How to Get Copper Ore in Windrose - Location & Mining Guide

Complete guide to finding and mining Copper Ore in Windrose. Copper Cave locations, pickaxe requirements, and crafting uses. Updated for Patch 0.10.0.8.

✅ Verified for Patch 0.10.0.8
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What is Copper Ore?

Copper Ore is the first metal ore players encounter in Windrose. It is essential for early game progression, used to craft Copper Ingots, tools, and early weapons.

Where to Find Copper Ore

Copper Ore is found inside Copper Caves on the Starting Island. Look for cave entrances along the coastline and in cliff faces.

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Requirements

RequirementDetails
PickaxeAny pickaxe (Stone Pickaxe works)
LocationCopper Caves, Starting Island
Danger LevelLow (bats may spawn in caves)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Craft a Stone Pickaxe at a Workbench (Wood x3, Stone x3)
  2. Locate a Copper Cave entrance on the Starting Island
  3. Enter the cave and look for orange-tinted rock formations
  4. Mine the Copper Ore deposits with your pickaxe
  5. Smelt into Copper Ingots at a Smelting Furnace (Copper Ore x6 + Charcoal x1 = 1 Ingot)

What to Craft with Copper

Tips

Bring a Torch into caves for visibility. Mine as much Copper Ore as you can carry — you'll need 50+ ingots for early game crafting.

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