When Marika shattered the Elden Ring, its constellation broke into a handful of major fragments and many minor ones. The major fragments became Great Runes, each carrying a portion of the Order's law. Great Runes are the stuff of demigods, the children of the goddess, Queen Marika, and her offspring claimed the shards: Godrick at Stormveil, Rennala at Raya Lucaria, Radahn in Caelid, Rykard at Volcano Manor, Mohg at Mohgwyn Palace, Morgott on Leyndell's throne, Malenia in the Haligtree.

The Great Runes received by defeating shardbearers have lost their beneficial power; that power can be restored at Divine Towers, and only a restored rune can be equipped. A Rune Arc gives even greater benefits to an equipped Great Rune. Miquella's own Great Rune was relinquished by his hand, broken and bereft of bounty, it retains naught but the power to resist charms.

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Boss LoreGodrick's Great Rune

The Great Rune of the shardbearer Godrick. Its blessing raises maximum HP, FP and Stamina. Seek the Divine Tower of Limgrave.

Boss LoreMorgott's Great Rune

A Great Rune of the shardbearer Morgott. Its blessing greatly raises maximum HP. This Great Rune is the anchor ring that houses the base.

Boss LoreRykard's Great Rune

The Great Rune of the shardbearer Rykard, devoid of any benediction. Seek the Divine Tower of West Altus, which stands upon the precipice.

Key ItemMiquella's Great Rune

A Great Rune relinquished by Miquella. Broken and bereft of its bounty, it retains naught but the power to resist charms.