How to get Iron Ore on Luma Island
Iron Ore on Luma Island is quite vital because this mineral is essential for upgrading your tools. While the copper tools that you start with on Luma Island can cover you in the early stages, you will eventually have to improve your tools with Iron Ore. This ore can be mined from deposits found in the Forest near the Cave. Before you venture into this area, ensure you are prepared to face stronger foes.
In this guide, we explain where you can find some Iron Ore on Luma Island.
Where to find Iron Ore on Luma Island?
Progress through the game until the Forest biome becomes available. Cross the bridge to reach the Forest once it is unlocked. Once there, you will need to find the Lost Forest Caves. The main entrance to the caves is located in the northwestern corner of the first area of the Forest map.
A secondary entrance can be found near the lake in the eastern part of the Forest, but it features fewer ore deposits and is more like a tunnel. To get the most amount of Iron ore on Luma Island, prioritize mining in the main cave. Near the main cave entrance, you’ll find a camp with several crafting stations, including a Sawmill, Ore Smelter, Kiln, and Simple Workbench.
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Some stations may be incomplete, for which you will need to find resources from the Forest. This camp serves as a handy base while you mine Iron Ore in the nearby cave. There are a few Iron Ore nodes outside the cave to get you started, but the majority of the ore is found inside.
As you explore, you’ll also encounter other resources, including Silver Rubble, Charcoal, and three types of gems: Pyrite, Bismuth, and Crocoite. Mining these can help bolster your materials stockpile.
The cave is home to hostile creatures, including two types of spiders. Basic spiders can be staggered, allowing you to pass safely when they display a red anger mark. The second one is a tougher variant. Marked by a green glow it moves faster, has more health, and can resist staggering. Avoid their attacks and wait for an opening to kill them before they become a threat.