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With this mod, dying will still produce a minor setback for Tarnished but will not become a substantial impediment to one's experience and character progression. Therefore, having the Retrieve Runes mod is a great way to sidestep Elden Ring's punishing mechanic of losing one's currency upon death. Likewise, constantly losing one's hard-earned Runes to an untimely or even undeserved death might damage the confidence and sanity of maidenless travelers. The Lands Between is a cruel and brutal place, leaving little to no room for Tarnished inexperienced in the arts of skill-based combat or exploitative fighting techniques.
