U4GM - Elden Ring Rune Boost Gear and How to Get It
If you're grinding for Elden Ring runes and want to maximize your efficiency, getting your hands on rune boost gear is a smart move. This article will walk you through the essential items and how to obtain them, helping you farm runes faster and level up quicker in the Lands Between.
Gold Scarab Talisman
The Gold Scarab is arguably the most important item for boosting Elden Ring runes. It increases the number of runes you gain from defeated enemies by around 20-30%.
How to Get It:
Location: Abandoned Cave in Caelid.
To access the Abandoned Cave, go to the Smoldering Wall Site of Grace and find the tree branch that leads across the gap to the cave entrance.
Inside, defeat the Cleanrot Knights to claim the talisman.
Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot
This consumable item gives a temporary boost to rune acquisition, increasing rune gain by 30% for 3 minutes. It's ideal for short farming sessions or boss fights.
How to Get It:
Can be found throughout the world, often in hidden or hard-to-reach areas.
Craftable using the Missionary’s Cookbook [2]. You’ll need the following materials: Four-Toed Fowl Foot, Gold Firefly, and Rowa Fruit.
Gold Mask’s Set (Optional Flavor)
While not confirmed to directly boost Elden Ring runes, many players wear flashy gear like the Gold Mask's Set while farming. It’s more of a stylistic choice but adds to the experience of rune farming in high fashion.
How to Get It:
Found at the end of Brother Corhyn’s questline, near Leyndell, Capital of Ash.
Tips for Farming with Rune Boost Gear
Equip the Gold Scarab before killing enemies or bosses to get the rune boost.
Use a Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot during big fights or when clearing dense enemy areas.
Stack both the Gold Scarab and the Fowl Foot for maximum rune gain.
Farm in high-yield areas like Mohgwyn Palace or Windmill Village for best results.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're a newcomer trying to level up faster or a veteran prepping for New Game+, rune farming can be made significantly easier with the right gear. Equip the Gold Scarab, snack on a Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot, and watch the Elden Ring runes pile up. Happy farming, Tarnished!