The much-anticipated survival RPG Elden Ring releases today, letting players embark on a journey to restore all the Great Runes of the Elden Ring in order to become the Elden Lord. The open-world game has a multiplayer mode as well where players can work together in defeating their enemies and the numerous bosses. There are plenty of new mechanisms that keep players engrossed in the game for hours. This guide will take you through the process of how to use Smithing Stones in Elden Ring.
Using Smithing Stones in Elden Ring
As there are a lot of new resources in Elden Ring, it’s a good idea to get all that you can carry in the initial stages of the game as you never know when you’re going to need them later. Smithing Stones are important resources in Elden Ring as they let you upgrade weapons with the help of Runes. Upgrading weapons is essential if you want to get more usage out of the weapons that you already own in order to defeat some of the tougher enemies. They’re not too rare an item, so you’ll be coming across Smithing Stones every now and then in the game. You’re more likely to find them if you’re exploring castles and dungeons.
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To use the Smithing Stones, you will need to approach a blacksmith. Fortunately, you always have access to one, as one of the first blacksmiths you will find is in the early stages of the game. The starting blacksmith can be found in the Roundtable Hold. you will need to unlock this location and talk to Smithing Master Hewg.
All you need to have in your inventory to upgrade your weapons is the Smithing Stone and Rune. By giving these items to the blacksmith, he will be able to upgrade your weapon and give you a more powerful one.