Stardew Valley: Everything to Know About Mining
One of the most important and common activities in Stardew Valley is mining. Cracking rocks, collecting ore, battling enemies, hunting down gems, and all the other tasks you'll find yourself doing in the mines will all be crucial to life in the valley and building up your farm.
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In this guide, we'll outline everything you need to know about mining — from where you can do it to the perks you'll earn as you level up the associated skills. Here's what you need to know!
Updated July 13, 2022 by Jacqueline Zalace: There is a lot to know about mining in Stardew Valley, so we've updated the format of this guide to help you become a master in no time.
Mining is one of the main activities in Stardew Valley, and will probably take up much of your time, especially in the earlier years. The game counts "mining" as any time you're cracking rocks, whether it be with a pickaxe or a bomb. Your pickaxe will be your main mining tool, but you'll need a weapon as well, as there are monsters in the various mines.
The most basic way to mine is to hit rocks with your pickaxe. Early on, it'll take quite a few smacks to crack many rocks open and it'll expend a lot of your energy, but you'll be able to upgrade your tools and skills with experience, which will make mining much faster.
The earliest and most common point to mining is to collect ore, which is then used to craft and create metal bars, which are also used to craft things and upgrade your tools.
But, when mining, there are many other things to do and find, as well.
You'll be able to head to The Mines for the first time on Spring 5 in your first year. Before this, a boulder will be in the way.
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