Farming Rune Arcs in Elden Ring and collecting Great Runes are two sides of the same coin, as each one will offer you something valuable. Throughout Elden Ring, players can find and equip powerful Great Runes, but these remain unusable until they locate a Rune Arc that effectively acts as fuel to trigger whatever temporary buff the Great Rune gives you.
Great Runes are usually a reward for killing certain Elden Ring main bosses, allowing you to tap into a little of their power, but you'll also need to find special Divine Towers to make them usable. It's a whole process, so let's get into the nuances and explain with some clarity how to find all the Great Runes in Elden Ring, as well as the best locations to farm Arc Runes.
