Runes are unquestionably the most precious resource to gather inElden Ring.

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This list includes early-game and endgame spots while underlining passive strategies best suited for less confident Tarnished.

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The solution to this problem is learning how to properly kill Trolls.

There is a group of Trolls north of the Stormgate, each dropping 1,000 Runes when slayed.

To get to them, teleport to the Site of Grace and head south.

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Still, it can give a small boost for beginners trying to survive the Lands Between.

You dont need to kill any boss to get to Liurnia.

One of the most powerful stat effects in the game has a nice amount of strong weapons with it.

Dragonlord Placidusax towers over the Tarnished. Borealis, The Freezing Fog emerges from hiding. Glintstone Dragon Smarag prepares a deadly Glintstone breath.

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Nearby there are also a few fire monks if you want to push your luck.

Be careful though, they can easily mob you.

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Its a dangerous trap that will take you by surprise the first time you cross it.

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That means it’s possible for you to score passive Runes by watching the two groups slay each other.

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Then, just wait as knights and beasts kill each other, granting you their Runes.

If you feel comfortable exploring the rot-infested wastelands of Caelid, you shouldlook for the Abandoned Cave.

Beating its boss grants you the Golden Scarab Talisman, which increases your Rune gain by 20 percent.

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These small creatures can be easily killed with just a few hits, each dropping 1,023 Runes.

The main issue with that strategy is that you mustkill Black Blade Kindredto erase the Bestial Sanctum road.

Plus, it can be fun to go back and see how much stronger you’ve become.

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These enemies keep dancing happily until you get too close or attack them.

While slaying the Celebrants of Windmill Village, watch for the Celebrant weapons they drop.

After teleporting to the Prayer Room Site of Grace, head North and walk through the parapets.