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'''Mining''' is a game mechanic that allows players to harvest ores for use in various crafting mechanics including [[casting]] and [[smithing]] advanced [[Tools and Weapons]]. You can gather minerals and form them into [[metal]] or keep them as they are as [[gemstones]].
'''Mining''' is a game mechanic that allows players to harvest ores for use in various crafting mechanics including [[casting]] and [[smithing]] advanced [[Tools and Weapons]]. You can gather minerals and form them into [[metal]] or keep them as they are as [[gemstones]].
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====Prospecting Process====
====Prospecting Process====
Similar to the density search, you will have to break a stone block with the propick, however you will only have to break one block and will get the results immediately listed in the information tab of the chat. The readings will be shown for the search area, with the broken block as the centre.
Similar to the density search, you will have to break a stone block with the propick, however you will only have to break one block and will get the results immediately listed in the information tab of the chat. The readings will be shown for the search area, with the broken block as the centre.
====Prospecting Written Guide====
[https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageStory/comments/pxfroz/comment/heneg20/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 This reddit post] is a wonderfully written guide from the user Streetwind on how to start prospecting if you are completely new to prospecting in general. It clearly explains how to begin prospecting, what to bring with your first expedition, and how exactly you figure out where to dig down.


====Prospecting Results====
====Prospecting Results====
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| Amount|| 1-9 || 10-19 || 20-39 || 40-79 || 80-119 || 120+
| Amount|| 1-9 || 10-19 || 20-39 || 40-79 || 80-119 || 120+
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==Mining Products==
==Mining Products==
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! How to Use the Prospecting Pick
! How to Use the Prospecting Pick
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| [https://youtu.be/reeRdqD5APU?t=348 Video demonstrating usage of the Prospecting Pick]
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