Solo Nightmare
Virtual Realm Guide
How to clear 100% difficulty Nightmare Mode using only ONE unit. The ultimate Kriatu build for farming Mythic Headgear and Tokens.
The "Bleed" Strategy
Why Kriatu + Astral Trait breaks the game.
The key to soloing Nightmare mode is the interaction between Kriatu and the Magician Path in Virtual Realm.
By equipping the Astral Trait (which buffs DOT damage and duration), you create an infinite scaling damage loop that melts bosses instantly.
The Kriatu Build
You need this exact setup for consistency.
Kriatu (E6 Recommended)
Evolution 6 adds Crit Rate, which scales the bleed damage. Not strictly necessary but makes it safer.
Astral
Why? It buffs affliction duration and damage. Combined with Magician Path, it makes Kriatu OP.
(Ruler works too but requires a different path. Astral is best for Magician.)
Relic Setup
- TopJunior Ninja JacketStats: +120% Crit Dmg, +5% DOT Dmg
- BotJunior Ninja PantsStats: +60% Damage
- HelmDOT Helmet (Specific)Look for the one that gives: "Every 5 attacks increase DOT damage by 20%".
In-Game Steps
Follow these choices carefully.
Select Path: Magician
Always pick Magician at the start. This gives the critical bleed effect needed for Astral to work.
Card Selection Priority
Prioritize Magician cards that buff status effects or DOT.
Late Game: Fortune Cards
Once Kriatu is max level, you don't need gold. Pick Fortune Cards that say "Double upgrade cost but increase damage by 100%". Since you are already maxed, the cost increase doesn't hurt you!
Avoid This Card!
Never pick "Decrease Damage, Increase AoE Size". Kriatu is already Full AoE, so AoE size buffs do nothing, but the damage decrease will hurt you.