Elden Ring: how to level weapons and armor

As From Software has accustomed us by now, Elden Ring contains many secrets to discover: with this article we will offer you a quick guide on how to level weapons and armor through blacksmiths and forging stones

It has only been for a few days that gamers who are fans of From Software’s work have been able to get their hands on their latest effort. As per tradition, in this new chapter of the category soulslike it will be important to know how to create one efficient buildso as to have an easier life during the fights: in addition to knowing how to level the character correctly, it is also important to do the necessary weapon and armor upgrades, so you can inflict more damage but also receive it. So in this guide we will see just that: all the secrets on how to level weapons and armor in Elden Ringso as to give you a hand in your gaming experience.

Where to upgrade

As we will see in more detail below, there are two main places to level weapons and armor in Elden Ring: one is located at the Elleh Church and the other is a la Fortress of the Round Table. In the early stages of your game, you will only have access to the first of these two locations: there you can apply basic power ups to your equipment, using the Forging Stones that you will find (or buy) during your adventure.

Later, after unlocking the Round Table Keep, and after obtaining some Funeral Forging Stones (i.e. the rarest and most powerful version), you will have the option to apply more significant enhancements to your equipment. But let’s see everything in detail in the next paragraphs, step by step.

Upgrading in the Church of Elleh – Elden Ring: how to level weapons and armor

In the Church of Elleh, right next to the merchant Kalé, there is a Blacksmith’s table. Interact with it to receive a list of all updates available for equipped gear and the one in your inventory. To apply upgrades you will need to trade Forging Stones and Runes, so remember to keep these items in your inventory. Based on how many stones you use, you will earn, the weapon will become progressively more powerful:

• Forging stone [1]: reinforces armaments up to +3
• Foegiatura stone [2]: Strengthens armaments up to +6
• Foegiatura stone [3]: reinforces armaments up to +9
• Foegiatura stone [4]: Strengthens armaments up to +12
• Foegiatura stone [5]: Strengthens armaments up to +15
• Foegiatura stone [6]: Strengthens armaments up to +18

Upgrade in the Round Table Keep – Elden Ring: how to level weapons and armor

Let’s proceed with the second part of this guide on how to level weapons and armor on Elden Ring. Advancing into the main questat some point you will come to this new area called Fortress of the Round Table. Once there, just head down the corridor on the right to find the Master Blacksmith Hewg. You will then have a new blacksmith to turn to for leveling weapons and armor in Elden Ring, and at this point, as mentioned before, you can do so far beyond the limits at Elleh Church. In fact, in addition to the upgrades with the Forging Stones, you can evolve your weapons and further enhance them thanks to Funeral Forging Stones:

• Funerary Forging Stone [1]: Strengthens Special Weapons to +1
• Funerary Forging Stone [2]: Strengthens Special Weapons to +2
• Funerary Forging Stone [3]: Strengthens Special Weapons to +3
• Funerary Forging Stone [4]: Strengthens Special Weapons to +4
• Funerary Forging Stone [5]: Strengthens Special Weapons to +5
• Funerary Forging Stone [6]: Strengthens Special Weapons to +6

Evolution of weapons and armor – Elden Ring: how to level weapons and armor

As we have already said more than once, while the Smithing Stones are for upgrade standard, Funeral Forging Stones are used to further improve gear. However, as Souls fans know, the Funeral Forging Stones are primarily used to evolve weapons, changing the type of damage they inflict. Let’s talk, for example, about damage from Magic, Fire, Lightning and Sacredwhich will greatly improve your combat efficiency and will be very important in some specific fights.

Conclusion

Having said all that was important to say, we just have to wish you all good luck and have fun in the world of Elden Ring. If you need more help in your Elden Ring game, you can check out our guide on the best classes to start and how to level up with the best stats.

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