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. The seven shardbearer demigods scattered across the Lands Between with one each, refusing to relinquish them : 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.

Every Great Rune is sealed by a Divine Tower at the time of its bearer's defeat. The Tarnished cannot equip a rune until they ascend the corresponding tower and re-light its altar. The Two Fingers require only two Great Runes to summon a Tarnished to the throne; the rest are optional but rune-power scales accordingly. Miquella's own Great Rune was relinquished by his hand, broken and bereft of bounty, it retains only the kindly god's whisper of compassion.

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Boss LoreGodrick's Great Rune

The Great Rune of the shardbearer Godrick. Its blessing greatly raises 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 the kindly god's whisper of compassion.