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Volpedia/Games/Stardew Valley/Skills/Mining
STARDEW VALLEY / SKILLS

Mining

Skill gained from breaking rocks and collecting relevant materials.

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In practice: Use mine elevator checkpoints and upgrade equipment alongside depth.
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Overview

Skill gained from breaking rocks and collecting relevant materials.

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How it works

Skill gained from breaking rocks and collecting relevant materials. Practice raises a skill and unlocks levels, recipes and choices.

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Practical advice

Use mine elevator checkpoints and upgrade equipment alongside depth.

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Mistakes to avoid

Do not count ore collection without considering combat threats.

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Guide / guidesSkull Cavern Survival

Survive dangerous desert mining trips.

Skills / skillsCombat

Skill earned by fighting monsters, supporting more dangerous mining routes.

Tips / tipsEarly Backpack Upgrade

An expanded inventory makes mixed fishing, mining and forage runs more productive.

Tips / tipsKeep a Spare Weapon

Mining difficulty spikes between areas and tool upgrades do not solve combat alone.

Bundles / community-centerBoiler Room

Bundles using mining materials and other resources that unlock minecart travel.

Mining / miningCopper Ore

Early metal resource obtainable through mining and used in bars and upgrades.

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