Runes Among Ruins in Rise of Kingdoms: How to Find All Runes and Claim the Rewards (2026)

This information is current as of August 2026.

With the release of Update 1.1.10, “Starry Rendezvous,” Rise of Kingdoms launched a series of festive events called “Night of the Seven,” dedicated to the Qixi Festival. Among the six activities in the series, players quickly identified the most unusual one—the “Runes Among Ruins” event. There’s no need to fight or compete with your kingdom neighbors here: the developers hide glowing runes right in your city and in the game menus, and all you have to do is follow the clues and claim your daily rewards. Let’s break down how the event works, where to find the runes, and how to make sure you don’t miss a single reward.

What Is the “Runes Among Ruins” Event?

“Runes Among the Ruins” is an exploration event from the “Night of the Seven” series, added to the game with update 1.1.10, which was released on July 30, 2026. The official description reads: “Follow the clues, find the lost runes, and claim your rewards every day!” In other words, it’s a laid-back “daily” event with no combat: the system gives you a clue, you find the rune in the specified area of the game, and you receive a prize.

The event is part of a series of five other festive activities:

• Esmeralda’s Prayer—a wheel of fortune with valuable prizes;
• Esmeralda’s Collection—daily quests like gathering resources on the map with escalating rewards;
• Riches Unveiled — restoring frescoes with palette knives and searching for treasures hidden beneath them;
• Weapon Training—a series of battles against the armorer Lohar, who gets stronger with each round;
• Ruler Election—a social popularity contest where players give each other roses.

Please note: some activities in this series are only available in regions where all kingdoms have been active for at least 21 days. Check the in-game event calendar for the schedule—dates may vary across servers.

How “Runes Among the Ruins” Works: Event Mechanics

The mechanics are extremely simple, but there are some nuances that cause players to miss out on rewards:

1. Every in-game day, a hint appears on the event page—a brief clue indicating where the next rune is hidden.
2. Runes appear as glowing icons: directly above the buildings in your city, as well as within the game menus—in the event calendar and even in the items and sets section.
3. Just tap the rune icon to claim it along with your reward. No marches or troops are required—it all takes just a couple of taps.
4. Progress is updated daily. If you miss a day, you’ll lose that day’s portion of rewards, so the event encourages regular participation.

Rewards are awarded for every rune found, and their exact composition is always visible on the event page—it may vary depending on your region and the age of your kingdom. Judging by the first few days of the event, the rewards include resources, speed-ups, and other useful items for developing your city.

Where to Find Runes: All Verified Locations

Players have already scoured their cities and compiled a list of spots where runes appear most frequently. Below are the verified locations and a collage of screenshots, with arrows pointing to the rune icons.

Practical tip: Rune icons are small and easily lost against the backdrop of trees and rooftops. Pan the camera across the entire city, adjust the zoom, and check every building on the list above before giving up. If the hint points to a menu, look within the interface, not on the map.

How to Get the Most Rewards

1. Log in every day. The event is based on daily progress: consistency is more important than anything else.
2. Start with the hint. First, read the clue on the event page, and only then go looking—this will save you time.
3. Check the usual buildings. The tavern, academy, and builder’s house are the main spots where runes appear—check them first.
4. Don’t forget about the menu. Some runes are hidden in the event calendar and the items section, not in the city.
5. Combine this with the rest of the series. While you’re searching for runes, complete the daily “Esmeralda’s Collection” quests at the same time (for example, collecting resources on the map), stockpile mastichines for “Unveiled Treasures,” spin the free spins in “Esmeralda’s Prayer,” and complete rounds of “Weapon Training”—that way, you’ll get the most out of the event.

How event runes differ from regular runes on the map

It’s important not to confuse them: “Runes Among the Ruins” are not the same as the buff runes that drop from the guardians of holy sites. The difference is fundamental:

The good news is that the event doesn't interfere with using regular runes at all. Before starting a long research project or construction, it’s still a good idea to grab a blue or purple Guardian Slayer rune—and pick up the event’s city runes while you’re at it.

Player Feedback

Initial reactions to “Runes Among the Ruins” in the community have been mostly positive. Players appreciate that it’s a laid-back event without combat or pressure to spend money: rewards are fairly earned for a daily visit and a couple of minutes of attention, and “hunting” for runes around the city adds variety to the routine. Players also specifically praise the fact that the event ties in with the other “Night of the Seven” activities—you can complete several events at once with a single run.

The most common criticisms are threefold: the rune icons are too small and easy to miss among the buildings; the rewards are more modest than in combat events like “The Most Powerful Ruler”; and in very young kingdoms, the event may not be available at all due to the region’s age restriction.

Analysis of Comments

In discussions about the event, players actively share their tips: most often, they remind each other to check the builder’s house and the item menu—these are the spots that newbies regularly miss. Many advise claiming runes immediately after the daily reset so as not to forget. Debates mainly center on the value of the rewards: casual players are satisfied with the free resources and speed-ups, while veterans note that the main value of the series still lies in “Esmeralda’s Prayer” and “Unlocked Treasures,” while the runes are a nice daily bonus on top of that. Everyone agrees on one thing: you definitely shouldn’t miss any days of the event.

Conclusion

“Runes Among the Ruins” is a simple and enjoyable daily event in Update 1.1.10: read the hint, visit the tavern, the academy, and the builder’s house, check the event calendar and the items section—and claim your rewards every day. The event runs until the end of the “Night of the Sevens” holiday series, so make sure to collect everything the developers have prepared.

See also

• Training with Lohar in Rise of Kingdoms—how to complete the Lohar event and claim the maximum rewards;
• Epic Commanders in Rise of Kingdoms: 2026 Tier List—Who to Level Up First;
• Best Commander Combinations in Rise of Kingdoms—Open Field, Rally, and Garrison Meta;
• Best Civilization in Rise of Kingdoms—A Guide to Choosing a Nation and Tier List;
• Equipment in Rise of Kingdoms — a guide to sets and accessories;
• Clans vs. Clans in Rise of Kingdoms: A Beginner’s Guide—Everything About the War of Kingdoms;
• Everything About Rise of Kingdoms—all guides, news, and in-game events in one place.

Sources: LDShop — guide to the “Night of the Seven” event series, description of update 1.1.10 on the App Store, video guide to rune locations, Heaven Guardian — guide to common runes, Rise of Kingdoms Wiki — Runes.

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