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Farm Diamantine for higher-tier upgrades

Diamantine supports later Shrine upgrades and may be required alongside Plasteel.

PC / Global, current live version as of 2026-10-24
WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Where to farm

Mission maps for Diamantine pickups and caches; Hadron’s Shrine and Sire Melk’s contract board aboard the Mourningstar.

Diamantine comes from mission pickups and caches, then goes toward later equipment crafting steps at Hadron’s Shrine. Build a reserve with safe searches during missions and complete each run to bank what you gathered. Since the amount available and the cost of an upgrade can vary, use the Shrine preview to set a concrete target. Melk’s contract board may also include a Diamantine collection objective, which can overlap with the same mission loop.

GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

  • Unlock access to Shrine crafting through normal progression.
  • Choose a mission the squad can complete.
  • Have a planned higher-tier upgrade or active contract to guide collection.
  1. Inspect your target item at the Shrine and note its current Diamantine requirement, if any.
  2. Check Melk’s weekly contracts for a Diamantine collection objective.
  3. Queue a mission suitable for the team and begin the resource sweep along the route.
  4. Search side areas and caches when the squad has secured the area.
  5. Call out pickups and collect them before moving toward extraction.
  6. Finish the mission so the gathered Diamantine is credited.
  7. Repeat until funded, then return to the Shrine and confirm the current cost before spending.

Farming tips

  • Keep collecting Plasteel too; your planned upgrade may require both materials.
  • Use the live contract board for current requirements and progress.

Repeat, collect and use

Repeat missions to collect more Diamantine as needed. A matching contract is limited to the current weekly list, while Shrine upgrades consume materials and may have varying costs.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming Diamantine alone funds an upgrade: check for Plasteel and every other listed cost.
  • Following a fixed pickup route: locations can vary, so search available branches each run.
  • Ignoring a matching Melk objective: check the active contracts before the mission.

When to stop or switch

Stop once the Shrine preview shows enough Diamantine and other required materials for your chosen upgrade, or once the active weekly contract is complete.

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REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route

Farm Diamantine for higher-tier upgrades

Mission maps for Diamantine pickups and caches; Hadron’s Shrine and Sire Melk’s contract board aboard the Mourningstar.

  • Unlock access to Shrine crafting through normal progression.
  • Choose a mission the squad can complete.
  • Have a planned higher-tier upgrade or active contract to guide collection.
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