No Smithing Stone No Problem
elden-ring — Mods & Enhancements
No Smithing Stone No Problem removes weapon upgrade requirements for Smithing Stones and Dragon Ancient in Elden Ring. This quality-of-life mod lets players upgrade weapons without farming materials, ideal for those who want to experiment with different builds. With 2,227 endorsements and 142,271 downloads, it's a popular choice for streamlining progression.
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Downloads: 142,271 | Endorsements: 2,227💡 Notes
By KeyGerstrike | v1.3 | 2,227 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since the mod is from 2022, back up your game save and check the mod's comments for any reports of issues with the current game version.
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install the mod through it to easily enable/disable it when needed.
This mod only affects upgrade requirements, so you still need runes to pay for upgrades — make sure you have enough.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust (2,227 endorsements) and massive download count (142,271) — clearly a go-to for many players
- Saves you from the tedious grind of hunting down Smithing Stones and Dragon Ancient
- Perfect for testing multiple weapons without committing to a single upgrade path
👎 Cons
- Last updated in April 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest Elden Ring patches, so check before installing
- Removes a core progression element, which might make the game feel too easy for some
- No detailed description or installation instructions provided by the author