how do you defend the runes in midnight faction

To defend the runes in Midnight Faction, you usually fill the Runestone’s progress bar first, then fend off the Void attack until the defense phase ends. The objective is to keep the stone standing and complete the weekly event reward.

How it works

• Collect Latent Arcana from quests and interactable objects. That currency powers the Runestones.

• Empower the Runestone until its status bar reaches 100%.

• Defend it from attackers once the Void forces arrive.

• Turn in the quest after the defense succeeds to earn reputation and related rewards.

Quick tips

• Show up with a group if possible, since this is described as a community effort.

• Keep moving between nearby objectives and treasure sources if you’re short on Arcana.

• If you’re doing the Midnight World Tour-style content, the Runestone defense is one of the major zone event steps.

Short answer

In practice: charge the Runestone with Latent Arcana, then hold off the attack until the event completes.

If you want, I can also give you a step-by-step route for the Saltheril’s Soiree Runestone defense.