Mining in Fields of Mistria — Ore, Gems & the Mines
The mines south of town unlock after you repair the bridge. Mining supplies copper, tin, iron, silver and gold — the backbone of tool upgrades and crafting. Deeper floors hold rarer ores and gemstones.
- Copper & Tin — early floors, for the first tool upgrades.
- Iron & Silver — mid floors, unlock better gear.
- Gold & Gems — deep floors, best money per inventory slot.
What to Do With Ores
Smelt ores into bars, then use them for tool upgrades, farm buildings and crafting recipes (including the materials for the engagement ring from the 1.0 update!). Don't sell raw ore — processed bars are worth far more.
Mining Skill Perks (Essence Tree)
Spend Essence at the Dragon Statue inside the Mines to unlock Mining perks. Each perk costs a fixed amount of Essence — you pick one perk per tier, so plan your build around your playstyle.
| Tier | Perk | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Lvl 1) | Earth Breaker | Breaking a Rock in the Mines will occasionally destroy all other Rocks in a 1x3 area around it. | 20 Essence |
| Tier 1 (Lvl 1) | Ore-riginal | Biome-Specific Ore will sometimes drop from Breaking Rocks in the Mines. | 25 Essence |
| Tier 1 (Lvl 1) | Reclaimer | Biome-Specific Furniture will sometimes drop from Treasure Chests in the Mines. | 15 Essence |
| Tier 1 (Lvl 1) | Treasure Hunter | Treasure Floors will sometimes appear in the Mines. | 20 Essence |
| Tier 2 (Lvl 15) | Iron Hound | Breaking an Iron Node will occasionally drop an extra piece of Iron. | 50 Essence |
| Tier 2 (Lvl 15) | True Blue | Breaking a Sapphire Node will occasionally drop an extra Sapphire. | 45 Essence |
| Tier 2 (Lvl 15) | Treasured | Treasure Chests will become more likely to appear in the Mines. | 45 Essence |
| Tier 2 (Lvl 15) | Mine Time | Movement speed will increase for 10 seconds when you first enter a new Floor. | 50 Essence |
| Tier 3 (Lvl 30) | Resonance | Defeating an enemy can break a nearby rock. | 75 Essence |
| Tier 3 (Lvl 30) | Earth Breaker II | Breaking a Rock in the Mines will occasionally destroy all other Rocks in a 1x3 area around it and is now more likely to occur. | 80 Essence |
| Tier 3 (Lvl 30) | Silver Seeker | Breaking a Silver Node will occasionally drop an extra piece of Silver. | 85 Essence |
| Tier 3 (Lvl 30) | Fantastic Finds | You can no longer find Wooden Treasure Chests, and you are now more likely to find a higher tier of Treasure Chests. | 80 Essence |
| Tier 4 (Lvl 45) | Lost to History | Ritual Chamber Floors will sometimes appear in the Mines. | 155 Essence |
| Tier 4 (Lvl 45) | Good as Gold | Breaking a Gold Node will occasionally drop an extra piece of Gold. | 150 Essence |
| Tier 4 (Lvl 45) | Refined Rockery | The Craft Time for all Stone Refinery recipes will be reduced by 10 minutes. | 150 Essence |
| Tier 4 (Lvl 45) | Break One, Get Two | Crafting a recipe at the Stone Refinery will sometimes create a bonus crafted item. | 155 Essence |
| Tier 5 (Lvl 60) | Mistril Mastery | Breaking a Mistril Node will occasionally drop an extra piece of Mistril. | 200 Essence |
| Tier 5 (Lvl 60) | Perfect Pick | Perfect Gem and Ores are now more likely to appear. | 210 Essence |
| Tier 5 (Lvl 60) | Void Value | Breaking Voidite can now drop twice as much material. | 205 Essence |
| Tier 5 (Lvl 60) | Lost to History II | Ritual Chamber Floors are now more likely to appear in the Mines. | 200 Essence |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you unlock the mines in Fields of Mistria?
Repair the bridge south of town to reach the mines, then enter and start mining ores from floor 1.
What is the best ore to mine?
Gold and gems are the most valuable, but iron and silver are the most useful for mid-game upgrades.