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If you’re a mid-level Tarnished looking to push past tough bosses or unlock powerful Elden Ring Items, chances are you’ll need a healthy stash of runes. While early game rune spots dry up quickly, the Lands Between is still packed with efficient mid-level zones perfect for farming. Whether you’re prepping to respec or want to upgrade your gear, this guide explores ten reliable farming zones designed to help players around level 50–80 make real progress.

Here’s a breakdown of the best places to farm without venturing into endgame territory:

1. Altus Plateau – Windmill Village

This eerie village is filled with frenzied celebrants who go down easily and drop a decent amount of runes. They’re slow and scattered, making them great for safe farming. A full clear can net you over 7,000 runes per run.

2. Sealed Tunnel – Outer Wall Phantom Tree

Just outside the Sealed Tunnel near Leyndell lies a group of spectral knights and foot soldiers. With AoE spells or bleed weapons, you can chain-kill these enemies efficiently. It’s a great place to collect runes while gathering upgrade materials for your Elden Ring Items.

3. Mt. Gelmir – First Mt. Gelmir Campsite

This area offers high rune returns due to the soldier groups near the campsite. Use mounted hit-and-run tactics to handle packs quickly. The nearby enemies are just challenging enough to keep you sharp, but not overwhelming.

4. Caelid – Abandoned Cave Vicinity

Caelid’s Abandoned Cave area is brutal early on but ideal for mid-level players. Clean out the rot-infested mobs around the cave and nearby cliffs for thousands of runes. If you're not quite ready to head into tougher zones, this is where you’ll really feel your power level up.

5. Leyndell – West Capital Rampart

This capital location is perfect for farming guards and knights who drop impressive rune amounts. Mix in a few runs here between major boss attempts to stack up runes quickly.

6. Nokron – Eternal City

Unlocked after defeating Radahn, Nokron offers a serene but lucrative farming experience. The silver tears and mimics are manageable with proper preparation, and the rune rewards scale well for mid-level players.

7. Deeproot Depths – Across the Roots

A hidden gem that not only offers high-level mobs but also some of the most visually stunning vistas in the game. Enemies here drop a significant number of runes, and some even guard valuable Elden Ring Items that make the run doubly rewarding.

8. Altus Plateau – Lux Ruins

These ruins are crawling with demi-humans and knights. The small area allows for quick clears, and with a fast respawn loop, this is one of the best zones to farm in short bursts.

9. Caelid – War-Dead Catacombs

Although slightly more dangerous, this dungeon is packed with spirit soldiers fighting each other. If you stay back and clean up the survivors, you can gain runes safely with minimal risk.

10. Mountaintops of the Giants – Zamor Ruins Entrance

While at the upper end of mid-level content, this location is great once you’re confident with your build. The Zamor warriors are tough but worth the reward. Farming this zone is also a good strategy if you’re planning to buy Elden Ring runes later and want to supplement your inventory naturally.

Farming in Elden Ring doesn’t have to be a repetitive grind. These ten mid-level zones offer both efficiency and excitement, with enemies that scale well for players who are transitioning into tougher areas. Whether you're hoarding runes to upgrade weapons or just want to gather rare Elden Ring Items, these locations can give you the edge without overwhelming you.

Of course, if you ever feel short on time or resources, some players choose to buy Elden Ring runes as a supplement. But if you're in it for the journey, these zones provide a balanced mix of challenge and reward that keep farming fun and worthwhile.