Ore deposit

Ore Deposits are the primary source of all rocks and mineral ores in Dragon's Dogma.

The Mining Process

 * For a list see Category:Minable

Throughout the world, occasionally along rocky areas, there might be an ore deposit. It's possible to identify mineable rocks by looking closely at them: if they have small stones attached, they can be mined.

While carrying a Pickaxe or Light Pickaxe in the Arisen's inventory, ore deposits may be mined by pressing the action button when prompted to do so. Pawns carrying a Pickaxe or Light Pickaxe will automatically extract ore from a deposit should they choose to do so, more frequently when they have the Acquisitor inclination.

Materials can be gathered from the ore deposit until it runs out, generally yielding between one and five ore samples. Ore veins take 3 to 7 days to respawn, depending on the location and type of material (more precious ores takes longer).

Oddly Ore Deposits in The Watergod's Altar may yield a Priceless Artifact.