Vintage Story Ore Prospecting Decoder
The prospecting pick reports ore density in ‰ (per mille — parts per thousand). Most players misread these numbers. Enter your reading for an instant quality assessment, or use the host rock guide to plan your next dig.
Reading Interpreter
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Reading Thresholds
Host Rock Guide
Prospecting only detects ore in matching host rock. Select your rock type to see likely ores.
Select a rock type above to see associated ores.
Ore Depth Reference
| Ore | Depth (below surface) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5–40 blocks | Common, surface-accessible |
| Tin | 10–50 blocks | Less common than copper |
| Iron | 20–80 blocks | Very common deep |
| Gold | 40–100 blocks | Uncommon, deep only |
| Silver | 30–80 blocks | Moderate frequency |
| Lead | 10–60 blocks | Common mid-depth |
| Quartz | 10–50 blocks | Surface to shallow |
| Chromite | 60–120 blocks | Deep only, rare |
| Olivine | 60–120 blocks | Very deep, rare |
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