Reasonable smithing stone upgrade cost
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #375 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Should be unnecessary nowadays unless you go crazy with the upgrades early game. Regular enemies drop smithing stones in vanilla(Main & DLC).
For 1. 16. 1 version of the game. Should be compatible for future versions as well, if you are importing the CSVs, unless From makes changes to the same fields under the Param. (EquipMtrlSetParam)
Halves the required amount of smithing stones for upgrading.
So +1/+2/+3 requires 1/2/3 stones smithing stone 1s. +4/+5/+6 requires 1/2/3 smithing stone 2s, etc.
(Vanilla values were 2/4/6)
No other changes
Installation
1. Make a backup of your Regulation.bin in ...\Elden Ring\Game\
2. Replace it with the file from this mod
1. Install Mod engine 2
2. Extract Regulation.bin from mod inside the mod folder from Mod engine 2
3. Launch with Launch_EldenRing.bat
1. Install DSMapStudio. Or use Smithbox.
2. Extract the CSV files from the mod to any location
3. Make a backup of your vanilla Regulation.bin
4. In DSMapStudio Files --> New Project
5. Project name : whaterver
Project Directory : Location of the Regulation.bin you wish to edit
Game Executable : eldenring.exe in your steam folder
6. Under the 'Param Editor' tab select EquipMtrlSetParam
7. Edit (Data for Smithbox) --> Import CSV --> From File --> All and select the CSV file you extracted from the mod
8. File --> Save
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This Elden Ring mod halves the smithing stone costs for weapon upgrades, making +1/+2/+3 require 1/2/3 stones instead of 2/4/6. It's a simple quality-of-life tweak for players who find the grind tedious. With 76 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but functional choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward fix for the stone grind—cuts farming time in half.
- Simple and effective, no bloat or extra changes.
- Recently updated (May 2026), so it's likely compatible with current patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 76 endorsements—small user base, so less community testing.
- May not work with other mods that alter upgrade costs or smithing mechanics.
For Elden Ring players who are tired of farming smithing stones and want a faster upgrade path. Perfect for those who want a pure quality-of-life tweak without changing other gameplay aspects. Skip if you're fine with vanilla grinding or prefer more comprehensive overhaul mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your game's regulation.bin file before replacing it, in case you want to revert.
- If you're using other mods that modify upgrade costs, load this one last to ensure it takes effect.
- Check the mod page for any updates or patches after game updates, as Elden Ring patches can break mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- dmantisk
- Version
- 1.16.1v3
- Downloads
- 2,698
- Endorsements
- 76
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/18/2022
- Updated
- 5/23/2026
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