Smithing Stone 1 and 2 Bell Bearing: A Comprehensive Guide

In Elden Ring, Smithing Stones are pivotal items used to upgrade your weapons. Acquiring these stones can be challenging, but the Smithing Stone 1 and 2 Bell Bearing offers a solution, allowing you to purchase unlimited quantities of these valuable resources.

Locating the Bell Bearing

The Smithing Stone 1 and 2 Bell Bearing is found in the Stormveil Castle. To obtain it, you'll need to:

• Defeat the Demi-Human Chief boss in the Stormveil Castle - Liftside Chamber site of grace.
• Return to the Raya Lucaria Grand Library site of grace and speak to Rogier.
• Exhaust Rogier's dialogue, and he will give you the bell bearing.

Merchants and Costs

Once you have the bell bearing, you can purchase Smithing Stones from the following merchants:

Crafting Smithing Stones

In addition to purchasing Smithing Stones, you can also craft them using Cracking Stones. The following table shows the recipes:

Effective Strategies

• Prioritize looting: Smithing Stones are often found in hidden chests or as rewards for defeating enemies. Always explore thoroughly to maximize your chances of finding them.
• Use the Bell Bearing: Once you have the bell bearing, purchase Smithing Stones from merchants whenever you have sufficient Runes. This ensures a steady supply of these resources.
• Craft Smithing Stones: If you have excess Cracking Stones, consider crafting Smithing Stones using the recipes provided above.

Tips and Tricks

• Don't upgrade weapons prematurely: Upgrading weapons consumes Smithing Stones, so only upgrade weapons that you plan on using frequently.
• Consider investing in Golden Seeds: Golden Seeds are used to increase the number of Flask of Crimson Tears charges. This allows you to heal more effectively, reducing the need for Runes to purchase Smithing Stones.
• Use Runes wisely: Runes are used to purchase Smithing Stones and other valuable items. Prioritize spending your Runes on essential upgrades and resources.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping merchants: Neglecting to visit merchants can lead to missed opportunities to purchase Smithing Stones. Regularly check with merchants to replenish your supply.
• Overspending Runes: Purchasing Smithing Stones indiscriminately can deplete your Runes. Only purchase the stones you need when you have sufficient resources.
• Farming enemies excessively: Although farming enemies can yield Smithing Stones, it can be time-consuming and inefficient compared to other methods. Focus on exploring and looting instead.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Unlimited supply of Smithing Stones
• Convenient and consistent resource
• Facilitates weapon upgrades

Cons:

• Requires a significant investment of Runes
• Limited use on weapons that cannot be upgraded beyond level 2

FAQs

1. Where can I find more Smithing Stone Bell Bearings? There are two other Smithing Stone Bell Bearings that provide access to higher-level Smithing Stones.
2. How many Smithing Stones can I purchase with the bell bearing? The bell bearing allows you to purchase an unlimited quantity of Smithing Stones 1 and 2.
3. What is the best way to farm Smithing Stones? The most efficient way to farm Smithing Stones is to loot chests and defeat enemies in areas where they are commonly found.
4. Can I drop the Smithing Stone Bell Bearing? Yes, you can drop the bell bearing if you die. However, you can recover it by returning to the location where you lost it.
5. How do I use the Smithing Stones? Visit a blacksmith and select the "Upgrade Weapon" option. Choose the weapon you want to upgrade and select the appropriate Smithing Stone.
6. Is there a limit to how many weapons I can upgrade? There is no limit to the number of weapons you can upgrade, but each upgrade requires a specific quantity of Smithing Stones.