Farming Runes efficiently in Elden Ring is crucial for leveling up, upgrading gear, and preparing for some of the game's most challenging encounters. While skill and strategy certainly play a role, certain items in the game can dramatically improve how many Runes you earn per hour. Whether you're a Tarnished looking to squeeze every drop of value out of a farming route or just want a smoother leveling experience, these 20 items can help you rack up Runes faster and smarter.
Here's a detailed look at the most effective Rune-boosting gear and consumables in Elden Ring.
1. Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot
This consumable boosts Rune acquisition by 30% for a limited time. You can craft it or find it in various locations. It's essential for farming sessions, especially in high-yield areas like Mohgwyn Palace or the Zamor Ruins.
The Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot is one of the most iconic and effective consumables for boosting Rune gains in Elden Ring. When used, it increases the number of Runes earned from enemies by approximately 30% for a duration of 3 minutes. This might sound short, but in the right farming locations, those three minutes can yield massive returns—especially when paired with high-AoE damage builds.
Why It’s Essential for Farming
This item shines brightest in high-density farming areas like Mohgwyn Palace, where players can defeat dozens of Albinaurics or Dynasty Soldiers in seconds with spells like Wave of Gold or Comet Azur. Because the boost is percentage-based, the higher the Rune yield of the enemies you’re farming, the more valuable each use becomes.
If you're doing short, high-efficiency farming runs—say, farming the bird in Mohgwyn Palace or clearing out the enemies in Ordina—this item helps you make the most of your time. Even a single loop with the Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot can net you 50,000 to 100,000 Runes or more, depending on your build and route.
2. Gold Scarab (Talisman)
Arguably the most important Rune farming item, the Gold Scarab increases the number of Elden Ring Runes earned from defeated enemies by around 20%. It's obtained by defeating the Cleanrot Knights in the Abandoned Cave.
The Gold Scarab is widely considered the single most valuable item for players focused on Rune farming in Elden Ring. This talisman passively boosts the amount of Runes earned from every defeated enemy by approximately 20–30%, depending on game version and scaling effects. Unlike time-limited consumables like the Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot, the Gold Scarab provides a permanent buff as long as it’s equipped, making it a cornerstone for long farming sessions.
How to Obtain the Gold Scarab
To acquire the Gold Scarab, you’ll need to venture into the Abandoned Cave, located in the Caelid region. This area can be difficult to reach for lower-level players and features dangerous Scarlet Rot buildup. To access it, start from the Smoldering Wall Site of Grace, cross the tree branch extending over the ravine, and look for a small cave entrance guarded by pest-like enemies.
Inside the Abandoned Cave, you’ll face a challenging boss fight against two Cleanrot Knights. These enemies are fast, tanky, and hit hard with holy-infused attacks. Players are advised to prepare with high-poise gear, rot-resistant talismans, and Spirit Ashes to help with crowd control. Defeating both knights rewards you with the Gold Scarab talisman.
3. Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot
While the Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot is primarily known for increasing item discovery, its indirect impact on Rune farming is often underrated. When used strategically, this consumable can enhance your farming sessions by helping you acquire rare gear, crafting materials, and high-value items from enemies more frequently.
For example, if you're farming Albinaurics in Mohgwyn Palace or enemies in the Haligtree region, popping a Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot increases your chances of getting rare drops like Somber Smithing Stones, Arcane gear, or unique weapons. These items can either be used to improve your build or sold to merchants for a nice sum of Runes.
Additionally, pairing it with Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot creates a powerful synergy—one boosts Rune yield per kill, and the other boosts the likelihood of valuable loot per kill. This combo is especially effective in dense farming zones where enemies drop both Runes and gear. If you're crafting often, the materials you gather with increased item discovery can also reduce the need to buy them, saving Runes in the long run.
Keep in mind that Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot has a limited duration (3 minutes), so it’s best used in areas with high enemy density and guaranteed item drops. Try to use it just before aggroing a large group of mobs or entering a farming loop where enemies respawn easily.
Also, stockpiling these items takes some effort—Silver Fireflies (used in crafting them) can be found in Nokron and Siofra River, particularly near water. If you farm in those areas occasionally, you’ll maintain a healthy supply.
In short, while the Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot won’t give you more Runes directly, it multiplies the value of your farming sessions through loot that can be sold, crafted, or used—making it a crucial part of any well-optimized farming strategy.
4. Blessing of the Erdtree
Though not a Rune-boosting item per se, this powerful buff from late-game content helps you survive longer and more efficiently during intense farming runs, maximizing Rune gain per attempt.
5. Gold Firefly
Used in crafting Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot, these rare insects spawn near bodies of water at night. Stockpiling them ensures you can keep up your Rune farming momentum.
6. Missionary's Cookbook
This recipe book unlocks the crafting ability for Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot. It's located in the Smoldering Church. Having access to crafting ensures you won't be stuck waiting to find consumables.
7. Silver Scarab (Talisman)
While this boosts item discovery rather than Rune drops, it pairs well with farming enemies that drop valuable Elden Ring Items you can sell for Runes.
Although the Silver Scarab doesn’t directly increase Rune acquisition, it plays an important supporting role in farming efficiency. This talisman raises item discovery, meaning enemies are more likely to drop rare loot, upgrade materials, or equipment when defeated. Many of these drops can be sold for Runes, used to craft high-demand items, or equipped to enhance your build—all of which contribute to long-term Rune economy and progression.
Why It Matters for Rune Farming
While you won’t see your Rune count spike instantly with the Silver Scarab alone, equipping it allows you to consistently gather high-value items while clearing out enemies. When farming in areas like the Haligtree, Altus Plateau, or Siofra River, you’ll often encounter foes that drop Smithing Stones, Somber materials, weapons, and crafting ingredients—many of which fetch a decent price when sold to merchants or are essential for progressing your character.
This makes the Silver Scarab especially valuable during mixed farming runs where you're not just after Runes, but also rare materials or crafting supplies. It also synergizes well with consumables like the Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot, creating a setup that dramatically boosts item drop rates.
8. Marika's Scarseal / Marika's Soreseal
Boosts Mind (FP), allowing spellcasters to farm with AoE magic for longer periods without resting. Efficiency = more kills = more Runes.
9. Radagon Icon
Reduces spell casting time. When you're farming with Glintstone spells or Comet Azur, every second saved means faster Rune accumulation.
10. Sacred Relic Sword
Unlocked after beating the final boss, this sword's weapon art “Wave of Gold” can wipe out large enemy groups in seconds—perfect for endgame farming, especially in Mohgwyn Palace.
11. Comet Azur
A powerful sorcery often used in boss strategies, it's also excellent for Rune farming when paired with high FP regeneration and AoE damage potential.
12. Glintstone Crown (Lusat or Azur)
These helms enhance your magical damage output, allowing you to kill faster and farm more efficiently—ideal for intelligence builds.
13. Wondrous Physick: Intelligence-Knot / Strength-Knot Crystal Tear
Boosts primary damage stats for a short time. Useful when trying to one-shot large mobs in farming zones to speed up farming cycles.
14. Silver Tear Mask
Grants a bonus to Arcane, helping with item discovery and synergy when farming enemies that drop high-value gear or crafting materials.
15. Incantation: Flame, Grant Me Strength
Boosts attack power for a limited time, especially useful when trying to clear out Rune-rich areas quickly with melee or ranged builds.
16. Green Turtle Talisman
Increases stamina recovery, which is especially helpful for melee-focused farming loops. More stamina means fewer pauses between kills.
17. Lord of Blood's Exultation
If you're farming in Mohgwyn Palace, this talisman boosts attack power when blood loss occurs, which synergizes with the area's enemies and your own bleed builds.
18. Kindred of Rot's Exultation
Similarly, this talisman increases attack power when poison or rot is in play—ideal for plague-filled farming zones like Lake of Rot or Caelid.
19. Beast Roar or Bestial Sling (Incantation)
Low-cost, high-speed spells that allow Faith builds to quickly clear mobs in Rune-dense areas like Limgrave or Altus Plateau.
20. Great-Jar's Arsenal / Erdtree's Favor
Let you carry heavier gear or boost HP/stamina, respectively. These passives help with survivability during extended farming runs, especially in risky zones.
Bonus Tips for Maximizing Rune Farming
- Choose High-Yield Locations: Mohgwyn Palace, Windmill Village, and Ordina are some of the best farming spots depending on your level.
- Stack Multipliers: Combine Gold Scarab with Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot for maximum Rune gain.
- Use AoE Builds: Sorceries like Comet Azur or weapons like Sacred Relic Sword make clearing groups fast and efficient.
- Plan for Duration: Bring plenty of FP recovery flasks or use equipment that boosts FP regeneration to avoid returning to grace points frequently.
Whether you're prepping for a difficult boss, trying to hit level 200, or simply want to make the most of your time in the Lands Between, equipping yourself with these Rune-farming tools can make a world of difference.
Want to take it a step further? Optimize your build for farming sessions and time your Rune-boosting consumables before entering high-density zones. With the right setup, even a 20-minute run can net you hundreds of thousands of Runes.
