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Iron Ore Locations
March 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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Iron Ore is a refinement material in Crimson Desert used at the Blacksmith to upgrade weapons, plate armor, and metal shields. It is one of the most common ores in the game and the first metal most players will encounter. Iron Ore appears most frequently in the Hernand region along cliffs and mountain walls.
Iron Ore is gathered by striking ore deposits with a Pickaxe, purchased from the Provisioner's Shop in Hernand. Each deposit contains up to 6 Iron Ore pieces. The Force Palm Attack can also break ore deposits without a Pickaxe.
Iron deposits are concentrated in the Hernand region but also appear in other territories. Ore deposits sit along cliff faces, near rivers, and embedded in mountain walls.
The densest concentration of Iron Ore in the game. Approximately 14 deposits cluster along the cliffs of Hernand near the rivers. This area is ideal for farming because the deposits are close together and the Provisioner's Shop (where you buy the Pickaxe) is nearby.
Additional deposits appear southeast of Hernand, extending into the Steel Mountains. These are slightly more spread out but still accessible on foot from the main settlement.
Iron deposits can be found around Anvil Hill in the Demeniss region. The hilly terrain here makes deposits easy to spot along exposed rock faces.
Deposits appear around Tashkalp town in the Crimson Desert. The arid landscape makes cliff-side deposits stand out against the sandstone.
Iron Ore deposits are found near Mount Benus in Delesyia. These tend to be higher-elevation deposits along mountain paths.
Region | Specific Area | Approximate Deposits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
River cliffs near town | ~14 | Densest cluster; best for farming | |
Southeast Hernand | Steel Mountains | Several | Spread across mountain terrain |
Anvil Hill | Several | Exposed rock faces on hilly terrain | |
Around Tashkalp | Several | Cliff-side deposits in arid landscape | |
Mount Benus | Several | Higher elevation along mountain paths |
Iron Ore is used at the Blacksmith for refinement of the following equipment types:
Weapons: swords, axes, spears, greatswords, and other melee weapons
Plate Armor: chest pieces and leg armor made from metal
Metal Shields: all non-wooden shield types
The Hernand river cliffs are the single best spot for Iron Ore farming. With 14 deposits clustered together, you can fill your inventory in one loop.
Deposits respawn over time, so return to the Hernand cliffs periodically for a reliable supply.
Iron Ore is a common material used in early to mid-game refinements. Stock up early so you are not bottlenecked when you find a weapon worth upgrading.
Keep a Pickaxe in your inventory at all times. You will pass ore deposits constantly while traveling between quests.
