Mastering your endgame loadout in Elden Ring requires upgrading your standard armaments to their absolute maximum potential. To achieve a +25 weapon level, players must track down rare artifacts known as Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones. These limited resources are scattered across the Lands Between, primarily hidden within perilous late-game zones and guarded by formidable bosses.
Endgame Treasures in Crumbling Farum Azula
The floating ruins of Crumbling Farum Azula serve as a major hub for these legendary upgrade materials. You can acquire one by defeating the non-respawning dragon that targets you near the Crumbling Beast Grave Depths. Another stone sits on a floating platform behind a formidable Beastman guarding a temple altar.
Navigating further into the tempestuous skies reveals additional opportunities to increase your offensive capabilities. A third stone is dropped by a massive dragon casting red lightning down upon the curved rooftops. Securing these items guarantees your armaments will deal maximum damage before the final confrontations.
Hidden Rewards Within Miquellas Haligtree
The beautiful yet deadly canopy of Miquella's Haligtree contains some of the most securely hidden stones in the entire game. Travelers can discover one nestled inside a chest guarded by a powerful Misbegotten Warrior at the base of the massive structural roots. Finding these rewards requires thorough exploration of the vertical landscape.
As you progress deeper into the city of Elphael, more treasures await those brave enough to challenge the inner sanctum. A stone can be found resting on a corpse located near a heavily guarded drainage pathway. Players should carefully plan their route through this legacy dungeon to ensure no valuable upgrade resources are left behind.
Consecrated Snowfield and Questline Rewards
The freezing mist of the Consecrated Snowfield hides several valuable upgrade materials for well-prepared adventurers. You can secure a stone by defeating the Night's Cavalry boss duo patrolling the snowy caravan routes at night. Another stone is earned by completing Nepheli Loux's extensive questline and visiting the Stormveil Castle throne room.
For those willing to brave the deepest underground networks, Mohgwyn Palace holds an additional prize. A stone rests in a chest situated right before the elevator leading to the Lord of Blood's main arena. Gathering these final pieces allows you to optimize multiple weapons for diverse combat scenarios.
