Greater runes in Elden Ring - Rating and how to get each

Greater runes are special rewards knocked out of demigod bosses that players can use to really swing their characters into Elden Ring. In this guide, we will look at all the great runes, talk about their properties and determine the most useful one.

All Greater Runes Elden Ring

Greater Rune of Godric - How to get, buffs from use

Greater Rune of Godric gives the most benefit regardless of the character class chosen. It adds five levels to each stat, essentially giving you +40 levels to your Extinct. It is important that this increase does not depend on the actual leveling - even at level 100, you can still get improvements.

You need to defeat Godric in the Storm's End Castle and activate the rune in the Divine Tower of the Graveyard.

Greater Rune of Malenia - How to get, buffs from use

Malenia is another extremely difficult boss to fight in Elden Ring. Unfortunately, her great rune isn't very useful either. It gives lifesteal for a short time after the hero takes damage. You will only have about five seconds before the effect wears off. If you do not play as a “tank”, and choose the tactics of dodging direct enemy attacks, the rune will be completely useless.

It is important that the restored life cannot exceed the one that the hero has lost, which is also not very convenient. If you don't use any other equipment for passive health regeneration, the rune won't be useful.

The fight with Malenia takes place in the location "The Holy Tree of Mikella". The rune itself can be activated in the Isolated Holy Tower.

Greater Rune of Radan - How to get, buffs from use

Unlike the previous rune, Radan's relic increases not only health, but also the amount of mana and stamina. This is a great choice if you're already playing an all-round fighter and don't want to lose stats.

To find Radan, you will have to use a teleport that allows you to get to the desired area - the Howling Dunes. The portal is located in Redmayne Castle, located in the south of the Starry Wastes. To activate, find the Divine Tower of the Starry Wastes.

Greater Rune of Morgoth - How to get, buffs from use

The Greater Rune of Morgoth is one of the best runes in the game. It significantly increases the maximum amount of health. If you paid attention to pumping magic or stamina, the rune will help make the character more balanced.

The fight with Morgoth takes place in Leindell. To activate the rune, get to the Divine Tower of East Altus.

Greater Ricard Rune - How to get, buffs from use

The Greater Rune of Rijkaard is an improved version of the Rune of Malenia. You regenerate 185 health for each enemy you kill. This ability is not suitable for boss fights, but it is very effective when exploring locations. With the right approach, you can actually become immortal. Add health boosting gear here to boost the buff.

The fight with Rickard will take place in the Volcano Manor. To activate, find the Divine Tower of Western Altus.

Greater Mog Rune - How to get, buffs from use

The Lord of Blood is perhaps one of the most difficult bosses in the game, but his rune is only useful in certain situations. According to the game's description, she bestows a blood blessing on phantoms. It is easy to guess that this item is for PvP battles.

Blessing of Blood heals the player for a small amount when the summoned heroes kill enemies. This effect will be completely useless if you prefer to play in single player mode.

The fight with the Mog takes place in the Mausoleum of the Mogwin Dynasty (not to be confused with the Mog of Omen in the lower parts of Leindell). You can activate the rune in the Divine Tower of East Altus.

Phantom Greater Rune - How to get, buffs from use

Unlike other Greater Runes, they are consumable (recharges each invasion) and are not directly obtained.

Best Great Rune in Elden Ring

Of course, a lot depends on the specifics of your game, but after testing all of the above options, we choose the rune of Morgoth, Radan and Godric Hundred-handed