Understanding the mining system
Mining is a core activity in Moonlight Peaks. You can mine ores, gems, and special resources from rocks and caves.
Mining requires a pickaxe, which can be upgraded for better efficiency and access to rare resources.
- Tools: Pickaxe (basic, copper, iron, gold, diamond)
- Resources: Ores, Gems, Crystals, Special minerals
- Locations: Surface rocks, Caves, Mountains, Special biomes
Ore types and locations
Different ores appear in different biomes:
- Copper: Surface rocks, Meadows biome
- Iron: Caves, Forest biome
- Gold: Deep caves, Mountain biome
- Diamond: Special veins, Rare spawns
- Moonstone: Night-only spawns, Special locations
Mining techniques
Master these techniques for efficient mining:
- Use charged hits for faster mining
- Target ore veins for multiple resources
- Carry extra pickaxes for durability
- Mine during different times for unique resources
- Explore caves for rare minerals
Resource management
Manage your mining resources effectively:
- Stockpile ores for crafting and upgrades
- Sell excess gems for income
- Use resources for tool upgrades
- Craft items from mined materials
- Complete mining collections for rewards