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Weapons, or Armaments as they are called inElden Ring Nightreign, are the backbone of a player’s journey throughLimveld. Whether it is dishing out damage to a powerful boss or clearing out a swarm of enemies, a strong and reliable weapon can often be the difference between victory and death. As the game’s structure revolves around gaining strength across atwo-day expedition,upgrading your preferred weapon becomes a critical steptoward survival and success.
Weapon upgrading in the game is not overly complex, but there are a few key details players need to understand. This guide explains everything players need to know about upgrading weapons and where to locate the materials required to take your gear from basic toLegendaryduring your expeditions inElden Ring Nightreign.
How to Upgrade Weapons In Elden Ring Nightreign
To upgrade your weapon, you mustlocate the Ghostly Merchantsduring your expeditions. Thesemerchants are typically found near forts or townshipsand always have aSmithing Table positioned beside them, which you can use to enhance your weapon to the next level of rarity. There are only four rarities available in the game:
Upgrading weapons requires Smithing Stones, which can be acquired through various means. Keep in mind thaton Day 3, you are teleported to the Spirit Shelter, where you can interact with the Smithing Table for the final time before confronting the Nightlord of the expedition.
Aftercompleting the first expedition, players will receive a pop-up notification stating thatWorld Events—referred to asThe Shifting Earth—are now activeand will alter a portion of the map. One such event isThe Crater, a volcanic fissure teeming withMagma Wyrms,Fire Monks, and other flame-based foes. Within this crater is a Smithing Table you can interact with to instantly upgradeyour weapon to Legendary Rarity.
This also eliminates the minimum stat requirement on the weapon, allowing you to wield it immediately.
Where To Find Smithing Stones In Elden Ring Nightreign
Smithing Stones, although a rare material, can be found with relative ease if you know where to look. One of the simplest ways to acquire them is bypurchasing directly from a Ghostly Merchant. You can buy the upgrade material and immediately upgrade your weapon at the nearby Smithing Table. However,the merchant only offers Smithing Stone [1], meaning you’ll still need to search for Smithing Stone [2] to further increase your weapon’s rarity.
Glowing Cracked Statues are another reliable source of upgrade materials, but the challenge lies inbreaking them—this can only be done by luring an enemy or boss to attack it, or by using your Ultimate Art.
Keep in mind that certain characters, such as Duchess andRevenant, cannot break these statueswith their Ultimates.
The most consistent method ofobtaining Smithing Stones [2] is by visiting a Tunnel, marked on the map with a mine symbol. Once inside, head to the lower levels, where you’ll typicallyencounter a Troll. Defeat the Troll to receive a guaranteed Smithing Stone [2]as a reward. Additionally, nearby side rooms often contain chests that drop Smithing Stone [1], helping you conserve the Runes you’d otherwise spend purchasing them from merchants.
