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# Somber Runes

*Not every relic answers the common flame.*

**Somber Runes** are the materials registered for EldenRO's special relic refinement path.

Unlike ordinary equipment, which uses Forge Runes and may reach **+25**, the Somber path is designed around individual stones from **+1 through +10**.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The material items are registered, but a complete active Somber forge has not yet been verified.

Exact quantities, Zeny costs, eligible relics and acquisition sources should not be treated as final until the dedicated service is confirmed.
{% endhint %}

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## Material Catalog

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th align="right">Item ID</th><th>Material</th><th>Intended Step</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="right">30132</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [1]</td><td>+0 → +1</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30133</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [2]</td><td>+1 → +2</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30134</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [3]</td><td>+2 → +3</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30135</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [4]</td><td>+3 → +4</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30136</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [5]</td><td>+4 → +5</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30137</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [6]</td><td>+5 → +6</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30138</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [7]</td><td>+6 → +7</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30139</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [8]</td><td>+7 → +8</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30140</td><td>Somber Smithing Stone [9]</td><td>+8 → +9</td></tr><tr><td align="right">30141</td><td>Somber Ancient Dragon</td><td>+9 → +10</td></tr></tbody></table>

Each level uses its matching named stone.

Somber materials do **not** use the Forge Rune `2 / 4 / 6` quantity pattern.

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## Somber Progression

The intended sequence is:

1. Somber Smithing Stone \[1]
2. Somber Smithing Stone \[2]
3. Somber Smithing Stone \[3]
4. Somber Smithing Stone \[4]
5. Somber Smithing Stone \[5]
6. Somber Smithing Stone \[6]
7. Somber Smithing Stone \[7]
8. Somber Smithing Stone \[8]
9. Somber Smithing Stone \[9]
10. Somber Ancient Dragon

The final material does not replace any earlier stone.

{% hint style="info" %}
The Somber path and ordinary Forge Rune path are separate.

Their materials cannot replace one another.
{% endhint %}

***

## Forge Runes vs. Somber Runes

| Feature             | Forge Runes                       | Somber Runes                     |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Equipment           | Ordinary compatible equipment     | Special relics                   |
| Maximum progression | +25                               | Intended +10                     |
| Main materials      | Forge Rune \[1]–\[8]              | Somber Smithing Stone \[1]–\[9]  |
| Final material      | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone     | Somber Ancient Dragon            |
| Structure           | One Rune tier covers three levels | One named stone per level        |
| Active service      | Verified ordinary blacksmith      | Dedicated forge not yet verified |

Do not assume that every Weapon Level 4 item automatically belongs to the Somber path.

Eligibility must be confirmed by the item's description or an active dedicated service.

***

## Somberstone Miner Bearings

Five related Bearing items are registered:

| Item ID | Item                           |
| ------: | ------------------------------ |
|   30142 | Somberstone Miner Bearing \[1] |
|   30143 | Somberstone Miner Bearing \[2] |
|   30144 | Somberstone Miner Bearing \[3] |
|   30145 | Somberstone Miner Bearing \[4] |
|   30146 | Somberstone Miner Bearing \[5] |

No permanent merchant or exchange service using these Bearings has been verified.

Their existence in the Item Database does not currently prove that they unlock a shop.

***

## Current Implementation Status

### Verified

* Somber Smithing Stone \[1] through \[9] exist.
* Somber Ancient Dragon exists as the final material.
* Somberstone Miner Bearing \[1] through \[5] exist.
* The registered path is separate from Forge Runes.
* The intended progression ends at +10.

### Not Yet Verified

* Exact stone quantity per step.
* Exact Zeny price.
* Permanent Somber smith location.
* Complete list of supported relics.
* Permanent monster, instance or shop sources.
* Active Bell Bearing exchanges.
* Whether several levels can be completed at once.

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## Quick Guide

1. Confirm that the equipment is an actual Somber relic.
2. Check its current refine level.
3. Obtain the matching Somber Smithing Stone.
4. Verify that the dedicated service is active.
5. Review the exact cost before upgrading.
6. Reserve Somber Ancient Dragon for the final +9 → +10 step.

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Do not purchase or consume rare Somber materials based only on their database entry.

Wait until the compatible relic and active upgrade service are confirmed in-game.
{% endhint %}

***

## Related Guides

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Refinement</strong></td><td>Review EldenRO's ordinary equipment upgrade system.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Forge Runes</strong></td><td>Learn about the separate +25 refinement path.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Special Relics</strong></td><td>Review equipment intended for custom progression systems.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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