The Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones are a rare and valuable upgrade material in Elden Ring, essential for enhancing special weapons. Unlike regular Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones, which allow standard weapons to reach +25, the Somber versions only upgrade unique weapons up to +10. These special weapons, often distinguished by unique names and abilities, cannot be improved beyond this limit.
Can You Farm Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones?
No, these rare upgrade materials cannot be farmed or obtained in unlimited quantities. Due to their exclusivity, each stone is hidden in a specific location, requiring players to explore and complete certain tasks to acquire them.
All Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone Locations
The stones can be found in various locations throughout Elden Ring. Here’s a breakdown of where to obtain each one:
Consecrated Snowfield
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Reward from Latenna’s Questline
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To obtain one, you must complete Latenna’s questline. Start by taking Latenna from the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack in Liurnia and escorting her to the Apostate Derelict in the Consecrated Snowfield. Once there, summon her and engage in conversation to receive the reward.
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Defeat Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater
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This NPC invades your game for the third time on the frozen river located south-southwest of Ordina, Liturgical Town. Defeat her to claim the stone.
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Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum
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Inside a Chest Near the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint Site of Grace
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The stone is found in a chest under a massive statue near the Site of Grace “Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint.” This area is filled with Albinaurics and is located just before the boss fight against Mohg, Lord of Blood. To access this location, you must follow White Mask Varré’s questline.
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Crumbling Farum Azula
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Dragon Temple Rooftop Pavilion
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From the “Dragon Temple Rooftop” Site of Grace, head south-southeast across the rooftops. Be cautious of the falcons in the area and the battered dragon launching lightning projectiles. The stone is located inside a pavilion to the left of the dragon.
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Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree
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Near the Prayer Room Site of Grace
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Start at the “Prayer Room” Site of Grace and head north. Look for an area where lightning bolts strike the railing on the right side. The stone is found in this section.
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Near the Putrid Avatar on the Bridge
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In the same general area as the previous stone, descend at a specific point. Run past the lift, jump onto the bridge where the Putrid Avatar enemy is located, and continue south. You’ll find the stone on a corpse.
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These Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones are crucial for maximizing the power of unique weapons in Elden Ring. Since they are extremely limited, players should use them strategically to enhance their best special weapons.