How to Mine In Crimson Desert

Mining in Crimson Desert is easier than it might appear at first glance. This guide walks you through the essentials of locating ore deposits, equipping the right tools, and efficiently extracting resources from the mountainside. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be mining like a pro in no time.

Identifying Ore Types

The first step to mining is knowing what you’re looking for. Near the mountainside on the map, you’ll find several types of ore. The most common ores you’ll encounter include:

Iron Ore – A primary resource found in rock veins

Copper Ore – Another valuable mineral deposit

Solid Site – A crystal-like material (purpose currently unknown)

These are the three main ore types discovered so far, though additional minerals may exist.

Equipping Your Pickaxe

Before you can begin mining, you need to equip the proper tool. On PC, follow these steps:

Press F2 to open the console (key may vary on other platforms)

Navigate to your main hand weapon slot

Scroll through your inventory to locate your pickaxe

Equip the pickaxe

Locating Ore Veins

Once your pickaxe is equipped, head toward the mountainside. Ore veins are visible within the rock formations, appearing distinctly different from regular stone. Iron ore veins, for example, stand out clearly against the surrounding rock face. Look carefully—ore deposits often have a slightly raised or protruding appearance that distinguishes them from the environment.

Mining Ore Deposits

Mining requires precision. Not every part of an ore vein is mineable. You must position yourself carefully and target the specific sections that will yield ore. The mineable portions may appear subtly different or may shift slightly when you approach them.

To extract ore:

Position yourself directly against the ore vein

Left-click on the mineable section

The rock will crumble away, revealing ore pieces on the ground

Pick up the ore from the floor

Each ore node typically yields multiple pieces. For example, mining two mineable sections from an iron vein can yield around four iron ore total.

Ore Respawn and Resource Management

Once you’ve mined an ore deposit, the icon will disappear from the map. The ore will respawn over time, but you cannot stand in one location and mine an unlimited supply. You’ll need to explore the mountainside and work your way around, checking multiple locations as you progress.

As you explore, keep an eye on the map for ore locations and systematically work through available deposits. Some areas will have multiple ore veins clustered together, making them efficient mining spots.

Summary

Mining in Crimson Desert is straightforward once you master the basics. Equip your pickaxe, locate ore veins near mountainsides, position yourself carefully, and left-click the mineable sections. The ore will crumble away, leaving pieces for you to collect. Remember that deposits respawn over time but not infinitely, so explore different areas to maximize your mining efficiency. With these fundamentals in mind, you’re ready to start your mining operations.

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