Stone with a rough, gray surface. Sturdy and resistant to weathering, it is used for basic construction and simple defensive structures, and is also easy to process. Commonly found near bodies of water and the desert.
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- •Stone is the foundational resource for camp development — essential from early to mid-game
- •Primary use: building and upgrading Greymane Camp structures (kitchen, forge, ranch, market)
- •Gathered through mining; pickaxe is the best tool, yielding 2 stone per node
- •Extremely common throughout Pywel — found in 5+ regions, abundant at most mine sites
- •Early game advantage: farm Anvil Hill near Hernand for large quantities without deep game progress
- •Respawn cycle: deposits return after ~7 in-game days if left unmined
- •Higher rarity stones (Fine Stone, Bloodstone, Diamond) also used for advanced crafting
- •Camp upgrades are primary bottleneck early-game — stock up while questing through Hernand
Gathering Guide
- •Mine stone deposits using a pickaxe — strike ore nodes when the reticle turns blue
- •Best early game spot: Anvil Hill southeast of Hernand City, base of the cliffs
- •Also abundant along Howling Hills south of Hernand, rocky outcroppings near water
- •Found throughout Hernand, Demeniss, Delesyia, Pailune, and Crimson Desert regions
- •Use a better pickaxe for faster mining — Rusty takes 5 sec, Masterwork takes 2 sec
- •Pickaxe yields 2 stone per node; other tools (heavy attack, Force Palm) yield only 1
- •Deposits respawn after ~7 in-game days — farm same routes to sync all respawns
- •Free pickaxe available: accept Rhett's Request outside equipment shop in Hernand
Gathering Regions
Similar Resources
Fine Stone
Stone with high density and few cracks. Its surface is smooth and its uniform texture allows for precise processing. It's used in decorations, constructing buildings, and statues. Commonly found near bodies of water and rock formations.
Iron Ore
A silvery-gray metal ore. Tough, yet easy to process, it's widely used on weapons, nails, and basic components. It's the most common refinement material and you'll often spot them in exposed seams along cliff faces and near quarries.
Copper Ore
A metal ore with excellent ductility and malleability. It conducts heat and electricity well, and the extracted copper is used for various purposes, such as machinery, tableware, and jewelry. Commonly found in exposed veins on rocks.
Bloodstone
A reddish ore with toxic properties. Because it contains mercury, mining and refining it can release poisonous gases, making protective equipment essential. Can be found in remote areas across the Continent of Pywel, but it is primarily concentrated in Pailune and the desert regions.
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Last updated: March 2026