How many smithing stones can you get?

The total number of Smithing Stones that can be obtained in Elden Ring varies depending on the type, with some being unlimited and others having a limited quantity, such as the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones, of which there are only 13 that can be attained in a single playthrough. The unlimited Smithing Stones can be purchased from specific vendors or farmed from certain locations, allowing players to upgrade their equipment to the maximum level of +25.

Smithing Stone FAQS

General Information

1. What is the max smithing stone in Elden Ring?: The maximum level for upgrading regular equipment using Smithing Stones is +25, while unique equipment can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones.
2. Are there unlimited smithing stones?: Yes, it is possible to purchase an unlimited number of certain types of Smithing Stones using Runes, making it easier to upgrade multiple weapons.

Obtaining Smithing Stones

3. Can you get unlimited smithing stone 9?: Yes, Somber Smithing Stones (9) can be purchased in unlimited quantities from the Twin Maiden Husks for 25,000 Runes each after obtaining the Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing (5).
4. Can you buy every smithing stone?: Smithing Master Iji sells Somber Smithing Stones, with infinite supplies of [1] and [2], but limited supplies of the others, which can be restocked using Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearings.

Farming and Purchasing

5. Are all smithing stones farmable?: Regular Smithing Stones can be found in mining caves and farmed from enemies, while Somber Smithing Stones have limited farming locations.
6. How to buy unlimited smithing stones 3 and 4?: Obtain the Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing 2 and offer it to the Twin Maiden Husks to purchase unlimited quantities of Smithing Stone 3 and Smithing Stone 4.

Somber Stones and Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones

7. Are somber stones limited?: Ancient Somber Dragon Smithing Stones are incredibly rare and found in limited quantities, often through completing character questlines or defeating tough bosses.
8. How to get unlimited smithing stone 7 and 8?: These can be obtained by defeating bosses in late-game areas, such as the Mountaintops of the Giants, and then purchasing them from vendors.

Upgrading Equipment

9. How many smithing stones for each weapon?: Upgrading a weapon with regular Smithing Stones requires 12 of each stone, while Somber Stones require only one of each, but can only upgrade a weapon to level 10.

Locations and Vendors

10. Where can I farm smithing stones?: Limgrave Tunnels are a recommended location for farming Smithing Stones early in the game.
11. Can you buy infinite smithing stones in Elden ring?: Yes, infinite Smithing Stones [1] and [2] can be purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks after obtaining the Smithing Miner’s Bell Bearing [1].

Specific Smithing Stones

12. What is the fire giant weak to?: The Fire Giant is weak to Scarlet Rot and Poison, which can be exploited using certain attacks or equipment.
13. How many smithing stones are in 8?: Players can hold up to 999 Smithing Stone [8].

Somber and Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones

14. How many plus 10 somber stones are there?: There are only 8 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in the game, required to max out the most powerful weapons.
15. How many ancient dragon smithing stones are there?: There are 13 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones and 8 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in total, which respawn in New Game+, allowing players to upgrade more weapons to their maximum potential.