Upgrading your weapons in Elden Ring is essential for surviving the brutal challenges scattered across the Lands Between. While gathering individual upgrade materials throughout the world can be incredibly tedious, finding specialized key items allows you to purchase them infinitely. Acquiring these items completely transforms your progression by removing the stress of resource management.
Unlocking Tier One and Two Materials in Liurnia
The journey to securing your first infinite upgrade supply takes you to the watery region of Liurnia of the Lakes. Players must navigate to the northeastern edge of the lake to uncover the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel. Delving deep into this subterranean mine leads to a confrontation with a formidable Crystalian boss. Defeating this crystalline guardian rewards you with the Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing 1, which unlocks unlimited purchases of tiers one and two materials at the Roundtable Hold.
Securing Tier Three and Four Upgrades in Altus
As you progress into the higher-altitude areas of the map, your armament will naturally require stronger reinforcement components. The next crucial item is hidden within the Sealed Tunnel, situated in the outer moat region of the Altus Plateau. Exploration inside this dangerous cavern reveals an illusory wall hiding a secret room filled with valuable treasures. Opening the chest located within this chamber grants you the Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing 2, allowing you to easily purchase tiers three and four materials.
Reaching Tier Five and Six Components in the Mountains
Surviving the treacherous frozen environments of the late game demands highly optimized equipment levels. To secure the next tier of resources, you must gain access to the chilly Mountaintops of the Giants region. Explorers will need to search thoroughly under the frozen stone structures of the Zamor Ruins early in this zone. Inside a subterranean chest hidden beneath these ruins lies the Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing 3, which instantly expands the merchant inventory to include tiers five and six materials.
Mastering the Final Standard Upgrades in Farum Azula
The ultimate challenge for standard armaments requires venturing into a floating historical metropolis torn apart by perpetual storms. Upon entering the endgame area known as Crumbling Farum Azula, players must face one of the most notorious mandatory encounters in the game. Defeating the challenging Godskin Duo boss encounter yields the highly coveted Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing 4. Handing this final key item over to the Twin Maiden Husks gives you unlimited access to tiers seven and eight materials, completing your standard upgrade arsenal.
