A guide to farming Gloomstones in Elden Ringto upgrade equipment to increase combat effectiveness. A guide on where to find and how to use stones in FromSoftware's new hardcore brainchild in the vastness of Interearth.
How to upgrade weapons and shields in Elden Ring?
Blacksmith stones are used to upgrade equipment. Three entry levels weapons и shields can be improved right at the starting location. To do this, you need to find a blacksmith table, which is located in the temple of Elle. To continue pumping equipment, you need talk to Master Blacksmith Hugh.
Initially, you can not get to the blacksmith. To gain access, you need to go through the story a bit and defeat first story boss Margit. It is located in the northwest, in Thunder Veil Castle. Even though the Dread Omen is the first boss, defeating it can be a real challenge.
After winning, rest in place of grace, which is located two steps away from the fallen boss. They will show a cutscene in which Melina will appear. She will offer to take the hero to Fortress of the Round Table. It is pointless to refuse, since this is not provided for by the game, so you need to accept the offer.
Following Melina, you will get to second floor of the castle, where you will find the desired Master Blacksmith. He stands behind the anvil, to the right of the Table of Lost Grace. After talking with Hugh, it will be possible to upgrade weapons.
For pumping, blacksmith stones are required, which the blacksmith does not have, that is All materials must be collected by hand.. Also, for the work of the master you need to pay a symbolic amount of runes.
Having collected everything you need, you can upgrade any weapon from Hugh. Also, if desired, you can change the name of the weapon.
Blacksmith Stone Levels
Blacksmith stones come in different levels. The higher the level, the more characteristics stones add to weapons. Each upgrade requires a larger amount of materials that need to be spent for the next upgrade. In the end, you will have to look for stones of the next level, and the number of materials to increase the level of weapons will again become one.
The maximum weapon level is twenty-five. In order to get your prodigy, you will have to find 12 stones of each type.
Bonuses that blacksmith stones give depending on the level:
- Smithing Stone [1] - improves weapons to +3;
- Smithing Stone [2] - improves weapons to +6;
- Smithing Stone [3] - improves weapons to +9;
- Smithing Stone [4] - improves weapons to +12;
- Smithing Stone [5] - improves weapons to +15;
- Smithing Stone [6] - improves weapons to +18;
- Smithing Stone [7] - improves weapons to +21;
- Smithing Stone [8] - improves weapons to +24;
- Forge Stone [9] of the Ancient Dragon - Upgrades weapons to +25.
Dark Smithing Stones in Elden Ring and Special Weapons
In addition to the standard weapons, which are upgraded with the most common blacksmith stones, Elden Ring also has there are also special weapons. Most often you will receive it as a reward for defeating the boss or find it in treasure chests that are scattered throughout the dungeons.
This is the weapon of the "elite" and with the help of "folk" blacksmith stones it cannot be improved. To do this, you have to search blacksmith stones of darkness. These are harder to find, but fewer of them are required to fully upgrade weapons. It is enough to get one stone of each type, because of which maximum upgrade - tenth level.
Bonuses given by blacksmithing stones of darkness depending on the level:
- Dark Smithing Stone [1] – Upgrades weapons to +1;
- Dark Smithing Stone [2] – Upgrades weapons to +2;
- Dark Smithing Stone [3] – Upgrades weapons to +3;
- Dark Smithing Stone [4] – Upgrades weapons to +4;
- Dark Smithing Stone [5] – Upgrades weapons to +5;
- Dark Smithing Stone [6] – Upgrades weapons to +6;
- Dark Smithing Stone [7] – Upgrades weapons to +7;
- Dark Smithing Stone [8] – Upgrades weapons to +8;
- Dark Smithing Stone [9] – Upgrades weapons to +9;
- Dark Smithing Stone [10] of the Ancient Dragon - Upgrades weapons to +10.
Where can I find regular smithing stones and gloom smithing stones in Elden Ring?
In order to fully pump weapons, you will have to run around dangerous places in the game world. Blacksmith stones are a fairly rare material, so it is quite difficult to find them on your own. However, if you know where to look, the task becomes easier.
Tunnels are a great place to look., where you can almost always get a large number of blacksmith stones. Look for silver or gold crystals on the walls.
In addition to mines, stones can also be found in the open world, bought from merchants, collected from the bodies of fallen enemies, found as loot in treasure chests, and exchanged with the Old Twin Handmaids.
Where to farm blacksmith stones in Elden Ring
Blacksmith Stone [1]
- Graveyard, Morne castle: on the body next to a large tree growing near Boss Pumpkinhead Madness.
- Graveyard, Morne tunnels: scattered throughout the entire dungeon; also has a chance to drop as a reward for killing the miners "guarding" the area.
- Graveyard, not far from the place of grace"Morne castle ramparts”: on a corpse resting near the water shaft.
- Graveyard, not far from the place of grace"Morne castle ramparts»: next to a high stone wall, in bright green vegetation.
- Graveyard, not far from the place of grace"Morne castle ramparts»: You can purchase [3] Tier 200 Smithing Stones from the Nomad Trader for XNUMX Runes.
- Graveyard, Bridge of Sacrificial Offerings: on a corpse hanging over the edge of the bridge.
- Graveyard, Fort Haight: on a corpse resting against the southwest wall of the castle.
- Graveyard, Eastern side of the region: You can purchase [3] Tier 200 Smithing Stones from the Nomad Trader for XNUMX Runes.
- Graveyard, Western Region: You can purchase [3] Tier 200 Smithing Stones from the Nomad Trader for XNUMX Runes.
- Graveyard, Northern Region: You can purchase [3] Tier 200 Smithing Stones from the Nomad Trader for XNUMX Runes.
- Graveyard, not far from floating graveyard: on a corpse hanging over the edge of the abyss (be guided by the crucifixes placed on the location).
- Graveyard, Temple of Elle: on the blacksmith table.
- Graveyard, one of the main bridges of the location: on a corpse resting on the edge of the bridge.
- Graveyard, not far from the place of grace"Artist's shack»: next to the painting on the dead body.
- Graveyard, village by the waters of summoning: next to the large tomb in the corner of the square.
- Graveyard, one of the main bridges of the location: by the corpse resting on the bridge.
- Graveyard, cave under the road: You can find [3] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones inside the cave.
- Graveyard, west of the place of grace"Dark catacombs»: at the foot of the rocky slopes, not far from the hostile giants.
- Graveyard, west of the above location: lure the giants next to the cracked maiden statue to hit (and thereby destroy) it. In this way, [5] level XNUMX blacksmith stones will be found.
- Graveyard, southeast of stormhill huts: on one of the corpses next to chairs in the middle of a grassy field.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: on the corpse at the tombstone, located at the foot of the cliff.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: on a corpse resting on the battlements under the ballistas.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: You can find [4] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones in the corner of the room with NPC Nefeli behind the crates.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: You can find [5] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones inside the slightly glowing statue in the center of the courtyard. Lure the troll guarding the northeast part of the stone fortress to hit the statue and break it.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: You can find [2] Smithing Stones on a corpse resting at the end of the stone alley, on the second floor.
- Ansel River, west of ruins of the palace: not far from the fortress stone walls.
Blacksmith Stone [2]
- Bought at the Old Maid Twins for 1600 runes after obtaining the Blacksmith Miner's Bell Orb [1] in the same way as the blacksmith's stone [1].
- Mistwood Ruins in Limgrave has box, in which the stone lies.
- In Stormvale Castle, find the main gate and go through the doorway to a small room, then continue down the main path. When you reach the place where you jump down, look to the right and climb up the broken wall leading to the site with this stone.
- Stormvale Castle: Keep Tower - Head outside and down the path past the first three birds. Keep moving without going down. Move to the end of the upper area until you find stacked powder kegs. Behind them is a stone. Be careful as there a bird sits in ambush.
- Stormvale Castle: Elevator chamber - Exit the room to the courtyard. Go up the stairs to the bird. After defeating her, turn left and look for another ladder up. Waiting at the end of the road body with stone.
- Stormvale Castle: Elevator Chamber - Exit the chamber and head towards the courtyard, turning up the bird rise along the way. Go further and find a small lane in the courtyard (it is located before the passage to the street with the cannibal). At the end of the lane body with stone.
- Stormvale Castle: Elevator Cell - Exit the cell towards the castle and up the first stairs on the left. Then go up another ladder and on the platform find a stone.
- Lake Liurnia: Crystal cave on the lake - at the very bottom of the room with a purple crystal, on the body.
- Limgrave: Third Church of Marika - Head northwest to a small spring where a giant bear is fighting a pack of wolves. In a small lake a body lies on a stone, and on it the desired item.
- Limgrave: Siofra River - Head towards the building ahead. Find the main entrance guarded by several opponents. A little to the left there is a ladder. The stone is on a corpse, which can be found next to it.
- Lake Liurnia: The Crystal Tunnel of Paradise Lucaria - in the tunnel itself look for golden crystals. So you can get 5 necessary stones.
Blacksmith Stone [3]
- As in the case of the first two stones, it can be bought at the Old Maid Twins. It costs 2400 runes each. To do this, you need to go to Lake Liurnia: Sealed Tunnel and find the Blacksmith Miner's Bell Orb in the chest [2]. Give it to the maids and get the opportunity to buy stones 3 and 4.
- Stormvale Castle: Shore - find a rock to fall off of. The hero will be next to the bird, and another ambush. Eliminate the enemies and follow the path to the right of where you fell off the cliff. On a large platform, you will see birds pecking at the ground next to the blacksmith's stone. More two birds will attack from behind a yellow tree, be ready.
- Lake Liurnia: Hidden by a ravine village - go up the stairs until you see a cave. Enter there and continue your way to the stone pillar, next to which lie body. Pick up items from them.
- Lake Liurnia: South Gate of Lucaria's Paradise - Head back south along the road to the gate. The stone will on the body next to a large enemy vehicle.
- Lake Liurnia: Lukaria Paradise Crystal Tunnel - 10 stones of this type can be found there by collecting yellow crystals.
- Lake Liurnia: Upper level of Caria Manor - Climb the stairs with the giant, go left and jump off the balconies. Keep going down and follow the path to find the item on a corpse (near the cracked pot).
Blacksmith Stone [4]
- Obtain the Blacksmith Miner's Bell Orb [2] in the Sealed Tunnel and bring it to the Twin Old Handmaids. After that, you will be able to buy blacksmith stones [4] (3600 runes for each stone).
- Calydus: Gaelic Tunnel Back Entrance - Move to a small area and look for an ore deposit on the wall.
- Calydus: Gaelic tunnel - look for yellow glowing crystals on the walls. In total, it will be possible to get 7 blacksmith stones.
- Lake Liurnia: Hidden by a ravine village - climb the stairs along the wall until you find a cave. There will be an enemy who is looking for something in the wall. Stones in this cave.
- Limgrave: Siofra River - head towards the building ahead. Go to the main entrance, which is guarded by several opponents with spears and look for a short ladder on right. Climb up it.
- Limgrave: Siofra River - at the very bottom of the purple crystal room is body with stone.
- Lake Liurnia: the lower level of the estate - in a room with a place of grace, behind the altar.
- Lake Liurnia: The upper level of the estate is to the right of the stairs on which the giant is located. Climb the ladder, go right and jump on the castle wall.
- Leindell, Royal Capital: East Wall - Keep moving onto the ramparts around which the white enemies are, and then jump down to the lower level to the right of the large fire-breathing enemy. Turn around and look body with a stone in the room.
Blacksmith Stone [5]
- Lake Liurnia: Ravine - go all the way down the gorge and look for a hut with body in the end.
- Calydus: Sellia's Crystal Tunnel - in the main room sticks out of the ground and walls several crystals with rocks.
- Lake Liurnia: Main gate of the academy - go to the bridge in the northeast and look for a gap, next to which is a red call sign. Defeat the invaders, return to your world and talk to the personwho appeared there. For help, he will reward the hero with a blacksmith's stone.
- Lake Liurnia: Academy of Paradise Lukaria - during the passage of the Academy of Paradise Lukaria, after defeating the Red Wolf of Radagon, you need to go outside and go right, to the broken bridge. Jump on its arch and at the bottom of the bridge find a stone.
- Leindell, Royal Capital: West Wall - Go down to the lower level and go to the large room in the southwest. There, enter the door on the right and look for a stone behind the weapon rackslocated to the right of the entrance.
Video where to find level 5 blacksmith stones:
Blacksmith Stone [6]
- Leindell, Royal Capital: East Wall - Continue past the lift, then descend into the next building where there are three paths. Take the path leading back and look for a courtyard with one enemy and a stone on the body.
- Leindell, Royal Capital: lower capital church - look to the right of the church, where the Omenkiller roams.
- Calid, Redmayne Castle: After entering the castle in the southeast of Celid (use the teleport in front of the bridge to get inside). The stone will be at the church altar north of Grace Placeleading to the boss Radan, Beach of the Stars.
- Mount Gelmir, The ninth camp of Mount Gelmir: discarded in quantity 5 piece. after killing the main boss of the location, wandering on the highest slopes.
Blacksmith Stone [7]
- starry wasteland, west of Sellia's hiding places: A corpse resting on top of a large white rock on a cliff contains [2] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones.
- Lake Liurnia, west of deep well of the river Ansel: You can find [3] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones behind the chapel (on the right side) guarded by Radagon the Scarlet Wolf.
- Lake Liurnia, west of deep well of the river Ansel: You can find [3] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones behind the chapel (left side) guarded by Radagon the Scarlet Wolf.
- Ansel River, southwest of the boss dragon soldier: in a place where clear water passes into a bloody pool.
- Ansel River, sub-boss dragon soldier: Dropped by a scarab.
- Siofra River, northern part from the entrance to mausoleum of the Mogvin dynasty: Can be found on a corpse.
- Peaks of the Giants, not far from heretical tower: Climb up the stairs in the courtyard and collect one level XNUMX smithing stone.
- Ruined Farum Azula, in the southwestern part of the location, not far from main curved bridge location: next to the rocky fortress wall.
- Niwozier Deep Roots, northeast of the place of grace"Nameless Eternal City»: Use a roll to land on the roof of the temple without taking any damage, where a corpse rests, hiding one level seven blacksmith stone in it.
Blacksmith Stone [8]
- Lake Liurnia, west of deep well of the river Ansel: You can find [3] Level XNUMX Smithing Stones behind the chapel guarded by Radagon the Scarlet Wolf.
- Lake Liurnia, moonlight altar: in a chest located behind illusory floor.
- Promenade Haligtri, northern part of the location: in the corner near the stone fortress wall.
- starry wasteland, west of Sellia's hiding places: on a corpse resting on top of a large white rock on a cliff.
- Peak of the Giants, north of ruins of anix: On a corpse resting next to a tree.
- Peak of the Giants, west of Wedge Marika of the region in question: Inside the Statue - Lure the nearest Rune Bear to smash the statue.
- Siofra River, east of the place of grace"Entrance to the mausoleum of the dynasty»: On a corpse resting near a rocky area.
- Ruined Farum Azula, in the southwest wing, close to main bridge locations: by a corpse resting on the edge of a broken bridge located at the top of the location in question.
Forge Stone [9] Ancient Dragon
- Lake Liurnia, Raya Lucaria Academy: Obtained from a quest by the sorceress Sellene (challenge the witch hunter, Jerren, once the quest line is completed).
- starry wasteland, animal sanctuary: can be purchased from Gurranka, beast priest, for the root of death.
For the full range of Gurranka, Beast Priest, see "Spells and magic in Elden Ring - where to buy and how to find spells».
- Ruined Farum Azula: Received as a reward for killing a dragon that attacks the main character while crossing the main road of a sacred place.
- Peaks of the Giants, not far from the place of grace"Temple of Repose»: inside the mouth of a huge skull.
- Peaks of the Giants: wait for the night time and go to the place indicated on the screen to fight the Knights' cavalry. The stones will be inside the wagon guarded by the monsters.
- Peaks of the Giants, not far from the place of grace"Cave of the Unfortunate»: East of said place of grace, on the edge of a frozen waterfall above the Magma Serpent.
- Promenade Haligtri, east of the place of grace"Haligtri town square»: in an altar guarded by a Crusader and Misbegotten Warriors.
- Promenade Haligtri: on top of the tower in a chest.
Where to farm Gloom Smithing Stones in Elden Ring
These stones are in the same places as regular blacksmith stones, it's just harder to find them, because they are rarer.
Dark Smithing Stone [1]
- Graveyard, morne castle: on the outer territory of the fortification, at sea level.
- Graveyard, not far from the place of grace"Cathedral of the Sacrament of the Dragon»: Available as a reward for defeating the Scarab of Tears.
- Graveyard, west of waypoint ruins: on a corpse sitting on a chair.
- Graveyard, west of artist's shacks: Can be obtained as a reward after killing the Scarab of Tears (warning: the scarab will explode on death).
- Graveyard, northeast of the place of grace"Warrior's Hut»: on top of a dilapidated building - dropped by the death of a gray scarab.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: Dropped as a reward for killing the Guardian Lion.
- Lake Liurnia, south of Temple of the Roses: on a corpse sitting on a chair - the territory is protected by a hostile crab.
Dark Smithing Stone [2]
- Graveyard, not far from Morne castle: on the beach, in the water near the corpse.
- Graveyard, Morne tunnels: scattered throughout the entire dungeon; also has a chance to drop as a reward for killing the miners "guarding" the area.
- Graveyard, southern part of the second location of the region: can be obtained after talking with Blade.
- Graveyard, Stormvale Castle: on a corpse resting near a large monumental statue inside a fortification.
- starry wasteland, Gael tunnel: Received as a reward for killing Magma Serpent.
- Lake Liurnia, north of lookout tower near the main road of the region: can be obtained as a reward for killing a scarab wandering along the roads between two massive rocks (warning: the scarab will explode on death).
- Lake Liurnia, east of Changed tower: Will be thrown off a cliff by a scarab.
- Lake Liurnia, north of main gate to the Academy of Raya Lukaria: will be dropped next to the high fortress tower (warning: Four hostile Albinures will spawn when approaching a Level XNUMX Gloom Smithing Stone.)
- Lake Liurnia, west of Raging Flame Villages: Will be dropped by the scarab into the bushes.
- Siofra River, south of forests of believers: on the corpse at the top of the ruins (use horse torrentto get to the desired item).
Dark Smithing Stone [3]
- Lake Liurnia, east of artist's shacks: Dropped by a scarab between two massive rocks near the western road.
- Lake Liurnia, Raya Lucaria Academy: at the foot of a large stone altar. Jump over to the ledge to get to this place.
- Lake Liurnia, Raya Lucaria Academy: at the corpse resting next to the altar inside the temple.
- Lake Liurnia, south of the place of grace"East gate of Raia Lucaria Academy»: on a corpse sitting on a chair near the swamp (the corpse will be under the bridge).
- Lake Liurnia, not far from the place of grace"four bell towers”: on a corpse sitting on a chair at the very edge of the cliff (warning: after the main character picks up a blacksmithing stone of darkness of the third level, six hostile monsters will appear nearby).
- Lake Liurnia, Kariya Manor: On a corpse resting on top of a tower. Follow the path on the left until you encounter the elite monster, the Iron Maiden.
- Lake Liurnia, Kariya Manor: on a corpse resting at the end of the alley near the fortress stone wall.
Dark Smithing Stone [4]
- Lake Liurnia, Raya Lucaria Academy: on the roof in a small room on the lower level. To climb up, use the stairs peeking out from the ledge.
- Lake Liurnia, south of estates of Caria: at a corpse sitting on a chair located in a wooded area.
- Siofra River, in the east wing Eternal City Nokron: At a corpse guarded by a hostile fallen Hawk soldier.
- starry wasteland, Gael tunnel: Received as a reward for killing Magma Serpent.
- starry wasteland, not far from Gael tunnels: Will be dropped by a scarab that is entangled in the web at the roots of a large tree hanging over the path.
- starry wasteland, south of Gael tunnels: by a corpse sitting on a chair at the edge of a cliff.
- starry wasteland, Crystal tunnels of Sellia: You can find [4] Level XNUMX Gloom Smithing Stones inside cave passages.
- starry wasteland, south of the place of grace"Heart of Eonia»: at a corpse resting in a swamp between dead trees.
- starry wasteland, Southern Region: Dropped by the Guardian Lion.
- starry wasteland, not far from Wasteland catacombs: Will be dropped by a scarab.
- starry wasteland, redmayne castle: Dropped as a reward for killing the Guardian Lion.
Video guide where to find blacksmith stones of darkness from levels 1 to 4.
Dark Smithing Stone [5]
- starry wasteland, prison caves: One Dark Smithing Stone can be found inside the Cave Tunnels.
- starry wasteland, north of deep well of Siofra: On a corpse resting in a canyon next to giant crystals.
- starry wasteland, redmayne castle: to the left of the massive sundial.
- Siofra River, north of sacred land of the night: on a corpse near rocky stone slopes.
- Siofra River, northeast of sacred land of the night: in a small room accessed through an area surrounded by high rocky slopes.
- Siofra River, main bridge Eternal City Nokron: Dropped by a scarab on the bridge after defeating the Mimic Tear boss.
- Royal Capital Leindell, north of the place of grace"Queen bedroom»: On one of the three corpses resting in the area.
Dark Smithing Stone [6]
- Altus Plateau, next to the place of grace"The first camp on Mount Gelmir»: on the body in the chair at the edge of the cliff.
- Ansel River, near the water current in the northern part Eternal City Nokron: Dropped by a scarab next to the foliage at the edge of the stairs, located near one of the main north bridges in the region.
- Ansel River, northeast of the place of grace"Lower Ansel River»: on the highest ledge of the north room.
- Siofra River, next to a waterfall located near Siofra aqueduct: Dropped as a kill reward Crucible Knight.
Dark Smithing Stone [7]
- Peaks of the Giants, Temple of Sol: Dropped as a reward after killing two lions.
- Ansel River, northwest of dragon soldier boss: on a tiny ledge.
- Ansel River, northeast of dragon soldier boss: on a corpse resting against an inner wall.
- Niwozier Deep Roots, northeast of the place of grace"Nameless Eternal City»: on the corpse next to the bear.
- Niwozier Deep Roots, northwest of the place of grace"Nameless Eternal City»: on a corpse inside the temple.
Video guide where to find blacksmithing stones of darkness level 7:
Dark Smithing Stone [8]
- starry wasteland, south of the place of grace"Central Divine Tower of the Starry Wasteland»: Dropped by a tear scarab sitting on a dead branch (warning: we recommend killing this scarab with a ranged or magical weapon as it explodes upon death).
- Lake Liurnia, Ruins of the Moon People: Will be hidden under a hidden passage in the northeast part of the dungeon.
- Peaks of the Giants, west of the place of grace"Forge foot»: Can be found in front of the Frozen Giant's body.
- Peaks of the Giants, south of the place of grace"Ancient Ruins of Snow Valley»: Will be dropped by a Snow White Scarab.
- Ansel River, north of dragon soldier boss: on a tiny ledge at the edge of the lake.
- Ansel River, southeast of dragon soldier boss: on a corpse hanging over a fallen pillar in the lake.
Video guide where to find blacksmith stones of darkness from levels 7 to 8:
Dark Smithing Stone [9]
- starry wasteland, south of the place of grace"Central Divine Tower of the Starry Wasteland»: On one of the four corpses sitting on chairs at the base of the tower.
- starry wasteland, west of the main bridge leading to the place of grace"Beast Sanctuary': Will be thrown by a scarab.
- Peaks of the Giants, next to the place of grace"Ancient Ruins of Snow Valley»: at the corpse sitting on the chair located at the top of the bridge.
- Peaks of the Giants, east of the place of grace"Outcast Renegade»: at a corpse sitting on a chair.
- Ruined Farum Azula, west of main road location: at the base of the tree.
- Ansel River, west of the boss dragon soldier: On top of the raised ruins.
- Siofra River, north of the place of grace"Palace approach to ledge-road»: At a corpse resting in a cave, not far from the scarab.
Video guide where to find blacksmith stones of darkness from levels 8 to 9:
Dark Forging Stone [10] Ancient Dragon
- Peaks of the Giants, not far from the place of grace"Outcast Renegade»: can be obtained after completing the quest from Latenna (the quest chain is activated after dialogue with the NPC and receiving a fragment of the medallion). The girl can be found in the southern part of Lake Liurnia, in the Slumbering Wolf Hut, and the blacksmithing stone itself is obtained by summoning the NPC in question in front of a giant Albinur woman.
- Promenade Haligtri: against the wall, not far from the patrolling Avatar of Erdtree.
- Promenade Haligtri: Once the main character has obtained clean rotting ashes, exit through the passage and jump to the pillar located in the western part of the location. Then go upstairs and jump over a small ledge where the chest will be. This is where you can find the Blacksmithing Stone of the Ancient Dragon.
- Siofra River, Mausoleum of the Mogvin dynasty: in a chest by the altar.
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Gloom Smithing Stone 6 does not drop from the boss. I killed him for an hour and a half so as not to get a stone in the end, but to knock out his tail attack, for which you also need 27 wisdom
There is not 1 Knight of the Crucible in the game, if you are talking about him 🙂
That's right, there are 2 Crucible Knights in the game. One in the Penitentiary on Thunder Hill, and the second in Nocron 🙂
We just recently published guide for this boss.