AFK rune farming has been plaguing Elden Ring’s PvP for months. It allows Elden Ring players to earn runes without doing anything, and the strategy is relatively simple to execute. The host has to find a hiding spot, lure other players into their game, and wait for the invader to either die or leave.
It doesn’t seem like FromSoftware will implement any changes to discourage this strategy, but Elden Ring players have learned how to defeat AFK rune farmers in various and interesting ways. Some invaders use glitches to reach the host’s hiding spot, while others take advantage of unique weapon skills to defeat them. One player recently defeated an AFK rune farmer while fully dressed as one of the most difficult bosses in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring Player Uses Amazing Glitch to Reach AFK Rune Farmer
A user named slimeycoomer uploaded a clip showing how they took out an AFK rune farmer in Elden Ring. Slimeycoomer seems to know exactly where the host is hiding, as this spot looks to be popular among rune farmers. The invader is also equipped with Malenia’s armor and weapon, proving that they have already conquered arguably the hardest boss in the game.
Slimeycoomer drops to a platform below and heads towards the host’s hiding spot. They appear to utilize glitches to easily cross large gaps and find themselves next to the host. The other player realizes that the invader has seen them and starts attacking, but Slimeycoomer carefully dodges these attacks and switches to the Hand of Malenia weapon. Its weapon skill allows users to perform Malenia’s iconic and deadly multi-hit combo, and Slimeycoomer defeats the host in mere seconds.
They later clarify the method used to traverse the gaps. They have two weapons equipped, Elden Ring's Hand of
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