There is much to be said for easy ways to gather up lots of Runes in Elden Ring, and fighting the Giant Sleeping Dragon is one of them. This massive dragon can be found in Dragonbarrow, and as long you engage it with sound tactics, it’s the easiest win in the game.
Where to find the Giant Sleeping Dragon
The important thing to note here is that if you do this right, the dragon cannot attack, and neither can any of the other dragons that are with him. The Giant Sleeping Dragon can be found in Dragonbarrow, to the southeast of the Divine Tower of Caelid and slightly northwest of Fort Faroth.
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The trick to this fight is to approach the dragon from the back, as this will allow you to attack the tail without enraging the other smaller dragons nearby. It’s a good idea to use a weapon with bleed if you have it, as this dragon has an enormous health bar. Eventually, after hacking away for some time, you will be rewarded with some Dragon Hearts and 74,000 Runes, which is a substantial amount, especially early in the game.
Once you are done, you are free to explore as you like, but we would suggest finding the nearest Site of Grace and spending those Runes as quickly as you can.
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