Elden Ring
Elden Ring

Underground Bell Bearings

Find underground Bell Bearings in Elden Ring. Unlock advanced Smithing Stones and more by exploring caves and dungeons. Deliver them to the Twin Maiden Husks.

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Underground Bell Bearings

Bell Bearings are indispensable items in Elden Ring that, when presented to the Twin Maiden Husks, expand their purchasable inventory. While many are found in the open world, some of the most valuable Bell Bearings, particularly those for higher-tier Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones, are hidden within the game's subterranean environments. Unearthing these underground treasures is key to efficient weapon upgrading.

The Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold are your primary vendors, and their stock is directly tied to the Bell Bearings you discover. This means that instead of endlessly searching for specific crafting materials or upgrade stones, you can simply buy them once you've found the corresponding Bell Bearing. This is especially beneficial for items like Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones, which are consumed rapidly during weapon upgrades. Underground locations often house Bell Bearings that unlock more advanced versions of these materials, allowing you to upgrade your weapons to their maximum potential much faster. Prioritizing the exploration of these underground areas for Bell Bearings can significantly accelerate your progress and combat effectiveness.

Here are some key underground Bell Bearings and their general locations:

  • Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [2]: Found in the Ruined Forge in the Altus Plateau. While not strictly underground, it's within a dungeon-like structure. This allows purchase of Smithing Stone [5] and [6].
  • Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [1]: Located in the Liurnia of the Lakes, often found within a dungeon or cave system. This unlocks Somber Smithing Stone [1] and [2].
  • Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [2]: Found in the Second Church of Marika in the Mountaintops of the Giants. This unlocks Somber Smithing Stone [3] and [4].
  • Ghost-Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing [1]: Located in the Spiritcaller Cave in the Consecrated Snowfield. This allows purchase of Ghost-Glovewort.

The strategy for acquiring these underground Bell Bearings involves thorough exploration of caves, mines, and legacy dungeons. Many of these locations are designed with hidden paths, secret rooms, and challenging boss encounters that guard these valuable items. It's essential to be vigilant and explore every corner of these subterranean areas. The rewards are substantial, as the ability to purchase higher-tier upgrade materials can drastically shorten the grind for weapon enhancements.

When you find a Bell Bearing, remember to deliver it to the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold. Their inventory will update automatically, allowing you to purchase the unlocked items. This is a crucial step that many players overlook. The true value of a Bell Bearing lies not in the item itself, but in the continuous supply of resources it provides.