Elden Ring’s vast open world and intricate level design offer more than just exploration and combat—they open the door to clever farming techniques that use the game’s geometry to your advantage. As someone who has spent hundreds of hours uncovering every nook of the Lands Between, I’ve discovered some remarkably efficient ways to use terrain to farm millions of Elden Ring runes. These methods aren’t exploits or glitches—they’re strategic maneuvers that capitalize on how the world is built. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned Tarnished, these techniques can give you a solid edge.

Here are five geometry-based farming tricks that I’ve used to build wealth and power in Elden Ring.

1. Ledge Drop Farming in Mohgwyn Palace

Mohgwyn Palace is one of the best late-game farming areas, and there’s a specific ledge near the Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance Site of Grace that lets you farm efficiently. If you angle your camera right and jump over a certain cliff with Torrent, enemies below will register your presence and fall to their deaths, awarding you with thousands of runes—no combat required.

I personally farmed over millions of Elden Ring runes in under an hour using this method. It’s perfect for players looking to level up quickly without constant fighting. It’s also relatively safe, assuming you’re comfortable with Torrent's jumping mechanics.

2. Gravity Glitch Farming in Liurnia

Near the cliffs of the Bellum Highway in Liurnia, certain enemies can be baited into falling due to the sloped terrain. By using ranged weapons or spells, you can lure enemies toward the edge until they misstep and fall. The game’s gravity physics take over, rewarding you with runes for each accidental death.

This method helped me get a good early-to-mid game rune stash, especially useful before reaching high-level farming zones. Just remember to rest at a Site of Grace nearby to reset the area for another round.

3. Spiritcaller Cave Geometry Loop

Spiritcaller Cave in the Mountaintops of the Giants contains several summoned spirits that patrol tight cave corridors. By leading them into narrow passageways and using area spells, you can trap them in tight corners where their AI struggles to maneuver. This lets you farm safely and repeatedly.

The cave’s looping layout allows quick resets after defeating enemies, making it a great spot to build up runes without ever stepping into the open world. I often used this when I needed a focused farming session with minimal downtime.

4. Dragonbarrow Fall Trap Strategy

In Dragonbarrow, the rocky cliffs near the Bestial Sanctum can be used to trick Black Blade Kindred and other high-level enemies into falling off terrain edges. Mount Torrent, draw aggro, and then quickly double-jump away from a ledge. Many times, enemies will charge and fall, giving you tens of thousands of runes.

This is a high-risk, high-reward method. I’ve lost a few rune stacks in the process, but when done right, it’s an incredibly fast way to earn large rune sums—especially if you're aiming to buy Elden Ring runes for gear upgrades and spirit summons.

5. Windmill Village Circular Kill Zones

The Windmill Village, located in Altus Plateau, features circular pathways and dense enemy clusters. If you use the landscape’s circular paths effectively, you can funnel enemies into tight loops where they clump together. With proper timing, a few AoE attacks can wipe out multiple targets at once.

The geometry here does the work for you—enemy AI follows predictable paths, which lets you set up devastating rune-farming ambushes. I've used this technique dozens of times when grinding out millions of Elden Ring runes for PvP builds.

Using Elden Ring’s terrain for farming isn’t just smart—it’s essential if you want to save time and gain an edge. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your equipment or buy Elden Ring runes to fast-track your progression, these methods rooted in terrain awareness can make all the difference. With each new playthrough, I find even more value in studying how the world is built. And the best part? These techniques respect the integrity of the game, allowing players to grow stronger without breaking immersion or relying on external tools.

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