Exploration resources
Look for Cobalt in cold areas
Cobalt is a distinct resource used in broader crafting and construction. Cold terrain is a useful search cue, though not a…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Look for Cobalt in cold areas
Cold areas on a planet, where present in the selected standard Survival world or scenario.
Before you go
- Survival Tool
- Rock Drill mode available on the Survival Tool
- Equipment suitable for the local cold conditions
Farming steps
- Check the map and surrounding terrain to identify a cold area in the current world.
- Prepare for the temperature and other local conditions before leaving shelter or a vehicle.
- Inspect candidate surface resource rocks and read each displayed material label.
- Continue looking if the label is not Cobalt; a cold biome alone does not confirm a deposit.
- Break a Cobalt-labeled rock with the Survival Tool in Rock Drill mode.
- Collect the Cobalt and check your inventory against the crafting or construction requirement you are pursuing.
- Treat the cold-area association as a search hint, not a guarantee for custom worlds or scenarios.
- Planet type and geography affect resource availability; confirm the label at the source.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat at other Cobalt-labeled sources you find. Each rock is a limited pickup; continue your search only while you still need Cobalt and suitable sources remain.
Common mistakes
- Entering cold terrain without adequate protection: prepare for local conditions before searching.
- Assuming every cold area has Cobalt: confirm a material label and be ready to search elsewhere if none appears.
When to stop or switch
Stop once you have enough Cobalt for the current plan, or leave the area if the cold risk outweighs the value of continuing without confirmed sources.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.