Where To Find Somber Smithing Stones in Elden Ring

Somber Smithing Stones play an important role in Elden Ring since they power special weapons. Being a unique enhancement material, and of less quantity compared to the rest, it bodes well against the more common ones by offering extraordinary strength to most special weapons.

From Somber Smithing Stone 1 to the much-coveted Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, these things are imperative for any player to maximize gameplay. There is no build wherein the knowledge of Somber Smithing Stones' location isn't well worth it. You will be made familiar with how to find and farm these precious resources with this guide, so your Special Weapons always stay on top of their game.

Somber Smithing Stone 1 Locations

Somber Smithing Stones +1 will upgrade special weapons. An infinite amount can be bought from Smithing Master Iji in Liurnia of the Lakes for 2,000 Runes each.

This ore is also found throughout the Lands Between:

Agheel Lake: On a body sitting on a chair, to the immediate south of the bridge.

Artist's Shack: Can be obtained by killing the Teardrop Scarab to the side of the shack.

Stormveil Castle: This is dropped by the Lion Guardian. Access this location via the Stormveil Main Entrance Site of Grace.

Somber Smithing Stone 2 Locations

Somber Smithing Stones [2] are needed to upgrade Special Weapons to +2. Much like their +1 versions, these stones can easily be bought from Smithing Master Iji in Liurnia of the Lakes for 3,000 Runes apiece.

Alternatively, you can obtain Somber Smithing Stones [2] in the following ways:

Summon Blaidd: Have Blaidd kill Bloodhound Knight Darriwil in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol in Limgrave for a Somber Smithing Stone [2] reward.

Weeping Peninsula: Follow along the beach in Weeping Peninsula. The body of one of the Spirit Jellyfish contains a Somber Smithing Stone [2].

Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel: There are three Somber Smithing Stones [2] here.

Somber Smithing Stone 3 Locations

One needs Somber Smithing Stones [3] to upgrade special weapons to +3. Smithing Master Iji of Liurnia of the Lakes sells them in limited quantities at 4,000 Runes.

For more Somber Smithing Stones [3], refer to the following locations:

Church of the Cuckoo: On a corpse behind the altar is a Somber Smithing Stone [3].

Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel: A few Somber Smithing Stones [3] are found here.

Study Hall Entrance Site of Grace: This location will always contain a Teardrop Scarab along the north wall of the site, which will drop a Somber Smithing Stone [3].

Somber Smithing Stone 4 Locations

Somber Smithing Stones [4] are used to upgrade Special Weapons to +4. One can be purchased from Smithing Master Iji for 6,000 Runes.

For more, check the following places:

Sellia Crystal Tunnel: There are actually multiple Somber Smithing Stones [4] in this location.

Swamps of Aeonia: Find the corpse leaning against a large tree within the Swamps of Aeonia. This area is infested with Giant Dragonflies but can easily be reached by simply traveling south from Sellia Under-Stair Site of Grace, staying near the road.

Forsaken Ruins: Kill a Scarab who is perched atop a large tree near the Forsaken Ruins to receive a Somber Smithing Stone [4].

Somber Smithing Stone 5 Locations

You need Somber Smithing Stones [5] to +5 upgrade Special Weapons. Of course, this will contribute much to let you make your way around the following places to get these invaluable resources:

Gaol Cave: Enter the Gaol Cave. Remember that this is also where you will need two Stonesword Keys to unlock.

Redmane Castle: Near the big structure and chairs inside the Redmane Castle.

Inner Aeonia: If you go to the end of the canyon in Inner Aeonia .

Somber Smithing Stone 6 Locations

To upgrade Special Weapons to +6, you'll actually need Somber Smithing Stones [6]. Here are some farming locations for these highly valued resources:

Old Altus Tunnel: This location has two Somber Smithing Stones [6]. You will need two Stonesword Keys to unlock the tunnel.

Fallingstar Beast: This can be found atop the Spiritspring, near the Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite Site of Grace. Defeating this huge flying dragon rewards a Somber Smithing Stone [6].

Sellia Crystal Tunnel: The Sellia Crystal Tunnel boss has a Somber Smithing Stone [6] as a drop when killed.

First Mt. Gelmir Campsite Site of Grace: There's a corpse right at the very edge of this area that will give a Somber Smithing Stone [6].

Somber Smithing Stone 7 Locations

To upgrade Special Weapons to +7, you will need Somber Smithing Stones [7]. There are a few ways you can obtain these:

Teardrop Scarab: A Teardrop Scarab dangling from a tree near the Zamor Ruins in the Mountaintops of the Giants has a Somber Smithing Stone [7].

Lion Guardians: Defeat two Lion Guardians close to the entrance of Castle Sol to acquire a Somber Smithing Stone [7].

Large Fingercreepers: Farm Large Fingercreepers near Giants' Gravepost Site of Grace for a chance to drop Somber Smithing Stones [7].

Somber Smithing Stone 8 Locations

Somber Smithing Stones [8] are required to enhance Special Weapons to +8. To acquire such a precious resource, track down the locations below and discover the following:

Church of the Eclipse: In a Church of the Eclipse ledge is a corpse containing a Somber Smithing Stone [8].

First Church of Marika: On the northwest side of First Church of Marika lies a Somber Smithing Stone [8], leaning against the wall of the church surrounded by Lobsters.

Ancient Snow Valley Ruins: A patrolling Teardrop Scarab on the lower side of Ancient Snow Valley Ruins Site of Grace drops a Somber Smithing Stone [8].

Somber Smithing Stone 9 Locations

To upgrade Special Weapons to +9, you'll need Somber Smithing Stones [9]. Listed here are their locations:

Ancient Snow Valley Ruins: A Somber Smithing Stone is found on a corpse on the bridge directly above the Ancient Snow Valley Ruins Site of Grace.

Inner Consecrated Snowfield: You can find a Somber Smithing Stone by entering the large tree near the Inner Consecrated Snowfield Site of Grace and climbing it.

Ordina, Liturgical Town: Kill an invisible Teardrop Scarab sitting on top of a rock formation to the west of Ordina to get a Somber Smithing Stone [9].

Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone Locations

Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones are very valuable items that need to be used to enhance Special Weapons to +10. There are eight of these stones in the Lands Between.

Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones can be found in the following locations:

Mohgwyn Palace

Leyndell, Ashen Capital

Farum Azula, Ruins

Consecrated Snowfield — Two stones

Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree — Three stones

Where To Find Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearings

To unlock access to as many Somber Smithing Stones as you could need, find and collect the following five Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearings scattered across the Lands Between. Bring these items to the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold. This will unlock their ability to sell you Somber Smithing Stones in infinite quantities.

Notice, however, that Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones won't be sold by the Twin Maiden Husks. These rare upgrade materials can only be found in scattered spots within the open world.

Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing 1

This can be acquired by killing the Fallingstar Beast within the Sellia Crystal Tunnel in Caelid. The Sellia Crystal Tunnel becomes accessible for the first time when the chest of the Dragon-Burnt Ruins in Limgrave is opened. Once this Bell Bearing has been acquired, Somber Smithing Stones 1 and 2 are also sold by the Twin Maiden Husks of the Roundtable Hold.

Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing 2

This Bell Bearing will be dropped by the Crystalians upon defeat inside Altus Tunnel. Enemies that are weak to Ash of War: Savage Lion's Claw, Ash of War: Wild Strikes, and shield bashes. The Altus Tunnel can be found just to the south of the Minor Erdtree in the Altus Plateau. When you show this Bell Bearing to the Twin Maiden Husks, Somber Smithing Stones [3] and [4] will be available for purchase in unlimited quantities.

Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing 3

This Bell Bearing is on a corpse, just outside of the First Church of Marika in the Mountaintops of the Giants. If acquired, you will be able to purchase Somber Smithing Stones and from the Twin Maiden Husks.

Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing 4

Travel to the Tempest-Facing Balcony Site of Grace in Crumbling Farum Azula. Ahead a bit, you'll find the Bell Bearing on a corpse at the edge. Bring it back to the Twin Maiden Husks to unlock the purchase of Somber Smithing Stones [7] and [8].

Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing 5

To obtain this final Bell Bearing, first proceed to the Dragon Temple Rooftop Site of Grace in Crumbling Farum Azula. Cross the rooftops toward the dragon, staying right. You will soon come across a church where an Azula Beastman is guarding something to the left of his post. Defeat the beast man, and you will finally have the Bell Bearing, which allows one to buy Somber Smithing Stone [9] from the Twin Maiden Husks.

More Somber Smithing Stones in the Land of Shadows

Apart from the Bell Bearings, you will also have the chance to find Somber Smithing Stones at certain locations throughout the Land of Shadows. Here is the breakdown:

Somber Smithing Stone 1

A dead body on the left side from the entrance to Castle Ensis.

Another dead body next to the Castle Ensis Checkpoint Site of Grace.

This is located right side off the spiral staircase that leads up to the Divine Beast Dancing Lion, near a dead-end.

Somber Smithing Stone 2

After the defeat of Black Knight Garrew in Fog Rift Fort, explore the area with explosive barrels.

At the end of the bridge in Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

Above an iron gate near Rellana, Twin Moon Knight.

Somber Smithing Stone 3

Next to the fountain with Undead enemies near the Belurat, Tower Settlement Site of Grace.

Inside Taylew's Ruined Forge.

On a rooftop to the right of the troll enemy before entering Castle Ensis.

Somber Smithing Stone 4

Next to the Castle-Lord's Chamber Site of Grace.

On the rooftops opposite Hornsent Grandam, near the Small Private Altar Site of Grace.

Somber Smithing Stone 5

Before ascending the spiral staircase leading to Rellana, Twin Moon Knight.

Along a dead-end beside the First Rise Site of Grace in Enir-Ilim.

Alongside the Urcerated Tree Spirit in Shadow Keep.

Somber Smithing Stone 6

Inside Taylew's Ruined Forge.

Right after opening the iron gate to reach Rellana, Twin Moon Knight.

On top of a decapitated watchtower in Castle Ensis.

Somber Smithing Stone 7

Near the dead-end past the first gate in Starfall Past Ruined Forge.

Dropped by Smithing Golems.

Somber Smithing Stone 8

Inside Taylew's Ruined Forge.

Beyond the hidden room behind the waterfall leading to the Abyssal Woods.

On the wooden beams in Shadow Keep, before fighting Commander Gaius.

Somber Smithing Stone 9

After teleporting to Enir-Ilim, loot the body near the edge

Turn right after taking the elevator to the Specimen Storehouse

On a branch in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh, where an enemy casts spells from

Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones

There are six Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones across the Land of Shadows:

Gravesite Plain

Scadu Altus

Cerulean Coast

Enir-Ilim

Jagged Peak (two stones)

By cautiously searching and exploring in Lands Between, you can acquire all Somber Smithing Stones to fully upgrade your special weapons.