Elden Ring v1.16 update , released in late 2024, focused primarily on refining technical stability and resolving lingering issues within the Shadow of the Erdtree
Addressed a false-positive issue on PC where players received an "Inappropriate activity detected" notification without cheating.
: Fixed a bug that prevented the use of spirit ashes in certain parts of the Scadutree Avatar Rune Farming in v1.16 elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune top
[Site of Grace: Finger Stone Hill / Hinterland] │ ▼ [Equip Sacred Relic Sword] │ ▼ [Cast Wave of Gold down Finger Enemy hill] ──► (Massive Runes) │ ▼ [Push Uphill to clear Sleeping Snake Sorcerers] ──► (Smithing Stones)
If you meant something else by "rune top" (e.g., a specific item, top-tier rune arc farm, or a PvP rune level bracket), please clarify. Otherwise, the above is a plausible “paper” on the subject you typed. Elden Ring v1
: Community guides for v1.16 highlight consistent glitches in this area that can net approximately 100,000 runes per run by jumping off the map in specific locations.
Happy farming, Tarnished. May your runes never drop upon death. : Community guides for v1
For players who want a bit more challenge with their Runes, the area offers 10,000–20,000 Runes per run.
Data were collected from community testing (patch notes v1.16, player reports, speedrun forums). “Top” is defined as highest runes per minute (RPM) for a mid-to-late game build (Level 120–200) without glitches.
| Farming Spot | Location / DLC | Runes Per Run (Approx.) | Difficulty | Key Requirement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Rauh Ruins (DLC) | 15,000 - 50,000 | Very Low | Reach "Rauh Ruins, East" Grace | | Sunken Chapel Farm | Shadow Keep (DLC) | 2,000 per enemy | Low | Don't kill the red mage | | Palace Ledge Road | Mohgwyn Palace (Base) | 40,000 - 100,000+ | Medium | Wave of Gold |Sacred Relic Sword | | Haligtree Roots | Miquella's Haligtree | Varies | High | Endgame survivability |
The update addresses several technical issues to ensure consistent gameplay behavior: Stat Boost Persistence