The Stone Blade Key is a key item and optional souvenir in Elden Ring. It can be used to break the seal on a goblin statue. Key items in Elden Ring include a wide variety of items found in specific locations or given by NPCs. They are used to unlock areas, quests, and advance the game's story.

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Key items are used for quests, to unlock places, to learn spells or crafting recipes.

Image of the Stone Blade Wrench in Elden Ring :

Descriptions of the Stone Blade Key:

Stone key in the shape of a sword.

Breaks the seal on imp statues, but remains embedded in the slot, making it a single-use item.

Think carefully before using it.

English name of the item: «Stonesword Key»

Locations of the Stone Blade Key. Where to find the Stone Blade Key in Elden Ring.

You can find the Stone Blade Key in several places:

In Limgrave:

Where to buy :

Sold by Correctifs to Grotte des eaux troubles after setting up store.

Where to find :

Held by a corpse in Ruins Burned by the Dragon, next to the main arch, in a room with a Giant Rat.
Can be found at Cabane de Stormhill, right next to the Site de Grâce.
Held by a corpse inside the Tomb of the Fringefolk Hero, on a platform above the chariot.

In the Château de Voile-tempête :

– Can be found in the same hidden underground room as a mini-boss that drops Golden Seed. This hidden area is accessible through an open window, just above the fog door of the imp statue that gives Iron Sharpening Blade, accessible from the roof area near a bomb eagle.

– They can be found on a platform above a mess hall with a mini-boss Scion grafted onto it.

– Can be found on a corpse inside a section of a building with a broken roof, accessible from the top of the Rampart Tower.

In the Caria Manor

In Farum Azula

In the weeping peninsula

Where to buy :

From the Lone Merchant for 2,000 Runes each. He can be found in his hut at the westernmost tip of the Weeping Peninsula. Stock: 3.
From the Nomad Merchant on the east side of Weeping Peninsula, for 2,000 Runes.

Where to find :

In Château Morne: from the “Behind the Castle” location, head west to return to part of the castle and look to the left to find a wooden platform. The key is on a corpse hanging from this platform.
Can be found on the Sacrifice Bridge. It is located on the ground next to a wooden barricade at the southern end of the bridge.
Can be found northeast of Peninsula weeping over a body sitting on a chair.

To Celide

Where to buy :

Can be purchased from the Nomad Merchant in southern Celidia for 4,000 runes.

Where to find :

Found on a corpse sitting on a ledge connecting two buildings in Sellia, city of witchcraft.
You'll find one on a corpse in the Prison Grotto.
Held by a corpse on a ledge outside the Divine Tower of Caelid.
At the top of a large rock with bodies and chairs on top, west of Fort Faroth.
South of the Siofra Deep Well Grace Site, near the cliff.
On a Corpse near the Entrance to the Siofra River

At Liurnia des lacs

Where to buy :

Can be purchased from the isolated merchant near the main gate of the Academy for 3,000 runes (stock: 3)

Where to find :

In the Crystal Cave of the Academy: head left to where the Sages are and enter the next room. You will find him in a cage.
Stolen from a fountain in the center of the Raya Lucaria Academy. .
Found at Raya Lucaria through a illusory walljust before the grace site at the Debate Lounge.
Found in a chest on one of the small islands near the Raya Lucaria Academy.
Held by a corpse sitting outside the Academy, under the bridge.
Held by a corpse sitting on a chair Liurnie orientale des lacs.
Found at the top of the Frenzied Flames Village on the outer walls.
At Manoir Cariaat the top of the rampart guarded by a giant Crab.

On Mount Gemir:

Where to buy :

Can be purchased from the Nomad Merchant on Mount Gelmir for 5,000 runes.

Where to find :

On a corpse under a burnt tree near the cliffs north of Fort Laiedd on Mount Gelmir.
Held by a corpse lying on the stairs of Volcanzone Manor.
Found just outside Rya's in the Manoir du Volcan room, accessible through the window.
Found behind a illusory wallIn the same room where you're fighting an Axe Skeleton, in the Sage's Cave.
Found on a corpse on a broken bridge near the Cabane with the stench of corpses.

In the Altus Plateau:

Where to buy :

Sold by the Nomadic Merchant in West Altus Plateau for 4,000 runes. Stock: 3.

Where to find :

In the Shaded Castle: Found on a body on a stone ledge, reached by crossing the rocks leading from the wall to the ledge. A set of slugs can be found underneath when looking at the body.
One in a chest in the Grotte du Sage, behind a false wall (northeast of Site de Grace, in an abandoned coffin).
Found on a corpse in a camp northeast of the Great Dectus Elevator.
Held by a corpse sitting on a chair in an open field.

In Leyndell, the royal capital

Where to find :

In the Sealed Tunnel: At the back of the room with the elevator, dispel two illusory walls to the south. In the next room, step on the overgrown root and jump right onto the wooden platform below, just in front of a tunnel. Follow the tunnel to find the key on a corpse.
Inside a chest in a side room of a building with five peasant lightning pot throwers. Southeast of Balcony Avenue Grace Site.
At the top of a tomb guarded by two skeletons and a zombie northeast of Grace Balcony Avenue.
On a corpse at the top of a south-facing lookout point and two levels below the Site of Grace at Lower Capital Church.
On a corpse in the Site of Grace on the western capital rampart. Go down, jump on the petrified dragon foot on the barn, then into the wooden building on the 2nd floor.
In the Tomb of the Hero Auriza: in the first Chariot Room, descend the openings on either side just before the second ramp. In the room below, head west and climb the steps, then turn right to reach a second Chariot Room where two chariots run side by side with a short delay between them. Exiting this hall, turn left to find the key on a corpse between two ramps.
We find one in front of a grave, with three enemies nearby.
One can be found on the lower platform, open a door and find the key inside the safe.
It can be found in a small hut after the fortified manor, west of Grace's site at Lower Capital Church. You have to jump around to reach it. There is a Forge Stone (6) on this same hut.
Found in the Aqueducts section of the Underground Escape Grounds. From the Underground Roadside grace site, head northeast and descend into an opening in the ground to enter the aqueducts. From there, head northwest past the rats and look for a tunnel on the right. Follow this tunnel until you see slimes and drop down into the hole in front of them. Follow the path to the end to retrieve the key from a corpse.

At the summit of the giants

Where to buy :

Sold by the Nomadic Merchant located east of the Giant Peaks for 5,000 runes each. Stock: 3.

Where to find :

In the Ruins of Yelough Anix: inside a small open structure in the northern part of the ruins.
Miquella's Haligtree: two found on the canopy of the Haligtree.
One right behind you when you enter the Haligtree area.
They can be found further up in the canopy, at the end of a branch near a giant Miranda shoot.
Held by a corpse located on the roof inside Sol Castle.
In the Western Summits of the Giants: held by a corpse sitting on a chair near the edge of the cliff.
Guardians' Garrison: held by a corpse in front of the fort entrance.

At the round table

Where to buy :

Can be purchased from Twin maiden shells for 4,000 runes, 3 available from stock.
After giving them the Patch Bell Roll, you can purchase it for 5,000 runes. Stock: 1.
After giving them the Abandoned Merchant or the Nomad Merchant [4]Bell Rings, you can buy them for 2,000runes. Stock: 4.

In the siofra river & in Nokron, eternal city

Where to buy :

Can be purchased from the Nomad Merchant in the Siofra River for 2,000 runes.
Sold by the Merchant imprisoned inside the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum for 5,000 runes each. 5 in stock.

Where to find :

Can be found by climbing a ruin next to Hallowhorn Grounds. A gust of wind can be found at the edge of the cliff closest to the ruin, propelling you to the top.
Can be found by climbing the support beams and pillars of a ruined wall.
Mohgwyn Palace: Found on a corpse near the cliffs east of the mausoleum, behind corpses in prayer.
Found on a corpse lying near a ledge overlooking the ruined temple in Nokron, Eternal City, along with the deer carcass. This ledge is one level below the cliff with the spirit jellyfish.
Sold by the merchant to Rivière Siofra.

In the depths of deep roots

Where to find :

Found in the far northwest at the top of the building near the Siluria Crucible Knight, accessible by jumping on the spirit source behind it.
On a corpse at the top of a tower with an air vent, west of the site of the nameless Eternal City in the Depths of the Deep Roots.

In the Ainsel River

Where to find :

On a corpse next to a Giant Miranda Push in the northern part of the Ruins of Uhl's Palace.
On a corpse lying on a ledge overlooking the waters of Noksstella, the Eternal City.

To Farum Azula crumbled

Where to find :

There's one in an open area, held by a corpse, near the corner.

How to use the Stone Blade Wrench in Elden Ring?

Stone blade keys can be used to open imp statues containing loot. They are consumed when used.

Here is a complete list of all the imp statues that can be opened with the stone blade keys:

In Limgrave:

In the Tomb of the Fringefolk Hero: to access it, you need two stone blade keys. It can be found near the stranded cemetery in the Site of Grace. There is a pool full of poison. Run forward and at the end, turn right to the stone platform. From there, continue on, but you will see a giant mechanical monstrosity coming at you. Hide behind the columns on the side to avoid being trampled. To descend, use the small rooms or lockers to move forward safely but slowly. Note that there are enemies there. Once you reach the bottom, there is a Marika statue to make things easier during the descent, as many enemies will appear. Once you reach the end, you will enter a boss battle with a Tree Spirit. Defeat it to obtain a Golden Seed and a Banished Knight Oleg. There is a hidden spot if you jump at the beginning of the bridge. A Talisman can be found. A Stone Blade Key can also be found, which effectively costs you only one key to access this area.
In the Tombsward Catacombs: requires a stone blade key to access, players can find a Nomadic warrior's handbook (9) the seal.
Used to unlock an underground cavern inside the Water Summoning Village that houses the Green Turtle Talisman.
Can be used to open two locked doors at the Round Table. The first door will require one key to open, and the second door behind the first will require two keys to open (you will need 3 keys in total). You will find the Assassin's Prayer Book behind the second door.

In the Château de voile-tempête

In a basement room accessible from the main courtyard. Provides access to two treasure chests containing the Book of Prayers in God's Skin and the Seal of the Godslayer, as well as a shortcut to the castle gate area.
A short distance east of the Rampart Tower grace site. An Iron Sharpening Blade, a Mercy and a Wooden Shield Hawk Crest can be found in a room with two axe-wielding enemies.

At Liurnia des lacs

In the Academy's Crystal Cave: To access it, you must use a stone blade key.
In the Catacombs of the Black Knife: use to open a room containing Hache de Rosus.
In the Catacombs at the bottom of the cliffs: used to open a room containing the Mirror Heaume of Nox.

In the Underground

Used to unlock a room in the Sacred Land of Night that houses theImitez the ashes of tears.
Used to unlock a room in Noksstella, the Eternal City which houses the Nightmaiden and Swordstress puppets.

In Leyndell, the royal capital

Required to enter the Tomb of the Hero Auriza.

On Mount Gelmir

Mandatory for access to Seethewater Grotto.
Two are required to enter the unsightly Catacombs.
Required to access the Crimson Amber Medallion (+1) in the Volcano Manor.
Necessary for access to the Dagger Talisman in Volcano Manor.

Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree

Two are used to unlock a room on the outer wall housing the Triple Rings of Light incantation.
Two are used to unlock a room in the lower levels which houses Marika's Soreeal.

To Farum Azula crumbled

Two of them provided access to the elevator leading to the Dragon Temple elevator site and the area beyond.

In the dedicated Snowfield

Mandatory to enter the Grotto of Despair

Further information on the Stone Blade Wrench

You can hold up to 99 Stone Blade Keys.
You can store up to 600 Stone Blade Keys.
You can choose a pair of Stone Blade Wrenches as a souvenir when you create your character.
Stone Blade Keys cannot be exchanged by players.

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