Surveying the fields, you'll spot a massive dragon knight, the Black Blade Kindred, guarding the Sanctum. Avoid confrontation with this boss. Instead, move to Elden Ring Runes the left side of the steps and leap into the field. These fields house diminutive, statue-like warriors—the prime targets for your rune farming endeavor.

These enemies are relatively manageable to defeat, especially with their susceptibility to staggering. Sneak behind them for critical hits or engage them directly, yielding over 1,000 runes per kill. Stick to the left side of the balcony for solo encounters or challenge the right side's groupings if you're up for a more demanding fight. Repeat this process by respawning enemies at the Site of Grace within the Bestium Sanctum to best place to buy elden ring items amass runes rapidly.