Here are the most common places to get **Somber Smithing Stone ** in Elden Ring :

Easy early-ish picks

  • Leyndell, Royal Capital : there’s a well-known route in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds beneath Leyndell that gives at least two.
  • Volcano Manor : one Somber Smithing Stone is found there, and some routes require progressing through the manor area.

Later-game areas

  • Mountaintops of the Giants : enemies there can drop Somber Smithing Stone s, including a pair of lions mentioned in location guides.
  • Crumbling Farum Azula : contains multiple Somber Smithing Stone s.
  • Deeproot Depths and Ainsel River : both have several fixed pickups according to location guides.

Best practical route

If you want the fastest reliable pickup, the Leyndell route under the capital is usually the go-to, because it gives you access to some stones without needing the deepest late-game areas. If you’re already in Volcano Manor , that’s another strong option, especially if you’ve unlocked the relevant side path.

Extra option

You can also eventually buy Somber Smithing Stone s once you obtain the appropriate Somber Miner’s Bell Bearing and offer it at the Roundtable Hold shop.

TL;DR

For most players, the best answers are: Subterranean Shunning-Grounds under Leyndell , Volcano Manor , or late-game areas like Crumbling Farum Azula.