
Bismuth Ore
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A mysterious metal said to be a fallen star that has hardened.<br/>It shimmers with rainbow hues against a silver base, and rumors suggest that whoever holds it gains magical power. It is found within the White Mountains and the frigid peaks of Everfrost.
Type
ore
Tool
Lightning (Level 1)
Rarity
rare
Buy: 2.70
Sell: 68
About
- •Bismuth Ore appears as golden, square-shaped metallic blocks with rainbow-colored shimmer — unmistakable once you've seen one.
- •Late-game exclusive material required to upgrade plate armor to tier 7 and beyond — your path to endgame gear.
- •Walking near Bismuth deposits actively drains your health — approach cautiously and extract quickly.
- •Standard pickaxes cannot break through the magical barrier. You must use Lightning Level 1 ability to strip the seal first.
- •To mine: Charge your lightning field (RT+B on controller), release toward the deposit to shatter the barrier, then strike the spot.
- •The Witchwoods cluster yields up to 12 ore per run — the most efficient farming location in the game.
- •Respawns every 7 in-game days like other ores. Plan your farming schedule to hit all clusters on the same loop.
- •Experienced players supplement Bismuth farming with other endgame activities — respawn timers make solo farming inefficient.
Gathering Guide
- •The Witchwoods, Hernand — 4 deposits clustered together, up to 3 ore each (12 ore per run best spawn)
- •Scholastone Institute, southwest of Hernand City — deposits on Lake Kharonso mountain faces
- •Northeast of Hernand Castle across the river — secondary single deposit location
- •White Mountains and Everfrost peaks contain scattered deposits — slower but still farmable
- •Requires Lightning Level 1 unlock: press RT+B (controller) or equivalent to charge lightning field, release to discharge
- •Walking near deposits drains your health — mine efficiently then move away
- •Respawns every 7 in-game days — schedule routes to visit all clusters simultaneously
Gathering Regions
hernanddelesyia
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Last updated: March 2026