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Elden Ring: How To Restore Great Rune

Cover art for Elden Ring featuring the a knight with a sword and the Elden Ring logo

Credit: Bandai Namco

Elden Ring looks set to be THE gaming highlight of 2022. There are so many different reasons for that. But for lots of players, the incredible variety of weapons, armour and items is likely to be a standout feature. And the truth is, you can find exciting loot around every corner and after every fight. However, you’ll often find yourself wondering how to use some of the items you acquire. After all, FromSoftware games aren’t known for hand-holding. Item descriptions are deliberately vague, so you’ll after have to figure things out for yourself. Great Runes are items dropped by Demigod bosses. You must defeat the Demigod bosses and acquire their Great Runes to finish Elden Ring. So, what exactly do you do with them? Keep reading to find out how to restore Great Rune in Elden Ring

How to restore Great Rune in Elden Ring

As mentioned, Great Runes are dropped by Demigod bosses. Each Great Rune has unique effects that the player can benefit from. However, they must be equipped first. In order to equip a Great Rune, they need to be restored. Naturally, Elden Ring doesn’t tell you what to do to restore a Great Rune – so, what are you supposed to do with them exactly?

This is how to restore a Great Rune in Elden Ring. You must visit the Divine Tower corresponding to the Great Rune you need restore. For example, Godrick’s Great Rune can only be restored at the Divine Tower of Limgrave. Once you’ve restored a Great Rune, you must equip it. To do this, visit a Site of Grace and select the ‘Great Runes’ option. You must then use a Rune Arc to activate the equipped Great Rune’s powers. This will last until you next die, after which you’ll need to use another Rune Arc.

Screenshot showing the top of the Divine Tower of Limgrave and how to restore Godrick's Great Rune in Elden Ring.
Restore Godrick’s Great Rune at the top of the Divine Tower of Limgrave.

Now you know how to make the most of Elden Ring‘s numerous Great Runes. Of course, you’ll find some Great Runes are better suited to your character and build than others. So be sure to closely examine the effects of each Great Rune and choose the one that works best for you.

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