Mining
You like calm sessions, prospecting and the thrill of a good find.
Open in the Copilote →To get started
- A handheld mining tool (multitool) and a backpack to start on foot
- A scanner (your ship's or tool's ping) to find rocks
Progression
01 · Getting startedFPS mining in caves and on moons: gems you can sell directly, no refining needed.
Examples : On foot, then the ROC (carried in another ship)
Examples : On foot, then the ROC (carried in another ship)
02 · Stepping upSolo ship mining on asteroids and moons. Ore needs to go through a refinery to sell well.
Examples : Prospector, Golem
Examples : Prospector, Golem
03 · Going furtherCrew mining: several mining heads and a big hold, with players on the mining turrets.
Examples : MOLE
Examples : MOLE
Mistakes to avoid
- Fracturing a rock that's too unstable: it explodes
- Selling raw ore when refining pays much more
- Forgetting where you started your refining order
Copilot's noteYour mining head and modules make a huge difference: check recommended setups before investing.
Useful tools
Star Citizen changes with every patch: double-check in game.