In Elden Ring, runes are everything. They’re the currency, they’re your experience, and they can even become a source of great strength even beyond leveling up at a Site of Grace. The story of Elden Ring has you trying to recover Great Runes from certain bosses, and those Great Runes can be used to give you unique benefits.
Each Great Rune has its own abilities, but just equipping them to your character doesn’t activate them. In this guide we’ll be breaking down how to use Great Runes and Rune Arcs in Elden Ring. While you’re here, make sure to read our other Elden Ring tips and guides.