For Nightmare difficulty, find gear with "successive attacks negate damage." This allows you to "face tank" aggressive enemy flurries while your Trance is active. 4. Top Nightmare Tips
Unlike standard eldritch entities that merely consume minds, the Nightmaretaker is fueled by the resistance of its victims. It doesn't just want you to be afraid; it wants you to know you are afraid and be unable to wake up. the nightmaretaker guide top
Use the Master Key to unlock the Front Door immediately. Do not open it yet. Instead, place all your motion sensors at the door. Wait until The Nightmaretaker is on the second floor. Sprint to the door. He will teleport to you when you open it. Use your Adrenaline Shot here. Run forward. You win. For Nightmare difficulty, find gear with "successive attacks
Now, boot up the game, mute your microphone (mic noise attracts him too!), and go get that 6 AM escape. It doesn't just want you to be afraid;