You’ll find that a blacksmith is necessary to upgrade your weapon after you’ve obtained the Elden Ring. However, you need a certain skill in order to access this blacksmith. In order to find this blacksmith, you must first clear the first story boss encounter, Margit, the Fell Omen. After defeating Margit, Melina will appear in a cutscene.

Smithing Master Iji

Among the many NPCs in the game, Smithing Master Iji plays an important role in several quests, including one that requires you to create Blaidd’s armor. He can be found in the northwestern part of Liurnia, at the road to the Manor site of grace. A giant with a mysterious mask, Iji can be difficult to miss.

You can find Smithing Master Iji in Liurnia, northwest of Elden Ring’s starting zone. The first way to find him is to travel to the Stormveil Castle, and then take a shortcut to a hidden path near a broken bridge. You will find a large island in the Liurnia Lakes, dubbed Sorcerer’s Island. Once there, you can travel to the nearby Manor Site of Grace, where you can craft a number of powerful tools.

In addition to selling his wares, Iji can also help you make talismans. The game will reward you for using the appropriate level of weapon for each area. After completing the quest, you can purchase a number of Smithing Stones to continue the game. Once you’ve gathered enough of them, you can unlock the option of unlimited purchases. It’s worth it to explore the game’s many locations.

Hewg

Hewg the blacksmith is a non-player character (NPC) in the Elden Ring. He can be found in Storm Hill Cabin, the southwest corner of Stormshroud Keep, and the Round Table. He can be found in both areas in the quest Roderika. You can further explore Hewg’s history by finding his journal. This journal contains a list of items that can be used to level up your character.

There are two different blacksmiths you can meet in Elden Ring. The first one is Smithing Master Hewg, located in Roundtable Hold. The second is Melina, a mage who can be found at the Site of Grace, in the southwest corner of the map. The last one, called Melina, is found in a dungeon called The Cenacle, but you can only access this location from a dungeon.

Aside from being able to repair weapons, the blacksmith can also upgrade them. You need to gather Smithing Stones from different locations, but you can find them in several places throughout the game. For example, the Church of Elleh has a blacksmith near the Roundtable Hold. In addition to these, the Master Hewg is also a good resource to use when you need to upgrade your weapon.

Roderika

While the game is packed with characters, some offer limited content, while others are long quest chains. However, there is one character that will provide plenty of benefits to players – Roderika! Learn how to interact with her and where to find her, and you’ll soon discover the benefits she can provide. Keep reading to learn more about Roderika and her role in the Elden Ring.

You can find Roderika in West Limgrave, located in the Round Table Fortress. You can speak with her and gain the Spirit Jellyfish Ashes, as well as an additional Gold Seed. Roderika’s quest will reward you with a x1 Golden Seed, and you’ll have a chance to improve your ghost ashes in the process. You can also get this quest by talking to Hewg, who can be found in the southwest area of Stormshroud Keep.

You can also talk to Roderika when you visit the Altus Plateau, where you’ll meet the Dung Eater. This will allow you to increase the level of your summons with the help of Spirit Tuning. When you speak to Roderika, you’ll unlock additional dialogue options. As you gain experience in the game, you can also sell her items. She’s also helpful in upgrading your equipment.