Loading...
Loading...
Best Mining Locations - Version 10 vs Version 11
May 23, 2026, 03:49 PM
Added internal wikilinks
Jun 8, 2026, 09:38 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
11Overview22Mining is one of the most important life skills in Crimson Desert. Ores and minerals are the backbone of the refinement system, and you will need a steady supply of materials from the moment you first upgrade a weapon until you are pushing endgame gear. This guide covers the best farming spots for every ore type in the game, along with recommended routes, the tools you need, and practical tips to keep your inventory full.44Every mineral deposit in the game respawns after roughly seven in-game days. Because of this timer, the most efficient approach is to mine all of your routes on the same day each week so that every node resets together. The locations below are organized by ore type, starting with the common early-game materials and working up to the rarest finds.66Tools and Prerequisites88Before you head out to farm, you will need the right equipment. There are several ways to harvest ore deposits in Crimson Desert, and having multiple options available gives you flexibility when you encounter nodes in awkward places.1111Tool / MethodHow to ObtainNotesPickaxeBuy from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand, or complete Rhett's Request for a free onePrimary mining tool. Equip via the quick menu (T on PC, left D-pad on controller). Aim at a deposit until the reticle turns blue, then swing.Force PalmLearned automatically during Chapter 1Breaks deposits without needing a pickaxe. Uses Spirit on each strike. Hold Middle Mouse Button on PC or R1/RB on controller. Be careful at heights because the impact launches you backward.Charged ShotUnlock via the Skill TreeUseful for deposits on high cliff faces that you cannot reach on foot. Hold Q on PC or L2/LT on controller to charge an arrow. Watch where the ore drops land, as pieces scatter.Mining KnuckledrillDefeat Marni's Excavatron during the Estate in Dismay quest, or farm Bleed Bandits at Karin QuarryA one-handed weapon with the Mining Mastery effect. Mines ore significantly faster than a standard pickaxe and increases ore drops by 10%.1313The Pickaxe is the tool you will use most often. Upgrading it to Masterwork quality reduces mining time to roughly two seconds per node and raises yields to three to five ore per deposit, with a chance for a Critical Harvest bonus. You can also purchase a pickaxe from vendors in other towns once you have progressed further into the story.1414Iron Ore1616Iron Ore is the most common mining resource and one you will need throughout the entire game. Every stage of weapon and armor refinement calls for it, so building a reliable farming loop early is essential.1818Hernand River Cliffs (Best Early-Game Spot)2020The densest concentration of Iron Ore in the game sits along the cliffs of Hernand near the rivers. Approximately 14 deposits cluster along this stretch, each yielding up to six Iron Ore. The nodes are close together and easy to reach on foot, making this the single best place to farm Iron Ore at any point in the game.2222Howling Hill2424The cliff face at Howling Hill south of Hernand City runs from the base of the hill all the way to Unicorn Cliff. This long stretch is packed with both Iron and Copper nodes, making it a natural two-for-one farming route. It is accessible right from the start of the game and sits close to the Base Camp fast-travel point.2626Anvil Hill2828Anvil Hill in the Demeniss region has Iron deposits scattered along its exposed rock faces. The hilly terrain makes deposits easy to spot. Because many quests send you through this area, it is worth stopping by to clear the nodes whenever you pass through.3030Other Iron Ore Locations3232Southeast of Hernand, along the Steel MountainsSouthern Crimson Desert region, near Tashkalp townDelesyia, around Mount BenusMineral Shops sell Iron Ore for 18 Silver Coins each (stock of about six per visit)3434Copper Ore3636Copper Ore is the second staple material. It is used to upgrade weapons, plate armor, metal shields, and jewelry. Copper deposits have a subtle greenish tint that distinguishes them from the darker gray of Iron Ore, though they tend to appear in many of the same areas.3838Hernand River Cliffs4040The same river cliffs that hold Iron Ore also contain roughly 13 Copper deposits. Because both ore types share this stretch of terrain, you can farm Iron and Copper on the same run without any extra travel. Each Copper deposit yields up to six ore.4242Anvil Hill Base4444The base of Anvil Hill, southeast of Hernand City, is one of the closest Copper deposits to the starting area. Multiple nodes spawn along the hillside, and following the river flowing northward past Hernand City reveals additional Copper deposits.4646Other Copper Ore Locations4848RegionLocationNotesDemenissNas RiverMultiple deposit clusters along the riverbanksDelesyiaGorthak areaAdditional mining sites scattered through the hillsCrimson Desert regionTashkalpDeposit locations near the townMineral ShopCairn House and othersSold for 45 Silver Coins each5050Recommended Early-Game Mining Route5151The single best route for new players combines the Howling Hill, Hernand River, and Anvil Hill areas into one loop. This route targets Iron and Copper together and can be completed in roughly 15 to 20 minutes of real time.5353Start at Howling Hill. Begin at the Base Camp fast-travel point. Head to the cliff face at Howling Hill and mine every Iron and Copper node along the stretch leading toward Unicorn Cliff.Circle to the Hernand River Cliffs. Follow the river southeast, clearing the 14 Iron and 13 Copper deposits along the cliff faces.Continue to Anvil Hill. Head east to the lower edges of Anvil Hill. Mine the Copper and Iron deposits at the base of the hill and along the riverbed.Extend north (optional). If you have time, continue north past Hernand City toward Three Saints' Falls for additional scattered nodes.Return and rest. Head back to camp and sleep at a campfire or bed to advance time. After roughly seven in-game days, the entire route resets.5555A full run of this loop typically yields 10 to 20 or more deposits. Mining everything in one session ensures that all nodes share the same respawn timer, which keeps future runs efficient.5757Gold Ore5959Gold Ore is one of the rarest materials in Crimson Desert and is found only inside Gold Mines. It is used for blacksmith refinement, particularly for upgrading accessories.6161Anvil Hill Gold Mine (Demeniss)6363The primary Gold Mine sits in the southwest of the Demeniss region at Anvil Hill. The entrance is at the bottom of a canyon, slightly east of the Gold Ore map icon. A large golden boulder blocks the way in; you must destroy it with Force Palm before you can enter.6565Inside the mine, you will find 15 to 20 Gold Ore. Each gold deposit can be struck two to four times before it crumbles into smaller pieces, so make sure you hit every node multiple times to collect everything. Do not walk away after the first swing.6767Silver Ore6969Silver Ore is another rare material, used for upgrading jewelry at the blacksmith. It is found only in a handful of hard-to-reach caves.7171Three Saints' Falls Hidden Cave (Hernand)7373The best Silver Ore deposit is hidden behind the waterfall at Three Saints' Falls in the Hernand region. This single deposit yields 25 to 30 Silver Ore, making it by far the most efficient Silver farming spot in the game.7575How to reach it: You will need the Stab skill (at least Level 1) and Force Palm. Navigate to the rock roughly halfway up the right side of the waterfall, the one that touches the falling water itself. Stand directly in front of the waterfall and activate the Stab skill (Shift + Right Click on PC, R1 + Triangle on PlayStation, RB + Y on Xbox) to pass through the water into a hidden cave. Use Force Palm to break the boulder blocking the deeper passage. Mine the Silver deposits at the end of the cave with your pickaxe or Force Palm.7777Bismuth Ore7979Bismuth Ore appears as golden, square-shaped blocks with a distinctive rainbow-colored glow. Standing too close to a deposit deals health damage, so approach carefully. Bismuth is used to upgrade plate armor, particularly boots and chest pieces.8181The Witchwoods (Hernand)8383Head southwest of Hernand toward the Witchwoods. Four Bismuth deposits cluster together here, each containing up to three ore pieces. This is the most accessible early-game Bismuth location.8585Northeast of Hernand Castle8787A second Bismuth cluster sits slightly northeast of Hernand Castle, across the river. These deposits are easy to reach once you know the spot and complement a broader Hernand-area mining run.8989Bismuth Crabs9191Southeast of Hernand, near the base of a cliff underneath the Abyss Cresset, several crabs spawn that drop Bismuth Ore when defeated. While this is not traditional mining, it is a reliable alternative source, especially if you are already in the area fighting enemies.9393Scolecite Ore9595Scolecite Ore is a crafting material used for upgrading weapons, plate armor, and metal shields. It appears most frequently in the Crimson Desert region.9797Northern Road Toward Varnia (Best Spot)9999The densest cluster of Scolecite deposits lines the main road heading north toward Varnia. A total of nine deposits sit along this corridor, each yielding up to six Scolecite Ore. This is the single best location for farming this material in bulk.101101Southern Edge of Tashkalp103103A smaller patch of Scolecite can be found on the cliffs at the southern edge of Tashkalp town. This is convenient if you happen to be in the area and want to pick up a few extra pieces.105105Hernand Outskirts107107A small cluster of Scolecite sits on the rocky outcroppings that lead up to the Lioncrest Watchtower, very close to Hernand City. This is easy to access early in the game but yields less than the northern corridor.109109Azurite111111Azurite is a blue crystal used specifically for upgrading jewelry at the blacksmith. Deposits yield up to six Azurite each.113113Northern Road Toward Varnia (Best Spot)115115Seven Azurite deposits cluster along the main northern road toward Varnia, the same corridor where Scolecite is abundant. This is the densest Azurite concentration in the game, making it the top farming location. You can combine Azurite and Scolecite runs in a single trip.117117Rocca's Hill (Early Access)119119The cliff face to the west of Rocca's Hill, across the river almost directly north of Hernand City, holds roughly five Azurite deposits. The ore sits at the foot of the cliff by the river, so you do not need to climb. This is the earliest Azurite location you can reach.121121Other Azurite Locations123123Demeniss, at Anvil HillCentral Hernand, southwest of Hernand CastleNorth of Delesyia and slightly west of the town center125125Garnet127127Garnet is a rarer mineral found in mountainous areas. It is used for smithing and gear refinement. Garnet deposits tend to appear as reddish crystal formations.129129South of Hernand (Early Game)131131The best early-game Garnet location is south of Hernand, near the reed field where you fight the Reed Devil. A deposit also sits just across the river from the falls at Three Saints' Falls.133133Rocca's Hill Ravine135135Garnet and Azurite deposits appear near the large bridge to the north of the Rocca's Hill ravine, along with Iron and Copper scattered throughout the area. This makes Rocca's Hill a versatile multi-ore stop.137137Demeniss Crater139139In the southwest of the Demeniss region, drop through a hole in a crater to find a large Garnet deposit underground. This requires some exploration to locate but provides a substantial haul.141141Purchasing Garnet143143Mineral merchants sell around three to five Garnet per visit at 2.50 Silver Coins each. Because mining alone may not meet your needs for this rarer material, buying from vendors is a practical supplement. The earliest mineral shop you can access is at Cairn House, north of Hernand, which you unlock by clearing Bleed Bandits from the area.145145Enemy Drops147147Hexe Earthen Swordsmen, found in the Hexe Wasteland during the mid-to-late game, have a chance of dropping Garnet upon defeat.149149Bloodstone151151Bloodstone is a red ore that stands out visually against rock faces, making it easier to spot from a distance than most other minerals. It is used for upgrading weapons, armor, and metal shields.153153Rocca's Hill Ravine (Best Early-Game Spot)155155The ravine in the south of Rocca's Hill, across the river directly east of Hernand, is the best early-game Bloodstone location. Five veins here yield approximately ten Bloodstone total. The proximity to Hernand makes this a quick detour during regular play.157157Road North of Tashkalp159159Multiple Bloodstone deposit clusters line the main road heading north from Tashkalp toward Trader's Expanse. Several distinct deposit locations are spread along this route, offering a solid mid-game farming loop.161161Other Bloodstone Locations163163East of Rocca's Hill, past Fort Anvil, at the bottom of a deep ravine north of the riverCliff face west of Delesyia town, accessible from the road leading out of the settlementSouth of Tashkalp town in the Crimson Desert region165165Diamond167167Diamond is among the most valuable minerals in Crimson Desert. Deposits are typically hidden inside caves and hard-to-reach areas. Diamond is used for high-level gear refinement.169169Hernand Highlands Cavern (Earliest Source)171171A cave full of Diamonds sits south of Hernand City in the Hernand Highlands, just below the entrance to the Dragon Stone Cavern. Follow the narrow opening inside and you will find 10 Diamonds at the end. This is the earliest reliable source of Diamonds in the game.173173Howling Hill Crater175175Southeast of Howling Hill in the Hernand region, there is a crater. At the bottom, inside a small cave, a Diamond crystal deposit awaits. It takes some climbing to get down into the crater, but the payoff is worth it.177177Other Diamond Locations179179RegionLocationDetailsDemenissSouthwestern areaDiamond deposits in rocky outcroppingsCrimson Desert regionSouth of TashkalpDeposits in small caves and rocky outcroppingsCrimson Desert regionNorthern road toward VarniaCrystal deposits north of Trader's Expanse, in the same corridor as Azurite and Scolecite181181Epidote182182Epidote is a late-game mineral that only becomes accessible once you unlock the Pailune, Crimson Desert, or Delesyia regions through main story progression. It is used for high-tier refinement at the blacksmith.184184Pailune (Primary Source)186186Once you unlock Pailune, two Epidote mining locations become immediately available on both the western and eastern sides of the main city. This region holds the highest concentration of Epidote deposits in the game.188188Other Epidote Sources190190Delesyia mountain areas, scattered across the borderlandsEast of Reedwind Fields near Dawn CaveMineral merchants sell Epidote for 2.50 Silver Coins each (three to five per visit)Hexe Earthen Swordsmen north of the Demeniss region drop Epidote upon defeat192192Because Epidote is locked behind story progression, purchasing from mineral merchants is the most practical early option. Each region has multiple mineral shops scattered across its areas where you can visit daily to buy Epidote ore.194194Complete Ore Summary196196The table below summarizes every mineable ore, its best farming location, what it upgrades, and the approximate yield you can expect from a single farming run.198198OreBest LocationUsed ForApprox. Yield per RunIron OreHernand River CliffsWeapons, plate armor, metal shieldsUp to 84 (14 nodes x 6 each)Copper OreHernand River CliffsWeapons, plate armor, shields, jewelryUp to 78 (13 nodes x 6 each)Gold OreAnvil Hill Gold Mine (Demeniss)Accessories15 to 20Silver OreThree Saints' Falls Hidden CaveJewelry25 to 30Bismuth OreThe Witchwoods (Hernand)Plate armor (boots, chest)Up to 12 (4 nodes x 3 each)Scolecite OreNorthern road toward VarniaWeapons, plate armor, metal shieldsUp to 54 (9 nodes x 6 each)AzuriteNorthern road toward VarniaJewelryUp to 42 (7 nodes x 6 each)GarnetSouth of Hernand / Demeniss CraterSmithing and gear refinementVaries; supplement with merchant purchasesBloodstoneRocca's Hill RavineWeapons, armor, metal shieldsAbout 10 from 5 veinsDiamondHernand Highlands CavernHigh-level gear refinement10 per cave visitEpidotePailune (east and west of main city)High-tier refinementVaries; locked behind story progression200200Mineral Shop Prices201201Buying ore from vendors is a practical supplement to mining, especially for rarer materials. The earliest mineral shop you can unlock is at Cairn House, north of Hernand. To open it, travel to Cairn House and defeat all the Bleed Bandits occupying the location. Once the area is cleared, the territory returns to Hernand and the shop opens.203203ItemPriceAvailabilityStone10 Silver CoinsCairn House and most mineral shopsIron Ore18 Silver CoinsCairn House; Base Camp seller (about 30 in stock late-game)Copper Ore45 Silver CoinsCairn House and regional mineral shopsGarnet2.50 Silver CoinsCairn House and regional mineral shops (3 to 5 per visit)Azurite2.50 Silver CoinsCairn House and regional mineral shopsEpidote2.50 Silver CoinsRegional mineral shops in later areas205205Respawn Mechanics206206All ore deposits in Crimson Desert respawn after approximately seven in-game days. Once you mine a deposit for the first time, its location is permanently marked on your world map under the Environment tab, so you will never lose track of a node you have already discovered.208208The key to efficient farming is mining every location on the same in-game day. If you clear Howling Hill on a Monday and Anvil Hill on a Wednesday, they will respawn on different days, which means you will be making multiple shorter trips instead of one big loop. Pick one day each in-game week, clear everything, and then advance time by sleeping at a campfire or bed.210210For more details on how resource respawning works, see the Enemy and Gatherable Respawning page.212212Tips for Efficient Mining214214Mine everything on the same day. This keeps all respawn timers synchronized. After clearing your full route, sleep at a campfire or bed to advance roughly seven in-game days, then repeat.Use Worker's Hearty Stew. Cooking and eating a Worker's Hearty Stew at a campfire grants a +20% Gathering Speed buff and a +15% Rare Drop Rate bonus for 30 real-time minutes. Always eat one before starting a farming session.Bring a dog companion. If you have a pet dog, it will automatically pick up dropped ore for you while you move to the next node. This saves time, especially along cliff faces where pieces can scatter.Use the Environment map tab. Every ore node you have mined at least once is permanently marked on your world map. Open the map and select the Environment tab to see all discovered deposit locations at a glance.Combine mining with other activities. Many ore locations overlap with quest areas, enemy spawns, and gathering spots. Plan routes that let you complete quests, harvest herbs, and mine ore in the same trip.Get the Mining Knuckledrill. Completing the Estate in Dismay quest and defeating Marni's Excavatron rewards you with this weapon, which dramatically speeds up mining and boosts yields by 10%.Hit gold deposits multiple times. Gold Ore nodes do not break in a single strike. Each deposit needs two to four hits to fully crumble. Walk away too early and you leave ore on the ground.Watch your health near Bismuth. Bismuth deposits deal proximity damage. Mine them quickly and step back between swings if your health is low.Sell excess Bloodstone for profit. Bloodstone sells for more than most other ore types. If you have a surplus, selling it to vendors is a solid way to earn extra coin. See the Best Ways to Farm Money guide for more money-making strategies.Upgrade your pickaxe. A Masterwork Pickaxe reduces mining time to about two seconds per node and increases yields to three to five ore, with a chance for Critical Harvest. The refinement investment pays for itself quickly.216216Advanced Farming Routes218218Once you have unlocked more of the world map, you can chain together longer routes that cover multiple ore types in a single session.220220Hernand Full Circuit222222This route covers Iron, Copper, Garnet, Azurite, Bloodstone, Bismuth, Silver, and Diamond all within the Hernand region and its immediate surroundings.224224Start at Howling Hill. Mine Iron and Copper along the cliff face to Unicorn Cliff.Head to the Hernand River Cliffs. Clear the remaining Iron and Copper deposits.Stop at Rocca's Hill Ravine. Collect Bloodstone from the five veins in the southern ravine, plus Azurite from the cliff base to the west and Garnet nearby.Visit the Witchwoods. Grab Bismuth from the four deposits southwest of Hernand.Enter the Hernand Highlands Cavern. Mine the 10 Diamonds south of Hernand City.Finish at Three Saints' Falls. Use the Stab skill to enter the hidden cave behind the waterfall and collect 25 to 30 Silver Ore.226226Northern Crimson Desert Corridor228228For Scolecite, Azurite, Diamond, and Bloodstone, the road heading north from Tashkalp toward Varnia and Trader's Expanse is the most productive single corridor in the game.230230Start at Tashkalp. Mine any nearby deposits south of town.Follow the main road north. Hit the nine Scolecite deposits and seven Azurite deposits that line the corridor.Collect Bloodstone from the clusters scattered along the road toward Trader's Expanse.Check for Diamond crystal deposits north of Trader's Expanse.232232See Also234234Mining - Overview of the mining life skillRefinement and Upgrade Materials - Full list of materials and what they upgradeGathering - Guide to all gathering activitiesPickaxe - Detailed tool informationTool Blueprints - All available tool typesBest Ways to Farm Money - Selling ore for profitEnemy and Gatherable Respawning - Respawn timer detailsCaves - Cave locations for hidden ore deposits
