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Farming runes in Elden Ring is an essential part of strengthening your character, leveling up, and unlocking the game’s deeper layers of combat and customization. Whether you're a new player trying to boost your early game performance or a seasoned adventurer preparing for NG+, knowing what gear maximizes your rune gains can save time and effort. In this guide, we’ve created a detailed gear tier list to help players optimize their strategies for collecting Elden Ring Runes, based on both in-game testing and community experience.

This tier list evaluates each gear piece's effectiveness, ease of use, availability, and synergy with common farming methods. We’ll be covering helmets, talismans, weapons, and consumables that enhance rune acquisition. Our goal is to provide you with trustworthy insights based on extensive gameplay and community consensus.

S-Tier Rune-Farming Gear

Gold Scarab TalismanArguably the most important item for farming Elden Ring Runes. This talisman boosts rune acquisition by a significant percentage, making it a must-have for any farming build. Though it's hidden deep in the Abandoned Cave and guarded by Cleanrot Knights, the reward is well worth the risk.

Gold-Pickled Fowl FootThis consumable grants a temporary but notable increase in rune gain. It’s perfect for burst farming sessions at high-yield locations like Mohgwyn Palace. Crafting them requires some foraging, but they’re fairly easy to stockpile.

Silver Scarab (Situational)While primarily used for farming rare drops, equipping this talisman while farming enemies that drop both runes and rare Elden Ring Items can boost overall farming efficiency, indirectly supporting rune gains.

A-Tier Rune-Farming Gear

Mogh’s Sacred SpearIf you’ve unlocked Mohg’s Remembrance and equipped this weapon, you can farm large groups of enemies efficiently with its powerful weapon skill. It's ideal for clearing dense enemy areas and accumulating both Elden Ring Runes and loot.

Beast Crest Heater Shield + Off-hand Farming ToolsNot directly rune-enhancing but critical for survivability in rune-rich zones. Combining a solid defense with a farming-focused weapon lets you clear areas like Ordina and Haligtree more safely and efficiently.

B-Tier Rune-Farming Gear

GreathoodThis headgear increases Arcane, which indirectly helps with farming both runes and items from enemies. While its benefits aren’t purely rune-focused, it synergizes well with drop rate builds in areas that also offer good rune rewards.

Celebrant’s Skull (and other Celebrant Weapons)These weapons provide a small rune gain per hit or kill. Though fun and thematic, the rune rewards are minor and not practical for long-term farming efficiency.

Rune-Farming Tips

To maximize your rune farming efforts, equip the Gold Scarab at all times, consume Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot during high-yield runs, and prioritize high-density enemy zones like Mohgwyn Palace, the Windmill Village, or Secluded Cell (Stormveil Castle) early on.

While the best rune-farming spots are highly competitive and well-known, the gear you bring can make or break your efficiency. Combining rune-boosting gear with item drop-enhancing tools can also yield valuable Elden Ring Items, helping you earn both currency and resources for crafting or trading.

Rune farming in Elden Ring is not just about killing fast—it’s about optimizing your approach with the right tools and gear. With the right setup, farming can become not only effective but enjoyable, allowing you to explore more of the Lands Between with power and freedom. Whether you're focused purely on Elden Ring Runes or hunting down rare Elden Ring Items along the way, this tier list should provide a strong foundation for your farming strategy.

Happy hunting, Tarnished.