Elden Ring: How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor

In the dark world ofElden Ring,having the best weaponis the key to success. In FromSoftware’s game, you can upgrade your weapons and armor to give yourself a better chance against the game’s many fearsome foes. This guide will give you all the necessary information on how to upgrade weapons and armor inElden Ring.

If you want to do more damage and take less, you should visit a blacksmith. It’s important to know where to find them, as they play an essential role inElden Ring.

Elden Ring: Smithing Stone

How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor in Elden Ring

You can use a blacksmith to upgrade your weapons. This is important because upgrading your weapons will help you inboss fights, especially early in the game. All players can upgrade their swords, shields, staffs, axes, and gears right from the beginning of the game.

Unfortunately,you cannot level up your armor.All the armor sets you find during your exploration will have the same parameters and cannot be upgraded. If you want to take less damage, upgrading your Shield is the best way to go.

Blacksmiths in Elden Ring

To be able to upgrade your equipment,you need Smithing Stones. you may find them by exploring the world ofElden Ring. However, to accelerate the process, we recommend using the interactive map and turning on the filter for Upgrade Material. This will make it much easier to find this material.

All Blacksmith Locations in Elden Ring

Church of Elleh

The Church of Elleh is a location close to where you start the game. Here, players will find the blacksmith they will need to make their first equipment upgrades. Approach the blacksmith, who is located next to the fire, and interact with him to upgrade your sword, shield, staff, axe, or other type of weapon or equipment.

Roundtable Hold

Players will get to Roundtable Hold after an invitation fromMelina, which they will receive after defeating Margit inElden Ring. You can get to this place only by fast travel. In the spacious Roundtable Hold, look for the Smithing Master Hewg. He offers much better upgrades than in the Church of Elleh.