Compared to fighting the Nightmare solo, Phosani's Nightmare is significantly faster, with little damage being taken if players master the fight's mechanics, though far more punishing when mistakes are made. Although the boss itself has a lower drop rate for uniques compared to the original, it makes up for it with its faster kill times and increased quantities of normal drops.[1] It also possesses two unique drops the original lacks; the Slepey tablet, which allows players to access the Nightmare even quicker, and the parasitic egg, an item that unlocks a cosmetic skin for the little nightmare.