How to Fully Upgrade Your Weapon in Elden Ring
Upgrading your weapon in Elden Ring is a crucial part of the game, as it allows you to increase your damage output and stay effective against the tough enemies and bosses. In this article, we will guide you through the process of fully upgrading your weapon in Elden Ring.
How do you fully upgrade a weapon in Elden Ring?
To fully upgrade your weapon in Elden Ring, you will need to use Smithing Stones, which can be found throughout the game world or purchased from NPCs. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
• Level 1-3: The first Smithing Table is located in the Church of Elleh, where you can "strengthen armament". You can upgrade your weapon to level 3 at this table.
• Level 4-6: To upgrade your weapon to level 4, you will need to reach the Sellia Crystal Tunnel dungeon and defeat the Fallingstar Beast. This will drop a Smithing Stone [4].
• Level 7-10: There are no built-in Smithing Tables after level 6. You will need to find dead bodies or defeat certain bosses to get the Smithing Stones required for level 7 and above.
• Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones: These rare stones can be found by defeating certain bosses or located in specific areas. You will need these stones to upgrade your weapon to the highest levels.
Cost of Upgrading Your Weapon
Upgrading your weapon in Elden Ring requires a significant amount of resources. Here’s a rough estimate of the cost of upgrading your weapon to each level:
| Level | Smithing Stones Required |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | 3-6 Stones |
| 4 | 1 Smithing Stone [4] |
| 5 | 2 Smithing Stones [4] |
| 6 | 3 Smithing Stones [4] |
| 7 | 1 Smithing Stone [7] |
| 8 | 2 Smithing Stones [7] |
| 9 | 3 Smithing Stones [7] |
| 10 | 4 Smithing Stones [8] |
| 24 | 12 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones |
As you can see, upgrading your weapon to the highest levels requires a significant investment of resources. It is essential to manage your Smithing Stones wisely and choose which upgrades to prioritize.
Can You Buy All the Smithing Stones?
There are four Smithing Miner’s Bell Bearings and five Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearings in the game. If you collect all nine of these, the Twin Maiden Husks will sell you all the Smithing Stones you need to get any weapon up to level 9. However, this means you will need to focus on collecting the Bell Bearings instead of upgrading your weapon at the same time.
How Many Stones Do You Need to Upgrade All Weapons?
There are 182 Weapons and 58 Shields that require Smithing Stones to upgrade. To upgrade all of these items, you will need to collect:
- 2,880 of each numbered stone (1-25)
- 240 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones
- 9 Bell Bearings (4 Smithing Miner’s and 5 Somberstone Miner’s)
This means you will need to reach NG+18 (19 playthroughs) to collect all the required Smithing Stones. This is a significant grind, and it’s essential to manage your resources and prioritize which upgrades to pursue.
Conclusion
Upgrading your weapon in Elden Ring is a challenging but rewarding process. With the right resources and strategic planning, you can improve your weapon to the highest levels and take on the toughest challenges the game has to offer. Remember to manage your Smithing Stones wisely and prioritize which upgrades to pursue to achieve success in the game.