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Learn how to find Tin Ore deposits in Valheim
Looking for where to find Tin in Valheim?Tin Ore is an essential resource inValheimas it allows players to progress beyond simple Stone and Flint tools. Like manysurvival games, the only way to acquire Tin is to mine it. Learn exactlyhow to find Tin Ore deposits in Valheim, how to mine it, and what you can make out of refined Tin Ingots.
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Where to find Tin Ore deposits in Valheim
Tin Ore is a very important resource for players who have proven themselves against the first boss,Eikthyr, and are looking to progress into the Bronze era of equipment.
You can find Tin Ore deposits on the shore in the Black Forest - one of the major biomes covering theValheim map. Unlike Copper deposits, Tin Ore is found in small rocks with silvery veins running through them.
They can be a little hard to spot, but they’re actually fairly common on the shores of Black Forest biomes so you’re likely to spot multiple Tin Ore deposits clustered together.
A Tin Ore deposit. You can find them dotted about the shores of Black Forest biomes, sometimes even in the water.
How to mine Tin
You can mine Tin from these deposits using an Antler Pickaxe. To learn what you need to craft an Antler Pickaxe, be sure to check out ourValheim Pickaxeguide.
Each Tin deposits is used up fairly quickly, giving you just a few pieces of Tin Ore each. But as mentioned previously, you’re likely to find multiple deposits close together on Black Forest shores. Remember that Tin Ore weighs a lot, and like other metals such as Copper andIron, you can transport them through Valheim’s Portals.
What is Tin used for?
To smelt Tin Ore into more useful Tin Ingots, you’ll need a Smelter. You can make a Smelter out of 20x Stone and 5x Surtling Cores. If you’re unsure what Surtling Cores are, you can find them inside Burial Chambers and other early Dungeons in the Meadows and Black Forest biomes.
That wraps up this quick guide to finding and mining Tin deposits in Valheim. If you’re in need of more general guidance, why not consult ourtips and tricks guide?For more information on all the new gear that awaits you in this exciting next chapter of your journey, be sure to check out our guides on thebest Valheim weaponsandbest Valheim armoron offer.
