Elden Ring: Where To Get The Gold Scarab Talisman (2024)

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Everyone wants more runes.

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Your main goal in Elden Ring is to earn plenty of runes that you can use to level up your character, which means you'll want to kill as many enemies as possible. But have you ever felt like the amount of effort you're putting in is not equal to the amount of runes you're obtaining? If so, look no further than the Golden Scarab talisman, which earns you more runes per kill. We'll tell you where you can snag it--but its location can be a pain to explore.

Gold Scarab talisman explained

The Gold Scarab talisman will increase the runes obtained by defeating enemies by approximately 20%. Any time you don't absolutely need a talisman slot for something more offensive or defensive, you'll want to keep this equipped to make the most of everything you take down.

Gold Scarab talisman's item description reads:

A talisman facsimile of a scarab, the carrier of treasures and precious things. This Golden scarab increases the amount of runes obtained from defeating enemies.

Where to find the Gold Scarab talisman

The Gold Scarab talisman is obtained by defeating the two bosses at the end of the Abandoned Cave in Caelid. Reaching this dungeon is a little tricky, though--as is tackling the cave itself.

From the Smoldering Wall Site of Grace in Caelid, head east toward the nearby cliffside where you'll notice a tree branch that you can cross to reach a fairly well-hidden cave on the opposite cliffside. This is the Abandoned Cave, and it sucks. It sucks really bad.

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This horrific dungeon requires you to navigate multiple rooms full of Scarlet Rot, damaging geysers, and irritating enemies like Miranda Flowers and Servants of Rot trying to interrupt you along the way. It's a truly frustrating experience to reach the final boss room, and once you do, you're in for an annoying showdown.

The bosses of the Abandoned Tunnel include two Cleanrot Knights, which can be a hellacious fight for those who haven't leveled up. If you return late in the game, this encounter will be much easier, though. So if you don't absolutely have to have the Gold Scarab talisman early, maybe wait a bit to face these guys. Either way, once they fall, that fancy new talisman is your reward.

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Elden Ring: Where To Get The Gold Scarab Talisman (2024)

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Elden Ring: Where To Get The Gold Scarab Talisman? ›

The Gold Scarab can be obtained inside the Abandoned Cave on the border of Caelid and the Dragonbarrow region to the north, above the Swamp of Aeonia. It can be reached by traveling east from the Smoldering Wall and crossing the roots over a narrow canyon to reach the cave entrance.

Does Gold Scarab work on invaders? ›

Also, Gold Scarab (and probably other rune buffs like golden fowl foot) applies to runes gained from killing invaders. As Broso has stated, it's 15% of the invader's level.

Do Golden Scarab talismans stack? ›

Gold Scarab is a talisman in Elden Ring. Increases the amount of runes obtained from defeated enemies by 20%. This effect can be stacked with the effect of a Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot.

What percentage does Golden Scarab do Elden Ring? ›

Gold Scarab is a Talisman in Elden Ring. Gold Scarab increases Rune acquisition by 20%.

Where is the Golden Scarab cave in Elden Ring? ›

From the Smoldering Wall Site of Grace in Caelid, head east until you reach a small area with a mechanical foe on the cliff's edge. Kill it or just run past it, and you'll find tree roots reaching from one side of the ravine to the other. Run across them to find the Abandoned Cave.

How do you get Golden Scarab easily? ›

The Gold Scarab talisman is obtained by defeating the two bosses at the end of the Abandoned Cave in Caelid. Reaching this dungeon is a little tricky, though--as is tackling the cave itself.

What boss drops the Golden Scarab? ›

Once you beat the two Cleanrot Knights, you'll get 7000 Runes, but you'll also actually get a lot more than that - as they drop the precious Golden Scarab.

How many talismans can you wear at once? ›

There are over 100 Talismans in Elden Ring (counting the enhanced +1 and +2 versions), but even with all the upgrades above players can only use a max of four at one time.

Does Golden Scarab stack with foot? ›

Elden Ring Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot Notes & Tips

Increases Rune acquisition by 30%. Duration: 3 minutes. The effect can be stacked with the Golden Scarab talisman for a total of 56% increase.

How to avoid Scarlet Rot? ›

The Preserving Boluses are a type of consumable that can be used to ward off the effect of the Scarlet Rot. The Scarlet Rot is an advanced type of poison that greatly lowers HP at a much faster rate than regular poison, and these items can be taken to reduce its buildup or cure its status entirely.

What cures Scarlet Rot? ›

Thankfully, you can cure Scarlet Rot in Elden Ring by using two methods. The first method is consuming Preserving Boluses; the other involves using an Incantation. You can purchase Preserving Boluses from Nomadic Merchant near the Caelid Highway North.

What happens if you miss a scarab in Elden Ring? ›

Note that if you're unable to catch a Teardrop Scarab before it moves to an inaccessible location or vanishes, you can "respawn" it by resting at a Site of Grace. Once you kill it, however, the Teardrop Scarab will be gone permanently.

What are cleanrot knights weak to? ›

Cleanrot Knight Weaknesses

The Cleanrot Knight is highly susceptible to Fire damage and somewhat weak against Lightning damage. Thus, players should implement one or both when facing this optional boss. Doing so is possible through weapon skills, spells, and items capable of inflicting Fire or Lightning damage.

How many talisman slots are in Elden Ring? ›

You can unlock a total of four talisman slots in Elden Ring.

What can you do with Golden Scarab? ›

The Gold Scarab will boost the amount of Runes gathered when equipped by 20%. This effect can also stack with the Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot's increased rune gathering ability.

What determines how many runes an invader drops? ›

As an invader you receive 4% of the total runes it cost for person you killed to go up their last level. So killing a lvl 100 host you would get 4% of the runes it cost them to go from 99-100. This is the only thing that affects the amount of runes you get.

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