How to Defeat Nullaeus in Midnight Season 1 (Delve Guide)

Last updated on Feb 02, 2026 at 18:27 by Neryssa 1 comment

Nullaeus is the nemesis delve boss in Midnight. Find out how to defeat him and the rewards you can unlock.

1.

Introduction

Nullaeus is the nemesis boss for delves in Midnight Season 1. Players can fight him in Torment's Rise on two difficulties for new seasonal achievements and rewards.

2.

Where is Nullaeus's Delve Located in Midnight season 1?

The entrance to Torment's Rise where Nullaeus resides can be found in Voidstorm, between Nexus-Point Xenas and Obscurion Citadel.

/way #2405 61.17 71.37 Torment's Rise Entrance

Nullaeus Delve Entrance
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How to Unlock Nullaeus's Delve

You can defeat Nullaeus on two difficulties.

  • Tier ? unlocks when you clear a Tier 7 delve with lives remaining in Midnight Season 1.
  • Tier ?? unlocks when you clear a Tier 10 delve with lives remaining in Midnight Season 1.
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To comfortably defeat the Season 1 nemesis, Blizzard recommends an average Item Level of 255 for Tier ? difficulty. The Tier ?? difficulty has no recommended average item level indicated.

5.

Setting Up Valeera

To make the most out of your companion during the fight, we recommend using specific curios that make the fight easier to manage.

5.1.

We recommend the following Valeera curios for Nullaeus:

  • Porcelain Blade Tip Icon Porcelain Blade Tip as the Combat Curio.
  • Overflowing Voidspire Icon Overflowing Voidspire as the Utility Curio.
5.2.

Do not forget to download Deadly Boss Mods to stay on top of when Nullaeus casts his abilities.

6.

Nullaeus Abilities

Nullaeus has the following known abilities datamined. A strategy to defeat Nullaeus will be posted once the Midnight expansion is released.

  • Devouring Essence Icon Devouring Essence: Nullaeus afflicts a player with the essence of the void, inflicting Shadow damage every 2 sec for 18 sec. 2.5 sec cast. Presumably interruptible.
  • Dread Portal Icon Dread Portal: Nullaeus summons adds and becomes enshrouded in Oblivion Shell until all summoned adds die.
  • Oblivion Shell Icon Oblivion Shell: Nullaeus shields itself with void energy, decreasing all damage taken by 100%.
  • Umbral Rage Icon Umbral Rage: Nulleus becomes overpowered with void energy energy, increasing all damage done by 10%. This aura stacks.
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Achievements and Rewards

Defeating Nullaeus in Midnight Season 1 provides players with the following achievements and rewards:

  • My Shady Nemesis Icon My Shady Nemesis: Defeat Nullaeus in his lair before the release of the next season of delves. Rewards the Nullaeus Domaneye Icon Nullaeus Domaneye cosmetic helm.
  • Completing the Seasonal quest Nulling Nullaeus gives you the Dominating Victory Icon Dominating Victory toy.
  • Let Me Solo Him: Nullaeus Icon Let Me Solo Him: Nullaeus: Defeat Nullaeus in his lair on Tier ?? difficulty without any other players in your party before the release of the next season of delves. Rewards the Arcanovoid Construct Icon Arcanovoid Construct mount.
  • Lighting the Dark Icon Lighting the Dark: Defeat Nullaeus in his lair on Tier ?? before the release of the next season of delves. Rewards the Ominous title.
  • Fabled Let Me Solo Him: Nullaeus Icon Fabled Let Me Solo Him: Nullaeus: Be one of the first 4000 players in your region to defeat Nullaeus in his lair on Tier ?? without any other players in your party, before the release of the next season of delves. Rewards the Fabled Vanquisher of Nullaeus title.

For those looking to obtain the Arcanovoid Construct Icon Arcanovoid Construct mount, here is what it looks like in the game:

8.

Learn More About Delves!

Delves are bite-sized, role-agnostic replayable world instances that allow you to engage in quick yet rewarding adventures. For more details, check out our general guide!

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Changelog

  • 02 Feb. 2026: Guide added.
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