Player problem
Open this when mining, digging, or route clearing is slow but the next upgrade is unclear.
Tool Upgrade Check
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 Route Planner
Player problem
Open this when mining, digging, or route clearing is slow but the next upgrade is unclear.
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.
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Database fields
Equipment
equipment
Equipment
Use it before spending bars when route speed is the real bottleneck.
Equipment
Mining speed.
Equipment
Open Ore Route Planner
How to use this entry
Upgrade tools when the next route's value depends on mining speed or clearing.
Common mistakes
Visual cue

Map handoff
Use the Core as the return anchor when the next route is still unclear and the save needs one stable base loop again.
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