Your ticket to copper heaven is the Mines, located northeast of Robin’s carpenter shop. Head inside, and floors 1 through 39 are your copper goldmine. The deeper you go, the more you’ll find, but stick to the early levels for a steady stream of Copper Ore and Geodes.
Pro tip: Don’t skip the dirt patches—they often yield ore nodes alongside clay and stone. Bring a sword, some food, and maybe a coffee; the dust sprites are pushovers, but hunger is a real buzzkill.
Fun fact: Every floor resets its ore deposits when you leave and re-enter. If you’re short on time, just farm levels 5, 10, and 15—they’re packed with nodes and easy to navigate.
Beyond the Mines: Surface-Level Secrets
If you’re not into spelunking, foraging and fishing offer copper too. Panning in the river near the Mines might yield a few ore chunks, especially after rain. It’s slow, but it’s a chill way to start your morning.
Check the Quarry once it’s unlocked. Stone nodes there occasionally drop copper, and the minecart ride makes it a quick pit stop. Also, keep an eye on Omni Geodes—Clint can crack them open for a 10% chance at copper ore. It’s not glamorous, but it adds up.
Cultural reference: Remember that early scene in Indiana Jones where he trades the idol for a bag of sand? This is the opposite—you’re trading time for shiny rocks, and it’s way more rewarding.
