Elden Ring · Equipment progression
Special armament upgrades
Special armaments use Somber Smithing Stones, can be upgraded to +10, and are not customizable according to the upgrade reference.
How it works
The Ashes of War reference states that Ashes cannot be applied to weapons upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones. The supplied passages do not specify a particular special armament’s upgrade effects or skill.
Read the supporting references
Selected source-supported records on Ashes of War, weapon requirements and scaling, attributes, armament upgrades, and talisman effects. This is a descriptive reference, not a complete catalog or effectiveness ranking. Guidance explains the referenced mechanics; it is not a tested damage ranking. Check the stated edition and source version before applying a patch-specific detail.