Runes have long been a crucial component of Elden Ring, allowing players to enhance their abilities, stats, and equipment. The Shadow of the Erdtree update introduces several new runes, each with unique effects and properties. These new runes include:
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Located in the northeastern quadrant of the map, this stands as the single highest-yield legitimate farm introduced in the expansion.
Even deep into the lifecycle of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the absolute best rune farm in Elden Ring remains in the base game at Mohgwyn Palace.
The following is an overview of the and the top rune farming strategies relevant to this version. Elden Ring Update v1.16 Overview elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune top
[Site of Grace: Finger Stone Hill / Hinterland] │ ▼ [Equip Sacred Relic Sword] │ ▼ [Cast Wave of Gold down Finger Enemy hill] ──► (Massive Runes) │ ▼ [Push Uphill to clear Sleeping Snake Sorcerers] ──► (Smithing Stones)
The enemies here provide some of the highest rune drops in the DLC, designed for endgame characters.
To truly "top up" your runes, you need to stack every possible bonus. Equip the talisman for a permanent +20% increase in runes from defeated enemies. For an extra temporary burst, consume a Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot , which boosts rune acquisition by +30% for three minutes. Together, these items can increase your farming yield by roughly 50%, saving you a tremendous amount of time.
1. The Finger Stone Hill & Hinterland Loop (Best Overall DLC Farm) Runes have long been a crucial component of
To maximize your rune gain, you must have these items equipped before farming: Increases rune acquisition by 20%.
: Gaol Cave (north of Gravesite Plain , near Scorched Ruins ). Method :
| Farming Location | Runes per Cycle | Time/Cycle | Runes/Min (w/ buffs) | Requirement | |------------------------------|----------------|------------|----------------------|----------------------------------| | | ~40,000 | 12 sec | ~200,000 | Mohgwyn Palace (base game) | | Gaol Cave (Spirit Jump) | ~120,000 | 35 sec | ~205,000 | Early DLC (Gravesite Plain) | | Temple Town Ruins (Hornsent) | ~250,000 | 75 sec | ~200,000 | Mid-DLC (after Messmer) | | Abandoned Ailing Village | ~80,000 | 25 sec | ~192,000 | Early DLC (Cerulean Coast) |
The “top” rune farm in update 1.16 remains the (base game), but for players exclusively in Shadow of the Erdtree , repeatedly killing the Ghostflame Dragon near the Charo’s Hidden Grave grace yields the best DLC-exclusive RPM. Players should manually verify that System > Graphics
As of , the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC provides the new Rune top via Gaol Cave’s Spirit Spring farm. The Palace Approach Ledge-Road remains a strong secondary option, especially for players without DLC access. No further nerfs to these spots are present in v1.16; however, future calibrations may target the Gaol Cave loop.
and its subsequent sub-patches completely stabilize the Lands of Shadow while delivering key performance fixes to secure your place at the rune top . This comprehensive article breaks down the technical improvements, essential bug fixes, optimization strategies, and rune-farming methods that will elevate your character’s efficiency in FromSoftware's massive expansion. The Evolution of Update v1.16
: Equip the Golden Scarab talisman and consume a Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot to maximize rune yields.
The in Shadow Keep's Church District is widely considered one of the best farms in the DLC. It's safe, requires little effort, and is highly efficient.
Stand near the top ledge of the Finger Stone Hill loop. Fire the Wave of Gold Ash of War (from the Endgame Sacred Relic Sword) down the hill to wipe out a massive cluster of finger-creatures instantly. Run uphill to sweep the sleeping snake sorcerers, then reset at the Site of Grace.
While the update fixed some glitches, these core farming spots remain the most effective for leveling quickly: