Iron Ore
raw
Craft Time
N/A
Made In
Mining Drill
Stack Size
50
Category
raw
Usefulness
★★★★★
5/5
Description
Raw iron ore mined from iron patches. Smelted into iron plates.
Strengths
- +Most essential resource in the game
- +Abundant on most maps
- +Used in nearly every recipe chain
Weaknesses
- -Patches deplete over time
- -High demand can outpace supply quickly
- -Needs smelting before use
Pro Tips
- 1Place miners directly on ore patches for maximum efficiency.
- 2Use electric mining drills once you have power.
- 3Always over-mine iron -- you will never have enough.