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When I first dove into Elden Ring, I quickly realized that not every fight needed to be a grueling test of endurance and perfect parries. Sometimes, with the right strategies and a hefty pouch of Elden Ring runes, even the most intimidating bosses can be made manageable—or even trivial. After hundreds of hours exploring the Lands Between and helping friends clear content, I’ve found several reliable ways to use runes to cheese those notoriously difficult fights. Here's how you can do the same.

1. Overleveling Before Entering High-Difficulty Zones

One of the most straightforward cheese methods is simply to be far stronger than the game expects. Before entering areas like Caelid or Nokron, I spent hours farming runes, leveling up my Vigor and Strength. With enough Elden Ring runes, even the likes of Radahn or Malenia become less fearsome. If you’re short on time, you can buy Elden Ring runes online to skip the grind and jump straight into the fun.

2. Summoning Spirits with Maxed-Out Stats

Spirit Ashes like the Mimic Tear or Black Knife Tiche can carry you through even the hardest fights—if they’re upgraded. That means you’ll need plenty of runes to max out your Strength, Mind, or Dexterity to make the best use of them. I personally used Mimic Tear in combination with a high-level bleed build, and together, we shredded enemies that once seemed unbeatable.

3. Upgrading Weapons Early with Runes

Don’t wait too long to upgrade your weapons. I once went into Stormveil Castle underpowered and paid the price. With enough runes, you can purchase Smithing Stones or fund the upgrades through Master Hewg. A maxed-out weapon, even early on, can change the dynamic of a fight completely.

4. Rune Investment in Glass Cannon Builds

I experimented with a pure Intellect build once, pouring all my runes into Mind and Intelligence. The result? I could nuke enemies before they even got close. Sure, I was squishy—but they couldn’t hurt me if they were already dead. This approach works especially well when cheesing slower bosses who are vulnerable to ranged sorceries.

5. Buying Useful Gear from Merchants

Elden Ring hides plenty of powerful items behind rune walls. Whether it's powerful talismans, consumables, or armor sets that increase survivability, having a stack of Elden Ring runes makes a huge difference. One of my personal cheese strategies was stacking gear that improved my damage resistances before high-risk fights.

6. Respeccing Your Stats for a Specific Fight

Thanks to Rennala, you can respec your character multiple times using Larval Tears. I used this to my advantage against Morgott, rebuilding my character entirely to take advantage of his weaknesses. Without a good reserve of runes, this wouldn't have worked, as rebuilding means re-leveling gear and tweaking your strategy. Again, for players who want to skip the rune grind, it’s practical to buy Elden Ring runes online and respec freely.

7. Rune-Fueled Item Farming for Cheese Tactics

Some cheese tactics require specific gear. For example, the Sleep Arrows or Rot-inflicting weapons trivialize certain bosses. Farming or purchasing these items from vendors requires a healthy rune stash. During my second playthrough, I pre-purchased dozens of crafting materials and arrows with saved runes, and it let me bypass fights like Royal Revenants or Cleanrot Knights with ease.

Final Thoughts

Cheesing in Elden Ring doesn’t mean you’re not playing it right—it just means you’re using the tools the game gives you intelligently. Whether you farm the runes yourself or choose to buy Elden Ring runes online, what matters is enjoying your journey through the Lands Between. With the right planning and strategic rune use, even the toughest fights become a lot more manageable. And if you’re anything like me, it’s just as satisfying to outsmart a boss as it is to outfight one. You Might Like:5 Ways Elden Ring’s Spirit Summons Interact with Buff Items