Relics are powerful items in Elden Ring: Nightreign that provide your Nightfarer with significant advantages during each run. However, there's an important limitation to keep in mind: you can only hold a certain number of relics in your hideaway at any given time.
A recent post on the r/Nightreign subreddit highlighted this constraint when user u/Scufozzover1 shared a screenshot showing a warning message preventing them from launching a new expedition. The message read: "Cannot launch expedition: Too many relics in possession. Please use the relic rite menu to sell off spares."
You can't play if you have too many relics
by u/Scufozzover1 in Nightreign
While the exact relic cap wasn’t specified, the user estimated they were holding “upwards of 1000 maybe.” This has sparked speculation that the limit may be tied to a standard 999-item cap common in many games, though without extensive testing, the precise threshold remains unclear.
Managing your relic inventory isn’t just about staying under the limit—it’s also a smart way to free up valuable resources. As you progress through multiple runs of Elden Ring: Nightreign, it’s easy to accumulate relics passively, especially common ones, and lose track of your total count.
The post has reignited discussions within the community about the need for better relic management tools. Players have long called for improved sorting options, additional filters, or bulk-sell features to make navigating large relic collections easier. With new relics continuously entering the game, keeping your stash organized will only become more essential over time.
Even for players who haven’t hit the cap yet, this serves as a timely reminder to periodically review and streamline your relic inventory. Selling unused or lower-tier relics not only prevents launch errors but also supports long-term progression.
For more help mastering Nightreign, check out our complete guides on Nightreign tips and tricks, strategies for defeating all eight Nightlord Bosses, and detailed walkthroughs for unlocking the exclusive Nightfarer Classes, including How to Unlock the Revenant, How to Unlock the Duchess, and How to Change Characters.
