How to find the Somber Smithing Stone (5) in Elden Ring

Weapons are what determines a player's success as they journey through the Elden Ring. Being able to strengthen your weapons, especially special weapons, is very important to be able to defeat enemies and bosses. Somber Smithing Stones increase the power of special weapons, and Somber Smithing Stone (5) adds +5 to a weapon. Here's where you'll find one.

How can players find the Somber Smithing Stone (5) in Elden Ring?

There are several ways for players to obtain the Somber Smithing Stone (5) in the Elden Ring. Some of these methods will involve players looting them from certain locations in the Elden Ring world. However, the most reliable way to obtain the Somber Smithing Stone (5) is to return the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing (3) to the Twin Maiden Crustaceans, which can be found on a corpse near the First Church of Marika Grace District.

Other ways to earn the Somber Smithing Stone (5)

Players can find several Somber Smithing Stones (5) in the Lands Between. Here are a few of the places players can obtain them:

• Players can find it on a corpse in the highest part of the ruins in the Siofra River.
• Players with at least two Stone Sword Keys can get one inside the Gaol Cave.
• In the Eternal City of Nokron, players can claim one by defeating a Teardrop bug. There is also another on a corpse found near some cliffs.
• One can be placed inside the Atlus Tunnel.
• Players can find one in one corner of the Sealed Tunnel.

Using the Somber Smithing Stone to power up gear

Players can use Somber Smithing Stones to level up their special weapons. With the Somber Smithing Stone (5), players can strengthen them by +5. This differs from the standard Smithing Stone in that they grant higher effects with each additional level given to a player's weapon. Players can upgrade their weapons in a Smithing Table.

Finding the Blacksmith

Players can find a Blacksmith who can help them upgrade their gear. Players can go to Roundtable Hold and talk to Smithing Master Hewg, who can help the player upgrade their weapons. Players just need to talk to Smithing Master Hewg and this will allow them to upgrade their weapons.