U4GM - Elden Ring Runes: 15 Efficient Spending Tips for Early Game
Managing runes efficiently in the early game of Elden Ring can be the difference between smooth progress and endless frustration. While you’ll constantly gain and lose runes through exploration and combat, knowing how and where to spend them can help you build a solid foundation. Here are 15 practical tips to help new and returning players get the most out of every rune in the early stages.
1. Level Mind or Endurance Early
While damage stats are tempting, early survivability and stamina management are more impactful. Putting some early levels into Mind or Endurance helps you stay in fights longer, especially if you’re relying on Ashes of War or magic.
2. Don’t Overlevel One Stat
Avoid funneling all your early runes into a single stat like Strength or Intelligence. Builds can shift later based on what weapons and spells you discover. Keep your attributes balanced until your weapon choice is more…