Mining¶
Extract ore from mountains and rocks.
Overview¶
Mining allows you to extract ore from mountainsides and rocky areas. Essential for blacksmiths and one of the most important gathering skills in the game.
Effects¶
Ore Gathering¶
- Mine iron ore (most common)
- Find colored ores (better quality)
- Smelt ore into ingots
- Renewable resource
Ore Types¶
- Iron - Most common, everywhere
- Shadow - Uncommon
- Copper - Uncommon
- Bronze - Rare
- Gold - Rare
- Agapite - Very rare
- Verite - Extremely rare
- Valorite - Legendary rare
Additional Resources¶
- Find gems while mining
- Special ore veins
Training¶
Warning
These need refinement. Confirm your template in the Discord community.
Early (0-30)¶
- Buy pickaxe from NPC
- Mine any mountains
- Practice near towns
Intermediate (30-60)¶
- Mine in popular locations
- Start finding colored ore
- Build ingot stockpile
Advanced (60-85)¶
- Mine rare ore types
- Efficient gathering routes
- Better yield rates
Master (85-100)¶
- Expert miner
- Maximum yield
- Best chance for rare ore
Materials¶
Tools¶
- Pickaxe - Required for mining
- Shovel - Can also be used
- Tools wear out over time
Mining Locations¶
- Mountains
- Caves
- Rocky areas
- Mine entrances
Related Skills¶
Essential For:
- Blacksmithy - Needs ingots ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Support Skills:
- Cartography - Treasure hunting (dig up chests)
- Magery - Travel to mining spots
Miner Smith Template:
- Mining: 100
- Blacksmithy: 100
- Arms Lore: 100
- Tinkering: 50
- Magery: 100
- Other utility
Ore Quality¶
Common Ores¶
- Iron - Standard quality
- Found everywhere
- Most crafting uses iron
Rare Ores¶
- Colored ores are rarer
- Spawn in specific veins
- Create superior equipment
- Much higher value
Smelting¶
Ore to Ingots¶
- Smelt ore at forges
- 2 ore = 1 ingot
- Ingots used in smithing
- Lighter than ore for transport
Economic Value¶
High Demand¶
- Ingots always needed
- Smiths buy constantly
- Colored ingots worth premium
- Consistent income source
Income Potential¶
- Sell iron ingots in bulk
- Premium for colored ingots
- Supply smiths
- Very profitable at high skill
Mining Routes¶
Efficient Mining¶
- Learn spawn locations
- Create mining routes
- Mark runes to good spots
- Rotate locations
Ore Respawn¶
- Veins respawn over time
- Rotate between locations
- Don't over-mine one area
Importance¶
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential for smiths, excellent income)
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