Rune Slayer Mining Guide, How to Get & Mine All Ore!

Gathering ores in Rune Slayer is essential for crafting, upgrading, and powering up your character. In this guide, we’ll cover every ore you need to know about—copper, iron, silver, platinum, and Mythril (with a rare chance for gold ore). Whether you’re farming basic resources or hunting down endgame materials, this comprehensive guide will walk you through each location and tip to maximize your yield.

1. Copper & Iron

Where to Find Them

• Location: Head to the Slime Cave on Spawn Island near Way Shire.
• Ores:
  • Iron: Look for the darker gray ore nodes.
  • Copper: The lighter-colored nodes in the same cave are your copper.

Farming Tips

• The Slime Cave is one of the easiest spots to farm both copper and iron.
• Spend a few minutes here to stock up on these essential early-game resources.

2. Silver

How to Get There

• Start at Way Shire: From Way Shire, follow the path into the Great Road Forest.
• Approach Ashen Shire: Once you’re under the Ashen Shire Village, navigate around the indent near the main entrance.
• Silver Cave: In the swampy area on the left side of the village, you’ll find a small cave tucked into the Greatwood Forest where silver is abundant.

Farming Tips

• Be prepared for occasional enemy encounters; sometimes a mob may be active near the cave.
• This cave offers multiple silver nodes, so keep farming until you have enough.

3. Platinum

How to Get There

• From Ashen Shire: Exit the village and head around the left side, avoiding hostile serpents.
• Navigate the Hills: Expect to make several challenging jumps over hills.
• Lake Shire Area: Once you reach Lake Shire, head up the elevator.
• Platinum Cave: In the cave beyond the elevator, you’ll find platinum nodes. Note that small ghost enemies may guard these nodes.

Farming Tips

• There are additional platinum nodes on top of nearby hills; explore these for extra resources.
• Be ready for lag and enemy interference—ensure you have adequate gear and healing items.

4. Mythril (and Rare Gold Ore)

How to Get Mythril

• Location: Mythril is found near the gate to the hell area.
• Preparation:
  • If you have a double jump (typically available to classes like the Ninja), use it to speedrun to the Mythril spawns.
  • Be cautious—the area is hazardous with tanky enemies that can deal significant damage.
• Farming Process:
  • Follow the designated path to reach the Mythril nodes.
  • Watch out for an imp enemy that patrols the area. Crouching can help reduce your detection range.
  • Mine the Mythril nodes when the enemy is not looking and be ready to retreat quickly if you’re spotted.
• Additional Note – Gold Ore:
  • Occasionally, a gold ore node will spawn alongside Mythril. Gold is extremely rare, so if you see it, act fast.

Farming Tips

• Mythril is the hardest ore to gather—especially when solo. Consider teaming up if possible.
• Always keep an eye on your health and use nearby crystals to restore heat resistance or recover health as needed.

Farming every ore in Rune Slayer—from copper and iron at Spawn Island to the elusive mithil (and occasional gold ore) near the hell area—requires patience, skill, and strategic navigation. By following the paths detailed in this guide, you’ll be well on your way to gathering the resources you need to craft powerful gear and conquer the challenges of Rune Slayer. Happy mining, and may your resource stockpile be plentiful!