Nickel Ore

Before you go

• Prawn Suit with depth module MK1 or Cyclops with depth module MK2 for the listed depth range.
• Seaglide for movement and maneuvering outside the vehicle.
• Vehicle repair supplies and a clear return plan.
• Drill Arm if you intend to mine large deposits.

Farming steps

1. Choose a Lost River entrance from the Blood Kelp trench or Grand Reef, and enter with a vehicle rated for the route.
2. Descend toward the green brine river, using the large fossil area or another recognizable landmark to stay oriented.
3. Search the river floor and nearby ledges for loose Nickel Ore.
4. Collect only pieces on reachable ground; avoid lingering in the brine, which harms the player.
5. Keep an eye out for River Prowlers and preserve enough vehicle condition for the return journey.
6. Mark any large Nickel deposits that would be useful for a drill-equipped trip.
7. Return along your entry route, then use the Prawn Drill Arm on marked deposits if you need bulk ore.

• The Lost River spans roughly 587–938 m, so the chosen vehicle rating must cover the depth you plan to reach.
• Gather loose ore first; it requires no drill and avoids turning a resource run into a deposit-mining expedition.