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Updated July 18, 2025, by Christopher Norman Worcester:With the immense popularity of Shadow of the Erdtree, its important that we make sure our coverage remains up-to-date. Now that the DLC has been out for some time, we are examining many of our important SotE guides to ensure that any new information is included. This update will focus onall five Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in the Elden Ring,one of the game’s most important crafting materials.
Players entering the Realm of Shadow for the first time will likely wonder if they canget more Somber Anicent Dragon Smithing StonesElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.InElden Ring, each playthrough offers a limited number of this extremely scarce crafting material, which allows players to upgrade the rarest weapons to their max level. Luckily for everyone,SotEdoes include a way to acquiremore Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
How to Get Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in Shadow of the Erdtree
ASomber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stoneis the crafting material that players will use to upgrade the highest-quality weapons to +10. They are incredibly rare, with only8 available in the base version ofElden Ring. InShadow of the Erdtree,there currently appears to be three ways to acquire this important item: defeatSotE’s Ghostflame Dragons, defeat Ancient Dragon Senessax, and make your way to the top of the Spiral Rise in Enir-Ilim.
Each Ghostflame Dragon presents an immense challenge. If you struggle to take them down, try usingGame Rant’s guide to defeating Ghostflame Dragons.
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Where to Find Ancient Dragon Senessax
To get toAncient Dragon Senessax, you need to make your way through theDragon’s Pit cavein southern Gravesite Plain. This will lead you to the base of theJagged Peak. Follow the mountain path, and you will first come upon two drakes fighting. After that fight, continue up the path. You will encounter Ancient Dragon Senessax before reaching the area’s final boss. Defeat Senessax to get one of theElden RingDLC’sSomber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, and a regularAncient Dragon Smithing Stone.
Where to Find the Somber Ancient Stone at Spiral Rise in Enir-Ilim
To reach Enir-Ilim, you’ll need tohead through the Ancient Ruins of Rauhand defeat the area’s main boss. This will lead you to the Sealing Tree. Setting the tree ablaze will reveal a massive Legacy Dungeon in the Sky called Enir-Illum. This area is incredibly difficult - even forShadow of the Erdtree.There are basic, respawning enemies that are harder than some of the game’s mini-bosses. However, it is possible to get through it. Your first goal is to reach the third site of grace in the dungeon: Spiral Rise.
Once you reach Spiral Rise, follow these steps:
How Many Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones Are in Shadow of the Erdtree?
These are currently all the known Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones inShadow of the Erdtree.If anymore are found, they will be added to this guide as soon as possible.
