Mines are locations to gather large amount of ores in Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town (PoOT). Guide includes mine level, ladders, mining pitfall, ores, mine fishing & more!!!
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How To Mine - Mining Tips & Tricks
Get Ores & Gems Fast At Mines
Mines contains large quantities of rocks & boulders for players to break apart, granting you ores and possibly gems in the process. Players can go down mine levels by finding ladders. Descending down gives the chance to find better quality ores.
Check Out A List Of Ores Here!3 Different Mines Exist
1 mine exists in each of the 3 areas of the farm. Each mine has a different deepest level and will give different rewards for reaching the bottom-most level. The deeper you go, the better the ore rarity you'll find. Reach mines in new areas by fixing the connecting bridges.
Get Rewards For Reaching The Bottom Of The Mine
If you're able to reach the bottom level of each mine, you'll get item rewards as well as unlock new mini-games to earn Earth Sprite Coins. Players should try to reach the bottom of each mine at least once to get these rewards.
Rewards For Reaching Bottom Of Mine
| Mine | Depth | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 (Beginner) | 10 levels | White Opal ×3 |
| Area 2 (Intermediate) | 30 levels | Unlocks Lava Cave ┗ Unlocks mini-game for Earth Sprite Coins |
| Area 3 (Hard) | 50 levels | Diamond ×3 |
Get Appraisal Objects From Moles
| Objects | Appears In | |
|---|---|---|
| Mole Type 1 | Timeworn Object | Mine in Area 2: Appears on levels other than multiples of 10 |
| Mole Type 2 | Heavy Object | Mine in Area 3: Level 1 ~ 29 (Excluding levels multiples of 10) |
| Mole Type 3 | Shiny Object | Mine in Area 3: Level 31 ~ 49 |
Moles are semi-aggressive creatures that start appearing in the mines of Area 2 and 3. If you beat them, they will randomly drop Objects which you can have appraised at the museum for item rewards. Some items can only be obtained through object appraisals.
Mining Level - How To Reach Mine Bottom Level Fast
Mine Level Progression Walkthrough
| ① | Break rocks to find ladders |
|---|---|
| ② | Upgrade hammer as soon as possible |
| ③ | Increase your max stamina to mine longer |
| ④ | Bring food to recover stamina |
| ⑤ | Avoid Baddie (mole) attacks |
| ⑥ | Avoid pitfalls (you lose stamina upon falling) |
Break Rocks to Find Ladder (Stairs)
To go down a level, find the ladder (stairs) located on each level. Sometimes the ladder may be hidden beneath a rock, so crack rocks open with your hammer to expose it.
Tips For Finding Ladders
| ■ Ladder don't spawn within 1 square of walls ■ New ladders don't appear one square around the ladder you just used ■ Ladder locations are somewhat the same for rooms of the same shape └ Exceptions exists for deeper levels of Mines in Areas 2 & 3 └ Ladder locations change when a day passes ■ Break multiple rocks with charged attacks ■ Don't waste stamina trying to destroy every rock |
Upgrade Your Hammer
By upgrading your Hammer at the Tool Shop, you'll get better damage per hit and a wider damage area for your charged attacks. Gather materials and money for upgrades so you can explore more for less stamina!
Check Out How To Make Money HereIncrease Max Stamina For Longer Mining
It's important that you increase your stamina cap to go on longer mining expeditions. For a quick temporary buff, eat a salad dish for an increase in max stamina.
How To Increase Stamina GuideBring Food To Recover Stamina Mid-Mining
If you leave the mine in the middle of mining and come back, you'll need to start from Level 1 again. Bring food with you so you can recover Stamina without returning. By upgrading your house to a Log Cabin, you can cook food at your house.
Check Out More Info On House Upgrades!Beware Of Baddie (Mole) Attacks
Starting from area 2, Baddie (moles) will randomly appear. When Baddie burst out from the ground, they do an AOE shockwave attack that drains stamina if you're hit. There are 3 types of Baddie with different attack ranges and HP.
Avoid Pitfalls (Appear in Area 3 Mine)
In the area 3 mine, pitfalls will start appearing. If you fall, you'll go down 1 ~ 10 levels while losing large amounts of stamina. However, if you have plenty of stamina & food to spare, jumping down pitfalls may be a more efficient way to go down levels.
All Items In Mines - Ores, Gems, Fish
| Click To Jump To Each Category | |
|---|---|
| ▼From Rocks & Boulder | ▼From Ore Veins |
| ▼From Floor Deposits | ▼From Underground Fishing |
Mine Items - From Rocks & Boulder
| Rock Type | Spawn Location / Obtainable Items |
|---|---|
| Rock 1 | 【Spawns In】 All 3 Mines 【Obtainable Items】 Stone |
| Rock 2 | 【Spawns In】 All 3 Mines Iron Ore Stone(Rarely) |
| Rock 3 | 【Spawns In】 Area 2, 3 Mine 【Obtainable Items】 Silver Ore Stone (Rarely) |
| Rock 4 | 【Spawns In】 Area 3 Mine 【Obtainable Items】 Gold Ore Stone (Rarely) |
| Rock 5 | 【Spawns In】 Area 3 Mine ・Level 42 ~ (Even-Number Levels) ・Level 50 (100%) 【Obtainable Items】 Orichalcum Ore Diamond Ore (Rarely) Stone (Rarely) |
| Crystal 1 | 【Spawns In】 Area 2 Mine ・Level 21~ 29 (Odd-Number Levels) ・Level 30 (100%) 【Obtainable Items】 Raw Ruby |
| Crystal 2 | 【Spawns In】 Area 3 Mine ・Level 21~ 29 (Odd-Number Levels) ・Level 30 (100%) 【Obtainable Items】Raw Sapphire |
| Crystal 3 | 【Spawns In】 Area 3 Mine ・Level 31 ~ (Odd-Number Levels) ・Level 40 (100%) 【Obtainable Items】 Raw Emerald |
Mine Items - From Ore Veins
※Break veins open with your hammer!!!
Area 1 Mine
| Obtainable Items | Probability |
|---|---|
| Iron Ore | 90% |
| Stone | 10% |
Area 2 Mine
| Obtainable Items | Probability |
|---|---|
| Silver Ore | 50% |
| Iron Ore | 20% |
| Glass Rock | 10% |
| Coal Lump | 10% |
| Stone | 9% |
| Diamond Ore | 1% |
Area 3 Mine
| Obtainable Items: | Probability |
|---|---|
| Gold Ore | 50% |
| Silver Ore | 20% |
| Glass Rock | 10% |
| Coal Lump | 10% |
| Iron Ore | 5% |
| Stone | 3% |
| Diamond Ore | 2% |
Mine Items - From Floor Deposits
※Dig up floor deposits with your hoe!!!
Area 1 Mine
| Obtainable Items: | Probability |
|---|---|
| Raw White Opal | 50％ |
| Iron Ore | 40％ |
| Stone | 10％ |
Area 2 Mine
| Obtainable Items: | Probability |
|---|---|
| Raw Red Beryl | 50％ |
| Silver Ore | 40％ |
| Stone | 10％ |
Area 3 Mine
| Obtainable Items: | Probability |
|---|---|
| Gold Ore | 85％ |
| Stone | 10％ |
| Diamond Ore | 5％ |
Mine Fish - From Underground Lakes
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