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'''Gold''' is a metal. Its main use is as a component of [[Bronze|black bronze]]. Gold can be used to create Tier 2 tools and equipment, but such tools have half the durability of their [[copper]] counterparts.
'''Gold''' is a metal. Its main use is as a component of [[Bronze|black bronze]]. Gold can be used to create Tier 2 tools and equipment, but such tools have half the durability of their [[copper]] counterparts.
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== Obtaining ==
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Gold can be found as native gold ore veins or, very rarely, through [[panning]].
Gold can be found as native gold ore veins or, very rarely, through [[panning]].


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Gold is always found as native gold ore. Native gold ore can only be found in [[quartz]].
Gold is always found as native gold ore. Native gold ore can only be found in [[quartz]].


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Gold, once smelted, can be cast into molds or ingots. Gold tools are considered tier 2, on par with copper, but have significantly less durability. This, plus the rarity of gold compared to copper, means golden equipment is largely ornamental.
Gold, once smelted, can be cast into molds or ingots. Gold tools are considered tier 2, on par with copper, but have significantly less durability. This, plus the rarity of gold compared to copper, means golden equipment is largely ornamental.


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Gold plates can also be used to make [[Glass#Lined_Lantern|lined lanterns]]. Unlined lanterns created from gold also gain a +1 luminosity bonus.
Gold plates can also be used to make [[Glass#Lined_Lantern|lined lanterns]]. Unlined lanterns created from gold also gain a +1 luminosity bonus.


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The only alloy of gold in the game is [[bronze|black bronze]], created by alloying 68-84% [[copper]], 8-16% [[silver]] and 8-16% gold. Black bronze is a tier 3 metal, and the most effective type of bronze in the game.  
The only alloy of gold in the game is [[bronze|black bronze]], created by alloying 68-84% [[copper]], 8-16% [[silver]] and 8-16% gold. Black bronze is a tier 3 metal, and the most effective type of bronze in the game.  
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