If you're wondering where to get Somber Smithing Stones in Elden Ring, you're in the right place. These shiny stones are what you need to upgrade unique and special weapons, like boss weapons, Remembrance weapons, and most gear that uses Somber Stones instead of regular Smithing Stones. I'll cover the important locations, boss drops, and best farming spots so you can push your favorite weapon to +10.

Quick Warnings for New Players

  • Don't try to use Somber Stones on regular weapons. They won't work, and regular Smithing Stones won't work on Somber weapons.
  • Don't sell [9] or Ancient Dragon Somber Stones. You can't buy them easily, and they're limited per playthrough.
  • Don't forget to hand bell bearings to the Twin Maiden Husks. The shop items won't unlock until you do.

What Are Somber Smithing Stones?

Somber Smithing Stones upgrade special weapons. Unlike regular Smithing Stones, you only need one Somber Stone per upgrade level. So a weapon goes from +1 to +2 with a single Somber Smithing Stone [2], not multiple stones.

There are Somber Smithing Stones [1] through [9], and then an Ancient Dragon Somber Smithing Stone for the final +10 upgrade. Regular Smithing Stones won't work on Somber weapons, and Somber Stones won't work on regular weapons. Keep that in mind before you start hunting.

Where to Get Somber Smithing Stones [1]–[2]

Best Early Source: Sellia Crystal Tunnel

The fastest way to unlock unlimited Somber Smithing Stones [1] and [2] is the Sellia Crystal Tunnel in Caelid. Yeah, it's a scary early area, but you can get there quickly.

  1. Go to the Dragon-Burnt Ruins in Limgrave.
  2. Open the chest in the basement to get trapped and teleported to Sellia Crystal Tunnel.
  3. Run through the tunnel and grab any Somber Stones on corpses.
  4. Defeat the Fallingstar Beast at the end of the tunnel.
  5. It drops the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [1].
  6. Take that bell bearing to the Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold.
  7. Give it to them. Now you can buy unlimited Somber Smithing Stones [1] and [2].

I always grab this bell bearing early because it makes upgrading a unique weapon to +4 way less stressful. The Fallingstar Beast is tough, but you can come back later if needed.

Other early locations include Fringefolk Hero's Grave, Stormveil Castle, Castle Morne, and Raya Lucaria Academy. Bosses like the Leonine Misbegotten in Castle Morne can also drop low-level Somber Stones.

Where to Get Somber Smithing Stones [3]–[4]

Sealed Tunnel Bell Bearing

Once you reach Altus Plateau, head to the Sealed Tunnel. It's a small tunnel area near the Capital Outskirts.

  1. Make your way to Altus Plateau.
  2. Find the Sealed Tunnel entrance.
  3. Search the tunnel for a chest.
  4. Open it to get the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [2].
  5. Give it to the Twin Maiden Husks.
  6. Buy unlimited Somber Smithing Stones [3] and [4].

You can also find [3] and [4] stones in Nokron, Nokstella, Lake of Rot, Mt. Gelmir, and the Divine Tower of Caelid. Bosses such as the Magma Wyrm Makar in Ruin-Strewn Precipice can drop a Somber Smithing Stone [3].

Where to Get Somber Smithing Stones [5]–[6]

Yelough Anix Tunnel Bell Bearing

This one is late game. You need to reach the Consecrated Snowfield, which requires the Haligtree Secret Medallion.

  1. Get both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion.
  2. Use the Grand Lift of Rold to reach Consecrated Snowfield.
  3. Find the Yelough Anix Tunnel in the western part of the snowfield.
  4. Defeat the boss, Astel, Stars of Darkness.
  5. It drops the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [3].
  6. Give it to the Twin Maiden Husks.
  7. Buy unlimited Somber Smithing Stones [5] and [6].

You can also find [5] and [6] stones in Mountaintops of the Giants, Castle Sol, Miquella's Haligtree, Mohgwyn Dynasty, and Deeproot Depths. The tunnel itself has miners that can drop these stones, so it doubles as a farm spot.

Where to Get Somber Smithing Stones [7]–[8]

Crumbling Farum Azula Bell Bearing

For unlimited [7] and [8], you need to reach Crumbling Farum Azula. This area opens up after you burn the Erdtree and get sent there.

  1. Progress the main story until you reach Crumbling Farum Azula.
  2. Explore the upper temple areas and chests.
  3. Find the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [4].
  4. Give it to the Twin Maiden Husks.
  5. Buy unlimited Somber Smithing Stones [7] and [8].

You can also find [7] and [8] stones in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, and in hidden corners of Farum Azula. Some late-game bosses and enemies drop them, but the bell bearing is the only way to buy them endlessly.

Where to Get Somber Smithing Stone [9] and Ancient Dragon Somber Smithing Stone

Somber Smithing Stone [9] and Ancient Dragon Somber Smithing Stones are limited. There's no bell bearing for them. You can't buy them from the Twin Maiden Husks.

You'll find them in the hardest late-game areas:

  • Crumbling Farum Azula
  • Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree
  • Consecrated Snowfield
  • Miquella's Haligtree
  • Certain late-game boss drops and quest rewards

Because they're limited, save them for a weapon you're sure you'll use. I've seen players waste an Ancient Dragon Somber Stone on a weapon they dropped an hour later. Don't be that person.

Best Farming Spots for Somber Smithing Stones

1. Bell Bearings (Best Method)

The best way to farm Somber Smithing Stones isn't really farming at all. It's buying them.

  1. Get the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearings [1] through [4].
  2. Give them to the Twin Maiden Husks.
  3. Buy the stones you need with runes.
  4. Farm runes at Mohgwyn Palace, especially at the Palace Approach Ledge-Road grace.
  5. Rest at a grace, buy more stones, repeat.

This gives you unlimited [1]–[8]. It's fast, reliable, and way better than praying to RNG.

2. Sellia Crystal Tunnel (Early Game)

If you need [1] and [2] before you have the bell bearing, run through Sellia Crystal Tunnel. Kill miners and grab corpses. Reset at the grace and repeat. The drop rate isn't amazing, but it works early on.

3. Yelough Anix Tunnel (Late Game)

For [5] and [6], Yelough Anix Tunnel is a solid farm. Start at the grace, run through, kill miners, collect stones, and reset. It's dangerous, but the rewards are worth it.

4. Crumbling Farum Azula (End Game)

For [7] and [8], Farum Azula has several pickups and enemies that drop them. But once you have the bell bearing, just buy them. It saves time and sanity.

Common Mistakes

  • Using Somber Stones on regular weapons. They won't work. Check the weapon's upgrade type first.
  • Not giving bell bearings to the Twin Maiden Husks. You have to hand them over at Roundtable Hold to unlock the shop items.
  • Thinking you need multiple stones per level. You only need one Somber Stone for each upgrade.
  • Wasting Ancient Dragon Somber Stones. These are limited. Don't use them on a weapon you're just testing.
  • Forgetting to upgrade before a boss. A +6 unique weapon can carry you through mid-game if you keep it current.
  • Selling Somber Stones by accident. You can't buy [9] or Ancient Dragon stones easily, so don't sell them.

FAQ

Can you buy Somber Smithing Stones in Elden Ring?

Yes. Once you get the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearings and give them to the Twin Maiden Husks, you can buy unlimited Somber Smithing Stones [1] through [8]. You can't buy [9] or Ancient Dragon Somber Smithing Stones.

What is the best early farming spot for Somber Smithing Stones?

Sellia Crystal Tunnel. Defeat the Fallingstar Beast for the first bell bearing, then buy [1] and [2] from the Twin Maiden Husks. You can also farm miners in the tunnel for extra drops.

How many Somber Smithing Stones do you need for +10?

You need one of each level from [1] to [9], plus one Ancient Dragon Somber Smithing Stone. That's 10 stones total for a +10 unique weapon.

Do Somber Smithing Stones respawn?

Fixed pickups don't respawn. But once you unlock the bell bearings, you can buy unlimited [1]–[8]. [9] and Ancient Dragon stones are limited per playthrough, so use them wisely.