While there is an emphasis on mining in Core Keeper, it's not the only thing the world has to offer. It may be set under the surface, but there are many diverse biomes, each with its own bounty to offer. There's a lot of fortune to be found in exploring, but it can also be quite dangerous, especially if you're not prepared.
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If that's too much for you, there are other less dangerous activities that you can do like fishing, farming, and of course, mining. The last is the core of the gameplay, and you'll need to mine for all kinds of Ore in order to improve your tools and operations.
Simply put, Ore is raw geological material. It comes in the form of precious stones and metals that are found by mining, breaking boulders, and other adventuring activities. Depending on the type of Ore, it can be very hard to find or unique to a certain biome.
When you have Ore, its main purpose is to be turned into Bars of the same variety which are used in the construction of tools and machines. It's both the most common and most useful material you'll find while playing.
There are five types of Ore to be found in Core Keeper, and you'll encounter the rarer ones as you progress further into your adventure.
The first Ore you'll find is Copper Ore. This is the most common type in the game, but it's necessary to get started. You can find plenty of it in the first area, AKA the Dirt Biome. By mining Dirt Walls and fishing in the area, you'll soon get a lot of Copper Ore. It can also be found by destroying objects of all kinds, from Wooden to Ancient. In terms of looting, Cavelings and Caveling Brutes have a chance to drop some, as does the boss enemy, Glurch. As a last resort, you can buy them from
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