Copper Ore
Copper Ore is a mining material in Crimson Desert with excellent ductility, used for refining weapons, plate armor, metal shields, and jewelry.
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Copper Ore is a metal ore with excellent ductility and malleability. It conducts heat and electricity well, and the extracted copper is used for various purposes such as machinery, tableware, and jewelry. Copper Ore is commonly found in exposed veins on rocks throughout Pywel and is a mid-tier refinement material for equipment upgrades.
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Category | Crafting and Refinement Materials (Ore) |
Buy Price | Available from smithies (limited stock) |
Sell Price | Unknown |
Obtainable Via |
Copper Ore veins have a distinct greenish tint, similar to patinated copper. Unlike Iron Ore, they appear in smaller nugget formations rather than large rock faces. Search lower terrain and exposed rocks rather than high cliff faces.
Anvil Hill (southeast of Hernand): Found at the base of the hill, alongside Iron Ore deposits.
Southwest of Glenbright Manor (Hernand Highlands): A convenient early-game location accessible from the road leading southwest from the manor.
South of Goldenfist Arena: Walk along the northern side of the river just southwest of the arena to find accessible copper veins.
Once discovered, copper veins are permanently marked on your map and respawn periodically.
Local smithies in major towns carry a small stock of Copper Ore, though quantities are limited. Mining is the primary way to obtain larger amounts, especially for mid- and late-game upgrades.
Copper Ore is required for refinement upgrades at the smithy, serving the same equipment categories as Iron Ore but at higher upgrade tiers:
Plate Armor (metal body armor)
Metal Shields (shield upgrades)
Material requirements for each upgrade tier are fixed and cannot be substituted. You will need Copper Ore when your equipment requires materials beyond basic Iron Ore.
The most efficient way to farm Copper Ore is to run the Howling Hill to Anvil Hill loop. Start at the Howling Hill cliffs along the river-facing walls south of Hernand, then circle the hill base collecting Copper and Iron Ore deposits together. Head east to Anvil Hill's lower edges and riverbed, then extend north along the Unicorn Cliff path through to the quarry for the largest cluster of nodes on the route.
Ore deposits respawn after roughly 7 in-game days. Mine every deposit on your route so they all reset at the same time, allowing consistent harvests on a weekly schedule. Use the time skip function (sleeping at campfires or beds, or the Wait function) to advance time between farming runs.
Beyond local smithies, additional vendor sources for Copper Ore include:
The trader at Howling Hills camp stocks 15 Copper Ore.
The NPC at Cairn House (north of Hernand) also sells Copper and Iron Ore.
Mine Copper Ore whenever you spot it during exploration. Mid-game upgrades require it, and veins are less common than Iron Ore.
Plan ahead for upgrade costs by visiting the smithy to check material requirements before committing to a weapon path.
Use Force Palm to instantly destroy copper deposits if you need to gather quickly.
The Mining Knuckledrill provides a 10% chance (up to 30% when fully refined) to mine additional ore, making it a direct upgrade over the standard pickaxe for farming.
Use the Charged Shot bow skill to break deposits in high-up, hard-to-reach places. The ore drops to the ground for easy collection.
Ore deposits respawn after roughly 7 in-game days. Mine all deposits on a route in a single trip so they reset together.