Leveling up fast in Elden Ring often comes down to one thing: Runes. Whether you’re trying to increase your Strength for a colossal weapon or boost your Mind stat for more FP, Runes are the key currency. After hundreds of hours of gameplay across multiple characters, I’ve tested almost every known farming method and narrowed it down to the Top 10 Elden Ring Rune farming spots that will save you time and help you level up fast.

✅ Pro Tip: While you can also buy Elden Ring Runes from trusted sources to save time, learning these farming spots gives you long-term control over your leveling experience.

1. Mohgwyn Palace (Albinaurics) – Up to 10M Runes/Hour

Location: Palace Approach Ledge-Road 
Requirements: Access via Varre’s questline or Pureblood Knight’s Medal 
Why It’s Great: This is hands down the most efficient farming spot. Albinaurics are weak, tightly packed, and drop a high number of Runes. Pair with Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot and the Gold Scarab talisman for max gains.

Personal Experience: I earned over 3 million runes in 20 minutes using an AoE spell build. The enemies barely touched me.

2. Mohgwyn Palace (Bird Method) – 400K per 10 Minutes

Location: Same as above 
Method: Shoot the giant bird across the cliff with a bow to make it fall 
Why It’s Great: No combat required. You get ~13,000 Runes per shot. Repeat as often as you like.

Tip: This method is perfect when you’re low on flasks or need to farm safely.

3. Windmill Village – Mid-Game High Reward

Location: Altus Plateau 
Why It’s Great: The enemies here are relatively weak and often distracted by dancing. You can clear the village in under 3 minutes for a good chunk of Runes.

My advice: Come here with a good AoE weapon. Even a basic +8 weapon can handle it.

4. Sealed Tunnel – Rune Farm with Mining Bonuses

Location: Leyndell, Royal Capital 
Why It’s Great: Lots of miners who drop decent Runes and smithing stones. A good two-birds-one-stone route.

Pro Tip: This place is excellent if you're looking to gather materials while farming Runes.

5. Mountaintop of the Giants – Fire Monk Camps

Location: North of the map 
Why It’s Great: Fire Monks give around 3,000–5,000 Runes each and respawn quickly. Good for late-game players.

Warning: You’ll need decent resistances or ranged strategies to avoid getting overwhelmed.

6. Caelid (Farum Greatbridge Area)

Location: Caelid 
Why It’s Great: Dragon enemies here are high-risk but very high reward. Defeating the dragon next to Fort Faroth gives you a massive Rune drop.

I once leveled up three times in one go by defeating the sleeping dragon using just Bleed procs.

7. Stormhill (Warmup for Beginners)

Location: Limgrave 
Why It’s Great: Easy enemies and safe routes. Perfect for beginners who want early levels.

If you're just starting out, farm the Godrick soldiers until you feel comfortable.

8. Lenne’s Rise Ball Farm

Location: Dragonbarrow, near Lenne’s Rise 
Method: Trick a rolling ball off the cliff and gain ~2,000 Runes 
Why It’s Great: Extremely low-risk and repeatable every 30 seconds.

Pro Tip: Use a Site of Grace nearby to reset the ball fast.

9. Haligtree Town – Endgame Rune Jackpot

Location: Miquella’s Haligtree 
Why It’s Great: Enemies here are challenging but give tens of thousands of Runes. Good for strong players who want a challenge with reward.

Bring your best gear. These enemies don’t mess around.

10. Academy Gate Town – AoE Mage Heaven

Location: Liurnia of the Lakes 
Why It’s Great: Many weak enemies in waterlogged ruins, great for AoE builds like Glintstone Arc.

I used this spot as a mage to level up quickly before heading to Raya Lucaria Academy.

Farming vs Buying

While farming is great for players who enjoy grinding and exploring, others might prefer to buy Elden Ring Runes to skip the repetitive work and dive straight into the fun parts—like boss fights and character builds. Just ensure you choose reputable sellers to stay safe and avoid bans.

In my own journey, I’ve used both methods—farming for satisfaction, and purchasing when I was low on time but eager to explore new builds.

FAQs

Q: What’s the best spot for beginners? 
A: Stormhill and Lenne’s Rise are great for new players.

Q: Can I get banned for buying Runes? 
A: Buying from unverified sellers is risky. Always use reputable sources if you choose to buy.

Q: What gear boosts Rune gain? 
A: The Gold Scarab talisman and Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot both increase Rune gain significantly.