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'''Mining''' is a [[skill]] that allows players to obtain ores from mining locations. With ores, a player can then either smelt [[bars]] and make [[equipment]] using the [[Smithing]] skill or sell them for profit.  
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'''Mining''' is a gathering skill that allows players to obtain ore used in [[Smithing]]. It is the only source of [[Geode|Geodes]], [[Enchanting#scrollcrafting|Silver]], and [[Rune slate|Rune Slates]]. Mining is also a source of [[Gem|gems]] and Salt. Each mining location provides different possible loot, but gems and Geodes can be found in every location.  
  
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During mining you can obtain rare [[Geode|geodes]] and [[Gem|gems]].<br />
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The Deep Pit is a dangerous location, meaning the player may sometimes get attacked by a Greater Demon when mining there. This fight <u>cannot be escaped from</u>, and losing to the Greater Demon locks the player out of the location for 30 minutes.
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The action timer for mining can be sped up by leveling up, equipping a [[Tools|pickaxe]], or using the [[Enchanting#enchantments|Haste]] enchantment.  
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
  
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*Ore can be smelted into its respective bar through the [[Smithing Skill|Smithing skill]]
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*Ore can be smelted into bars through [[Smithing|Smithing]].
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*[[Rune slate|Runes slates]] are used as a component in [[Runecrafting|runecrafting]]
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*[[Gem|Gems]] are used in [[Crafting|Crafting]] and [[Enchanting#augmenting|Augmenting]].
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*[[Gem|Gems]] are used to create jewelry, and in some cases, are a compound in [[Augmenting|augmenting]].
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*[[Rune slate|Rune Slates]] are used in [[Runecrafting|Runecrafting]].
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*[[Geode|Geodes]] can be opened for a chance at ores, gems, or very rarely, [[Talisman|talismans]].
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*[[Geode|Geodes]] can be opened for a chance at ores, gems, additional geodes, or [[Runecrafting#talismans|talismans]].
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*Salt is used in [[Cooking]].
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==How to mine==
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*Clay, Stones, and Sand have no current uses; they are classified as "junk drops" for the purposes of the [[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Destructive Testing]] enchantment.
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As a player is mining a location, they will eventually obtain an ore (or a [[Gem|gemstone]]). This ore can either be used in the [[Smithing|Smithing skill]] or it can be sold. To speed up your mining you can craft or buy an [[Tools|pickaxe]].
 
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Different areas will give different types of ore, but each area can drop geodes and  every type of gems.  
 
  
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Some areas will have ores that requires a higher level than the area it is in, in this case, players are able to mine in the area but will only receive ores they meet the requirements for.<br />
 
 
==Mining equipment==
 
==Mining equipment==
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The following items have some effect on mining:
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The following items effect mining:
  
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*[[Tools|Pickaxes]] gives a bonus to mining level, this bonus will only affect the duration of actions and not the kind of ore that can be mined.
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*[[Tools|Pickaxes]] gives a bonus to effective mining level, speeding mining up. Augmenting a pickaxe increases its mining bonus.
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*Augmenting Pickaxes give even more mining levels, the higher the tier of the pickaxe the more mining levels each augment gives.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of Destructive Testing]] can enchant a pickaxe to automatically destroy junk drops and convert them into 5 XP.
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*Scroll of destructive testing can enchant a pickax to automatically destroy junk drops and convert them into 5 XP.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of the Prospector]] can enchant pickaxes to increase the odds of finding gems.
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*Scroll of the prospector can enchant pickaxes to increase the odds of finding gems.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of Wealth]] can enchant rings or necklaces to automatically sell mined resources to the in-game shop at an increased price.
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*Scroll of wealth can enchant rings or necklaces to automatically sell mined resources to the in-game shop at an increased price.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of Naturalist]] can enchant gloves or boots to increase the odds of finding a geode.
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*Scroll of naturalist can enchant gloves or boots to increase the odds of finding a geode.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of Gathering]] can enchant rings or necklaces to give a chance to obtain extra resources.
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*Scroll of gathering can enchant rings or necklaces to give a chance to obtain extra resources.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of Superheating]] can enchant pickaxes to gives a chance to transform a mined ore into a bar at no extra cost.
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*Scroll of superheating can enchant pickaxes to gives a chance to transform a mined ore into a bar at no extra cost.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of the Scholar]] can enchant rings or necklaces to increase the experienced gained, at the cost of not receiving items.
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*Scroll of the scholar can enchant rings or necklaces to increase the experienced gained, at the cost of not receiving items.
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*[[Enchanting#List of Enchantments|Scroll of Haste]] can enchant rings or necklaces to increase action speed.
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*Scroll of haste can enchant rings or necklaces to increase action speed.
 
  
 
==Mineable items==
 
==Mineable items==
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==Drop rates per location==
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==Locations==
 
 
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!|Tin
 
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!|Iron
 
!|Iron
 
!|Gold
 
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!|Mithril
 
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!|Addy
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!|Adamantite
 
!|Runite
 
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!|Styg
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!|Clay Pit
 
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==Random events while mining==
 
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===Gems===
 
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Gem chance is baised on how long it takes an ore to be mined. Both the Sapphire necklace and Gameshop Gem% upgrade double the gemchance, these bonuses stack additively to give you 3x higher base chance. Enchantments also add the chance to find gems with Woodcutting & Smithing.
 
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===Geodes===
 
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Geodes are found while mining. The chance for one is baised for how long it takes an ore to be mined. Geodes can be opened for some ores, talismans, gems and another geode.
 
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===Greater Demon===
 
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When mining in the Deep pit you sometimes encounter an Greater demon, hence the warning for mining there. These greater demons are quite though to beat without a lot of food or good equipment. Therefore its not a good idea to AFK when you don't have either of those.
 

Revision as of 08:24, 5 May 2020

Mining UI

Mining is a gathering skill that allows players to obtain ore used in Smithing. It is the only source of Geodes, Silver, and Rune Slates. Mining is also a source of gems and Salt. Each mining location provides different possible loot, but gems and Geodes can be found in every location.

The Deep Pit is a dangerous location, meaning the player may sometimes get attacked by a Greater Demon when mining there. This fight cannot be escaped from, and losing to the Greater Demon locks the player out of the location for 30 minutes.

The action timer for mining can be sped up by leveling up, equipping a pickaxe, or using the Haste enchantment.

Uses

Mining equipment

The following items effect mining:

  • Pickaxes gives a bonus to effective mining level, speeding mining up. Augmenting a pickaxe increases its mining bonus.
  • Scroll of Destructive Testing can enchant a pickaxe to automatically destroy junk drops and convert them into 5 XP.
  • Scroll of the Prospector can enchant pickaxes to increase the odds of finding gems.
  • Scroll of Wealth can enchant rings or necklaces to automatically sell mined resources to the in-game shop at an increased price.
  • Scroll of Naturalist can enchant gloves or boots to increase the odds of finding a geode.
  • Scroll of Gathering can enchant rings or necklaces to give a chance to obtain extra resources.
  • Scroll of Superheating can enchant pickaxes to gives a chance to transform a mined ore into a bar at no extra cost.
  • Scroll of the Scholar can enchant rings or necklaces to increase the experienced gained, at the cost of not receiving items.
  • Scroll of Haste can enchant rings or necklaces to increase action speed.

Mineable items

Ore XP GP
Clay 1 1
Coal 20 20
Sand 1 1
Stone 1 1
Rune Slate 25 15
Copper 5 5
Tin 5 5
Iron 25 20
Silver 50 100
Gold 50 100
Mithril 75 75
Adamantite 100 100
Runite 150 200
Stygian 250 500


Drop rates per location

  Stone Clay Sand Coal Silver Slate Copper Tin Iron Gold Mithril Adamantite Runite Stygian
Clay Pit 10 40 10       20 20            
City Outskirt 10 10 10 5     30 30 5          
Village 40     20         40          
Desert 3 3 20 10 20 9     9 5 20 2    
Underground 5     5 14 14     5 24 19 10 5  
Hidden Mine 10       15 10       10 10 35 10  
Volcano         20 10       10 20 20 20  
Deep Pit           23       23     45 9
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