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Rune farming and currency
Lure the palace bird for a low-combat rune loop
A repeatable, low-combat Mohgwyn Palace loop for players who have reached Palace Approach Ledge-Road.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Lure the palace bird for a low-combat rune loop
Palace Approach Ledge-Road Site of Grace, Mohgwyn Palace; the bird patrols across the ravine from the grace overlook.
Before you go
- Reach Mohgwyn Palace through Varre’s quest or the Consecrated Snowfield portal.
- Bring a bow or crossbow and matching ammunition.
- Have the grace activated so the route can be reset safely.
Farming steps
- Rest at Palace Approach Ledge-Road and face out toward the ravine.
- Locate the large bird moving on the opposite side.
- Aim a ranged attack at it and hit once to draw its attention.
- Remain near the grace-side ledge as it turns and charges toward you.
- Wait for it to fall from the cliff, then collect the rune reward if it is safely accessible from the ledge.
- Rest at the grace to respawn the bird.
- Repeat the ranged lure without riding down the slope.
- A low-cost bow shot is enough to trigger the approach; avoid spending ammunition on repeated hits.
- If the bird does not fall, reposition near the grace-side edge and try again from a clear line of sight.
Repeat, collect and use
The bird respawns when you rest at the grace; repeat until your level-up or purchase goal is covered.
Common mistakes
- Riding down to chase the bird: stay at the overlook and let the fall resolve.
- Confusing this with the Albinauric clear: this loop needs a ranged weapon, not an area attack.
- Attempting it without Palace access: use an accessible local farm until the late-game route is open.
When to stop or switch
Stop once you have the runes needed for your next goal, or switch to the Albinaurics if a ranged lure is unreliable and your build can clear them safely.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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