site of Grace, you will need to proceed with your exploration. The path is somewhat long, full of surprise encounters and enemies to defeat, but it is quite straightforward.Eventually, you will find a jar suspended by some iron chains. This is actually an elevator. To use it, simply jump on it and wait. The elevator will descend. However, do not jump off just yet. The elevator will ascend again and go beyond your initial jumping position inShadow of the Erdtree.
The elevator moves on its own, so you do not need to activate any specific mechanism.
Once you reach the highest level, jump off and you will see a body lying on a guillotine table. Claiming the respective item will grant you the entireNight SetinElden Ring, including the gauntlets, the greaves, the body armor, and theHelm of Night, which is the central piece to make you look like Sauron fromLord of the Rings. For reference,this is the same armor set used by the NPC Jolan, who you meet in the Manus Metyr Cathedral.
Near the place where you claimed the Night Set, there will be a staircase. Follow the path up, defeat the ambushing enemy, and you will be able to claim theShield of Nightfrom a body.
The Night Set, arguably one of the best looking armor sets in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, is not locked behind a specific boss fight. Instead, players who are attentive to exploration should be able to obtain it. Those who know the path should also find no difficulties, asthe enemies in the Bonny Gaol dungeon inElden Ringare easy to deal with, as long as they are ready for ambushes.
The channelApe Knight Gamingon YouTube has a very comprehensive video guide on how to reach theShield of Night’s location, showcasing the entire path toward the Night Set in case visual guidance serves you better:
Night Set Stats, Weight, DMG Negation, & Resistances In Elden Ring
The “Sauron Armor” Is Lightweight Though It Lacks Better Poise
Aside from its aesthetic value, the Night Set is also a fairly good set to use with some decent defensive properties. The only true downside to it is that, for an endgame armor set, it offers suboptimal damage negation, but its worse stat is Poise. Despite looking somewhat bulky,this armor set is extremely light at a surprising 16.9 Weight load, which is outstanding when compared to the likes of theNight’s Cavalry SetinElden Ring, for instance.
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The table below compiles all the stats provided by the Night Set inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as demonstrated byFextralife:
Of course, you are not obligated to use the entire set. If you are looking to enhance your character’s stats, you can mix and match pieces from the Night Set with other armor pieces. The Night Set is but one of the many new additions that have come toElden RingviaShadow of the Erdtreeand, luckily, it is also one of the easiest sets to acquire.
