Why am I getting less runes back?

You are getting less runes back in Elden Ring because when you die, you drop any runes in your possession at the site of your death, and if you die again before reclaiming those runes, they will be lost forever, resulting in a permanent loss of some of your runes. Additionally, certain characters in the game, such as the one you meet at the start of the castle, may steal some of your runes every time you die, further contributing to the loss of runes.

Understanding Rune Loss in Elden Ring

To gain a deeper understanding of why you are getting fewer runes back, it’s essential to grasp the mechanics of rune loss in Elden Ring. Runes are the primary currency used for leveling up and purchasing items from merchants, making them a crucial aspect of the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Rune-Related Questions

1. What happens to my runes when I die in Elden Ring? When you die, you drop any runes in your possession at the site of your death, and you have to return to that location to retrieve them.
2. How do I increase the amount of runes I get? You can increase your rune gain by using the Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot, a consumable that gives you a 30% increase in rune acquisition for 180 seconds, or by equipping the Gold Scarab Talisman, which improves your rune gain by 20%.
3. What prevents rune loss? The Sacrificial Twig is a consumable Talisman that allows you to keep your runes upon death but will be lost itself in exchange.

Rune Recovery and Loss

4. Are runes lost forever? Yes, if you die again before reclaiming your lost runes, they will be lost forever.
5. How do I get my lost runes back? You can get your lost runes back by returning to the site of your death and collecting them, but be cautious not to die again before doing so.
6. What happens if I don’t want to lose any more runes? To avoid losing more runes, consider using the Sacrificial Twig or being more cautious in your gameplay to minimize deaths.

Game Progression and Rune Farming

7. Will I like Elden Ring if I hated Dark Souls? Despite being developed by the same creators, Elden Ring offers a more approachable experience, especially for those who found Dark Souls too challenging, thanks to its open-world design and influences from Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
8. How do I get 1,000 runes? You can get 1,000 runes by killing trolls near the Warmaster’s Shack Site of Grace, with each troll netting you 1,000 runes.
9. How many runes does it take to get to level 713? Achieving the highest level of 713 requires a total of 1,692,566,842 runes, with all eight attributes capped at 99 points.

Great Runes and Rune Arcs

10. Why did my Great Rune disappear? The Great Rune itself stays equipped upon death, but if you activated a Rune Arc to boost the Great Rune and then died, you lose the effects of the Rune Arc.
11. Can you permanently activate a Great Rune? Activating a Great Rune’s power using a Rune Arc gives you its benefits for as long as you live, but dying requires you to use another Rune Arc to reactivate the power.

Gameplay and Difficulty

12. Can a bad player play Elden Ring? While Elden Ring is meant to be tough, it is considered the most approachable game in the Souls series, making it accessible to a broader range of players, including those less experienced with challenging games.
13. Is Elden Ring good if you’ve never played a Souls game? Yes, Elden Ring is a great starting point, offering immense rewards for those willing to overcome its challenges, despite requiring longer, uninterrupted play sessions.
14. Can you be evil in Elden Ring? The game allows players to choose their path, including malevolent and evil choices, emphasizing free will and the consequences of your actions.
15. What happens if you lose a rune? Losing runes forces you to backtrack to the point of death to recover them, which can be risky, especially in challenging areas or against tough enemies, but the use of Torrent can reduce this risk in the open world.