GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Orebound session
Our independent guide examines Orebound’s five core pillars—exploration, mining, crafting, automation, and multiplayer—so you can see how each interacts with the others. By observing concrete outcomes, you can decide where to invest effort without relying on undocumented shortcuts.
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Surface Survey
Spend the first hour walking the generated mountains, marking visible ore clusters. Comparing elevation with ore density helps predict where deeper veins may appear.
- Follow natural ridgelines to spot distant valleys that may contain ore deposits.
- Mark promising surface locations before descending for easier return trips.
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Tool Upgrade Comparison
Craft two identical pickaxes, apply different rune sets, and record mining speed and durability. This shows which rune combination yields the best efficiency for your playstyle.
- Target visible crystal structures for higher yield per strike.
- Plan a retreat path when mining deep to avoid getting trapped.
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Basic Belt Loop Test
Create a simple belt that returns ore to a chest. Measure how quickly the belt fills versus manual hauling to quantify automation gain.
- Combine common ores first to unlock basic tool upgrades.
- Experiment with different rune recipes to see which give the best mining boost.
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Co‑op Role Experiment
Play a session with a partner, assigning one player to exploration and the other to factory building. Compare total ore gathered to a solo run.
- Start with a simple belt loop to move ore to a chest before adding more machines.
- Place drill rigs near large crystal veins for maximum output.
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Depth‑Rarity Chart
Mine at three distinct depth ranges, cataloging each ore type found. The resulting chart reveals how material rarity scales with depth, guiding future excavation plans.
- Assign clear roles to teammates to avoid duplicated effort.
- Communicate material needs early to coordinate building projects.
