Runes are the key to going on successful expeditions in Elden Ring Nightreign. They are required to level up your character every time you go on a new expedition, and you can also use them to purchase useful items during your runs, such as Smithing Stones. However, despite the constant need for runes in Nightreign, your sources for getting them are pretty limited. You can kill enemies and bosses, open chests, and that’s about it.
Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks that you’ll want to know about Nightreign rune farming. This allows you to level up to the fullest extent for expedition boss fights and perhaps buy some crucial items before those fights.
How to get Runes in Elden Ring Nightreign
First off, let’s talk about the basic process of acquiring runes in Nightreign. Like in the original Elden Ring, you acquire runes every time an enemy or boss dies. When they die, the runes are automatically added to your total stack, which you can track by looking at the top part of your screen or in your inventory.