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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Items/Somber Smithing Stones
ELDEN RING / ITEMS / BASE GAME

Somber Smithing Stones

Upgrade materials used for many unique armaments.

Original Volpedia guideReviewed 2026-10-27Growing reference · not indexed
Original thematic Volpedia reference artwork, not an Elden Ring character or game screenshotOriginal Volpedia reference graphic
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Quick strategy: Plan upgrades around your chosen unique weapon and available stone tier.
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01

Overview

Upgrade materials used for many unique armaments.

02

How it works

The Somber reinforcement progression differs from standard weapon upgrades.

03

How to approach it

Plan upgrades around your chosen unique weapon and available stone tier.

04

Common mistakes

Do not assume one Somber stone reinforces every special weapon equally.

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Base game / Upgrade materialSmithing Stones

Upgrade materials for standard weapons along multiple reinforcement tiers.

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Consumables that open selected imp-sealed barriers.

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