Smithing progression
Smelt ore into crafting ingots
Smelting converts raw ore into usable ingots, the material format required by many forge and equipment-improvement recipes.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Smelt ore into crafting ingots
Smelters commonly stand near mines, towns and blacksmiths.
Before you go
- Carry raw ore accepted by a smelter.
- Know the ingot type required for your target recipe.
- Reach a smelter.
Farming steps
- Open the inventory or recipe information for the item you intend to craft or improve.
- Identify the exact ingot material required and compare it with the ore you carry.
- Approach a smelter and activate it to view available conversions.
- Select the conversion for the ore you have; some ingot recipes may require more than one input type.
- Collect the produced ingots and keep them with the rest of your smithing materials.
- Go to a forge, grindstone or workbench and use the ingots for the planned recipe or improvement.
- Smelt before a long crafting session so raw ore does not take up inventory space unnecessarily.
- Keep a small reserve of common ingots for repairs and upgrades, but avoid hoarding every metal without a plan.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever new ore is gathered and you need ingots. Conversion is limited by the ore in your possession, so the loop requires fresh mining or another source.
Common mistakes
- Do not assume one ore always yields one ingot; inspect the displayed conversion before using the smelter.
- Do not confuse smelting with forging; the smelter creates ingots, while the forge consumes them in recipes.
- Do not process ore of the wrong type just because it is available; match materials to the target equipment.
When to stop or switch
Stop processing when your planned crafting or improvement materials are ready, then return to mining only when you have a specific shortfall.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.