How to Farm Runes Fast in Elden Ring

As someone who's spent over 200 hours traversing the Lands Between, I know how crucial Runes are in Elden Ring. Whether you're upgrading your weapon, buying Spirit Ashes, or simply trying to level up, you’ll constantly need Runes — and lots of them. In this guide, I’ll walk you through some of the most efficient and safe ways to farm Runes quickly, based on both my personal experience and the tried-and-tested methods shared by the Elden Ring community.

Why Farming Runes Matters

Elden Ring Runes are the main currency in Elden Ring. You use them for:

1. Leveling up your character
2. Buying gear, spells, and items from merchants
3. Upgrading weapons and Spirit Summons
4. Paying for services like respecs (at Rennala)

In my first few runs, I used to lose tens of thousands of Runes just from dying in the wrong place. Efficient Rune farming not only saved me time but made tough bosses way more manageable.

Top 5 Fast Rune Farming Spots (Based on My Experience)

1. Moghwyn Palace – Best Late-Game Farming Spot

1. Location: Mohgwyn Palace, reached via Varre’s quest or a portal in Consecrated Snowfield.
2. Method: Use a Sacred Relic Sword (or a large AoE weapon) at the Palace Approach Ledge-Road Site of Grace.
3. Runes/hour: ~10 million with Gold Scarab.

Player Tip: "After beating the final boss, I used the Sacred Relic Sword’s weapon art (Wave of Gold) to wipe out mobs here in seconds. I was farming over a million Runes every 5 minutes."

2. Windmill Village (Mid-Game Option)

1. Location: Altus Plateau, just north of the Windmill Pasture.
2. Method: Aggro the dancing ladies and kite them down the hill for easy kills.
3. Runes/hour: ~400,000+

Player Tip: "I loved this spot because it’s chill, the enemies barely react, and you get decent Runes without much risk."

3. Greyoll’s Dragon – Risk-Free Burst of Runes

1. Location: Caelid, south of Fort Faroth.
2. Method: Kill the giant sleeping dragon using Bleed weapons like Reduvia or Blood Uchigatana.
3. Runes earned: ~70,000–100,000 (more with Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot and Gold Scarab)

Player Tip: "I did this around level 30 using Blood Grease and it gave me a massive early-game boost. Just be ready for a long attack cycle!"

4. War-Dead Catacombs

1. Location: Near the end of Radahn’s boss arena.
2. Method: Let spirits fight each other while you loot and wait. Minimal effort.
3. Runes/hour: ~500,000 (AFK-friendly)

Player Tip: "This was my favorite passive farming spot while watching Netflix. Just reset the area every 10 minutes or so."

5. Lenne’s Rise Ball

1. Location: Greyoll’s Dragonbarrow, near Lenne’s Rise.
2. Method: Lure a giant ball to roll off the cliff, then rest at the Site of Grace.
3. Runes earned: ~2,000 per drop, repeatable every 15 seconds.

Player Tip: "Perfect for early-game. Did this while sipping coffee to grind enough for my first big level jump."

Rune Farming Tips from My Journey

1. Use the Gold Scarab Talisman: Boosts Rune drop rate significantly. Found in the Abandoned Cave in Caelid.
2. Always equip a Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot before a big fight or Rune farm run. You can craft or buy these.
3. Minimize deaths by using ranged attacks or stealth where possible.
4. Don’t hoard Runes: Spend them often. I’ve lost millions just because I got greedy and didn't bank them in time.

Final Thoughts

Farming Runes doesn’t have to be a grind — with the right spots and gear, it becomes a satisfying part of your Elden Ring experience. Personally, nothing beats the thrill of wiping out a horde at Moghwyn Palace with a single spell and seeing the Rune counter soar.

Whether you're just starting out or heading into New Game+, use these methods to make sure you're always one step ahead of the next boss fight. Happy hunting, Tarnished!