Where is Smithing Master Hewg and How to Upgrade Weapons: Is To

Discover where Smithing Master Hewg is located in Elden Ring's Roundtable Hold and learn how to upgrade your weapons beyond +3 using Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones.

Alright, Tarnished! So you've been hitting up the Church of Elleh for your weapon upgrades, but you've hit a wall at +3, right? Don't worry, that's totally normal. The guy you need to see for the real heavy lifting is Smithing Master Hewg, and he's chilling in the Roundtable Hold. Once you get there for the first time, just head left from the main hearth, and you'll hear him banging away. Have a quick chat, and he'll be ready to take your weapons all the way up to +25!

He's not just about raw power, though. Hewg can also swap out your weapon's Ash of War and even duplicate them for you, which is super handy. But for the upgrades, you'll need the right materials and a few Runes, of course.

Upgrading Weapons Beyond +3

The Church of Elleh is fine for the early game, but Hewg is your go-to for serious progression. He can push your weapons to their absolute limit, but you'll need to gather specific upgrade materials for each rank.

Normal Upgrades

Special Upgrades

Where to Find Smithing Stones

You can find these precious stones all over the Lands Between. If you're looking for a more reliable way to stock up, keep an eye out for Bell Bearings. Turning those in to the Twin Maiden Husks will let you buy Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones directly from their shop. Just remember, you'll have to hunt down those rare Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones the old-fashioned way!