Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Update V1 16rune Top ((better)) Jun 2026

Since the release of Shadow of the Erdtree , FromSoftware has been meticulously tuning the experience. Just when players thought they had mastered the art of rune farming, the dropped—and with it, a seismic shift in what the community now calls the "Rune Top."

In v1.16, the bird’s rune drop was reduced from 13,000 to 8,000. Furthermore, the bird now dodges left when you shoot it 30% of the time, causing it to crash into a cliff but not die. The consistency is gone. The has moved to the Realm of Shadow permanently. elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune top

The update addresses several technical issues to ensure consistent gameplay behavior: Stat Boost Persistence Since the release of Shadow of the Erdtree