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Rune farming and currency
Farm early runes around Gatefront Ruins
A nearby, repeatable early-game route for modest rune needs before later farming areas are open.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Farm early runes around Gatefront Ruins
Gatefront Ruins and Gatefront Site of Grace in Limgrave.
Before you go
- Reach Limgrave and activate the Gatefront Site of Grace.
- Carry a weapon or spell that can defeat the soldiers without spending most of your flasks.
- Know where your runes are held if you die, so you can decide whether to recover them before another attempt.
Farming steps
- Rest at Gatefront Site of Grace to reset the soldiers.
- Approach the ruins from an edge and separate a soldier or small group from the others.
- Defeat the enemies you can manage and collect the runes they drop.
- Check the central area and nearby road for any remaining soldier you can safely fight.
- Return to the grace and rest to respawn the group.
- Spend the runes at a grace or merchant once they cover your intended level or purchase.
- Use stealth or pull enemies individually if the camp overwhelms you.
- Count healing and recovery time as part of the run; a clear that repeatedly ends in deaths is not productive.
Repeat, collect and use
The soldiers respawn after resting at the grace, so repeat the clear while the rune return justifies the time.
Common mistakes
- Charging into the whole camp: draw enemies out in smaller groups and preserve a safe retreat.
- Carrying a large unspent balance into another risky clear: spend it once the planned level or purchase is affordable.
- Staying after the route stops helping: advance to stronger nearby enemies when the level cost outpaces this camp’s return.
When to stop or switch
Stop when your next level or purchase is funded, or switch to a stronger accessible route once Gatefront soldiers are no longer efficient for your character.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.