Can somber weapons go past 10?

The Normal weapons require regular Smithing Stones, while the Special ones need Somber Smithing Stones. A Normal weapon can be upgraded to +25, while Special weapons cap out at +10.
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How high do somber weapons go?

Almost all weapons are found at a base level of 0, and can be upgraded from +1 to +10 (or to +1 to +25 with regular Smithing Stones) using multiple tiers of Somber Smithing Stones from Somber Smithing Stone [1] to Somber Smithing Stone [8], with +10 requiring an Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
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How do you upgrade weapons past +10 in Elden Ring?

You'll need a better blacksmith than yourself to upgrade your weapons past that point, and while there are a couple in the game, the easiest and best one to find by far is Smithing Master Hewg.
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How do you get past +10 weapons?

To upgrade (on any path) past +10 (to +11) requires a blacksmith. (See the list above if you are unsure of which blacksmith specializes in which elemental qualities.) The Dragon and Unique upgrade paths are not ascension paths and do not require a specific blacksmith.
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What weapon has the longest reach in Elden Ring?

Despite its plain Jane appearance, the Pike actually boasts the longest weapon reach in the game. Elden Ring spears possess a variety of special traits, but sometimes having the longest reach is all you need to survive.
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What is the longest Straight Sword in Elden Ring?

The Noble's Slender Sword's claim to fame is that it's the longest Straight Sword in Elden Ring. The difference in length between the Straight Swords is relatively small, but if reach really matters to you, the Noble's Slender Sword is your weapon of choice.
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What is the hardest hitting strength weapon in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring's Best Strength Scaling Weapons
  • 8 Greatsword. ...
  • 6 Ruins Greatsword. ...
  • 5 Rusted Anchor. ...
  • 4 Great Stars Combines Status And Healing. ...
  • 3 Nightrider Glaive. ...
  • 2 Beastman's Curved Sword. ...
  • 1 Giant-Crusher.
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How to get Claymore past 10?

For upgrading past +10 you need to drain the water in New Londo Ruins and find the very large ember there.
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How do you get weapons to plus 15?

Bring both the large ember and the very large ember to Andrei. Andre does it if you've gotten the Very Large Ember from New Londo. If you have a +14 (Very Large Ember required to ascend +10 to +11) weapon already you need to find a titanite slab, then you can reinforce it to +15 anywhere, even at the bonfire.
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Should I give the large ember to Andre?

The Large Ember can be given to Andre the Blacksmith to allow him to modify +5 normal weapons to +10, and +5 raw. Once you have picked up the Large Ember, proceed to Andre and he will ask you if he can have the Ember, answer yes.
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How many weapons can I get to +10 Elden Ring?

1 Answer. Each play through you can upgrade 8 special and 13 normal weapon to the maximum level (level 10 for special and 25 for normal). Though you can eventually upgrade to the previous level (level 9 for special and 24 for normal) any number of weapon in each play-through.
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What is the max level of somber smithing stone?

Much like regular Smithing Stones, the Somber variant possesses various ranks that will be required to fully upgrade a weapon. However, unlike the regular kind that can level a weapon up all the way to +25, Somber Smithing Stones can only do so up to +10.
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How many Somber Smithing Stones to upgrade?

Somber smithing stones upgrade special weapons with one stone per level, meaning a somber smithing stone [1] is required for a +1 upgrade, [2] for +2, and so on up to +9.
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Can somber weapons be buffed?

Only weapons that are upgraded with smithing stones or the ashes can be changed can be buffed. Weapons that deal split or pure elemental damage can't receive elemental buffs through grease or spells. Contrary to above, you can buff somber upgraded weapons fine if they only deal pure physical damage.
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Are somber weapons easier to upgrade?

Somber stones do seem to be a little easier to upgrade with simply because you don't need the quantities like you would with regular. Sombre weapons are typically 'as-is'. Regular weapons can be tweaked through ashes of wars and infusions.
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How many level 10 Somber Smithing Stones are there?

The most potent of these is the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, of which there are only eight in the entirety of the game. You'll need these Somber Dragon Smithing Stones to max out some of the most powerful weapons in the game, but FromSoft makes you work for it.
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How do you get plus 25 weapons?

Almost all weapons are found at a base level of 0, and can be upgraded from +1 to +25 (or to +10 with Somber Smithing Stones) using multiple tiers of Smithing Stones from Smithing Stone [1] to Smithing Stone [8], with +25 requiring an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
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Who should I give the divine ember to?

The divine ember is given to Andre of Astora, in the Undead Parish. He will ask you for it if you have it. Once given to him, he can ascend +5 normal weapons to +0 divine with a green titanite shard and some souls.
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What level should characters get +2 weapons?

First +1 weapon should be about level 4~5. +2 should be about 7. +3 should be about 9~11. +4 should be about 12.
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Is Claymore 15 worth it?

+15 Claymore is always preferable. Say you get bored of your current level and stat gains, and wanna go faith/int. I think you already said intelligence, because you're trying to choose an upgrade path that is mostly dependent on your intelligence stat.
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Is it worth upgrading Claymore?

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It seems like experienced DS players advise the claymore more than the drake sword because it has greater potential since it ends up being stronger after upgrading it. I've upgraded it to +5 and it still inflicts less damage than the drake sword.
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Is 15 Claymore good?

In the long run, +15 will become better if you increase you're dex later on (30 str is already pretty good). Lightning is good for low level or low dex / str build since it doesn't get increased by either. also, you could always plan to use buffs, making +15 required.
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What's the best colossal weapon in Elden Ring?

Not to mention that some colossal weapons require an extra stat which is either Faith or Intelligence.
  • 8 Zweihander.
  • 7 Greatsword.
  • 6 Ruins Greatsword.
  • 5 Prelate's Inferno Crozier.
  • 4 Ghiza's Wheel.
  • 3 Godslayer's Greatsword.
  • 2 Maliketh's Black Blade.
  • 1 Starscourge Greatsword.
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Is the guts Greatsword in Elden Ring good?

Is the Greatsword worth it in Elden Ring? If you're using a Strength-based character, it is. Without enhancement, the Greatsword's physical attack stat is 162, making it one of the strongest colossal swords in the game. You need 31 Strength and 12 Dexterity to wield it.
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How do you make a Giant-Crusher good?

Strength has a significant soft cap at around level 55, so push up to 60 to use the Giant-Crusher and then focus on raising your Endurance. You can continue to increase the damage of your Giant-Crusher by upgrading it with Smithing Stones.
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