# Elden Ring: How to Hit Level 150 Fast for Shadow of the Erdtree (2025 Guide)
So, you’ve finally decided to step into the Land of Shadow, only to realize that the “basic” mobs in *Shadow of the Erdtree* are hitting you like a freight train. Don’t worry; it happens to the best of us. Whether you’re starting a fresh save or realized your level 80 character is severely under-leveled, you need runes—and you need them fast.
In this guide, I’m breaking down the most efficient ways to hit the “Meta Level” of 150. As someone who has logged over 500 hours in the Lands Between, I can tell you that most players waste way too much time farming the wrong spots. Let’s fix that.
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## 🏆 The “Gold Standard” Farm: Palace-Approach Ledge
If you have played *Elden Ring* for more than ten hours, you’ve probably heard of **Mohgwhyn Palace**. It is, without a single doubt, the best rune farm in the history of the game.
1. **How to get there:** Complete White Mask Varré’s questline (you can do this early in Liurnia) to get the Pureblood Knight’s Medal. Use it to teleport straight to the palace.
2. **The “Bird” Trick:** Stand at the ledge near the Site of Grace. Look across the chasm at the giant crow. Shoot it with a single arrow. It will charge off the cliff, giving you 11,000 runes (over 17k with the Gold Scarab).
3. **The Albinauric Massacre:** If you have an Area-of-Effect (AoE) weapon like the *Sacred Relic Sword* (from the final boss), you can wipe out the sleeping Albinaurics for 40,000+ runes every 10 seconds.
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## 🐲 The “Early Game” Savior: Greyoll the Elder
If you’re still below level 50, don’t bother with the palace yet. Instead, head to **Dragonbarrow in Caelid**.
Look for the massive, stationary dragon (Greyoll) sleeping outside **Fort Faroth**.
* **The Trick:** Bring a weapon with “Blood Loss” (Bleed). It will take a few minutes of hacking at her tail, but when she dies, she drops a staggering 50,000 runes.
* **Pro Tip:** If you jump on your horse and sprint back to the Site of Grace *immediately* after she stops moving, you can rest before she fully disappears. If timed right, you get the runes, but Greyoll stays alive, allowing you to farm her again and again.
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## 🛠️ Alex’s “Grind” Checklist
You shouldn’t be farming without these items. You are leaving free levels on the table otherwise!
* **Gold Scarab Talisman:** This gives you a flat 20% boost to all runes earned. It’s found in the Abandoned Cave in Caelid. It is non-negotiable for a fast grind.
* **Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot:** A consumable that gives another 30% boost. I save these specifically for when I kill a major boss like Radahn or Morgott.
* **The LevelTimer Theory:** Remember, the goal of hitting Level 150 isn’t just for power—it’s for “Vigor.” In the DLC, 60 Vigor is essentially the minimum requirement if you want to stay alive.
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## 🏁 When Will I Be Ready?
Hitting level 150 can take anywhere from 4 hours to 40 hours depending on your method. I always use my [Skill Mastery Calculator](https://leveltimer.com/skill-mastery-calculator/) to track how many more levels I need to reach my target build.
Stop guessing if you have enough runes for that next point in Dexterity. Plan your grind, hit your level cap, and go show Messmer why you’re the Elden Lord.
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**P.S.** What’s your favorite leveling spot? Or do you prefer the “honest” way by just clearing dungeons? Let me know in the comments!