U4GM - How to Farm 12 Million Runes in Elden Ring Quickly

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If you're deep into Elden Ring and aiming to hit those high-level builds or purchase rare Elden Ring items, chances are you're constantly looking for efficient ways to stock up on Elden Ring runes. Whether you're trying to level up, upgrade weapons, or simply want to be prepared for late-game content, having a reliable rune farming strategy is essential. Here's a practical breakdown of how you can farm up to 12 million runes quickly—without cheesing or glitching the game.
1. Prepare Your Farming Build

Before you dive into any rune farming run, make sure you’re set up to optimize gain. Equip a Gold Scarab talisman, which significantly boosts rune acquisition from defeated enemies. You can get this item by defeating the Cleanrot Knights in the Abandoned Cave in Caelid.

Additionally, stock up on Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot, which temporarily increases rune drop rates. Both of these Elden Ring items stack, allowing you to maximize every farming session.
2. Target Spot: Mohgwyn Palace

The gold standard for endgame rune farming is Mohgwyn Palace. You can access it by completing White-Faced Varre’s questline or using a portal in the Consecrated Snowfield. Once you're there, head to the Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance Site of Grace.

From here, head just outside the grace and look down the hill. A massive pack of Albinaurics roams the area, and they give roughly 2,000–3,000 runes each (more with buffs). Using a wide-area weapon or spell (like Sacred Relic Sword’s wave or Comet Azur) lets you clear the pack in seconds. With Gold Scarab and Fowl Foot active, each run can net 40,000–60,000 runes in under a minute.
3. Optional: Bird Farm Trick

While at the same Mohgwyn Palace Site of Grace, you’ll notice a giant red albino bird across the blood swamp. If you shoot it with a bow, it will run toward you and fall off the cliff. This gives an instant 11,000–13,000 runes with zero combat involved. Do this in between mob clears to squeeze out extra runes.
4. Repeat with Efficiency

The goal here is speed. With an efficient weapon or AoE spell and the right buffs, you can clear mobs in about 60 seconds, rest at the grace, and repeat. Many players report earning over 12 million Elden Ring runes in just a couple of hours this way—especially if you combine mob clearing with the bird shot trick every few cycles.
5. Mid-Game Alternative: Windmill Village

If you’re not quite ready for Mohgwyn Palace, try Dominula, Windmill Village. The dancing nobles here drop a decent amount of runes and are very easy to defeat. Using the Gold Scarab and clearing the area repeatedly can earn you hundreds of thousands per hour—perfect for mid-game rune farming.
6. Rune Farming with U4GM Advice

For players looking to supplement their in-game grind or want to optimize their farming strategy, checking out community-recommended builds and tips on platforms like U4GM can be a big help. Experienced players often share high-efficiency rune routes, builds, and recommendations for the best Elden Ring items to use during farming.

Rune farming is a core part of progression in Elden Ring. With the right approach and setup, grinding out 12 million Elden Ring runes isn’t just possible—it’s repeatable. Whether you're a new adventurer or a seasoned Tarnished, investing some time into smart farming will keep you prepared for everything The Lands Between throws at you.