As we move into 2025, Elden Ring continues to thrive with a dedicated player base, mod support, and fresh waves of Tarnished exploring the Lands Between. Whether you’re returning to the game after DLC expansions or jumping in for the first time, one truth remains: you need Runes—and lots of them. From leveling up and upgrading weapons to buying rare items and spells, Runes are the lifeblood of your journey.
If you’re playing on console and prefer to skip the grind, many players choose to buy Elden Ring Runes on Xbox to get a quick boost and focus on exploring or PvP. Just be sure to use a trusted source to avoid any account issues. While farming is rewarding, having extra Runes at your disposal can help you catch up with friends or test out new builds faster.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the top Rune farming methods that still work in 2025, taking into account patches, balance changes, and the community’s latest discoveries. These are based on personal testing, community data, and pure grind wisdom.
1. Mohgwyn Palace: The All-Time Favorite
Best For: Mid-to-late game players
Runes per hour: ~10 million (with Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot and Golden Scarab)
Still undefeated in 2025, Mohgwyn Palace remains the king of Rune farming spots. If you’ve unlocked the area via Varre’s questline or the portal in Consecrated Snowfield, you’ll find a dense population of passive Albinaurics just waiting for a quick AoE wipe.
Equip a powerful AoE spell (like Sacred Relic Sword’s Wave of Gold) or use status-inflicting weapons for quick kills. The “bird farm” trick still works here too—use a bow to aggro the giant blood bird across the chasm, and it’ll fall to its death, giving ~13,000 Runes.
Pro Tip: Stack Gold Scarab talisman and Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot for maximum yield.
2. Windmill Village (Altus Plateau)
Best For: Mid-game farming
Runes per hour: ~500,000–800,000
The weird dancing ladies of Dominula, Windmill Village may seem harmless, but they offer solid Rune yields for little risk. After clearing the Godskin Apostle boss here, the enemies respawn and cluster well, allowing fast kills with any sweeping weapon or AoE spell.
The village is quick to run through and can be reset rapidly, making it a reliable farming loop for players not yet in the endgame.
3. Moghwyn Palace Invasion Spot (Red Summon Sign)
Best For: PvP + farming hybrid
Runes per invasion: Varies (~50k–200k depending on success)
If you’re into PvP, Varre’s red summon sign spot in Mohgwyn Palace allows you to invade players. Successful invasions grant a large Rune payout, especially if your opponent is carrying a lot.
This method is inconsistent compared to PvE grinding, but it adds excitement and you might occasionally score some rare PvP moments (or clips).
4. Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs
Best For: Early endgame
Runes per hour: ~1–2 million
This late-game dungeon offers densely packed enemies and reasonable respawn loops. Fire Giant followers and walking mausoleum-type enemies are generous with Rune drops, especially if you’re using area-clearing spells like Comet Azur or Moonveil’s weapon art.
Be cautious—these mobs hit hard. A good Rune farming route here involves efficient mob kiting and using terrain to your advantage.
5. Stormveil Castle (New Game Cycles)
Best For: NG+ and beyond
Runes per hour: Depends on NG level (~1M/hour in NG+3+)
Believe it or not, Stormveil Castle—the game’s first legacy dungeon—can become a Rune hotspot on New Game Plus cycles. Enemies scale with difficulty and drop far more Runes. Because the castle is compact, you can loop through it quickly with a powerful build.
Target the knight clusters and ballista soldiers. Also, keep an eye out for explosive barrels for chain kills.
6. Sealed Tunnel + Leyndell Soldiers
Best For: Mid-to-late game players
Runes per hour: ~600,000–1 million
Located in the Capital Outskirts near the Sealed Tunnel, this farming route targets the Leyndell soldiers outside the gate. They come in squads, can be stealth-killed or blasted with AoE, and drop decent Runes quickly.
Since they’re humanoid, bleed weapons like Rivers of Blood or Blood Nagakiba work wonders.
7. Haligtree Soldiers and Cleanrot Knights
Best For: High-level players seeking XP + challenge
Runes per hour: ~1.5 million+
Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree is brutal—but rewarding. If you’ve reached this far, the Cleanrot Knights and Haligtree Soldiers are worth farming. They drop high Rune values and even upgrade materials like Smithing Stones and .
Use narrow corridors to funnel enemies. The fights are tough, so make sure your flasks and summons are ready.
8. Night Cavalry Duels (Nighttime Bosses)
Best For: Solo players who like boss fights
Runes per kill: ~42,000–80,000
At night, Night Cavalry bosses roam specific bridges and roads. They’re repeatable, especially in NG+ cycles, and offer a large chunk of Runes per kill.
With Torrent, you can cheese some of them by forcing them off cliffs or using ranged attacks from safety. It’s slower than mob-farming but more fun if you enjoy mini-boss duels.
9. Spiritcaller Cave (Hidden Path to Haligtree)
Best For: Summoning-focused players
Runes per hour: ~800,000–1 million
This cave is packed with Spiritcaller enemies who die quickly and give decent Runes. The layout makes them easy to lure into AoE damage zones. With a strong summon like Mimic Tear or Black Knife Tiche, you can automate most fights.
Ideal for semi-passive farming while watching Netflix on your second screen.
10. Jar Bairn Questline (Passive Bonus)
Best For: Side bonus
Runes earned: ~180,000 upon completion
Not technically “farming,” but completing the Jar Bairn questline gives a significant one-time Rune reward and access to the Companion Jar talisman. It’s a low-effort, high-reward side story many players overlook.
Plus, who doesn’t want to help out a cute little warrior jar?
Bonus Tips to Maximize Rune Farming:
- Equip the Gold Scarab (found in the Abandoned Cave) to boost Rune acquisition.
- Use Gold-Pickled Fowl Foots before major farming loops.
- Time farming sessions during Rune-boosting community events (FromSoft occasionally runs them).
- Stack talismans that reduce FP cost or increase damage for more efficient clearing.
- In NG+, everything gives more Runes—use it to your advantage.
Rune farming in Elden Ring isn’t just about mindless grinding—it’s about understanding where you are in the game, what your build excels at, and optimizing your loop to avoid burnout. The best farming method for you might not be the highest per hour, but the one that feels satisfying and sustainable.
No matter your path, with the right gear and strategy, the Lands Between will shower you with Runes—as long as you’re willing to claim them.
