The Art of Prospecting
Mining is not just hitting rocks. It’s about finding the right rocks. In Ashes of Creation, ore veins are not static spawn points that appear every 5 minutes in the same spot. They spawn dynamically based on the region’s node development.
Tools Matter
You cannot mine Mithril with a Copper Pickaxe.
- Progression: As you level Mining, you gain the ability to use higher-tier tools.
- Surveying: High-level miners can detect veins from further away, saving hours of aimless wandering.
The Danger of the Depths
The best ore is always deep underground.
- Risk: Dungeons and caves are PvP hotspots.
- Strategy: Never mine alone in a high-traffic zone. Hire a mercenary escort, or be ready to run.