To effectively gain cheap Elden Ring runes and rare loot in Elden Ring, efficient progression through key areas is vital. This detailed walkthrough outlines the optimal path for defeating main story bosses and clearing all Legacy Dungeons in the Lands Between. Following its guidance enables farming powerful enemies and bosses for their bountiful rewards at each step.

Starting in Limgrave

New Tarnished begin in the Chapel of Anticipation. Head through Stormgate into Limgrave, where runes can be earned from lesser foes like soldiers and demi-humans. The Cave of Knowledge is excellent for initial combat practice, while Stormhill presents the first true challenge - Margit the Fell. Defeating him nets the first Great Rune.

Recommended Items

Item Effect
Silver Tear Husk Increases rune rewards 15%
Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot Increases rune rewards 20% for 3 minutes

Stormveil Castle and Godrick

Past Stormhill lies Stormveil Castle, filled with soldiers granting 100-300 runes each. Godrick himself awards 2000 upon defeat. Following this walkthrough's guidance through the secret side passages maximizes drops from foes like the Grafted Scion.

Liurnia of the Lakes

Carrion Manor sorcerers provide a dense cluster for magic farming. Past Lucaria, formidable foes like Magma Wyrm Makar and Rennala reward 3000-5000 runes and rare drops.

Academy of Raya Lucaria

This Legacy Dungeon houses respawning crystal soldiers worth 200-300 runes each. Resting ensures consistent farming in corridors like Carrion Study Hall.

Caelid and Radahn

Though dangerous, Caelid's revenants afford 500 runes each at Seethewater River. Radahn himself offers 5000 upon defeat, with butterflies sometimes dropping. Following this path ensures all rewards are unlocked.

Leyndell, Royal Capital

Its encampments and streets provide steady combat. Godfrey awards 2000 runes while Morgott offers 3000. Resting resets all enemies for more lucrative cycles between the two fights.

 

Mountain Top of the Giants

The militia camp northwest grants cheap Elden Ring runes pervulgar militiaman killed. Defeating the commander Niallearns 7500 and rare drops.

Crumbling Farum Azula

Its Dragon Temple houses respawning skeletons worth 200 runes apiece. Malekith awards 10000 after defeating his Godskin Duo bodyguards for 3000 each.

Frenzied Flame Incantations

Using these chaos-imbued spells like Flame of Frenzy enables boosting enemy rune rewards by applying Madness for quicker fights.