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11 Overview

33 Mining is one of the best ways to make money in Starsand Island, and you need ores for most crafting upgrades. Almost all ores are found in the Moonlit Forest. Bring a pickaxe every time you go in. Overworld ore nodes respawn every two to three in-game days, while dungeon nodes respawn on each new run, making the Moonlit Forest the best repeatable mining location.

66 Pickaxe Progression

88 Your ability to mine higher-tier ores is gated by your pickaxe. Each pickaxe tier is tied to Zerine's Crafter certification tiers. You must upgrade your pickaxe before you can mine harder ores; swinging a lower-tier pickaxe at a high-tier node does nothing.

1010 ToolCrafter TierCan MineNotesStone PickaxeStarting toolStone, surface rocksCannot mine ore nodes in the Moonlit Forest. Only breaks basic rocks.Impulse PickaxeApprenticeCopper, Tin, Fluorite, QuartzFirst real mining tool. Also breaks Gravecrystals trapping Gravestars. Buy blueprint from Zerine's General Store.Impact HammerJuniorIron, Coal, Gold, PrimoriteArea-of-effect swing hits multiple ore nodes at once. Also works as a melee weapon. Fastest way to clear ore clusters.Blast HammerIntermediateMagnetite, Moonstone, AuroriteRequires Impact Hammer as a crafting ingredient (you sacrifice it to upgrade). Larger AoE swing.Electric DrillSeniorOilstone, Starflare Crystal, DiamondEndgame mining tool. Mines nearly instantly and consumes less stamina per swing.Mining RobotExpertAutomated miningPlaceable robot that mines nodes automatically. See automation.

1111 Ore Types and Locations

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1313 Ores are organized below by the zone where they first appear. Higher-tier ores require better pickaxes. Each ore has a distinct visual appearance to help you spot it in the field.

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1515 Early Ores (Evernight Forest)

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1717 OreAppearanceMinimum ToolKey UsesCopperBrownish-orange rocksImpulse PickaxeCopper Ingot, Copper Sheet, Bronze. Foundation for early crafting.TinGray-colored rocksImpulse PickaxeTin Ingot. Combined with Copper to make Bronze at the Furnace.FluoriteBright yellow rocksImpulse PickaxeRadiant Core, Radiant Crystal. Also repairs camp waypoints (5 per camp). Can serve as emergency Slingshot ammo.QuartzGreen-tinted mineral nodesImpulse PickaxeQuartzite, Glass Brick, Glass. Unlocks the Jam Maker and other glass-based crafts.

1818 Mid-Tier Ores (Gate of Life / Dreamfall Garden)

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2020 OreAppearanceMinimum ToolKey UsesIronDark gray rocks (darker than Tin)Impact HammerIron Ingot (Furnace II), Iron Sheet. Essential for mid-game tools and bag expansion.CoalBlack rocks with a matte surfaceImpact HammerFuel for advanced furnace operations. Replaces Charcoal in many Furnace II and III recipes.GoldShiny gold-flecked rocksImpact HammerGold Ingot (Furnace II). Premium sell value. Used in high-tier crafting recipes and tool upgrades.

2121 Iron spawns primarily in the Dreamfall Garden, the fourth area of the Moonlit Forest. To reach it, you need to shoot down a broken wall with your Slingshot to open the path. Gold spawns near the Crystalith Hideout doorway and in small deposits between Azure Bay and Mural Valley.

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2323 Late-Game Ores (Deep Moonlit Forest)

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2525 OreAppearanceMinimum ToolKey UsesPrimoritePurple-tinted crystalline nodesImpact HammerAdvanced crafting ingredient. Found past the Crystalith boss area.MagnetiteMetallic gray with magnetic sheenBlast HammerUsed for magnets and specialized equipment.MoonstonePale blue luminescent nodesBlast HammerRare mineral for endgame recipes. Found in Darkwater Shore.AuroriteShimmering golden-green crystalsBlast HammerAurorite Ingot (Furnace III). Endgame armor and tool crafting.

2626 Endgame Ores (Deepest Zones)

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2828 OreAppearanceMinimum ToolKey UsesOilstoneDark, oily-looking rocksElectric DrillUsed in high-end energy recipes and advanced machinery.Starflare CrystalBright orange-red crystalsElectric DrillStarflare Core. Used in the Realm Box and endgame crafting.DiamondTranslucent sparkling nodesElectric DrillRarest standard mineral. Used for the most advanced crafting recipes and premium sell value.

2929 Special Ores

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3131 Kyber Ore is found in a hidden cave behind the Water Wheel in the Moonlit Forest, past the Crystalith boss area. It is used for specialized advanced crafting recipes. Access requires progressing through the main Moonlit Forest questline to unlock the path.

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3333 Ore Processing Stations

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3535 Raw ores are processed through a chain of crafting stations. Each station tier unlocks new recipes while keeping all previous ones.

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3737 StationCrafter TierKey RecipesFurnace IApprenticeCopper Ingot, Tin Ingot, Bronze, Stone Brick, Glass Brick, Radiant CoreFurnace IIJuniorIron Ingot, Gold Ingot, Magnet, Alloy, Starflare CoreFurnace IIISeniorAurorite Ingot, Eternal Alloy, Flamecore Ingot, Lunar CoreCutter IApprenticeSoftwood Plank, Copper Sheet, Glass PaneCutter IIJuniorHardwood Plank, Iron Sheet, Premium Wood PlankCutter IIISeniorMeteor Plank, advanced sheets and processed formsGear SmithSeniorGears, Crystals, Wires, Springs, NailsCharcoal KilnApprenticeCharcoal (from Wood). Essential fuel for Furnace I operations.Ore AnalyzerJuniorProcesses Ore Chunks into randomized materials (see below)

3838 Ore Chunks and the Ore Analyzer

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4040 When mining ore nodes in the Moonlit Forest, you occasionally receive Ore Chunks as bonus drops alongside the standard ore. These chunks come in three rarities and must be processed at the Ore Analyzer to reveal their contents.

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4242 Chunk TypeWhere FoundHow ObtainedCommon Ore ChunkEvernight Forest and beyondRandom drop from mining Copper, Tin, Fluorite, and Quartz nodesUncommon Ore ChunkMid-sections (Spiritshade River area)Random drop from mid-tier ore nodes; also found in Soil MoundsRare Ore ChunkDeepest zones of the Moonlit ForestRandom drop from deep-zone ore nodes; can yield Spirit Cube Fragments

4343 Building the Ore Analyzer

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4545 The Ore Analyzer blueprint is unlocked at Junior Crafter rank from Zerine. Build it with 8 Hardwood and 2 Copper Sheets at your Worktable, then place it on your property like any other crafting station.

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4747 Ore Analyzer Outputs

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4949 Place Ore Chunks into the Analyzer and wait for processing. The output is randomized. Possible results include:

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5151 ItemDescriptionCommon materialsCopper, Tin, Stone, basic oresAncient Precision Partsa key crafting ingredient for Rollerskates, Sculptures, Woodcarvings, and other advanced recipesSpirit Cube Fragments (from Rare Ore Chunks)used in endgame crafting including the Realm Box

5252 The Analyzer functions like a gacha system: you might get basic stone, you might get Copper, or you might get Ancient Precision Parts. Processing Ore Chunks in bulk improves your odds of hitting valuable drops.

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5454 Crafting Station Unlock Path

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5656 Crafting station blueprints unlock through Zerine's Crafter certification tiers. Each tier adds new stations and tools to your blueprint pool:

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5858 Crafter TierStations/Tools UnlockedBaseEquipment Blueprint Pack: Cutter I, Charcoal Kiln, Furnace I, SeparatorApprenticeImpulse Pickaxe, Impact Axe, Storage Box IIJuniorImpact Hammer, Machete, Furnace II, Worktable II, Cutter II, Gear Smith, Ore AnalyzerIntermediateBlast Hammer, Sharp Machete, Energy Converter, Realm BoxSeniorElectric Drill, Chainsaw, Worktable III, Cutter III, Furnace IIIExpertMining Robot, Logging Robot, Bug Trap, Teleporter, Gathering Robot

5959 Ore Processing Chains

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6161 Many ores go through multi-step processing before they become usable crafting materials. Here are the most important chains:

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6363 Raw MaterialStep 1Step 2Step 3Copper OreCopper Ingot (Furnace I)Copper Sheet (Cutter I)Used in crafting recipesCopper + TinBronze (Furnace I)Bronze Sheet (Cutter I)Used in mid-tier recipesFluoriteRadiant Core (Furnace I)Radiant Crystal (advanced crafting)Used in advanced toolsQuartzQuartzite (Furnace I)Glass Brick (Furnace I)Glass (Cutter) for Jam Maker, etc.Iron OreIron Ingot (Furnace II)Iron Sheet (Cutter II)Mid-game tools, bag expansionGold OreGold Ingot (Furnace II)Direct sale or advanced craftingPremium sell valueWoodCharcoal (Charcoal Kiln)Fuel for Furnace I/IIAlways keep a stockpile

6464 Mining Tips

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6666 TipDetailsBuild multiple FurnacesOnce you are processing Copper, Tin, Fluorite, Quartz, and Iron simultaneously, a single Furnace becomes a serious bottleneck. Two or three Furnaces running in parallel save hours of waiting.Stock up on WoodFurnaces need Charcoal, which comes from Wood in the Charcoal Kiln. Process Wood into Charcoal before ore-processing days so you do not run out of fuel mid-smelt.Sell smelted bars, not raw oreSelling processed ingots is one of the fastest money-making methods. Further processing (sheets, parts) has diminishing returns for the time invested.Use the Merchant ShipThe Merchant Ship buys items at 200% value. Save your best bars and rare ores for it.Dump remaining stamina into miningAt the end of each day, if you have stamina left and nothing else to do, head into the Moonlit Forest for a quick mining run. Resources respawn regularly.Repair camp waypointsEach camp costs 5 Fluorite to repair. Camps serve as safe zones with sleeping areas and crafting benches, so keep Fluorite on hand as you explore new zones.Bring foodMining drains stamina fast. Carry stamina-restoring cooked dishes so you can mine longer per trip. The Scavenger cooking buff reduces effective stamina costs.Mine dungeon nodes for fast respawnsOverworld nodes take two to three in-game days to respawn. Moonlit Forest dungeon nodes respawn on each new run with no waiting period, making them the most efficient farming source.Use the Impact Hammer's AoEThe Impact Hammer hits multiple nodes with each swing. Position yourself between clusters to maximize efficiency.

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