Elden Ring Nightreign: All Scale-Bearing Merchant Choices Explained – Best Deals, Biggest Risks

Looking for the best Scale-Bearing Merchant deals and choices in Elden Ring Nightreign? If you’re about to face Libra, Creature of Night, or just stumbled across the mysterious merchant in Limveld, you’ll want to know exactly what you’re signing up for. Every wish comes with a twist—there’s always a catch! Check out our quick breakdown so you can make your choices with confidence and avoid any nasty surprises.

All Scale-Bearing Merchant deals and what they actually do
Which buffs and debuffs are worth it before fighting Libra
What you get (and what you lose) from each wish
Tips on which choices to skip or grab for your playthrough

All Scale-Bearing Merchant choices in Elden Ring Nightreign

You’ll meet the Scale-Bearing Merchant right before the Libra boss fight, but don’t be surprised if you spot them elsewhere in Limveld. Each wish you make gives you a powerful benefit, but always with a price. Here’s what you can pick:

Stat-focused wishes

I wish to have great strength — Boosts Strength, but all other stats drop.
I wish to have great dexterity — Raises Dexterity at the expense of every other stat.
I wish to expand my intellect — Intelligence goes up, all other stats go down.
I wish to have deep faith — Faith rises, but you lose the rest.
I wish to be in touch with the arcane — Arcane increases, other stats drop.

Defensive and utility deals

I want resistance to ailments — All resistances +150, but you lose 10% stamina.
I desire a flask — Extra flask charge, but -10% max HP.

Weapon and level gambles

I desire a powerful weapon — Lose 2 levels, get a random weapon like Black Knife, Erdtree Bow, Frenzied Flame Seal, Fingerprint Stone Shield, Halo Scythe, Miquellan Knight’s Sword, Ordovis’ Greatsword, or Vyke’s War Spear.
I want to gain many levels — Gain 3 levels, but lose one every time you drink from your flask.

Risky but rewarding wishes

I wish for eventual greatness — Lose 30% HP, FP, and stamina for 2 minutes, then get +20% to all those stats permanently.
I want the power of a demon — Get an eye that shoots enemies with frenzy, building up Madness when used.
I wish to fight at utmost strength — +25% HP and +10% damage for 60 seconds, but Libra gets +10% damage negation for 100 seconds and starts buffed.
I want to hold death at bay — Once per battle, if HP drops to 20% or lower, heal to full. Lose 20% max HP overall.
I want more runes — Receive the Symbol of Avarice talisman (improved item discovery, more runes from kills), but pay 10,000 Runes.
I refuse to make a deal — No reward, no penalty.

Which Scale-Bearing Merchant deals should you pick?

Every wish is a double-edged sword, so it really depends on your build and what you’re about to face. If you’re prepping for Libra, Creature of Night, boosting your main stat or grabbing a powerful weapon can make a difference, but don’t ignore the penalties—they can hit hard in a tough fight. Resistance to ailments is handy for poison-heavy areas, while Symbol of Avarice is perfect for farming, if you can afford the Rune cost.

Remember: “I refuse to make a deal” is always an option if you don’t want to risk anything. Choose wisely, Tarnished!