A clever player has uncovered a valuable secret in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, revealing that certain minor bosses can spawn with golden eyes, significantly increasing their rune drop to over 1 million. This discovery is particularly useful for players who are under-leveled (below 150) in the Land of Shadows, providing a much-needed boost to progress through the game.
The latest DLC for Elden Ring has presented a formidable challenge for players, with many struggling to defeat even the field bosses in the expansion. The final boss, in particular, has earned notoriety as one of the most daunting foes in the Soulsborne genre’s history, pushing even seasoned players to their limits. Amidst this backdrop, an intriguing discovery has emerged regarding the DLC’s bosses, offering a glimmer of hope for those seeking to overcome the formidable obstacles.
A recent post by user jacobadamson165 on the Elden Ring subreddit has brought to light a previously overlooked detail regarding minor bosses in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. It appears that these bosses have a chance to spawn with a distinctive golden eye variant, significantly increasing their rune drop. This rare occurrence can result in a substantial reward, with players potentially earning up to five times the usual amount of runes, exceeding 1 million runes for certain bosses like Rugalea the Great Red Bear.
Rugalea the Great Red Bear is not the only boss to benefit from this phenomenon. Certain dragons in Jagged Peaks, such as the Jagged Peak Drake, can also spawn with golden eyes, rewarding players with approximately half a million runes. This sum can be significantly augmented by equipping items like the Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot or the Gold Scarab, which substantially increase rune earnings. Players can exploit a loophole by repeatedly dying and restarting boss battles to increase their chances of encountering a golden-eyed enemy, granting them a substantial rune bonus upon defeat.
In Elden Ring, enemies’ eyes come in three distinct colors: gold, red, and yellow. Red-eyed foes are significantly more powerful and aggressive, while yellow-eyed ones inflict madness, an affliction players may encounter near the Church of Inhibition. The spawn rates of these enemies are entirely random and unpredictable. Contrary to popular belief, golden-eyed enemies do not spawn more frequently at night; this only applies to red-eyed ones.
This discovery has significant implications for players struggling with the challenging DLC content. By understanding the golden eye buff and exploiting the loophole, players can gain a much-needed advantage in their progress through the game.
