Like FromSoftware’s previous games, fans can play with and against others in Elden Ring. Co-op and PvP likely play a huge role in the longevity of these titles and in maintaining an active userbase years after launch. However, Elden Ring’s multiplayer component has a big problem that continues to impact the competitive experience for many users.
AFK rune farming allows gamers to easily earn runes without having to play the game. It’s relatively simple to execute, and many Elden Ring players have expressed their complaints about this practice. While it seems like this issue is unlikely to get completely solved, players have figured out the popular hiding spots and developed clever strategies for taking out their target. Just a few days ago, one fan received a surprising message after a tense encounter with an AFK rune farmer.
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A user named Over_Supermarket_609 has shared a clip of their fight against an AFK rune farmer in Elden Ring. Over_Supermarket_609 gets summoned as a red phantom in Limgrave and seems to have a general idea of the host’s location. Invaders see a compass marker that points toward the target, but it disappears if they are nearby. In this case, the marker disappeared after Over_Supermarket_609 took a few steps, suggesting that the host is hiding somewhere close by. They also equip a Jar Cannon and use buffs on the way to the target’s location.
It takes Over_Supermarket_609 over a minute to find the host, but they finally do and manage to land a couple of hits. The host realizes that their plan to use the AFK rune farming method won’t work and the one-on-one battle finally begins. Both players dodge each other’s melee attacks and the host
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