Elden Ring: Get Multiple Copies of Weapons – Complete Guide

Listen up, fellow Tarnished. You’ve found the perfect weapon for your build, but there’s just one problem: you cannot duplicate weapons in Elden Ring through any direct means.

Whether you’re dreaming of dual-wielding those magnificent curved swords or simply want a backup copy of your favorite boss weapon, getting multiple copies of the same weapon can be surprisingly tricky.

“I need TWO Rivers of Blood!” – every dual-wielding enthusiast ever

But don’t despair! While FromSoftware didn’t make it easy, there are several legitimate ways to build your weapon collection without resorting to dubious exploits. Let’s break down every method available to get your hands on multiple copies of that perfect weapon.

Method 1: The Trading Post Approach

The most straightforward way to get a second copy of most weapons is through good old-fashioned player cooperation. This can be done by joining a friend’s world as a friendly phantom and having them leave a weapon on the ground. Here’s how it works:

The Process:

1. Join a friend’s world as a cooperator
2. Have them drop the weapon you want using the “Leave” option (not “Discard” – that deletes it completely!)
3. Pick up the dropped weapon
4. Return to your world with your new prize

Important Considerations:

• The dropped weapon must be at or below your highest leveled weapon. If your strongest weapon is +12, you can’t pick up a +13 weapon from a friend
• If the person receiving the item hasn’t upgraded to that level themselves – then they cannot see or pick it up
• Doing this will completely remove the said weapon from the original owner’s world, so make sure your friend is okay with giving it up

This method works for virtually any weapon in the game, from common drops to unique boss weapons. Just remember that your generous friend will need to complete their playthrough or start New Game+ to get their weapon back.

Method 2: The New Game Plus Journey

Ah, New Game Plus – the time-honored Souls tradition that lets you experience the pain all over again, but with style. Only one copy of each weapon can be obtained per NG cycle, but starting a new journey opens up the entire weapon collection again.

What Carries Over:

• All weapons, armor, talismans, consumable items, smithing stones, spirit ashes upgrades, cookbooks, and flask upgrades will remain in the player’s possession
• Your character level and stats
• Your accumulated knowledge and skills

What Resets:

• Great Runes, the items received from defeating some of the game’s tougher bosses
• Any progress in the main quest and side quests also restart
• All Sites of Grace will disappear

The beauty of New Game Plus is that enemies and bosses in the zone reward about five times the number of Runes in early areas, making it much faster to power through content you’ve already mastered. This makes NG+ an excellent way to collect weapons you missed or want duplicates of, especially if you’re planning multiple builds.

Method 3: The Walking Mausoleum Gambit (Boss Weapons Only)

For boss weapons specifically, there’s a more elegant solution that doesn’t require friends or multiple playthroughs. There are a total of 7 Wandering Mausoleums in Elden Ring, and these magnificent creatures offer a unique service: Remembrance duplication.

How It Works: To duplicate boss weapons, players need to find the giant Walking Mausoleums that can be found in certain parts of the game world. Once you’ve brought one down by attacking the skulls to stop the Mausoleum from walking, you can enter and duplicate any Remembrance from bosses you’ve defeated.

The Catch:

• Each Mausoleum can only be used to duplicate a Remembrance once
• 5 will have bells, allowing them to duplicate any type of Remembrance. The 2 with no bells will only be able to duplicate non-shard bearer Remembrances
• The Remembrances that come from Shardbearers can only be duplicated at Walking Mausoleums with bells

This system is perfect for getting both rewards from a boss Remembrance – grab the weapon first, duplicate the Remembrance, then trade the duplicate for the second reward or another copy of the same weapon.

Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion: If you’ve ventured into the Land of Shadow, you’ll find a total of 3 Remembrance Duplication Coffins in Elden Ring that serve the same purpose as the Walking Mausoleums. The coffins serve the same purpose as belled mausoleums, and conveniently, expansion remembrances can be used in Walking Mausoleums from the base game as well.

Method 4: The Farming Grind (Select Weapons Only)

Some weapons in Elden Ring can actually be obtained multiple times through enemy drops, though this method requires patience, luck, and possibly a strong cup of coffee. In most cases Humanoids will drop their armor and weapons, but there are many exceptions.

Weapons You Can Farm: Unfortunately, a huge variety of weapons and playstyles are locked behind 2% or lower drop rates on enemies. Some notorious examples include weapons like the Noble’s Slender Sword, which has only a 0.5% base drop rate, which is the lowest of any weapons in the game.

Boosting Your Chances: To improve your farming success, you can use:

• Silver Scarab talisman
• Silver Tear Mask
• Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot
• Investing points in Arcane to boost your Discovery stat

Just remember that some items are harder to get for example godrick soldier armor its probably one of the easiest to get but the black fire monk armor the haligtree knight armor the fat lady armor and the cleanrot armor are just way harder to get.

Method 5: Starting Class Strategy

Here’s a clever approach that many players overlook: your starting class choice. Start with Samurai and you’ll get another Uchigatana. If you’re planning a dual-wield build from the start, choosing a class that begins with your desired weapon type can save you significant farming time.

This method is particularly useful for players who know exactly what build they want to pursue from the beginning of their playthrough.

The Reality Check: Managing Expectations

Let’s be honest about the limitations here. The majority of weapons in this game can only be looted once per play-through. FromSoftware designed Elden Ring with scarcity in mind, which means if there is only one flail, getting a second one requires creativity and planning.

Some players find this frustrating, especially when I really want to do a curved-sword bleeding build, but there’s only one curved sword that comes with bleed inherently. The game encourages either mixing and matching similar weapon types for power stance builds or committing to the longer journey of New Game Plus.

Special Considerations for Elden Ring Nightreign

If you’re playing the newer Elden Ring Nightreign (the co-op focused spin-off), there are some unique duplication methods available. The exploit works with weapons and talismans and involves precise timing with co-op partners. However, it requires a lot of coordination and a full party of three, making it more of a party trick than a practical farming method.

Additionally, you can duplicate any weapon, even Legendary weapons, by climbing into the Walking Mausoleum that appears randomly on the map in Nightreign, which offers more flexibility than the base game.

Pro Tips for Weapon Collectors

1. Plan Your Duplications Wisely: With only seven Walking Mausoleums in the base game, you’ll need to be careful when duplicating because if you mess up and pick the wrong option, you’ll have to search for another mausoleum or start a New Game+ to try again.
2. Consider Your Build Early: Before committing to duplicating a Remembrance, think about whether you actually need both weapons or if one plus the runes might serve you better.
3. Make Friends: The trading method is often faster and more reliable than farming, especially for rare drops. The Elden Ring community is generally helpful with weapon trades.
4. Use NG+ Strategically: If a player wants to begin a fresh run with new stats, it is always recommended to respec with Rennala before beginning the NG+ journey.

The Bottom Line

Getting multiple copies of weapons in Elden Ring requires patience, planning, or good friends. While the game doesn’t make it easy, the various methods available ensure that dedicated players can eventually build their dream dual-wield setup. Whether you choose the social route of trading, the commitment of New Game Plus, the strategic use of Walking Mausoleums, or the grinding dedication of farming, your perfect build is achievable.

Remember, half the fun of Souls games is the journey itself. Sure, you might not get that second Rivers of Blood immediately, but the adventure of obtaining it – whether through jolly cooperation, conquering New Game Plus, or discovering every Walking Mausoleum – is part of what makes finally wielding dual legendary weapons so satisfying.

Now get out there, Tarnished, and may your weapon collection be ever expanding!

Have you discovered any other creative ways to obtain multiple weapons? Share your strategies with fellow players and keep the community knowledge growing.

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