The Sombering Stone Bell Bearing: A Comprehensive Guide for Elden Ring Players

The Sombering Stone Bell Bearing is an essential item in Elden Ring that allows players to purchase and upgrade their Somber Smithing Stones, which are necessary to enhance special weapons found throughout the game. Acquiring this bell bearing is crucial for strengthening your weapons and progressing through the challenging world of Elden Ring.

How to Obtain the Sombering Stone Bell Bearing

To obtain the Sombering Stone Bell Bearing, you must defeat the Tibia Mariner boss located in the Weeping Peninsula. This boss is initially encountered near the Isolated Merchant's Shack, and you must follow the coastline to the south to find it. Once you have defeated the Tibia Mariner, the bell bearing will be added to your inventory.

Benefits of Upgrading Somber Weapons

Upgrading Somber weapons with Somber Smithing Stones provides several benefits to players:

• Increased damage output: Upgrading Somber weapons increases their attack power, making them more effective in combat.
• Improved scaling: Somber weapons typically have better scaling attributes than standard weapons, allowing them to become even more powerful as you invest in relevant stats.
• Unique abilities: Some Somber weapons grant unique abilities or special attacks, providing additional options during battles.

How to Purchase and Use Somber Smithing Stones

Once you have acquired the Sombering Stone Bell Bearing, you can purchase Somber Smithing Stones from the following merchants:

To use Somber Smithing Stones, visit any anvil and interact with it. Select the "Upgrade Weapon" option and choose the Somber weapon you want to upgrade. Then, select the desired Somber Smithing Stone and confirm the upgrade.

Strategies for Efficiently Acquiring Somber Smithing Stones

• Explore dungeons and caves: Many dungeons and caves in Elden Ring contain chests or enemies that drop Somber Smithing Stones.
• Complete boss fights: Certain bosses in Elden Ring drop specific Somber Smithing Stones as rewards.
• Purchase from merchants: The merchants mentioned above sell Somber Smithing Stones, but they can be expensive, especially at higher levels.
• Use the Bell Bearing Hunter: The Bell Bearing Hunter is a NPC that invades your world after you have acquired a specific bell bearing. Defeating the Bell Bearing Hunter will drop that bell bearing, allowing you to purchase additional Somber Smithing Stones.

Tips and Tricks for Using Somber Weapons Effectively

• Identify the scaling attributes of your weapon: Somber weapons have different scaling attributes that determine how their damage increases as you invest in relevant stats. Choose weapons that scale well with your character's build.
• Consider the weapon's unique abilities: Some Somber weapons grant special attacks or abilities. Familiarize yourself with these abilities and use them strategically in combat.
• Don't over-upgrade early game: Upgrading Somber weapons is expensive, especially at higher levels. Save your Somber Smithing Stones for when you have acquired more powerful weapons.

Pros and Cons of Somber Weapons

Pros:

• Higher base damage and scaling than standard weapons
• Unique abilities and special attacks
• Can be upgraded to very high levels

Cons:

• Expensive to upgrade
• Limited upgrade materials available
• Not all Somber weapons are equally effective

FAQs

1. Where can I find the Tibia Mariner boss?
The Tibia Mariner boss is located near the Isolated Merchant's Shack in the Weeping Peninsula. Follow the coastline to the south to find it.

2. How do I use the Sombering Stone Bell Bearing?
Visit the merchants listed above to purchase Somber Smithing Stones using the Sombering Stone Bell Bearing.

3. What are the different types of Somber Smithing Stones?
There are seven types of Somber Smithing Stones:

• Somber Smithing Stone (1)
• Somber Smithing Stone (2)
• Somber Smithing Stone (3)
• Somber Smithing Stone (4)
• Somber Smithing Stone (5)
• Somber Smithing Stone (6)
• Somber Smithing Stone (7)

4. Where can I find Somber Smithing Stone (7)?
Somber Smithing Stone (7) is a rare upgrade material found in the Crumbling Farum Azula and Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree areas.

5. How do I upgrade my Somber weapons?
Visit any anvil and select the "Upgrade Weapon" option. Choose the Somber weapon you want to upgrade and select the desired Somber Smithing Stone.

6. Can I upgrade standard weapons with Somber Smithing Stones?
No, you cannot upgrade standard weapons with Somber Smithing Stones.