Elden Ring: Every Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (& Where To Find Them)

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In the world of , Smithing Stones serve as essential materials for weapon upgrades, enhancing attribute scaling, such as strength or dexterity, and directly affecting damage output. Weapons can be upgraded using either Smithing Stones for regular enhancements or Somber Smithing Stones for special weapons, including those obtained from bosses. The pinnacle of weapon enhancements is achieved with the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, which are required for the highest level of upgrade for their respective weapon categories.

Smithing stones enable weapon upgrades up to +24, but achieving the ultimate gear level of +25 requires using an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone. Beyond a specific tier, Smithing Stones become non-renewable, highlighting their value significantly. Given their scarcity and the often dangerous locations or challenging feats required to obtain them, it's best to practice caution when using these stones. Reserve them for your most valued gear to ensure these resources are not wasted.

You can discover 13 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones scattered across the Lands Between, with some easier to retrieve than others. Hunting down these stones hinges on which quests you have unlocked, your progression in exploring the map, and your level. Considering these factors alongside the provided locations will help you determine the most accessible and convenient stone for you to obtain.

Location (No. of stones)

Nearest Sites of Grace

Limgrave (3)

Caelid (1)

Mountain Top Of The Giants (1)

Consecrated Snowfield (3)

Crumbling Farum Azula (3)

Miquella's Haligtree (2)

Upon exploring Stormveil Castle, you will encounter Nepheli Loux near the Secluded Cell Site of Grace. She is located in a small room just before the boss's Fog Gate, where she stands over a fallen soldier. After exhausting her dialogue, you can summon her to help you defeat Godrick the Grafted in .

Once you complete her quest, Nepheli Loux can be found in the throne