Elden Ring Nightreign boasts impressive gear drops, and players often want to share their finds while keeping their own. A handy gear duplication glitch makes this possible, letting you spread the wealth with ease—for now.

PC Gamer first highlighted this trick with a concise guide on pulling it off. It’s straightforward: when two players grab the same weapon simultaneously, both walk away with it, creating a copy. (No need to debate which is the original—it’s mind-bending enough.)

This method is not only simple but repeatable, with no real penalty for a fumble. If the pickup fails, just try again. The only risk? You’re pausing in one spot to coordinate, which can be dicey in Nightreign’s fast-paced world. The quiet moments between days or the alabaster alcove before the Nightlord battle are ideal for this.

PC Gamer wasn’t the first to uncover this, though. YouTubers and Reddit users have shared this exploit widely, and the secret’s out.

It’s unclear if FromSoftware will patch this. The glitch is somewhat niche, as coordinating with random players online is tough without voice chat. You can’t just drop your best gear and expect everyone to sync up.

Even for friends chatting over Discord, you’d need gear others actually want. Nightreign’s drop rates feel generous, and each character has unique weapon preferences—unless you’re all playing Ironeyes, maybe.

The duplication trick shines for players wanting to dual-wield specific weapons, like the Executor, but it’s no game-breaker. It’s a fun way to share loot, especially if someone’s short on strong weapons by the final day. Keep it in your playbook.

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Check out our Nightreign tips and tricks to conquer all eight Nightlord Bosses. Curious about the locked Nightfarer Classes? See How to Unlock the Revenant, How to Unlock the Duchess, and How to Change Characters.