Farming runes efficiently is one of the key ways to progress quickly in Elden Ring. Whether you're leveling up, upgrading your weapons, or purchasing important Elden Ring Items, maximizing your rune intake per minute can save a lot of time and frustration. After spending plenty of hours exploring and testing, I’ve compiled a list of 13 locations that offer the fastest runes per minute, ideal for players who want to boost their rune count without endless grinding.

1. Mohgwyn Palace - Albinaurics Farming Spot

This area is widely regarded as one of the best early-to-mid game spots for rune farming. The dense groups of Albinaurics yield a high rune count, and the enemies are relatively easy to handle with the right AoE spells or weapons.

2. Caelid - Redmane Castle

Here, you can find clusters of enemies that drop a solid amount of runes, especially if you can dispatch them quickly with fire-based attacks. Be mindful of the environment, as it can be harsh.

3. Stormhill - Tree Sentinel Patrols

Although challenging, taking down these powerful patrols repeatedly rewards you with substantial runes. It’s risky but highly rewarding if you can master the fight.

4. Raya Lucaria Grand Library

Aside from the bosses, the mobs here provide a decent rune payout. Using Spirit Ashes to distract enemies can speed up farming considerably.

5. Windmill Village, Limgrave

This is one of the first rune farming spots players encounter. The enemies are low level but can be killed quickly, allowing for a consistent rune flow early on.

6. Abandoned Cave, Caelid

A great spot filled with scarlet rot-inflicted enemies that drop good runes. Make sure you come prepared with items or spells to resist the rot.

7. Castle Morne

This castle has enemies that can be farmed rapidly and yield a good amount of runes. The enclosed space makes it easier to control the flow of combat.

8. Night’s Cavalry Spawn Points

These enemies appear at night and drop decent runes. If you’re farming at this time, focusing on their patrol routes can net consistent runes.

9. Astel, Naturalborn of the Void Boss Fight

While not a farming spot, defeating Astel can give a huge rune boost, especially if you have trouble farming elsewhere. Use Elden Ring Items that boost damage to speed up the fight.

10. Abandoned Cave - Craggy Enemies

Dense enemy groups here provide fast kills and good rune rewards if you clear them efficiently.

11. Leyndell, Royal Capital – Soldiers and Guards

These enemies are tougher but yield high rune rewards. Using area attacks and Spirit Ashes helps to farm this area quickly.

12. Dragonbarrow - Baleful Shadow Area

An excellent late-game location where enemies drop a significant number of runes. Use ranged attacks to safely eliminate enemies from a distance.

13. Smoldering Wall, Mountaintops of the Giants

This area features enemies weak to fire and frost. Quick kills here can net a fast rune return, making it ideal for mid-to-late game farming.

Tips for Efficient Rune Farming

• Equip talismans that boost rune acquisition to maximize your gains.

• Use Elden Ring Items that increase your damage or speed up kills.

• If you want to avoid farming altogether, there are elden ring runes for sale options, but I always recommend balancing in-game farming with exploration to keep the experience fresh.

Exploring these locations and combining them with the right tools and strategies can significantly speed up your rune farming process. Remember, efficient farming isn’t just about brute force; it’s also about smart route planning and using the best Elden Ring Items to enhance your performance.