Mining
Mining is a life skill focused on extracting minerals from ore deposits found throughout Pywel. The materials you mine feed directly into crafting, equipment upgrades, and expansion of the Greymane camp.
How mining works
Ore deposits appear throughout the world, often near cliffs, in caves, and along mountain paths. Approach a deposit and interact with it to extract minerals. Different deposits yield different types of ore, and richer deposits require better tools to extract efficiently.
As you progress, you'll unlock access to more advanced crafting recipes that require rarer minerals. This encourages exploring deeper into dangerous territory where the best deposits tend to be found.
What minerals are used for
Smithing - blacksmiths in towns use minerals to forge new weapons and armor for you
Equipment upgrades - upgrading existing gear requires specific minerals and quantities
Camp upgrades - expanding the Greymane camp's facilities costs minerals alongside other resources like lumber
Specialized tool crafting - advanced tools can be crafted from valuable resources you discover while mining
Where to mine
Ore deposits are found across all regions of Pywel. Common ore is available near the surface in most areas, while rarer minerals are found in caves, dungeon areas, and remote mountain locations. Some deposits may be near enemies, so come prepared.
Companion mining
If you'd rather not mine manually, you can dispatch Greymane companions on resource-gathering missions that include mining. They'll return with ore over time while you focus on other activities. The yield depends on the mission and the companions you assign.
Tips
Mine whenever you pass a deposit, even if you don't need ore right now. You'll need large quantities later for camp upgrades.
Keep an eye on your tool quality. Better tools mean faster extraction and access to higher-tier ores.
Combine mining with gathering trips since ore deposits and gathering nodes are often found in the same areas.