Elden Ring Weapon Upgrade Calculator
Here’s a table summarizing the key information about weapon upgrades in Elden Ring:
| Weapon Type | Max Level | Upgrade Material | Where to Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Weapons | +25 | Smithing Stones | – Church of Elleh anvil (up to +3) – Smithing Master Hewg at Roundtable Hold – Smithing Master Iji in Liurnia |
| Special Weapons | +10 | Somber Smithing Stones | – Smithing Master Hewg at Roundtable Hold – Smithing Master Iji in Liurnia |
Key points:
- Normal weapons use regular Smithing Stones, while special/unique weapons use Somber Smithing Stones12.
- Higher level upgrades require higher tier Smithing Stones (e.g. Smithing Stone 1 for +1 to +3, Smithing Stone 2 for +4 to +6, etc.)12.
- The Church of Elleh anvil can only upgrade weapons to +3. For higher levels, you need to visit a blacksmith15.
- Upgrading increases base damage, scaling, and other stats4.
- Armor cannot be upgraded, only weapons and shields35.
- Late game, you can find Bell Bearings to unlock unlimited purchases of lower tier Smithing Stones from merchants27.
- Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones are needed for the final upgrade to +25/+10