Upgrading your standard weapons in Elden Ring is essential for surviving tough boss encounters throughout the Lands Between. Acquiring the four Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearings grants you unlimited access to standard upgrade materials at Roundtable Hold. This guide outlines where to find each bell bearing and how to unlock infinite purchasing options for your arsenal.
Early Game Bell Bearings in Liurnia and Altus Plateau
The first Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing is found in Liurnia of the Lakes inside the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel. Defeating the Crystalian boss at the end of this dungeon rewards you with the item, unlocking Smithing Stones 1 and 2 for purchase. This gives new adventurers a reliable foundation to bring multiple starting weapons up to level six early in their journey.
To reach the second bell bearing, travel to the Altus Plateau and enter the Sealed Tunnel near the capital outskirts. You can open a chest hidden behind an illusory wall early in the mine to acquire the item without facing a main boss. Offering this to the Twin Maiden Husks unlocks unlimited access to Smithing Stones 3 and 4.
Late Game Bell Bearings in Mountaintops and Farum Azula
The third bell bearing requires journeying to the freezing Mountaintops of the Giants region. Locate the Zamor Ruins near the start of the zone and search the underground chest guarded by dangerous enemies. Obtaining this item allows you to buy Smithing Stones 5 and 6, bridging the gap toward endgame gear preparation.
The final bell bearing is located late in the main story within Crumbling Farum Azula. You will find it resting on a corpse in the main temple area right before the Dragon Temple Altar. Turning this in grants unlimited access to Smithing Stones 7 and 8, allowing you to quickly max out standard armaments to level 24.
How to Unlock Unlimited Purchases at Roundtable Hold
Once you collect any miner's bell bearing, travel directly to Roundtable Hold to update the merchant stock. Speak with the Twin Maiden Husks and select the option to offer bell bearings from your inventory. Their shop inventory will instantly expand to include an infinite supply of the corresponding upgrade materials.
Using these items saves significant time compared to manually farming mining dungeons across the map. Players looking for more detailed walkthroughs and location maps can check out a comprehensive to streamline their weapon progression. Maintaining a steady stock of stones allows you to experiment freely with new combat builds and weapon types.