Players find workaround for Diablo 4’s restrictive Splinter of Evil inventory limit

Diablo 4 players farming the game’s latest season have hit a wall regarding the Splinters of Evil—the rarest drops required for endgame progression. As reported by GamesRadar+, Blizzard has designed these items, specifically Hatred, Terror, and Destruction splinters, so they do not stack. Players currently cannot hold more than one of each type at a time, forcing them to leave these rare materials behind if they already possess one.

The community-led solution

To bypass this limitation, content creator Rob2628 detailed a workaround that allows players to stash duplicate splinters in their inventory. The process requires coordination with at least one other player who has access to Torment tier 10, where these items are farmed from Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal.

The method involves a specific sequence of events: once a duplicate splinter drops, the player must invite their friend to the party. The player holding the item then switches to an alternate character that does not currently possess that specific splinter. Throughout this character swap, the friend must remain in the instance to act as an anchor, preventing the item from despawning while the original player logs out and returns as their alt. The friend must decline prompts to return to their own world to maintain the session.

Why it matters

For endgame players pushing through high-tier content, this inventory restriction represents a significant friction point, effectively capping how efficiently they can farm high-tier materials. The reliance on this “homebrew” fix highlights a community frustration with current inventory management systems in Diablo 4.

It is important to note that this is a manual, tedious workaround that relies entirely on having a reliable partner available to “hold” the game instance. As noted in the GamesRadar+ analysis, the complexity of the process—and the requirement for another player to participate—may make it impractical for many. Currently, there is no indication that Blizzard intends to change the stacking rules for these items, meaning players who want duplicates must continue to rely on these player-facilitated bypasses for the time being.