Rune Arc in Elden Ring explained: How to farm, locations, more

Amidst the abundance of items in Elden Ring, each with their own unique effects, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and confused. However, one particular item that should not be overlooked is Rune Arc, and here’s why.

The expansive map of The Lands Between in Elden Ring is filled with countless items waiting to be discovered in every corner. One such item is the Rune Arc, which may seem perplexing at first but ultimately proves to be an invaluable asset in the later stages of the game.

To utilize the Rune Arc item, it is necessary to defeat your initial major boss. However, even if you acquire one beforehand, here is all the information you need to know about them in Elden Ring.

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Understanding Rune Arc in Elden Ring

The consumable Rune Arc in Elden Ring, found through Elden Ring, triggers the effect of the equipped Great Rune. However, in the event of death during battle, the Rune Arc bonus will be lost and another must be consumed.

Rune Arc item in Elden Ring's inventory. — From Software

The Rune Arc item in Elden Ring is used to grant the player the blessing of the equipped Great Rune.

The Great Runes hold the dormant power of the Elden Ring Bosses, and when the Tarnished uses the Rune Arc item to activate them, they are bestowed with various powers and bonuses.

Locations of Rune Arc in Elden Ring

Rune Arcs can be found throughout The Lands Between and its dungeons, and the following are the two easiest methods to obtain one:

Upon completion of a multiplayer coop objective, such as defeating a boss, you will receive a Rune Arc as a reward.
Giant Rats have a low chance of dropping them, but they can still drop them.

In addition, there are multiple locations where you can acquire the Rune Arc item early:

Academy Crystal Cave: Enter the room protected by a Great Sage and open the chest to find the Rune Arc.
From the corridor, where a Rune Arc can be found on a corpse, turn left after pulling the lever to unlock the door leading to the Unsightly Catacombs.
Village of the Albinaurics: After fighting Omenkiller, turn right and you will find a Rune Arc at the end of the path.
Road’s End Catacombs: In the room with the boss’ door lever, drop down one level and hit the wall under the arch in the back. Move closer to the stairs to reveal a hidden corridor, and the Rune Arc is found on a corpse on the right.
Altus Tunnel: In the first cavern past the Site of Grace, head through the door on the right to find the Run Arc in a chest.
Caria Manor: The Rune Arc is found on a corpse in the upper walkways of the gardens, to the east.
Liurnia of the Lakes: The first one can be found on a body near the Nomadic Merchant, next to some large stones on the edge of a cliff. The second is located on a corpse within a large enemy outpost to the west of The Four Belfries. The final one can be found behind the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack.
Fort Gael: The Rune Arc is on the corpse in the courtyard with the Lion Guardian.
Sealed Tunnel: On a dead body at the bottom level of the chamber with an Abductor Virgin enemy.
Spiritcaller’s Cave: One of the three corpses can be found inside a small cave opening.
The Rune Arc can be found on a body next to a campfire on the top of the building south of the courtyard at Castle Sol.
Castle Morne: Conquer and plunder the Giant Rat.
Leyndell Royal Capital: To reach the Rune Arc, climb onto the dragon’s “wing”and then jump down to the room below.
Leyndell Royal Capital: Located within the Fortified Manor, at the table adorned with swords.
The Rune Arc can be obtained from a chest located near the edge of Albinauric Rise in the Consecrated Snowfield.

Although there are many other places in The Lands Between where Rune Arcs can be found, we have only listed the fixed locations that are encountered while following Elden Ring’s main quest.

This is the place where you can purchase Rune Arcs in Elden Ring:

Nomadic Merchant in northern Liurnia of the Lakes
Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold
Hermit Merchants located in eastern Mountaintops of the Giant
Hermit Merchant’s Shack
Imprisoned Merchant inside the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum

Where to Farm Rune Arc in Elden Ring: Top Locations

To obtain the Rune Arc item in Elden Ring, players need to vanquish Giant Rats in specific areas near a Site of Grace, which allows for easy resetting of their spawns.

Here are the optimal locations for farming Rune Arcs in Elden Ring:

At Earthbore Cave, you can easily defeat seven small and one large Giant Rat in under a minute. You can then quickly reset at the nearest Site of Grace.
The Rampart Gaol (Castle Morne): Within this area, players can easily farm 4 Giant Rats in under a minute by resetting their spawns at the nearest Site of Grace.

The maximum number of Rune Arcs that you can hold at once is 99. However, you can store up to 600 in the game’s Storage, so be mindful of this when farming.

That sums up all the information you need to know about the Rune Arc item in Elden Ring!