Farming for resources wasn’t always a standard feature in an adventure role-playing game, but the addition of MMOs to the scene has made it common.Diablo 4added a few interesting new features to one of Blizzard’s most beloved IPs and the concept of a resource farm is one of them.
The game still lacks professions, so players don’t have to be miners or train as blacksmiths or jewel crafters to farm resources. Iron is one of the most important materials that players need to stockpile. Luckily, they can gather as much of it as possible without worrying about bag space, mining skills, or character level.
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Why Farm Iron?
Diablo 4might be the first game in the franchise to have resource farming, but that doesn’t mean it has the same wide variety as other games. There are only two types of ore that players will find in Sanctuary:iron and silver.These resources aren’t used by the player, but are given to an NPCalong with an amount of goldfor a variety of uses.
It’s not the most creative system, but at least it’s simple, keeping with the spirit of Sanctuary. This is a game focused on hack and slash as opposed to cut and smelt, so resource gathering is an important endeavor, but it’s not the only one. Players that keep their eyes open can find a fair amount of both iron and silver while slaying demons.
Uses For Iron
Ore VeinsandGlittering Ore Veinsare the nodes in the wilderness where players can pick upChunks of OreandChunks of Silver.These are stockpiled in the Resource section of the character’s inventory, and they can then be refined or used for upgrades.
Glittering Ore veins are always richer nodes that often contain gemstones. Bring these to a Jeweler to be cut, upgraded, and used to improve any piece of equipment that has a socket.
Where To Farm Iron
There are a few ways to find iron for players who don’t mindstaying in the wilderness for a whileand can keep their eyes open. Some locations are better than others for finding nodes, while ore can also be found via quests or looted in specific locations.
For those players that prefer to travel on horseback, it’s possible to empty a node without dismounting. However, the character does have to be at a standstill to do this.
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