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{{Skill|Mining}} is used to obtain [[Mining#Ores|ores]] and [[Mining#Gems|gems]]. To start Mining no requirements are needed.
{{Skill|Mining}} is used to obtain [[Mining#Ores|ores]] and [[Mining#Gems|gems]]. To start Mining no requirements are needed.


=== Pickaxes ===
== Pickaxes ==
Upgrading your pickaxe should be done whenever you have the possibility to. The upgrades are available in the [[Shop#Pickaxes|shop]].
Upgrading your pickaxe should be done whenever you have the possibility to. The upgrades are available in the [[Shop#Pickaxes|shop]].


=== Boosts ===
==Boosts==
There are several items you can use to increase the rate at which you train the {{Skill|Mining}} skill:
There are several items you can use to increase the rate at which you train the {{Skill|Mining}} skill:


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=== Equipment ===
== Equipment ==
If available to the player then rings such as {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}}, {{ItemIcon|Ancient Ring of Skills}}, or {{ItemIcon|Ancient Ring of Mastery}} should be equipped depending on whether the player prioritizes item, skill experience, or mastery experience gain.
If available to the player then rings such as {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}}, {{ItemIcon|Ancient Ring of Skills}}, or {{ItemIcon|Ancient Ring of Mastery}} should be equipped depending on whether the player prioritizes item, skill experience, or mastery experience gain.


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=== Gloves ===
== Gloves ==
Mining offers two alternative gloves, both of which can be purchased from the [[Shop#Gloves|Shop]].
Mining offers two alternative gloves, both of which can be purchased from the [[Shop#Gloves|Shop]].


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{{ItemIcon|Mining Gloves}} - For a cost of {{GP|75,000}}, Mining Gloves increase the base quantity of ores to 2 (or 4 for {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}} instead). The base quantity can then be doubled by normal means such as mastery.
{{ItemIcon|Mining Gloves}} - For a cost of {{GP|75,000}}, Mining Gloves increase the base quantity of ores to 2 (or 4 for {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}} instead). The base quantity can then be doubled by normal means such as mastery.


=== Training ===
== Training ==


==== Mining to Runecrafting & Smithing ====
=== Mining to Runecrafting & Smithing ===
This method opens up the option to train {{Skill|Smithing}} and {{Skill|Runecrafting}} after {{Skill|Mining}} training has been completed. The key here is to get {{GP|500000}} to purchase {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} to provide a steady source of [[Mining#Gems|gems]] and therefore passive income while Mining. Some sort of [[Money Making]] method is advised to fund the initial purchase of gloves. If in need of money, the gems gained from using {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} can be sold to fund the repurchase of gloves, however note that it is recommended to at least keep any {{ItemIcon|Diamond|Diamonds}} as they are useful in the late game for {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV|notext=true}} [[Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck potions]].
This method opens up the option to train {{Skill|Smithing}} and {{Skill|Runecrafting}} after {{Skill|Mining}} training has been completed. The key here is to get {{GP|500000}} to purchase {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} to provide a steady source of [[Mining#Gems|gems]] and therefore passive income while Mining. Some sort of [[Money Making]] method is advised to fund the initial purchase of gloves. If in need of money, the gems gained from using {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} can be sold to fund the repurchase of gloves, however note that it is recommended to at least keep any {{ItemIcon|Diamond|Diamonds}} as they are useful in the late game for {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV|notext=true}} [[Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck potions]].


When first starting with Mining, it is recommended to use any [[Mastery#The Mastery Pool|Mastery Pool]] experience to increase the [[Mastery]] level of rock(s) that are currently being mined (or rocks that will soon be mined) to around level 30-40. This is because each [[Mastery]] level increases the [[Mining#Rock HP|Rock HP]], greatly reducing the amount of time spent waiting for rocks to respawn while Mining (as respawning will occur less frequently). In the later levels, it is more beneficial to save pool experience for the [[Mining#Mastery Pool Checkpoints|Mastery pool checkpoint]] bonuses.
When first starting with Mining, it is recommended to use any [[Mastery#The Mastery Pool|Mastery Pool]] experience to increase the [[Mastery]] level of rock(s) that are currently being mined (or rocks that will soon be mined) to around level 30-40. This is because each [[Mastery]] level increases the [[Mining#Rock HP|Rock HP]], greatly reducing the amount of time spent waiting for rocks to respawn while Mining (as respawning will occur less frequently). In the later levels, it is more beneficial to save pool experience for the [[Mining#Mastery Pool Checkpoints|Mastery pool checkpoint]] bonuses.


===== Level 1-15: Copper/Tin Ore =====
==== Level 1-15: Copper/Tin Ore ====
Mine either {{ItemIcon|Tin Ore}} or {{ItemIcon|Copper Ore}}. Ideally, an equal amount of tin and copper will be mined in order to create {{ItemIcon|Bronze Bar|Bronze Bars}} for training {{Skill|Smithing}} later.
Mine either {{ItemIcon|Tin Ore}} or {{ItemIcon|Copper Ore}}. Ideally, an equal amount of tin and copper will be mined in order to create {{ItemIcon|Bronze Bar|Bronze Bars}} for training {{Skill|Smithing}} later.


===== Level 15-30: Iron Ore =====
==== Level 15-30: Iron Ore ====
Mine {{ItemIcon|Iron Ore}} until you unlock {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}}.
Mine {{ItemIcon|Iron Ore}} until you unlock {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}}.


===== Level 30-50: Coal Ore =====
==== Level 30-50: Coal Ore ====
Mine {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} until you unlock {{ItemIcon|Mithril Ore}}. Any {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} mined will be needed for {{Skill|Smithing}} training later.
Mine {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} until you unlock {{ItemIcon|Mithril Ore}}. Any {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} mined will be needed for {{Skill|Smithing}} training later.


===== Level 50-99: Mithril Ore =====
==== Level 50-99: Mithril Ore ====
From here on it is recommended to mine {{ItemIcon|Mithril Ore}} with {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} equipped all the way until {{SkillReq|Mining|99}}. This is because:
From here on it is recommended to mine {{ItemIcon|Mithril Ore}} with {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} equipped all the way until {{SkillReq|Mining|99}}. This is because:
* Mithril is key for {{Skill|Smithing}} training, consuming significantly less {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} per bar than higher tier bars
* Mithril is key for {{Skill|Smithing}} training, consuming significantly less {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} per bar than higher tier bars
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Once 99 Mining is achieved, the {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}} becomes available for purchase from the [[Shop#Skillcapes|Shop]]. When equipped, this provides 1 extra {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} for each ore mined.
Once 99 Mining is achieved, the {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}} becomes available for purchase from the [[Shop#Skillcapes|Shop]]. When equipped, this provides 1 extra {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore}} for each ore mined.


===== Level 99: Rune Essence =====
==== Level 99: Rune Essence ====
With the {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}} equipped you have to mine about {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence|qty=160000}} for {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|99}}. {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} do not work with {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}}, therefore if affordable the {{ItemIcon|Mining Gloves}} are a good alternative to speed up the process.
With the {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}} equipped you have to mine about {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence|qty=160000}} for {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|99}}. {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} do not work with {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}}, therefore if affordable the {{ItemIcon|Mining Gloves}} are a good alternative to speed up the process.


===== Level 99: Coal ore =====
==== Level 99: Coal ore ====
After mining {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}}, about {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore|qty=235000}} will still be needed. Equipping {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} while mining this is recommended.
After mining {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}}, about {{ItemIcon|Coal Ore|qty=235000}} will still be needed. Equipping {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} while mining this is recommended.


=== Mining Rune Essence and Glove Use ===
== Mining Rune Essence and Glove Use ==
This section and table was developed by soup#8068.
This section and table was developed by soup#8068.



Revision as of 11:04, 5 January 2022

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Mining

is used to obtain ores and gems. To start Mining no requirements are needed.

Pickaxes

Upgrading your pickaxe should be done whenever you have the possibility to. The upgrades are available in the shop.

Boosts

There are several items you can use to increase the rate at which you train the

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Mining

skill:

Name Description
Ancient Ring of Skills The Ancient Ring of Skills is a rare drop that can be found while
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Fishing
. It increases the XP gained from non-combat skills by 8%.
Firemaking Skillcape The Mining Skillcape provides a +5% boost to XP gained in any skill when worn.
Pyro The Pyro pet provides a +1% boost to XP gained in any skill.
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Cool Rock
The Cool Rock pet provides +5 Max HP to all Mining Nodes.
Book of Scholars The Book of Scholars provides a +3% boost to XP gained in any skill when worn.
Miner's Helmet The Miner's Helmet provides a 3% chance to do no damage to a mining node and 2% increased Mastery XP when worn.
Perfect Swing Potion IV The Perfect Swing Potion provides up to 80% chance to deal no damage to a mining node per charge.
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Mole
The Mole Familiar provides a 3% chance to obtain an additional ore or rune essence while mining. When paired with
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Bear
AND Perfect Swing Potion IV, all mining nodes gain +20 Max HP, increasing your overall XP gain per hour.

Equipment

If available to the player then rings such as File:Aorpheats Signet Ring (item).png Aorpheats Signet Ring, Ancient Ring of Skills, or Ancient Ring of Mastery should be equipped depending on whether the player prioritizes item, skill experience, or mastery experience gain.

In addition Clue Chasers Insignia may be equipped to increase the drop rate of Mastery Tokens, and also very slightly increase the rate of Gems if not using Gem Gloves.


Gloves

Mining offers two alternative gloves, both of which can be purchased from the Shop.

Gem Gloves - For a cost of 500,000GP, Gem Gloves provide 2,000 charges of gloves that guarantee a random Gem to drop every action. It should be noted that these gloves guarantee a small profit per glove and is highly recommend to use these all the way to 99 for an income usually over 10m total. (Does not work on Rune Essence.)

Mining Gloves - For a cost of 75,000GP, Mining Gloves increase the base quantity of ores to 2 (or 4 for Rune Essence instead). The base quantity can then be doubled by normal means such as mastery.

Training

Mining to Runecrafting & Smithing

This method opens up the option to train

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Smithing

and

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Runecrafting

after

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Mining

training has been completed. The key here is to get 500,000GP to purchase Gem Gloves to provide a steady source of gems and therefore passive income while Mining. Some sort of Money Making method is advised to fund the initial purchase of gloves. If in need of money, the gems gained from using Gem Gloves can be sold to fund the repurchase of gloves, however note that it is recommended to at least keep any Diamonds as they are useful in the late game for Diamond Luck potions.

When first starting with Mining, it is recommended to use any Mastery Pool experience to increase the Mastery level of rock(s) that are currently being mined (or rocks that will soon be mined) to around level 30-40. This is because each Mastery level increases the Rock HP, greatly reducing the amount of time spent waiting for rocks to respawn while Mining (as respawning will occur less frequently). In the later levels, it is more beneficial to save pool experience for the Mastery pool checkpoint bonuses.

Level 1-15: Copper/Tin Ore

Mine either Tin Ore or Copper Ore. Ideally, an equal amount of tin and copper will be mined in order to create Bronze Bars for training

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Smithing

later.

Level 15-30: Iron Ore

Mine Iron Ore until you unlock Coal Ore.

Level 30-50: Coal Ore

Mine Coal Ore until you unlock Mithril Ore. Any Coal Ore mined will be needed for

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Smithing

training later.

Level 50-99: Mithril Ore

From here on it is recommended to mine Mithril Ore with Gem Gloves equipped all the way until

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Level 99

. This is because:

  • Mithril is key for
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    Smithing
    training, consuming significantly less Coal Ore per bar than higher tier bars
  • The rock respawn time of Runite Ore and Dragonite Ore (60 seconds and 120 seconds respectively) is significantly higher than that for Mithril Ore (20 seconds), which harms the rate of experience gained
  • The required Coal Ore necessary to smelt the large amount of Mithril Bars needed later will be obtained once
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    Level 99
    has been reached, taking advantage of the Mining Skillcape perk

Once 99 Mining is achieved, the Mining Skillcape becomes available for purchase from the Shop. When equipped, this provides 1 extra Coal Ore for each ore mined.

Level 99: Rune Essence

With the Mining Skillcape equipped you have to mine about 160,000 Rune Essence for

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Level 99

. Gem Gloves do not work with Rune Essence, therefore if affordable the Mining Gloves are a good alternative to speed up the process.

Level 99: Coal ore

After mining Rune Essence, about 235,000 Coal Ore will still be needed. Equipping Gem Gloves while mining this is recommended.

Mining Rune Essence and Glove Use

This section and table was developed by soup#8068.

Assumptions:

  • The player is wearing the mining cape and has no double drops, no gem drops outside gem gloves.
  • 1.3 sec/action.
  • Avg. profit of 131 gp/charge of gem gloves.
Mining Resource No gloves Mining Gloves (MG) MG Essence, Coal MG Essence, Gem Gloves Coal
Essence (Mining Actions) 165,000 82,500 82,500 82,500
Coal (Mining Actions) 37,500 52,500 78,750 78,750
Action Total 202,500 135,000 161,250 161,250
Action Delta 0 67,500 41,250 41,250
Time Total (hrs) 73.125 47.750 56.88 56.88
Time Delta (hrs) 0 24.375 14.890 14.890
Cost Total 0 20,250,000 12,375,000 2,058,750
Approx Cost (GP/hr) 0 415,000 212,000 35,000

The player should use mining gloves to mine essence, and then gem gloves for coal. A total investment of ~2M GP saves ~15 hrs of time.

Furthermore, if the player has an excess of money, or access to money making methods to make in excess of 415k/hr (

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Level 99

,

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Level 99

), then using mining gloves for all mining actions is a more efficient use of time.