Since the update nerfed Scarlet Rot and certain Ashes of War, here is the current content for the DLC:
Boosts rune acquisition by 30% for 3 minutes.
Clearing the enemies within the heavily forested areas and approaching the boss's arena. elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune top
Mohgwyn Palace, accessible early via White Mask Varré’s quest or later via the Consecrated Snowfield teleport.
Attack the large, stationary dragon until it dies. Use a bleed weapon for faster results. Since the update nerfed Scarlet Rot and certain
Stand near the top ledge of the Finger Stone Hill loop. Fire the Wave of Gold Ash of War (from the Endgame Sacred Relic Sword) down the hill to wipe out a massive cluster of finger-creatures instantly. Run uphill to sweep the sleeping snake sorcerers, then reset at the Site of Grace.
As of , the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC provides the new Rune top via Gaol Cave’s Spirit Spring farm. The Palace Approach Ledge-Road remains a strong secondary option, especially for players without DLC access. No further nerfs to these spots are present in v1.16; however, future calibrations may target the Gaol Cave loop. Attack the large, stationary dragon until it dies
Note: The highest remains the base-game Albinauric farm (Mohgwyn Palace) with Wave of Gold. In DLC areas, killing the Ghostflame Dragon repeatedly (via grace resting) yields comparable rates but requires more effort.