Underground Smithing Stones — Elden Ring Guide

Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones are the primary resources for upgrading your weapons in Elden Ring. While many are found scattered across the surface world, a sificant number are hidden within the game's extensive underground network of caves, catacombs, and legacy dungeons. Discovering these subterranean caches is crucial for keeping your arsenal sharp and ready for the increasingly difficult foes you'll encounter.

Upgrading your weapons is paramount to overcoming the challenges of the Lands Between. A well-upgraded weapon deals sificantly more damage, making boss fights more manageable and exploration less perilous. The underground areas often contain higher-tier Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones, which are necessary for advancing your weapon's level beyond the early stages. These resources are frequently found in chests, dropped by specific enemies, or located in hard-to-reach areas within these subterranean environments. Prioritizing exploration of these underground locations can lead to a substantial boost in your weapon's effectiveness, allowing you to tackle tougher regions with greater confidence.

Here's a general approach to finding underground Smithing Stones:

Explore Caves and Mines: Many of these subterranean locations are rich in Smithing Stones. Look for veins of ore on the walls.
Clear Catacombs: Catacombs often contain chests with Smithing Stones, especially at the end of the dungeon or in side passages.
Venture into Legacy Dungeons: Deeper sections of underground legacy dungeons, like Nokron or Nokstella, can yield valuable Somber Smithing Stones.
Defeat Specific Enemies: Some enemies, particularly those found in mining-themed areas or dungeons, may drop Smithing Stones.

Some notable underground locations where you can find Smithing Stones include:

Location	Type of Stones	Notes
Limgrave Tunnels	Smithing Stone [1], [2]	Abundant veins and chest rewards.
Caelid Mine	Smithing Stone [1], [2]	Similar to Limgrave Tunnels but in a more dangerous area.
Nokron, Eternal City	Somber Smithing Stone [1], [2]	Found in chests and as enemy drops.
Nokstella, Eternal City	Somber Smithing Stone [2], [3]	More advanced Somber Smithing Stones.

When exploring these underground areas, always be on the lookout for shimmering ore veins on walls and floors, as these are often sources of Smithing Stones. Chests are also a primary source, so open every one you find. Don't forget that some enemies, like the various mining creatures or spectral warriors, can also drop these valuable upgrade materials. The effort invested in exploring these underground locations will pay dividends in your ability to keep your weapons at their peak performance.