You can get a **Somber Smithing Stone ** in a few reliable places in Elden Ring : the easiest early-ish pickup is in the Subterranean Shunning- Grounds near the room outside Dung Eater’s cell, while another well-known route is the Royal Capital / Leyndell area around the Avenue Balcony and nearby underground path. For unlimited buying later, you can give the Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing (4) to the Twin Maiden Husks, which lets you purchase Somber Smithing Stones and.

Best options

  • Subterranean Shunning-Grounds: A commonly farmed spot with multiple drops in the room near Dung Eater’s cell.
  • Leyndell Royal Capital: There are several pickups in the capital’s underground routes and nearby paths.
  • Crumbling Farum Azula: Pick up Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing (4) from a corpse near the Tempest-Facing Balcony grace, then buy the stones from the Twin Maiden Husks.

Fastest route

If you want the most dependable method, go for the Bell Bearing once you reach Crumbling Farum Azula. That turns the stone into a purchase item instead of a one-off pickup, which is the cleanest long-term solution.

Quick note

If you’re still early in the game, the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds pickup is usually the most practical stop before you can access Farum Azula.

Method| Where| Why it helps
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Pickup| Subterranean Shunning-Grounds| Early access, decent farming spot 9
Pickup| Leyndell Royal Capital| Multiple nearby stone locations 101
Purchase| Twin Maiden Husks after Bell Bearing 4| Infinite supply once unlocked 59

TL;DR: Best long-term answer: get Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing (4) in Crumbling Farum Azula and buy them. For earlier pickup spots, check Subterranean Shunning-Grounds or Leyndell’s underground capital routes.