====== Mining System Guide ======

The Mining System is one of the most rewarding custom features available. Grab a pickaxe, head into the dungeons, and start cracking open ore veins scattered across over **220 dungeon maps**. Whether you're a brand-new adventurer or a seasoned veteran, mining is a fantastic way to earn valuable materials, craft powerful items, and progress your character.

This guide covers everything from your very first swing to refining a +10 pickaxe.

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===== Quick Start =====

New to mining? Here's the short version:

  - Talk to the **Mining Expert** in **Prontera (147, 161)** - he'll explain the basics and warp you to Einbech.
  - Visit the **Master of Mining** in **Einbech (191, 123)** - pay **1,000,000 Zeny** to learn the Mining Skill.
  - Head to the **Master of Forge** in **Einbech (193, 125)** - craft your first **Pickaxe**.
  - Enter any dungeon, find glowing ore nodes, click them, and start mining!
  - Use **@go 21** to warp to Einbech at any time.
  - Type **@minehelp** in-game for a quick command reference.

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===== Key NPCs =====

All mining NPCs are located in **Einbech**, the mining town (accessible via **@go 21**).

^ **NPC** ^ **Location** ^ **What They Do** ^
| Mining Expert | Prontera (147, 161) | Tutorial, warp to Einbech |
| Master of Mining | Einbech (191, 123) | Teach mining skill, upgrade skill level |
| Master of Forge | Einbech (193, 125) | Craft pickaxes, ingots, stardust, anvils; refine pickaxes |
| Eliore | Einbech (195, 127) | Material exchanges, enhancement shop, refine tickets |

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===== How Mining Works =====

==== The Basics ====

Mining is straightforward:

  - You need a **Pickaxe** in your inventory and the **Mining Skill** learned.
  - Ore nodes spawn in **dungeons** all over the world - over 220 maps have them.
  - Walk up to a glowing node and **click it**. Your character will automatically begin mining.
  - While mining, you **cannot move, use skills, or use items** - you're locked in until the node is done or you disconnect.
  - Each node has **1 to 3 stacks** (hits). After all stacks are mined, the node depletes and respawns after a timer.
  - Only **one player** can mine a node at a time. If someone else is already mining it, you'll have to wait or find another.

==== What You Get ====

Every time you complete a mining cycle on a node, you receive:

  * **Draco Ores** - the main mining resource, type depends on node rarity.
  * **Ore Dust** - bonus dust drops every 5 stacks.
  * **Draco Ore Rejects** - bonus material given at the end of a mining session (25% of total ores mined).

If your inventory is full or you're overweight, any items you couldn't carry will be **mailed to you** automatically by the server.

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===== Node Rarities =====

Every ore node has a rarity that determines what kind of Draco Ore it drops:

^ **Rarity** ^ **Ore Dropped** ^ **Abundance** ^
| Common | Simple Draco Ore | Very common |
| Uncommon | Simple Draco Ore | Common |
| Rare | Normal Draco Ore | Moderate |
| Epic | High Draco Ore | Uncommon |
| Legend | Higher Draco Ore | Rare |

Higher rarity nodes are more valuable but less common. Each dungeon map has around **3 to 5 nodes** with varying rarities. Nodes respawn on a timer between **10 and 30 minutes** after being depleted.

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===== The Pickaxe =====

==== Creating Your First Pickaxe ====

Visit the **Master of Forge** in Einbech and select "Create Pickaxe". You'll need:

^ **Material** ^ **Amount** ^
| Iron Ore | 50 |
| Steel | 35 |
| Oridecon | 15 |
| Elunium | 10 |
| Gold | 10 |

==== Pickaxe Refine & Mining Speed ====

A higher refine on your pickaxe makes you mine **faster**. The base mining animation takes **1 second per frame** (10 frames per cycle). Each refine level reduces this by **50 milliseconds**, down to a minimum of **500ms** at +10.

^ **Refine** ^ **Speed Per Frame** ^ **Cycle Time** ^ **Speed Boost** ^
| +0 | 1000ms | ~10s | - |
| +1 | 950ms | ~9.5s | 5% faster |
| +3 | 850ms | ~8.5s | 15% faster |
| +5 | 750ms | ~7.5s | 25% faster |
| +7 | 650ms | ~6.5s | 35% faster |
| +10 | 500ms | ~5s | **50% faster** |

A +10 pickaxe mines **twice as fast** as a +0. It's absolutely worth investing in refining your pickaxe.

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===== Mining Skill =====

==== Learning the Skill ====

Talk to the **Master of Mining** in Einbech. Learning the skill costs **1,000,000 Zeny**. Once learned, you start at **Mining Level 1**.

==== Skill Level Effects ====

Your mining skill level determines how many ores you collect per mining action. The formula depends on both your level and the node's stack size:

^ **Skill Level** ^ **Ores per Action (3-stack node)** ^ **Ores per Action (2-stack)** ^ **Ores per Action (1-stack)** ^
| Lv 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lv 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lv 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lv 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lv 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 |

At max level on a 3-stack node, you're pulling **4 ores per action** - a massive improvement over the base 1.

==== Upgrading Your Skill ====

To upgrade from Level 1 to 10, visit the **Master of Mining** with **Draco Stardust** in your inventory. There are **4 types** of stardust, each with a different success rate.

**Stardust required per attempt:** 10 × (current level + 1)

^ **Upgrade** ^ **Stardust Needed** ^
| Lv 1 → 2 | 20 |
| Lv 2 → 3 | 30 |
| Lv 3 → 4 | 40 |
| Lv 4 → 5 | 50 |
| Lv 5 → 6 | 60 |
| Lv 6 → 7 | 70 |
| Lv 7 → 8 | 80 |
| Lv 8 → 9 | 90 |
| Lv 9 → 10 | 100x of ALL 4 stardust types |

**Success rates by stardust type:**

^ **Level** ^ **Type 1** ^ **Type 2** ^ **Type 3** ^ **Type 4** ^
| Lv 1–5 | 35% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Lv 6 | 30% | 35% | 40% | 45% |
| Lv 7 | 25% | 30% | 35% | 40% |
| Lv 8 | 20% | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Lv 9 → 10 | 15% (all types) | 15% | 15% | 15% |

Type 4 stardust has the best odds. Save your Type 4 stardust for the harder upgrades (Lv 6+), and use cheaper types for the early levels. The final upgrade to Lv 10 is a flat **15%** chance regardless of type - and requires **100 of each type**. It's a big investment, but worth it.

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===== Crafting at the Master of Forge =====

The **Master of Forge** in Einbech handles all crafting and refining.

==== Create Metal Bars (Ingots) ====

Turn raw ores into Metal Bars used for pickaxe refining.

^ **Input** ^ **Output** ^
| 100x Raw Ore (any type) + 20x processing fee + 10,000z | 1x Metal Bar |

There are **4 ore types**, each producing a corresponding **Metal Bar type**. Higher-tier bars give better refining success rates.

==== Create Draco Stardust ====

Turn ore dust into Draco Stardust used for mining skill upgrades.

^ **Input** ^ **Output** ^
| 100x Ore Dust (any type) + 20x processing fee + 5x Coal + 10,000z | 1x Draco Stardust |

Like bars, there are **4 dust types** producing **4 stardust types** with different success rates.

==== Create Anvils ====

Anvils are required for pickaxe refining.

^ **Input** ^ **Output** ^
| 50x Draco Ore + 10,000z | 1x Anvil |

Stock up on Anvils before attempting to refine - you'll need a lot of them at higher levels.

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===== Pickaxe Refining =====

Refining your pickaxe is the most important progression in the mining system. Visit the **Master of Forge** and select "Refine Pickaxe". **Your pickaxe must be equipped** (not just in inventory).

==== Materials Per Refine ====

^ **Refine** ^ **Bars Needed** ^ **Anvils Needed** ^ **Break Risk?** ^
| +0 → +1 | 10 (choose 1 type) | 10 | No |
| +1 → +2 | 20 | 20 | No |
| +2 → +3 | 30 | 30 | No |
| +3 → +4 | 40 | 40 | No |
| +4 → +5 | 50 | 50 | No |
| +5 → +6 | 60 | 60 | **Yes (15%)** |
| +6 → +7 | 70 | 70 | **Yes (20%)** |
| +7 → +8 | 80 | 80 | **Yes (25%)** |
| +8 → +9 | 90 | 90 | **Yes (30%)** |
| +9 → +10 | 100x ALL 4 types | 100 | **Yes (40%)** |

==== Success Rates by Bar Type ====

^ **Refine** ^ **Bar Type 1** ^ **Bar Type 2** ^ **Bar Type 3** ^ **Bar Type 4** ^
| +0 to +5 | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
| +6 | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% |
| +7 | 25% | 30% | 35% | 40% |
| +8 | 20% | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| +9 → +10 | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |

**Important notes:**
  * **+0 to +4 is completely safe** - no chance of breaking.
  * **+5 and above has a break chance** - if your pickaxe breaks, it is **destroyed** and you must craft a new one from scratch.
  * The final refine to **+10 requires 100x of ALL four bar types** plus 100 Anvils. It has only a **15% success rate** and a **40% break chance**. Prepare backup pickaxes.
  * Always use **Bar Type 4** for the best success rates (when available).
  * External refining (through other NPCs) is **blocked** - only the Master of Forge can refine pickaxes.

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===== Eliore - Material Exchanges =====

**Eliore** (Einbech 195, 127) runs three shops:

  * **Enhance Materials** - Upgrade raw mining materials into higher-quality versions.
  * **Exchange for Items** - Trade mining materials for useful consumables, equipment, and tools.
  * **Refine Tickets** - Purchase special tickets that help with refining (reduce break chance, increase success rate).

Check Eliore's shops regularly - refine tickets are especially valuable if you're pushing past +5.

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===== Where to Mine =====

Mining nodes are scattered across **over 220 dungeon maps**. Here are some popular locations grouped by difficulty:

==== Beginner-Friendly Dungeons ====
  * **Payon Cave** (pay_dun00 – pay_dun04)
  * **Prontera Culvert** (prt_sewb1 – prt_sewb4)
  * **Geffen Dungeon** (gef_dun00 – gef_dun03)
  * **Byalan Island** (iz_dun00 – iz_dun05)
  * **Coal Mine / Einbroch Mine** (mjo_dun01 – mjo_dun03)

==== Intermediate Dungeons ====
  * **Glast Heim** (gl_cas01, gl_church, gl_knt01, etc.)
  * **Clock Tower** (c_tower1 – c_tower4)
  * **Sphinx** (in_sphinx1 – in_sphinx5)
  * **Pyramid** (moc_pryd01 – moc_pryd06)
  * **Orc Dungeon** (orcsdun01, orcsdun02)

==== Advanced Dungeons ====
  * **Biolabs** (lhz_dun01 – lhz_dun04)
  * **Thanatos Tower** (tha_t01 – tha_t12)
  * **Thor's Volcano** (thor_v01 – thor_v03)
  * **Juperos** (juperos_01, juperos_02, jupe_core)
  * **Nidhoggur's Nest** (nyd_dun01, nyd_dun02)

==== Endgame Dungeons ====
  * **Illusion Dungeons** (tur_d03_i, ice_d03_i, prt_mz03_i, etc.)
  * **Issgard** (jor_ab01, jor_dun01, jor_root1, etc.)
  * **Varmundt's Mansion** (ba_pw01 – ba_pw03, ba_bath, ba_lib)
  * **Oz Labyrinth** (oz_dun01, oz_dun02)
  * **Rudus** (sp_rudus – sp_rudus4)

Each map has **3 to 5 nodes** with different rarities. Nodes respawn between **10 to 30 minutes** after depletion. Less popular dungeons may have untouched nodes sitting there - explore!

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===== Tips & Tricks =====

  * **Always carry your pickaxe** - you can't mine without it in your inventory.
  * **Refine your pickaxe to at least +5** - it's completely safe and gives you 25% faster mining.
  * **Use Type 4 bars and stardust** for upgrades when possible - significantly higher success rates.
  * **Stock up on Anvils** before a refining session - you'll need 10 × (refine level + 1) per attempt.
  * **Prepare backup pickaxes** before attempting +6 and above - breaks are real and painful.
  * **Check less popular dungeons** - nodes in places like Moscovia or Dewata might be sitting unclaimed.
  * **Visit Eliore regularly** - her exchange shops and refine tickets can save you a lot of pain.
  * **Higher mining skill = more ore per action** - prioritize leveling your skill alongside your pickaxe refine.
  * **Watch your weight** - if you're overweight the system will mail your ores, but you'll stop mining early.

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===== Frequently Asked Questions =====

**Q: Where do I start?**
A: Talk to the Mining Expert in Prontera (147, 161) or warp to Einbech with @go 21.

**Q: How much does it cost to start?**
A: 1,000,000 Zeny for the skill + materials for a pickaxe (50 Iron Ore, 35 Steel, 15 Oridecon, 10 Elunium, 10 Gold).

**Q: Can my pickaxe break?**
A: Only during refining at +5 and above. Mining itself does not damage your pickaxe.

**Q: What's the fastest way to mine?**
A: Get a +10 pickaxe (50% speed boost) and Mining Skill Level 10 (4x ore yield on 3-stack nodes).

**Q: Can I mine while AFK?**
A: Mining requires you to click each node manually. Your character locks in place during mining but you must find and click the next node yourself.

**Q: What do I do with Draco Ore Rejects?**
A: These are bonus materials obtained after mining. Use them at Eliore's exchange shop.

**Q: How do I know what rarity a node is?**
A: Nodes display their rarity title (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legend) above them. Higher rarities also have distinct visual effects.

**Q: Can someone steal my node?**
A: No. Once you start mining a node, other players cannot interact with it until you finish.

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//Last updated: June 2025//