: An implicit script bug—where specific weapon combinations and active shield guard states occasionally blocked the execution of death triggers on minor enemies—has been systematically patched. Rune calculation tables now update instantly upon an enemy's death animation, guaranteeing smooth farming runs throughout the Land of Shadow.
If you are looking for current "rune updated" strategies, a major patch like 1.16 can shift the meta as players discover new, powerful builds. An updated tier list for Patch 1.16 mentions that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has "shaken up the meta significantly, with several new weapons immediately establishing themselves as S-Tier contenders". This means the most effective ways to spend your runes are always evolving.
~140,000 Runes + chance at Lord’s Runes. RPH: ~2.8 million Runes per hour (beating Mohgwyn Palace by 200k RPH).
Released in October 2024, Update 1.16 was a relatively small but significant patch rolled out by FromSoftware across all platforms—PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Unlike previous patches that introduced major balance changes or nerfed overpowered weapons, Update 1.16 was primarily focused on squashing persistent bugs and improving technical stability.