When it comes to mastering Elden Ring, runes are your lifeline. Whether you're upgrading weapons, leveling up, or purchasing critical Elden Ring Items, farming runes efficiently can make or break your journey through the Lands Between. As someone who has poured over 200 hours into multiple playthroughs, I’ve tested every trick in the book. Below are eight tried-and-true methods to farm runes fast—especially useful for those looking to progress efficiently or simply stock up before tough boss fights.

1. Bird Farm in Mohgwyn Palace

One of the most popular farming spots involves a sleeping bird enemy near the Palace Approach Ledge-Road Site of Grace. Using a bow, you can shoot the bird from afar, making it fall to its death. This grants about 13,000 runes in seconds. I’ve used this spot extensively while testing new builds—it’s easy, safe, and consistent.

2. Albinaurics Farm (Also in Mohgwyn Palace)

If you’re further along in the game and can access Mohgwyn Palace, the Albinauric mobs in the blood-drenched fields are a goldmine. With a weapon like Sacred Relic Sword (acquired after defeating the final boss), you can clear waves in seconds. I often go from zero to 100,000 runes in under five minutes.

3. Stormveil Castle Soldiers

For early-game farming, the gatefront ruins and the castle's outskirts offer reliable, low-risk rune farming. Soldiers drop useful Elden Ring Items like smithing stones and gear, which I found handy for early weapon upgrades. If you’re not yet ready for high-risk zones, this is where I started my rune grind.

4. Lenne’s Rise Boulder Trick

In Dragonbarrow, a boulder chases you when triggered on the path. Dodge it, and it falls off the cliff, netting over 1,900 runes. It resets quickly and is especially good for low-level builds. I farmed here before unlocking better gear and routes.

5. Use Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot

Boost your rune gain temporarily using this consumable. I always make a few before big farming sessions. It stacks well with other rune-boosting effects and is craftable once you find the recipe. It’s a simple trick but adds up fast.

6. New Game Plus (NG+) Farming

Once you complete the game, starting NG+ increases rune rewards dramatically. Enemies become tougher, but they drop significantly more runes. In my second playthrough, I noticed double or even triple rune gains in familiar spots—making previous farming strategies even more effective.

7. Cleanrot Knights in Caelid

The Cleanrot Knights drop high-value items and a good amount of runes. They’re tough, but with the right build, they’re manageable. I farmed them not just for runes but for high-tier Elden Ring Items that I later sold for even more runes.

8. Buy Elden Ring Runes for Convenience

If you're tight on time or need a quick boost to enjoy experimenting with builds or gear, you can buy elden ring runes from a trusted platform like U4GM. While I enjoy the grind, I’ve also used U4GM during time-constrained periods. The process is fast, secure, and doesn’t require sharing your login—just a smooth in-game trade.

Farming runes efficiently doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Whether you're experimenting with new builds, collecting powerful Elden Ring Items, or preparing for a brutal boss fight, these methods have helped me stay prepared without burning out. Personally, I alternate between manual farming and services like U4GM when I want to focus more on exploring the rich lore of Elden Ring rather than grinding.