Where do I get Tier 9 somber smithing stones?
To obtain Tier 9 Somber Smithing Stones, you can find them on a corpse under a tree by the cliffside south of the large building next to the Crumbling Beast Grave Depths site of grace, or purchase them from the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Hold after obtaining the Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing [5]. Additionally, you can also find Somber Smithing Stone [9] in the Divine Tower of Caelid, just below the landmark on the map, on a cliffside path that leads to a pile of corpses.
Related FAQs
General Information
What are Somber Smithing Stones?
Somber Smithing Stones are a type of smithing stone used to upgrade Somber weapons in Elden Ring. They come in various ranks, with Somber Smithing Stone [9] being one of the highest tiers.
What is the highest level Somber Smithing Stone?
The highest level Somber Smithing Stone is Somber Smithing Stone [9], which can be used to upgrade Somber weapons up to +10.
Obtaining Somber Smithing Stones
Where can I find Somber Smithing Stones?
Somber Smithing Stones can be found in various locations throughout the Elden Ring world, including on corpses, in Crumbling Farum Azula, and in the Limgrave Tunnels.
Can I buy Somber Smithing Stones?
Yes, you can buy Somber Smithing Stones from the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Hold after obtaining the corresponding Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing.
What enemies drop Somber Smithing Stones?
Enemies such as Bladed Lion, Godrick Soldiers, and Exiled Soldiers can drop Somber Smithing Stones.
Smithing Stone Bell Bearings
What is a Smithing Stone Bell Bearing?
A Smithing Stone Bell Bearing is an item that allows you to purchase Smithing Stones from the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Hold.
Do Bell Bearings reset in NG+?
Only Bell Bearings that add items directly to the main shop list persist in New Game+, while named Bell Bearings from NPC shopkeepers reset.
Can I get unlimited Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones?
There are only 8 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in the game, with no way to infinitely farm them aside from continually going into New Game Plus.
Upgrading Weapons
How many Somber Smithing Stones do I need to upgrade to max?
You would need 137 Somber Smithing Stones of each type to fully upgrade all Somber weapons.
Are Somber weapons better than regular weapons?
Somber weapons are typically “as-is” and cannot be tweaked through Ashes of War and infusions, making them not generally better than regular weapons when maxed out.
Additional Tips
Can I farm Smithing Stones?
Yes, you can farm Smithing Stones by killing enemies that drop them, but Smithing Stones found on walls will not respawn.
Where can I find Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones?
Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones can be found in various locations, including Crumbling Farum Azula, Mountaintops of the Giants, and through certain quest lines.
Do Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones respawn in New Game Plus?
Yes, Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones will respawn upon beginning a new journey in New Game Plus.
Can I lose Bell Bearings in NG+?
Yes, only Bell Bearings that add items directly to the main shop list will persist in New Game+, while named Bell Bearings from NPC shopkeepers will reset.
Are there unlimited Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones?
No, there are only 13 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones and 8 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones across the whole of Elden Ring.