Mining is a primary gathering profession focused on extracting valuable ores, metals, and crystals from various nodes. This profession is essential for crafting materials used in Weaponsmithing and other crafting professions.
Mastery Levels
- Newbie: 1 gathering cycle; Tier 1 nodes.
- Journeyman: 2 gathering cycles; Tier 2 nodes.
- Craftsman: 3 gathering cycles; Tier 3 nodes; reduced gathering time.
- Expert: Advanced perks (details unknown).
- Master: Ultimate efficiency (details unknown).
Harvesting and Materials
Miners can harvest from three types of nodes: fossil, volcanic, and polymetallic, each offering materials of varying rarities. Higher-tier nodes yield more valuable resources, with epic materials found in Tier 3 nodes.
Common Materials:
- Ancient Fossils
- Iron Ore
- Meteoritic Metal
- Soft Crystal
Uncommon Materials:
- Diamond
- Moonstone
- Ruby
- Titanium Nugget
Rare Materials:
- Isotope-238
Epic Materials:
- Thermium Liquidium
Crafted Items
Using harvested materials, miners can craft items such as:
- Ceramics
- Iron Ingot
- Powder Filter
- Star Energy
Combining Professions
Mining complements Weaponsmithing by providing essential raw materials for crafting weapons.