Running out of upgrade materials is one of the biggest walls in Elden Ring. Miner’s Bell Bearings fix that for good: hand one to the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold and they stock that tier of Smithing Stones or Somber Smithing Stones in unlimited supply. This guide lists all nine bell bearings, what each one unlocks, what the stones cost, and the order to grab them in.
| What they do | Unlock unlimited Smithing / Somber Smithing Stones at the Twin Maiden Husks |
| Where to use them | Twin Maiden Husks, Roundtable Hold |
| Smithing-Stone Miner’s | 4 bell bearings, stones [1] to [8] |
| Somberstone Miner’s | 5 bell bearings, somber stones [1] to [9] |
| Not for sale | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones (+25 / +10) must still be found |
| New Game+ | Bell bearings stay unlocked, you do not need to find them again |
Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing locations
These cover regular weapons, the ones that go to +25. Every regular weapon level from +1 to +24 is now buyable once you have all four.
| Bell bearing | Location | How to get it | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel, Liurnia | Beat the Crystalian at the end of the tunnel | Smithing Stone [1], [2], Glintstone Scrap |
| [2] | Sealed Tunnel, Altus Plateau (route to the Divine Tower of West Altus) | Chest behind an illusory wall; hit the walls to reveal it | Smithing Stone [3], [4], Explosive Stone |
| [3] | Zamor Ruins, Mountaintops of the Giants | Chest at the bottom of the stairs in the ruins | Smithing Stone [5], [6] |
| [4] | Crumbling Farum Azula | Dropped by the Godskin Duo | Smithing Stone [7], [8] |
Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing locations
Somber stones upgrade special weapons (the ones with fixed skills, such as Moonveil or the Blasphemous Blade), which top out at +10.
| Bell bearing | Location | How to get it | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Sellia Crystal Tunnel, Caelid | Beat the Fallingstar Beast at the end of the tunnel | Somber Smithing Stone [1], [2], Glintstone Scrap |
| [2] | Altus Tunnel, Altus Plateau | Beat the Crystalian duo boss | Somber Smithing Stone [3], [4], Cracked Crystal |
| [3] | First Church of Marika, Mountaintops of the Giants | Corpse pickup at the church | Somber Smithing Stone [5], [6] |
| [4] | Crumbling Farum Azula, near the Tempest-Facing Balcony grace | Corpse pickup | Somber Smithing Stone [7], [8], Sanctuary Stone |
| [5] | Crumbling Farum Azula, deeper in the ruins | Corpse pickup | Somber Smithing Stone [9] |
Twin Maiden Husks prices
| Tier | Smithing Stone | Somber Smithing Stone |
|---|---|---|
| [1] | 200 | 2,000 |
| [2] | 400 | 3,000 |
| [3] | 600 | 4,000 |
| [4] | 900 | 6,000 |
| [5] | 1,200 | 9,000 |
| [6] | 1,500 | 12,000 |
| [7] | 2,400 | 16,000 |
| [8] | 3,600 | 20,000 |
| [9] | – | 25,000 |
Each regular tier needs 12 stones (2, 4 and 6 for its three levels), so buying a regular weapon from +0 to +24 costs 129,600 runes. A somber weapon from +0 to +9 takes one stone per level and costs 97,000 runes. Use the calculator below for partial upgrades.
Upgrade cost calculator
The final level (+25 / +10) needs an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, which cannot be bought.
Best order to collect them
- Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel as soon as you reach north Liurnia: the Crystalian is a short fight and regular +6 becomes cheap.
- Sellia Crystal Tunnel in Caelid: grab it early if you are running a special weapon. The tunnel has a few dangerous miners, but the Fallingstar Beast is a slow miniboss.
- Altus Tunnel and Sealed Tunnel once you are on the Altus Plateau; this covers regular +12 and somber +4.
- Zamor Ruins and First Church of Marika in the Mountaintops of the Giants, both easy pickups.
- Crumbling Farum Azula for the last three, including the Godskin Duo drop.
Tips
- You still need to find the matching Smithing Stones or Somber Stones to reach a tier before its bell bearing turns up; bell bearings only save the farming.
- Shadow of the Erdtree adds no new miner’s bell bearings. Once you own them all, DLC weapons upgrade with the same purchased stones.
- Upgrade spirit ashes separately: they use Grave and Ghost Gloveworts, which come from their own Glovewort Picker’s bell bearings.
- Pick your target weapon on our builds hub before spending, since somber stones get expensive fast.
FAQ
Where do I give Miner’s Bell Bearings?
To the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold. Talk to them and pick Give Bell Bearing; the new stones appear in their shop right away.
Can you buy Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones?
No. Both the regular and Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones are limited finds, so the final +25 or +10 level always uses a stone from the world.
How many Miner’s Bell Bearings are there?
Nine: four Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearings and five Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearings. All of them are in the base game.
Do bell bearings carry over to New Game+?
Yes. Anything you unlocked at the Twin Maiden Husks stays in stock for every later cycle.
Keep upgrading your flasks with the Golden Seed and Sacred Tear locations, and respec with the Larval Tear guide. Source: locations checked against Fextralife’s Elden Ring wiki.
Further reading: Bell Bearings on the Fextralife Elden Ring wiki.