Elden Ring Nightreign Glitch Simplifies Item Duplication for Wealth Sharing

Elden Ring Nightreign introduces an array of powerful and stylish gear drops, making every victory feel rewarding. Occasionally, you might want to share that hard-earned loot with a teammate—without giving up your own. Enter the gear duplication glitch: a surprisingly simple exploit that lets players duplicate weapons, allowing both the original and a copy to exist simultaneously.

This glitch, first highlighted by PC Gamer, works when two players attempt to pick up the same weapon at the exact same time. If timed correctly, both players receive the item—effectively creating a duplicate. No complex steps, no risky maneuvers—just precise coordination. And if the attempt fails? No real penalty. You can simply try again.

The only real risk lies in the execution: you need to stand still, coordinate the drop, and time the pickup perfectly. In the world of Nightreign, where danger lurks even in quiet moments, pausing in one spot is a gamble. The safest windows for attempting this are during the brief calm between days or within the protective walls of the alabaster alcove before facing the Nightlord.

While PC Gamer popularized the method, they’re far from the first to discover it. Multiple YouTubers and Reddit communities have already shared their experiences with this duplication trick, confirming its reliability and ease. The cat is out of the bag—this exploit is now widely known.

Whether FromSoftware will patch it remains uncertain. Given the niche nature of the glitch, it may not rise to the top of their priority list. There’s no built-in voice chat to coordinate with random players, so mass exploitation isn’t likely. Even among coordinated teams using Discord, duplicating gear only makes sense if the items are universally desirable. While Nightreign is generous with drops, most players tend to favor specific weapons tailored to their build. Unless your squad is all running Ironeyes, duplicates might not always be useful.

Still, for builds that rely on dual-wielding the same weapon—like the Executor—the duplication glitch can be a game-changer. It’s not an instant win, but it’s a fun and practical way to share strong gear, especially with teammates who didn’t land the best drops by the final day. Keep it in mind as a handy tool for maximizing your team’s potential.

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