Use the Elden Ring Runes Per Level Calculator to determine the exact amount of Runes needed to reach your desired level, or calculate your maximum attainable level based on your current Rune stash. Plan your character builds and farming routes efficiently!
Elden Ring Runes Per Level Calculator
Calculated Runes Required
0Elden Ring Runes Per Level Formula
The total Runes required ($\text{R}_{\text{total}}$) to level up from Level $L_{\text{start}}$ to $L_{\text{target}}$ is the sum of the cost to advance each intermediate level $i$:
$$ \text{R}_{\text{total}} = \sum_{i=L_{\text{start}}}^{L_{\text{target}}-1} \text{Cost}(i \to i+1) $$
The level cost function, $\text{Cost}(L \to L+1)$, is a complex piecewise polynomial function based on the current level L:
\(\text{L} \in [1, 11]\): $\text{Cost} = \lfloor 656 + 17 \times L \rfloor$
\(\text{L} \in [12, 93]\): $\text{Cost} = \lfloor 1.8 \times L^2 - 68.7 \times L + 1007.5 \rfloor$
\(\text{L} \in [94, 169]\): $\text{Cost} = \lfloor 0.05 \times L^2 + 165.65 \times L - 8181.5 \rfloor$
\(\text{L} \in [170, 713]\): $\text{Cost} = \lfloor 0.02 \times L^3 + 3.06 \times L^2 + 105.6 \times L + 160.8 \rfloor$
Variables Explained
- Starting Level: Your character’s current level. Must be between 1 and 713.
- Target Level: The final level you wish to achieve.
- Current Runes (Optional): The number of Runes you currently possess. Used to calculate the maximum level you can reach immediately.
What is Elden Ring Runes Per Level Calculator?
In the world of Elden Ring, Runes are both the primary currency and the experience points required for leveling up your character at a Site of Grace. As you gain levels, the cost for the next level dramatically increases, following complex polynomial curves rather than a simple linear progression.
This calculator solves the complexity by using the reverse-engineered, community-verified piecewise formulas to accurately determine the exact Rune total needed for any desired level range, up to the hard cap of Level 713. This is crucial for planning PvP builds (often targeting Level 125 or 150) or for long-term progression planning.
How to Calculate Runes Required (Example)
To calculate the Runes needed to go from Level 10 to Level 15:
- Identify the starting level ($L_{\text{start}} = 10$) and target level ($L_{\text{target}} = 15$).
- Calculate the cost to level up from Level 10 to 11 using the $L \le 11$ formula: $656 + 17 \times 10 = 826$ Runes.
- Calculate the cost to level up from Level 11 to 12: $656 + 17 \times 11 = 843$ Runes.
- For Level 12 to 13, use the second formula ($L \in [12, 93]$): $\lfloor 1.8 \times 12^2 – 68.7 \times 12 + 1007.5 \rfloor = 998$ Runes.
- Repeat the calculation for Level 13 to 14, and Level 14 to 15, applying the appropriate formula for each step.
- Sum all the costs: $826 (\to 11) + 843 (\to 12) + 998 (\to 13) + \dots + \text{Cost}(14 \to 15)$.
- The total sum represents the exact number of Runes needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Runes are required to reach Level 150 from Level 1?
The total is approximately 1,700,000 Runes. The calculator will provide the precise figure based on the exact formulas.
What is the maximum level (soft cap) in Elden Ring?
The maximum attainable level is 713, which is achieved when all eight primary stats (Vigor, Mind, Endurance, Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, Arcane) are raised to the hard cap of 99.
Do Runes get lost if I die?
Yes, if you die, you drop all your held Runes at the location of your death. If you die again before retrieving them, the previous set of Runes is lost forever.
What are some related mechanics to leveling costs?
The cost only governs levels. Stat soft caps (where investment yields diminishing returns, typically around 40 or 60) affect the efficacy of the level-up, but do not change the Rune cost.