Mining is money in SpaceCraft, and you’ll have to upgrade your Mining Laser frequently to progress effectively. That said, things can be rather confusing in the beginning. This guide will show you the complete process so that you can keep going at your own pace.
Best Mining Laser combination to use in SpaceCraft
All ships in SpaceCraft come equipped with the Simple Mining Laser. This is a default option that doesn’t require maintenance or upgrades. It tends to overheat, so you’ll occasionally need to give it some rest.
The Simple Mining Laser is ideal for all crude and simple metal depots. However, you can’t use it to mine higher-tier items like Malachite, Azurite, and so on. For this, you’ll need the Overclocked Mining Laser. However, there’s a caveat to using the more advanced laser.
The upgraded option mines faster, but it has limited durability. The laser will eventually break down, and you can’t repair it. Instead, you’ll need to replace it entirely, which can become hard to maintain.
Hence, it’s best to use the combination of the Simple and Overclocked Mining Lasers. The following section will explain how to switch between the two to make the best use of your tools.
You’ll eventually unlock the Hi-Pi, Overclocked Hi-Pi, and Cooling Lasers. You should always carry the Simple Mining Laser to alternate with your more advanced mining laser (whichever it might be).
Which Mining Laser should you use in SpaceCraft
When mining, you’ll notice that the name of the mineral node appears in three different colors.
- Red: Your selected laser can’t mine it.
- Yellow: Your laser is weak against the node, so it will take longer to break down.
- White: Your laser is strong enough to break down the node efficiently.
You can choose your mining laser based on what type of mineral node you want to mine.
- Crude mining: Simple Laser
- Simple mining: Simple Laser
- Overclocked mining: Simple laser (takes longer, but it saves resources in the long run)
- Hi-Pi Mining: Overclocked Laser or better
- OC Hi-Pi Mining: Overclocked Laser or better
Mining not only helps you get materials that you can sell for profit, but you’ll also find resources to build up your base.
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