Deskrawl Reins: How to Use and Handle Duplicates

The official descriptions for Lord of the Crimson Vale and Serparmat the Devourer both say the Rein permanently unlocks the named minion. This separates the item in your inventory from the companion it adds to your collection. A Rein is not a rune to socket into equipment.

An October 6 Lord of the Cinder thread describes the warning clearly. A reply explains that the unused Rein can be sold, but using it removes that sale option. The buyer chose to unlock it anyway. That is a choice between keeping a tradable item and adding a companion, not a reason that every player should sell every rare drop.

The launch Reins thread contains conflicting trade advice, including broad claims that Reins cannot be sold. Later discussion of a specific legendary directly contradicts that blanket claim. Use the actual item’s trade status rather than applying a rule about one rarity to the entire item category.

In an October 4 auto-sell thread, replies distinguish equipment auto-sell from Rein pickup: they say unlocked Reins may be ignored or carried according to the relevant settings. The official October 2 patch separately states that Legendary Reins are always picked up regardless of filter settings. These statements address different parts of the loot process.

Reins unlock their named minions permanently. A complete list of per-Rein level requirements remains unconfirmed, so check the item before using it. A monster’s level, a vendor’s location or a video of the drop does not by itself establish a character requirement.

If using the item makes a sound but you see no new companion, check selection before trying to obtain another copy. If the drop is not collected, check free cargo space and the duplicate setting. Neither symptom by itself proves the Rein was lost or that a second unlock is required.