Elden Ring: How to Get Unlimited Smithing Stones 1 & 2

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Smithing Stones are extremely important materials in Elden Ring, allowing players to upgrade their weapons and shields. In the earliest stages of the game, fans will need to use Smithing Stone [1] and Smithing Stone [2] to power up their gear, though they may be uncertain about where they can find these materials. Fortunately, Elden Ring's Smithing Stone [1] and [2] are not exceedingly rare, and this guide will detail the easiest way to obtain them in large quantities.

Players that are interested in obtaining an abundance of Smithing Stone [1] and [2] should consider simply buying these materials. Indeed, it is possible to use Runes to purchase an unlimited number of these two types of Stones, which makes it very easy to put a few preliminary upgrades on numerous weapons in Elden Ring. Fans will not be able to buy Smithing Stone [1] and [2] straightaway, though, as they must first fulfill a couple of prerequisites.

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The first step toward unlocking the ability to buy Smithing Stone [1] and [2] is to obtain the Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [1]. This item is earned by defeating Crystalian, the boss at the bottom of Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel, and the precise location of that Elden Ring dungeon is shown in the following video. For those players that may still be having trouble reaching the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel entrance, there is a candelabra on the watery path to its west that serves as a guide.

As a brief aside, it is worth noting that it is actually possible to bypass Stormveil Castle, which should make it easier for players to reach the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel early. To perform this skip, players should start at the Stormhill Shack Site of Grace and head northward until