Elden Ring Nightreign Duplication Glitch: How a Tiny Exploit Helps Beat Nightlords

In the unforgiving world of Elden Ring Nightreign, where Nightlords like Caligo, Miasma of Night, and the dreaded Gaping Jaw push even the most seasoned Tarnished to their limits, a small but mighty exploit has become the talk of the community. It’s not a grand strategy or a legendary weapon—it’s a timing-based duplication glitch that lets a coordinated team share the best talismans and weapons, giving everyone a fighting chance against the game’s merciless bosses. And no, the players behind it feel absolutely no shame. 😅

The trick is simple in theory but a little finicky in practice. It requires a full squad of three players with voice communication, because precision and timing are everything. One player—the host—drops the desired item on the ground. The other two players must each have a spare inventory slot ready. When everyone is set, the host counts down from three. On “one,” both pickers grab the item at the exact same moment. Voilà: one item has just become two. You can repeat the process until everyone on the team has the item they want. For talismans, just remember to drop your own copy first—you can’t carry two of the same in your inventory.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the steps:

Step	Action	Who
1	Gather a full squad with voice comms	All three players
2	Ensure two players have a free inventory slot	Pickers
3	Host drops the desired item on the ground	Host
4	Host counts down from three	Host
5	On “one,” both pickers grab the item simultaneously	Pickers
6	Voilà—two items now exist from one	Everyone

The best place to pull this off is the safe room just before a Nightlord fight. It’s pretty much the only time you won’t have something actively trying to kill you, and there’s no invisible clock counting down to your death. One squad tried it before taking on Caligo and, to their surprise, it worked—though they spent about ten minutes stumbling around getting the timing right. They only duplicated a couple of talismans because everyone was far too attached to the weapons they’d found along the way. Still, it was worth it. 😤

The origins of this exploit are almost wholesome. YouTuber Malik The Raven discovered it by accident when his team was broke and needed warming stones. A friend offered to spare one, and two players picked it up together. “Did you get one?” one asked. “I got one too,” the other replied. From there, they realized they needed to test this glitch properly. What began as a beautiful accident may just be what saves many players from the harder Nightreign bosses and their supposed upcoming third phases. 🤫

Of course, not everyone is thrilled. When one player brought the trick to their team, they were asked how they could live with themselves, or how it felt to be a “cheating little cheater.” Their answer? “I live with myself as best as I can, and it feels great to find a way to get a leg up on Miyazaki and the horror FromSoftware has created in Nightreign.” These bosses have absolutely no mercy—they attack 72 times in a row, slam the ground, roll all over the place, and now apparently have a secret, even more terrifying third phase. Taking an extra stamina talisman with pride seems like a fair trade. 😂

As of 2026, the trick is still circulating among Redditors and YouTubers, though FromSoftware could patch it at any moment. So if you’re struggling against Snappy McJawface or that damn goat, gather your mates, practice your timing, and embrace the cheese. You can guess the rest. ⚔️🛡️