Much like Resource Gathering, Mining too is a core part of progression which will help you make your character stronger for the endgame grind in Throne and Liberty. Mining will let you get your hands on key resources which will let you craft some of the best gear in the game.
Irrespective of the weapon class combination that you are going for in the MMO you will need to make the most of the mining mechanic as you make your way through the narrative. Here is a guide that goes over everything you need to know regarding the system, and how to make the most of it.
How to Mine in Throne and Liberty
In order to Mine resources in Throne and Liberty, you will need to look for Ore Veins on the minimap. Once you find them, make your way to the deposit, and you will be able to interact with them to harvest the resource.
PC players will need to press F, Square for PlayStation, and X for Xbox. This will then start a mining animation, and once that is done, the materials will automatically be added to your character’s inventory.
While this is the most direct method of acquiring mining resources in the MMO, there are also other alternate ways that you can invest in:
- Open Material Chests: You will find material chests in dungeons and after completing certain events. These will net you certain mining resources after you open them.
- Complete Guild Contracts: Guild Contracts in another great source of mining materials in Throne and Liberty. Make sure you complete them and reap the rewards.
- Event Rewards: Certain events provide a lot of rewards that is used for crafting high-tier gear. So complete the ones that provide the materials that you are looking for.
- Beat Enemies: Bosses and harder enemies drop rare crafting loot. So make sure you are beating the world bosses and completing the various Open-world Dungeons.
- Amitoi Expeditions: Once you gain access to the Amitoi House you will will be able to send your Amitoi out on expeditions. Many of the quests under these expeditions reap a variety of mining resources as a reward.
Important things to keep in mind when Mining
When you are Mining ores and veins in Throne and Liberty, here are a few things that you should be keeping in mind:
1) Use the minimap to detect veins
You will be able to check the upper right corner of your UI to spot the minimap. You will find small white “crystal shaped” icons popping up, which shows that a Mining Vein is nearby. These veis are detected over a 100-mile radius.
2) Mining Ores and Veins are a one-time use
Like Gathering Resources, mining Ores and Veins too is a one-time use in Throne and Liberty. This means that the player who harvests it first will get to keep the materials. The node will then disappear from the spot.
3) Mining veins are procedurally generated
Once again, like Resource Nodes, the Mining Veins are procedurally generated as well. So once the ores replenish they will respawn at a different place. However, they will reappear in and around the same general area.
4) Weapons and Jewelry use different materials to make
While Manasteel is used to craft weapons, you will need to get your hands on Gold to make Jewelry. So make sure to spread out your farming when you are out acquiring materials from mining ores.
5) Mining animation can be canceled
If you are attacked by enemies then the Mining animation can be cancelled if enough damage is done to your character. So make sure you are clearing out an area before you start the mining process.
6) Climate effects the mined resource
The climate affects the resources that you acquire from ores and veins. If it’s raining in the region you will obtain Precious Pure Gold from Moonstone Veins.
Best Moonstone Mining Vein farming locations in Throne and Liberty
Here are some of the best places to farm Moonstone veins in Throne and Liberty:
- Southwest road between Windhil Shores and Nesting Grounds.
- Borders of the Shattered Temple.
- The middle area of the Urstella Fields.
- North Road towards the Fonos Basin.
- Black Anvil Forge middle area.
Here is a list of all the different types of Moonstone Veins and the resources that they provide:
1) Gigantic Moonstone
| Resource | Use |
|---|---|
| Rare Pure Gold | Crafting accessories. |
| Precious Pure Gold | Crafting accessories. |
| Rare Manasteel | Crafting swords, shields, and other weapons. |
| Wandering Youth Gneiss | Amitoi that you will be able to send on expeditions. |
| Rare Emeret Ore | Has powerful Mana and is used for crafting the Accessory Growthstones |
Note: Resources like the Precious Pure Gold is obtained only when it’s raining.
2) Pure White Moonstone
| Resource | Use |
|---|---|
| Rare Rubrix Ore | Used to craft Weapon Growthstones, Attack Rune Chance Chest, and Precious Rubrix Ore. |
| Quality Rubrix Ore | Used to craft Weapon Growthstones and other gear. |
| Rare Stalon Ore | Primarily used to craft Armor Growthstones |
3) Moonstone
| Resource | Use |
|---|---|
| Rare Natural Essence | A precious essence, gathered from nature, and is used to prepare remedies. |
| Silk Mollusk | Is obtained from the Talandre Region and is used as crafting material. |
| Jingling Shaccoon | An Amitoi that you can send out on expeditions. |
Best Marind Vein farming locations in Throne and Liberty
Here are some of the best places where you should be looking to farm Marind Veins in Throne and Liberty:
- Fonos Basin
- Black Anvil
These are advanced areas that you will unlock much later in your progression. However, an easier way of acquiring small amounts of these precious mining materials in the early game will be to ride the Gigantrite.
Moreover, do keep in mind that Marine Node Ores are only available when it’s raining in the area.
Here are the various Marind Ores and their uses in Throne and Liberty:
| Marind Ore | Use |
|---|---|
| Quality Marind Ore | Used to craft Quality Active Growth Book and Rare Marind Ore. |
| Rare Marind Ore | Obtained by combining 5x Quality Marind Ore and used to make Precious Marind Ore, Rare Active Skill Growth Book, and Rare Passive Skill Growth Book. |
| Wandering Youth Gneiss | An Amitoi that you will be able to send out on expeditions. |
How to maximize Mining in Throne and Liberty
As Mining does not directly help your character to level up in Throne and Liberty, you will not want to waste too much time in it during the early stages of your progression. So to maximize your time and get as many resources as you can in a short time, you might want to invest in the following steps:
1) Plan out a mining path
Chart out an optimal mining path that will let you get the maximum amount of resources in a very short time. Now run it every day before you start completing other missions and dungeons, this will allow you to have a steady farm going.
2) Inventory management is a must
Make sure you are visiting town often to manage your inventory. This is a very limited amount of carrying capacity and storage space that you get before you upgrade them. So visit the town and sell the items and resources you don’t need.
Materials that you collect stack toa. total of 99 each. Hence, once you reach that mark you can free up space by either refining or depositing the materials in the Warehouse.
3) Get familiar with all the ore types and where they spawn
In order to maximize mining it’s key that you familiarize yourself with the different ore types and the veins that you will get them from. learn the spawn locations by heart so that you don’t have to invest too much time looking for Ore spots.
4) Join a Gathering Guild
Joining a Gathering Guild is also a great way of significantly boosting the amount of mining resources that you will be able to obtain every day.
