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11Ores and Resources22Everything you build, cook, wear, and fight with in Starsand Island starts as a raw resource. The surface island provides wood, stone, fiber, clay, and crops, while the Moonlit Forest underground is the exclusive source of metal ores like Copper, Iron, Gold, and Diamond. Turning raw materials into useful items requires processing them at Crafting Stations -- Furnaces smelt ore into ingots, Cutters saw wood into planks, and Choppers break down fibers.44This article covers every resource type, where to find it, what tool tier you need to harvest it, and what it processes into.66Surface Resources88Surface resources are found on the overworld island. They are available from the start of the game and do not require entering the Moonlit Forest.1010Stone1313ItemDescriptionFoundEverywhere on the surface and throughout the Moonlit ForestToolStone Pickaxe (Apprentice)UsesStone Brick (Furnace I), crafting stations, building materials, Simple Pellets (Ammo Maker), Stump Stools, basic tools1515Stone is the most abundant resource in the game. You will never run out of it, but you will go through large quantities for building and Stone Brick production.1616Clay1818ItemDescriptionFoundSurface island deposits near rivers and ponds, also in early Moonlit Forest areasToolStone Pickaxe (Apprentice)UsesFurnace I construction (5 Clay), Furnace II upgrade, Clay Brick (Furnace I), pottery and decorations2020Fiber2121ItemDescriptionFoundBreaking shrubs and bushes with any axe. Also purchasable from Zerine's General Store for 5 Coins each (infinite stock)ToolAny Axe or purchased from shopUsesCharcoal (Kiln: 2 Fiber + 1 Softwood = 2 Charcoal), Fiber Rope (Chopper I), Bug Net, Slingshot, Cutter I construction2323Fiber is cheap and abundant, but you burn through it quickly making Charcoal for smelting. If you run low, buy it from Zerine rather than spending time bushwhacking.2424Fiber Rope2626ItemDescriptionStationChopper IMade fromFiberUsesSpinning Wheel construction, Loom construction, various mid-game recipes2828Wood Types2929There are four main wood types, each from a different tree species and requiring a different axe tier. A fifth type (Meteor Wood) is found in the deep Moonlit Forest.3131Softwood3333ItemDescriptionTreesPalm trees, Coconut trees, Weeping Fig, small treesToolBasic Axe (Apprentice). Also drops from the ground near trees.Processes intoSoftwood Plank (Cutter I: 4 Softwood), Charcoal (Kiln: 1 Softwood + 2 Fiber = 2 Charcoal)Used forNearly every early-game recipe, building materials, Stump Stools, basic tools, station construction3535Softwood is the bread and butter of the early game. You need hundreds of pieces for building, planks, and Charcoal production. Trees regrow every few in-game days.3636Bamboo3838ItemDescriptionTreesBamboo groves (near the panda habitat area)ToolBasic Axe (Apprentice)Processes intoBamboo Board (Cutter I: 4 Bamboo)Used forBamboo furniture, Bamboo Raft, the Cloudrest Lake bus stop (10 Bamboo Board instead of Softwood Plank)4040Hardwood4141ItemDescriptionTreesBanyan trees -- the large, dark-barked trees scattered across the islandToolImpact Axe (Junior Crafter)Processes intoHardwood Plank (Cutter II: 4 Hardwood)Used forWorktable II upgrade, Furnace II upgrade, Spinning Wheel, Loom, Sewing Table, Impact Axe, Impact Hammer, Plume Bow, mid-game furniture4343Hardwood is a major bottleneck at the Junior tier. You need it for almost every mid-game upgrade. The Impact Axe blueprint is sold at Zerine's General Store once you reach Junior Crafter.4444Premium Wood4646ItemDescriptionTreesWhite Fig trees -- found near the shooting range area and around the Exploration ClubToolMachete (Junior Crafter)Processes intoPremium Wood Plank (Cutter III: 4 Premium Wood)Used forCrossbow (15 Premium Wood), Sharp Machete (20 Premium Wood), Blast Hammer, Crossbow, advanced furniture and building4848The Machete is crafted at Worktable II and requires an Impact Axe as an ingredient. Plan accordingly -- build a spare Axe before upgrading to the Impact Axe if you know you will need the Machete soon.4949Meteor Wood5151ItemDescriptionSourceDeep Moonlit Forest areas or special treesToolSharp Machete or Chainsaw (Intermediate+)Processes intoMeteor Plank (Cutter III: 4 Meteor Wood)Used forElectric Drill (6 Meteor Plank), Chainsaw (6 Meteor Plank), endgame tools and equipment5353Moonlit Forest ores5454All metal ores are mined inside the Moonlit Forest -- the underground dungeon behind your house. Deeper areas contain rarer ores, and each ore type requires a specific pickaxe tier to mine. Lower-tier ores like Copper and Tin stop appearing roughly halfway through the forest and are replaced by higher-tier deposits.5656Fluorite5858ItemDescriptionAreasEvernight Forest, Gate of Life, and throughout the forest (yellow crystal veins)ToolStone Pickaxe (Apprentice)Processes intoRadiant Core (Furnace I: 4 Fluorite + 1 Charcoal), Radiant Crystal (Gear Smith)Also used forRepairing Moonweaver camp crystals (5 Fluorite each), Impulse Pickaxe (10 Fluorite)6060Fluorite is the first ore you encounter. Bring at least 5 every time you enter the forest to repair camp crystals, which enable crafting and Fast Travel from rest points. It looks like glowing yellow rocks on cave walls.6161Tin Ore6363ItemDescriptionAreasEvernight Forest, Gate of Life (early Moonlit Forest)ToolStone Pickaxe (Apprentice)Processes intoTin Ingot (Furnace I: 4 Tin + 1 Charcoal)Used forBronze Ingot (1 Copper Ingot + 1 Tin Ingot + 1 Charcoal), Gears (Gear Smith), Springs (Gear Smith)6565Tin is only found in the early forest sections. Collect extra while you are there -- you need it for Bronze, which is a key mid-game material.6666Copper Ore6868ItemDescriptionAreasEvernight Forest through Dreamfall GardenToolImpulse Pickaxe (Junior Crafter)Processes intoCopper Ingot (Furnace I: 4 Copper + 1 Charcoal), Copper Sheet (Cutter II: 1 Copper Ingot + 1 Copper)Used forBronze, Impulse Pickaxe, Ore Analyzer, station construction, dozens of Junior-tier recipes7070Copper is the first ore that requires an upgraded pickaxe. You cannot mine it with the Stone Pickaxe. This is what makes the Impulse Pickaxe the first critical tool upgrade.7171Quartz7373ItemDescriptionAreasGate of Life area and nearby sections (green-tinted rock veins)ToolImpulse Pickaxe (Junior Crafter)Processes intoGlass Brick (Furnace I: 4 Quartz + 1 Charcoal), then Glass Pane (Cutter I)Used forGlass Pane for building and bus stops, Prism (Gear Smith), Impulse Pickaxe (5 Quartz)7575Quartz is less common than Copper. You need it for Glass Pane, which is required in large quantities for bus stop construction (50 Glass Pane total for all 10 stops).7676Iron Ore7878ItemDescriptionAreasDreamfall Garden and deeper (abundant from this point onward)ToolImpulse Pickaxe (Junior Crafter)Processes intoIron Ingot (Furnace II: 4 Iron Ore + 1 Coal), Iron Sheet (Cutter II: 1 Iron Ingot)Used forWorktable II upgrade, Impact Hammer, Impact Axe, bus stop construction, bag expansion, dozens of mid-game recipes8080Iron is one of the most important ores. Iron Sheet alone is needed for Worktable II, multiple tools, all 10 bus stops, and several bag expansions. Mine as much as you can on every forest trip.8181Coal8484ItemDescriptionAreasMid-sections of the Moonlit Forest (Spiritshade River, Mural Valley)ToolImpulse Pickaxe (Junior Crafter)Also made atCharcoal Kiln (from Hardwood)UsesSmelting fuel for Furnace II recipes (replaces Charcoal), Phosand ingredient (Coal + Sunveil Shrooms = Phosand for Bomb Arrows)8686Coal replaces Charcoal as the smelting fuel once you reach Furnace II. You can also produce it at the Charcoal Kiln from Hardwood if you run out. Every batch of Bomb Arrows needs Phosand, which needs Coal.8787Salt8989ItemDescriptionAreasDreamfall Garden area (appears as salt brick deposits)ToolImpulse Pickaxe (Junior Crafter)Processes intoFine Salt (Charcoal Kiln)Used forCooking ingredient (Fine Salt used in Grilled Mushroom Skewers, Pickling Jar recipes, and many dishes)9191Fine Salt is a common cooking ingredient. Stock up on Salt whenever you pass through Dreamfall Garden.9292Gold Ore9494ItemDescriptionAreasCrystalith Hideout and deeper (large black rocks with gold veins)ToolImpact Hammer (Junior Crafter)Processes intoGold Ingot (Furnace II: 4 Gold Ore + 1 Coal), Gold Wire (Gear Smith), Gold Sheet (Cutter II)Used forAlloy, Furnace III upgrade (3 Alloy + 4 Coal + 1 Mini Reactor uses Gold Ingot via Alloy), Golden Slingshot (3 Gold Ore), Furnace III upgrade, Sprinkler III, advanced recipes9696Gold Ore first appears in the Crystalith Hideout, after defeating the Crystalith boss. You need the Impact Hammer to mine it -- the Impulse Pickaxe is not strong enough. Gold feeds into Alloy and Gold Wire, both critical for late-game crafting.9797Primorite9999ItemDescriptionAreasAzure Bay and deeper sectionsToolImpact Hammer (Junior Crafter)Processes intoStarflare Core (Furnace II: Primorite + Coal), Starflare Crystal (Gear Smith)Used forFurnace III upgrade, Blast Hammer (5 Starflare Crystal), Sharp Machete, advanced equipment101101Oilstone102102ItemDescriptionAreasCave beneath the bubble bridge near Mural Valley, Waterwheel area (post-Glintortle boss)ToolBlast Hammer (Intermediate Crafter)Processes intoRubber (Charcoal Kiln)Used forGas Stove, Sharp Machete (5 Rubber), Blast Hammer (5 Rubber), advanced tools104104Flamecore105105ItemDescriptionAreasGrain Haven and deep forest areas (lower wooden pathways)ToolBlast Hammer (Intermediate Crafter)Processes intoFlamecore Ingot (Furnace III)Used forEndgame equipment and tools107107Diamond108108ItemDescriptionAreasGrain Haven and deep forest areasToolBlast Hammer (Intermediate Crafter)UsesPerpetual Reactor (2 Diamonds), endgame construction. One of the rarest ores in the game.110110Moonstone111111ItemDescriptionAreasDeep forest areas alongside Aurorite and Flamecore (lower wooden pathways)ToolBlast Hammer (Intermediate Crafter)Processes intoLunar Core (Furnace III), Lunar Crystal (Gear Smith)Used forPerpetual Reactor, Teleporters, endgame items113113Aurorite114114ItemDescriptionAreasDeepest sections of the Moonlit ForestToolBlast Hammer (Intermediate Crafter)Processes intoAurorite Ingot (Furnace III), Eternal Alloy (Furnace III)Used forElectric Drill (6 Eternal Alloy), Chainsaw (6 Eternal Alloy), endgame tools116116Magnetite117117ItemDescriptionSourcecan be mined directly from translucent white deposits in the Mural Valley area (Glintortle boss arena). It can also be obtained from the Ore Analyzer by processing Uncommon Ore Chunks. Obtained from the Ore Analyzer by processing Uncommon Ore Chunks (found in soil mounds near Spiritshade River)Processes intoMagnet (Furnace II: Magnetite + Coal)Used forEnergy Converter (3 Magnets), Mini Reactor, Perpetual Reactor119119Processed Metals120120Raw ores are smelted at the Furnace into ingots and other metals. Each Furnace tier adds new recipes while keeping all previous ones.122122Furnace I Products124124ItemDescriptionCopper Ingot4 Copper + 1 Charcoal. Used for Bronze, Copper Sheet, tools, station construction.Tin Ingot4 Tin + 1 Charcoal. Used for Bronze, Gears, Springs.Bronze1 Copper Ingot + 1 Tin Ingot + 1 Charcoal. Key mid-game metal for Impact Axe, Impact Hammer, Spirit Cube I, Furnace II upgrade.Radiant Core4 Fluorite + 1 Charcoal. Used for luminous items and Cutter II upgrade ingredient.Glass Brick4 Quartz + 1 Charcoal. Processed into Glass Pane (Cutter I), Prism (Gear Smith).Stone BrickStone + Charcoal. Building material, Furnace II upgrade, bus stop construction.126126Furnace II Products127127ItemDescriptionIron Ingot4 Iron Ore + 1 Coal. Processes into Iron Sheet. Used for Alloy, tools, station upgrades.Gold Ingot4 Gold Ore + 1 Coal. Used for Alloy, Gold Wire, Gold Sheet. Indirectly feeds Worktable III through Alloy.AlloyGold Ingot + Iron Ingot + Copper Ingot + Coal. Key late-game metal for Worktable III, Blast Hammer, Energy Converter.Starflare CorePrimorite + Coal. Processes into Starflare Crystal (Gear Smith). Used for Furnace III upgrade.MagnetMagnetite + Coal. Used for Energy Converter (3 needed), Mini Reactor, Perpetual Reactor.129129Furnace III Products130130ItemDescriptionAurorite IngotAurorite + fuel. Used for Eternal Alloy.Flamecore IngotFlamecore + fuel. Endgame equipment.Lunar CoreMoonstone + fuel. Processes into Lunar Crystal (Gear Smith).Eternal AlloyAurorite-based advanced alloy. Used for Electric Drill (6), Chainsaw (6), endgame tools.Refined AlloyAdvanced alloy variant for Expert-tier equipment.132132Processed Wood and Sheets133133The Cutter processes raw wood into planks and raw metals into sheets. It is a passive station -- load materials and return later.135135ItemDescriptionSoftwood PlankCutter I (4 Softwood). The most-used building material.Bamboo BoardCutter I (4 Bamboo). Building and furniture.Glass PaneCutter I (1 Glass Brick). Windows, bus stops, Jam Maker, Pickling Jar.Hardwood PlankCutter II (4 Hardwood). Tools, weapons, mid-game building.Iron SheetCutter II (1 Iron Ingot). Worktable II, tools, bus stops, bag expansion.Copper SheetCutter II (1 Copper Ingot + 1 Copper). Ore Analyzer construction.Gold SheetCutter II (Gold Ingot). Advanced construction.Premium Wood PlankCutter III (4 Premium Wood). Advanced furniture and building.Meteor PlankCutter III (4 Meteor Wood). Electric Drill (6), Chainsaw (6).137137Gear Smith Products138138The Gear Smith produces mechanical components and refined crystals. It is unlocked at Intermediate Crafter.140140ItemDetailsGearTin Ingot. Energy Converter (3 needed), vehicles, machines.SpringTin Ingot. Mechanical components.Gold WireGold Ingot. Chainsaw, Crossbow, high-end tool wiring.PrismGlass Brick. Energy Converter (2 needed).ChipAdvanced materials. Electric Drill (5), Chainsaw (5), electronics.Radiant CrystalFluorite-based. Impact Axe (2), Impact Hammer (2), tools.Starflare CrystalPrimorite-based. Blast Hammer (5), Sharp Machete (5), Furnace III upgrade.Lunar CrystalMoonstone-based. Perpetual Reactor, endgame items.High Performance Wire SetGold Wire + other materials. Electric Drill (8), Chainsaw (8), Mini Reactor, Perpetual Reactor.143143Other Processed Materials144144MaterialDetailsCharcoalCharcoal Kiln (1 Softwood + 2 Fiber = 2 Charcoal). Smelting fuel for Furnace I recipes.Fine SaltCharcoal Kiln (from Salt). Cooking ingredient.RubberCharcoal Kiln (from Oilstone). Gas Stove, Sharp Machete, Blast Hammer.PhosandCoal + Sunveil Shrooms. Used for Bomb Arrows (Ammo Maker).Carbon LineSpinning Wheel (from Fiber). Plume Bow, bag expansion.Fiber RopeChopper I (from Fiber). Spinning Wheel, Loom construction.Plant PasteChopper I (from plant materials). Organic crafting ingredient.146146Ore Chunks and the Ore Analyzer147147Mining any ore vein in the Moonlit Forest has a random chance to drop Ore Chunks in addition to the expected ore. These chunks look like irregular stone lumps and come in three rarities.149149Ore Chunk Types151151ItemDescriptionCommon Ore ChunkDrops from early-area ore veins (Copper, Tin, Fluorite, Quartz). Analyzer outputs: Stone, Copper, Iron, Ancient Precision Parts (rare, exclusive to the Analyzer).Uncommon Ore ChunkDrops from mid-area ore veins and soil mounds near Spiritshade River. Analyzer outputs: Iron, Magnetite (exclusive to Analyzer), Spirit Cube Fragment (chance).Rare Ore ChunkDrops from deep-area ore veins (Aurorite, etc.) and dirt mounds in the deepest forest. Analyzer outputs: Spirit Cube Fragment (best chance), rare metals, advanced materials.153153How the Ore Analyzer Works154154The Ore Analyzer is a crafting station unlocked at Junior Crafter. Build it with 8 Hardwood + 2 Copper Sheet. Place Ore Chunks inside, wait for processing, and receive randomized outputs.156156The Ore Analyzer is the only way to obtain Magnetite and Ancient Precision Parts. It also provides the best source of Spirit Cube Fragments, which are needed for the endgame Spirit Cube crafting chain.158158Spirit Cubes160160Spirit Cubes are the endgame crafting material. They are assembled from Spirit Cube Fragments (obtained from the Ore Analyzer) and power the most advanced items in the game.162162ItemDescriptionSpirit Cube I4 Spirit Cube Fragments + 2 Bronze. Used for Realm Box (3 needed), Robot Terminal.Spirit Cube II2 Spirit Cube I + 1 Magnet. Used for Robot Terminal, Bug Traps.Spirit Cube III2 Spirit Cube II + 2 Alloy. Used for Teleporters, Robots, endgame automation.164164The Realm Box (3 Spirit Cube I) is a shared inventory accessible from anywhere on the island -- extremely useful for transferring items between your farm, the forest, and other locations.165165Energy Converter Products167167The Energy Converter (Senior Crafter) converts crystals into power components for the most advanced items.169169ItemDescriptionSolid-State BatteryRadiant Crystal + 2 Tin Ingots + Iron Sheet. Power supply for machines.Mini ReactorStarflare Crystal + 2 Magnets + 2 High Performance Wire Sets. Required for upgrading stations from Tier II to Tier III.Perpetual ReactorLunar Crystal + 2 Diamonds + 2 High Performance Wire Sets + 2 Magnets. Used for Teleporters (1 needed) and Robot Terminals (2 needed).171171Moonlit Forest Resource Progression172172Each area of the Moonlit Forest introduces new resources. Here is the progression from entrance to depths.174174Evernight Forest (Entrance)176176ItemDescriptionOresFluorite, Tin, StoneOtherCopper (early nodes), mushrooms, Softwood, HardwoodExplorer tierNone required178178Gate of Life179179ItemDescriptionOresFluorite, Copper, Tin, Quartz, StoneOtherHerbs, mushrooms, Gravecrystals (containing trapped Gravestars)Explorer tierApprentice181181Dreamfall Garden182182ItemDescriptionOresIron Ore (abundant), Coal, Copper, FluoriteOtherSalt (salt brick deposits), mushroomsExplorer tierJuniorNoteFirst reliable Iron farming location184184Crystalith Hideout185185ItemDescriptionOresGold Ore (first appearance), FluoriteExplorer tierJunior (after defeating Crystalith boss)NoteGold Ore mining begins here. Requires Impact Hammer.187187Azure Bay188188ItemDescriptionOresPrimorite (first appearance), Gold OreOtherMoonflower, Mirthshroom, rare plantsExplorer tierIntermediate190190Mural Valley191191ItemDescriptionOresCoal, various mid-tier oresOtherSleep Lily varieties, Lotus Leaves, Oilstone cave nearbyExplorer tierIntermediate (after defeating Glintortle boss)193193Harvest Yard and Grain Haven194194ItemDescriptionOresDiamond, Flamecore, OilstoneOtherFluffweave (first location), rare plantsExplorer tierSenior (requires Fire and Water Arrows)NoteHigh-tier ore nodes begin here196196Darkwater Shore and beyond197197ItemDescriptionOresMoonstone, Aurorite (deepest ore nodes)OtherEldergrain, Midnight Herbs, Echo Bean seedsExplorer tierExpertNoteEndgame ore mining199199Tips200200Bring at least 5 Fluorite on every Moonlit Forest trip. Camp crystals cost 5 Fluorite each to repair, and they enable fast travel and crafting at rest points.Build multiple Charcoal Kilns and Cutters. Processing is time-based, and running two or three in parallel saves hours of waiting.Mine Iron aggressively once you reach Dreamfall Garden. Iron Sheet is the most-demanded processed material in the mid-game.Do not sell raw ores. Always process them into ingots, sheets, or other products first -- the value increase is significant.Save Ore Chunks for the Ore Analyzer rather than discarding them. Spirit Cube Fragments from Uncommon and Rare chunks are needed for Teleporters and Realm Boxes.Pair the Crafting and Exploration professions. Crafting needs ores from the forest, and Exploration needs tools and weapons from crafting. They feed each other.Trees regrow every few in-game days. You never permanently run out of wood -- just come back tomorrow.Buy Fiber from Zerine's General Store (5 Coins each) when you need Charcoal in bulk. It is faster than breaking bushes.
