As a Tarnished who's spent countless hours battling my way across The Lands Between and its new, hauntingly beautiful Shadow Lands, I can tell you that the hunt for Great Runes remains a core pillar of the Elden Ring experience. Even in 2026, these powerful shards of the Elden Ring offer more than just a ticket to the endgame; they're game-changing tools that can define your journey. After felling a Demigod, the real work begins: trekking to their respective Divine Tower to awaken the Rune's true power, then consuming a precious Rune Arc to unleash its buff. Let's be real, some of these buffs are absolute game-changers, while others... well, let's just say they leave you wanting. The conversation got a spicy new addition with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, so let's break down which Great Runes truly earn their keep and which ones are, frankly, collecting dust.

8. Miquella's Great Rune: The Niche Newcomer

Alright, let's talk about the elephant in the room: Miquella's Great Rune. Added in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, this rune is... an interesting case. It can be earned by defeating the Scadutree Avatar, a notorious boss located at the bottom of Elpha. It offers a buff that makes Bloodborne fans feel at home: to begin Rebirth, you'll need to bring her a Larval Tear. After defeating the Scadutree Avatar, you'll unlock Malenia's Great Rune which offers a buff to make Bloodborne fans feel at home. She then said, 'Let's begin Rebirth, you'll need to bring her a Larval Tear. She then said, 'Let's begin Rebirth, you'll need to bring her a Larval Tear. She then said, 'Let's begin Rebirth, you'll need to bring her a Larval Tear. She then said, 'Let's begin Rebirth, you'll need to bring her a Larval Tear.

This Great Rune offers a buff that makes Bloodborne fans feel at home. She then said, 'Let's begin Rebirth, you'll need to bring her a Larval Tear. This rune, however, has a use so specific it's almost comical. It can only be used during the fight against Promised Consort Radahn at the DLC's climax. Its sole function? To remove a debuff Radahn slaps on you with his grab attack. One fight. One mechanic. Compared to the others, it's a bit of a letdown, you know?

7. Rykard's Great Rune: The Explorer's Friend

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