Player problem
Open this when mining, digging, or route clearing is slow but the next upgrade is unclear.
Equipment entry
Tool Upgrade Check
Tool Upgrade Check: use the right page before the route turns messy.
An equipment entry for deciding whether tool upgrades beat weapon, armor, or bench spending.
Database entries answer the first practical question. Once that answer is clear, the linked full page should take over.
Best linked page
Open Ore Guide Selector
This is a structured lookup entry from the latest database batch review, not a claim of a separate save-file playtest. Use the linked full guide for the deeper answer.
Where to use this
Use it before spending bars when route speed is the real bottleneck.
What you need first
Known route and material budget.
Next click
Use this entry to decide where the next click should go.
Database fields
Use these fields like a quick lookup before opening the longer guide.
Equipment
Role or purpose
equipment
Equipment
Where or unlock
Use it before spending bars when route speed is the real bottleneck.
Equipment
Best use
Mining speed.
Equipment
Next page
Open Ore Guide Selector
How to use this entry
Use this page to narrow the task, then move into one stronger route page.
Upgrade tools when the next route's value depends on mining speed or clearing.
- Mining speed.
- Route clearing.
- Ore-loop efficiency.
Common mistakes
- Upgrading tools for a boss problem.
- Skipping bench requirements.
- Using slow tools on a route that should already be a repeat loop.
Visual cue
Map handoff
The Core
Use the Core as the return anchor when the next route is still unclear and the save needs one stable base loop again.
Next page after this
Tags
Related entries
Open another entry only when the question actually changed.
Batch reviewed Oct 6, 2026
Mining Kit
A gear entry for mining power, movement comfort, carry discipline, and return safety.
CategoryEquipmentWhy it is relatedOpen this when the ore route is known but the run still feels too slow or fragile.
Batch reviewed Oct 6, 2026
Iron Upgrade Gate
An early-mid ore entry for deciding which Iron craft actually removes the blocker first.
CategoryOresWhy it is relatedOpen this when boss prep, tools, and armor all seem to need Iron at once.
Batch reviewed Oct 6, 2026
Workbench Upgrade Path
A station entry for keeping bench upgrades tied to current progression blockers.
CategoryCraftingWhy it is relatedOpen this when the next bench upgrade is unclear and materials are being spent sideways.