Summary
If you're looking for a reliable way to make around 200,000 gold per hour in The Elder Scrolls Online, this guide covers one of the simplest farms in the game—Artum, a tiny Alik'r Desert zone with no hostile mobs, fast respawns, and great loot potential. Whether you're saving up or supplementing your income by choosing to buy The Elder Scrolls Online Items, this farm delivers consistent returns. We'll cover why Artum works, what add-ons to use, key loot targets, and a full one-hour breakdown.
Part 1: Why Artum?
Artum is a very small zone in the Alik'r Desert. Here's why it's ideal for this farm:
Advantage | Why It Matters |
Tiny zone | Easy to memorize, quick to loop |
No hostile mobs | No interruptions while farming |
Fast node respawns | Constantly new materials to collect |
Multiple node types | Rune stones, chests, and Psijic portals all in one zone |
The only downside is potential competition from other players—many farm Antiquities here because it's one of the best spots in the game for that. But even with competition, the node respawns are fast enough to keep you busy.
Part 2: What to Farm
We're focusing on three types of nodes:
Node Type | Primary Loot | Value |
Rune Stones | Mundane Runes, Kuta, etc. | High (especially Mundane Runes) |
Chests | Furnishings, paintings, gear | Good |
Psijic Portals | Crafting motifs, Amber (Infused trait), gold books | Very High |
Psijic Portals: The Real Prize
Psijic Portals are replacement nodes that appear when you open rune stones. They have a chance to drop:
Amber (Infused trait for jewelry) — worth a lot
Crafting motifs — rare and valuable
Full gold motif books — worth millions
Important: Complete the Psijic Order quest line on the character you're farming with. It increases your chance of getting crafting motifs from Psijic Portals. The drop rate is still low, but every bit helps.
Part 3: Add-Ons & Setup
Required Add-Ons
Add-On | Purpose |
HarvestMap | Shows rune stone and chest locations |
Lost Treasure | Highlights chest locations |
Destinations | Marks nodes on your map |
These add-ons make farming dramatically more efficient by showing you exactly where everything is. Pink markers are rune stones, yellow markers are chests.
Other Recommendations
Recommendation | Why |
Inventory space | You'll accumulate a lot of materials quickly. ESO Plus is highly recommended |
High mobility | Faster = more nodes per hour. Use Ring of the Wild Hunt, slot speed skills, etc. |
Ledgermain passives | Auto-unlock chests for faster looting |
CP passives | Max out anything that increases speed or looting efficiency |
Part 4: The Farming Route
Simple Circular Route
Start at any point on the edge of the zone
Run around the perimeter of Artum
Collect every rune stone, chest, and Psijic portal you see
When you complete the loop, start over
The zone is so small that you can complete a full loop in just a few minutes. Whether you run clockwise or counterclockwise doesn't matter—just keep moving.
Triggering Psijic Portals
Psijic Portals are triggered by opening rune stones. Every time you open a rune stone, there's a chance a Psijic Portal will spawn in its place (the glowy ones).
Pro Tip: If there are other players farming rune stones, they're actually helping you—they're triggering portals for you to find.
Part 5: What to Sell
Primary Profit Sources
Item | Typical Price (Xbox EU) | Quantity/Hour |
Mundane Runes | ~200-300 gold each | 100-130 per hour |
Culanda Lacquer (Culanda) | ~3-4k gold each | ~10 per hour |
Amber (Infused trait) | ~30k gold each | ~2 per hour |
Furnishings/Paintings | Varies (30k+ for good ones) | 1-2 per hour |
Secondary Profit
Item | Price | Notes |
Crafting motifs | Varies (50k-500k+) | Low drop rate, but valuable |
Full gold motif book | Millions | Extremely rare, but this farm gives you the best chance |
Sample One-Hour Loot Breakdown
In a one-hour farm on Xbox EU:
Item | Quantity | Value |
Furnishing (Painting) | 1 | ~30,000 gold |
Amber (Infused) | 2 | ~60,000 gold |
Culanda Lacquer | ~10 | ~30,000-40,000 gold |
Mundane Runes | ~130 | ~26,000-39,000 gold |
Crafting Motif | 1 | Varies |
Total | ~200,000+ gold |
Note: Prices vary by platform and region. This is based on Xbox EU pricing.
Part 6: Why This Farm Is Getting Better
Update 51 = Higher Demand
With Update 51 coming soon and new furnishings being added, the demand for crafting materials (especially Mundane Runes) is expected to increase. This means:
Higher prices for Mundane Runes
More demand for furnishing plans
Potentially even higher gold per hour
Perfect Timing
The upcoming update means now is the perfect time to stockpile Mundane Runes before prices rise.
Part 7: Pros & Cons
Pros | Cons |
✅ Easy and simple | ❌ Can be competition from other players |
✅ No combat required | ❌ Psijic Portal drop rates are low |
✅ Fast node respawns | ❌ Requires add-ons for max efficiency |
✅ Potential for big ticket items (gold books) | ❌ Inventory fills up quickly |
✅ Update 51 will increase demand |
Quick Reference Summary
Aspect | Detail |
Zone | Artum (Alik'r Desert) |
Nodes | Rune Stones, Chests, Psijic Portals |
Core Loot | Mundane Runes, Culanda Lacquer, Amber |
Big Ticket | Crafting motifs, full gold books |
Prerequisite | Psijic Order quest line (on farming character) |
Add-ons | HarvestMap, Lost Treasure |
Gold/Hour | ~200,000 (Xbox EU) |
Final Thoughts
This isn't the absolute best gold farm in ESO, but it's one of the easiest and most accessible:
✅ No combat
✅ No complex route memorization
✅ No expensive gear required
✅ Consistent returns with lottery-level potential
"It's just a nice little different farm to do with the potential of a full gold motif book. This is probably your best chance to get one."
With Update 51 coming, Mundane Runes will be in even higher demand—so get farming now and stockpile while prices are still reasonable, or sell now and take your profits. If you're short on time but still want to gear up for the new patch, check out The Elder Scrolls Online Items for sale at MMOEXP, where you can find materials, gear, and furnishings to stay ahead of the market.
Have you tried this Artum farm before? What's your best haul in an hour?
