🌍 Sources
Copper Ore can be collected in the following ways:
- Mining copper nodes found in the Mines or Skull Cavern
- Breaking barrels and crates in the Mines or Skull Cavern
- Panning with a Copper Pan in rivers or lakes
- Occasionally found in treasure chests or dropped by monsters
⚒️ Uses
Copper Ore is utilized in numerous crafting and upgrade recipes:
- Tool Upgrades: Used to upgrade the hoe, pickaxe, axe, and more at the Blacksmith
- Crafting: A component in crafting items like Copper Bars, Sprinklers, and Bombs
- Bundles: Required for certain bundles in the Boiler Room
💰 Profitability
Copper Ore can be sold directly to Pierre’s or via the Shipping Bin. However, it is generally more valuable when turned into Copper Bars:
- Copper Ore sells for 2g each
- Copper Bars sell for 5g each, making smelting more profitable
💡 Tips & Strategies
Pro Tip: Focus on upgrading your pickaxe early to mine faster and gather Copper Ore more efficiently.
- Prioritize mining during rainy days for more resource gathering
- Craft a furnace early to start smelting Copper Bars for upgrades
- Keep some Copper Ore for crafting into Bars before selling for better profits