The starter claim gives you a repeatable early route from dirt to sellable ore and the funds needed to begin automation.
PC / Global, current version 3.x
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Ember Cradle starter claim, beside its water source and the route toward town.
Use Ember Cradle’s starter claim to learn the core hand-mining cycle: dig a little dirt, wash it, brush through the remainder, and carry the finds to town. Keeping this first run small makes it easier to manage tools and loose resources. The goal is to fund the first useful upgrade, not to exhaust the claim by hand.
Choose an accessible patch of claim dirt near the water route.
Use the shovel to place a manageable amount of dirt into the pan.
Rinse the pan at the nearby water until the dirt is washed away.
Brush the remaining material and collect ore and gems into a bucket.
Repeat until you have a batch worth carrying, keeping valuable pieces from spilling.
Take the batch to the matching town buyer and use the proceeds for the next tool or automation part.
Farming tips
Work close to water to avoid carrying a loaded pan across the plot.
Buy one upgrade that addresses your immediate bottleneck before spending the whole sale.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the dig, wash, brush, and town-sale cycle whenever you need early funds. It is an ongoing manual farm while accessible dirt remains, rather than a one-time reward.
Common mistakes
Taking oversized loads that spill during washing or carrying: use smaller batches.
Leaving valuable pieces in the wash area: inspect and collect them before moving on.
Buying equipment without checking its use at your claim: prioritize a component you can connect and operate.
When to stop or switch
Move to a drill and harvester when repeated hand runs are no longer an efficient way to fund progress, or relocate only after checking the new plot’s water and access.
