Data were collected from community testing (patch notes v1.16, player reports, speedrun forums). “Top” is defined as highest runes per minute (RPM) for a mid-to-late game build (Level 120–200) without glitches.
As of v1.16, 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.
Keywords: Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, v1.16, Rune farming, optimization
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (v1.16), the most efficient rune farms rely on using the Wave of Gold
Ash of War (from the Sacred Relic Sword) or environmental exploits like the Furnace Golem reset
. Patch v1.16 primarily addressed technical stability and status ailment bugs, leaving these high-yield farming methods intact. Top Rune Farming Locations (v1.16) Hinterland Bridge (DLC - Highest Potential) Wave of Gold Data were collected from community testing (patch notes v1
on the finger-like enemies at the bottom of the hill, then proceed up to clear the curled-up snake creatures. Resting at the top grace allows for a continuous downward and upward loop that can yield millions of runes in minutes. Rauh Ancient Ruins, East (DLC - Low Effort) : Stand by the ledge overlooking the bridge and let the Furnace Golem kill the swarms of enemies . To maximize this, rest at the Site of Grace as soon as
the Golem begins its attack animation; the enemies will respawn into the active attack, doubling your gains to roughly 50,000 runes per 30 seconds Palace Approach Ledge-Road (Base Game - Classic)
: Still the gold standard for many, this involves using the Sacred Relic Sword to clear the Albinaurics on the hill. You can also shoot the bird across the chasm with a bow to force it to jump off the ledge for an easy 11k–17k runes per reset. Fort Faroth (Base Game - Early Game) : The giant sleeping dragon, , can be killed repeatedly using an exploit If you meant something else by “rune top”
. By hitting the dragon with a bleed weapon and immediately resting at the nearby grace as its death animation begins, you can gain 50k–75k runes while keeping the dragon alive for another run. Enhancement Gear
To reach the yields mentioned above, equip these items found in the Elden Ring Wiki