Are you eager to enhance your gameplay experience in The Forge? One of the best ways to do this is by acquiring Miner Shards, exceptional Runes you can equip to boost your skills. Once you’ve made significant progress in The Forge, it’s time to showcase your achievements by using The Forge Titles. But first, let’s focus on mastering the acquisition of these powerful Miner Shards.

How to Get Miner Shards in The Forge

Getting Miner Shards requires exploring the right areas in The Forge, particularly the caves in Stonewake’s Cross and the Ruined Caves in the Forgotten Kingdom. These areas harbor two specific types of enemies that can drop Miner Shards. The rarity of these Runes is considered Rare, making them accessible with a bit of effort, provided you’re equipped with suitable weapons and armor.

Delver Zombies

Delver Zombies are located in Stonewake’s Cross. They range in levels from 1 to 10, making them approachable yet challenging if you’re underprepared.

• Location: Stonewake’s Cross
• Level: 1 to 10
• HP: 40 to 175
• DMG: 12 to 30.4
• Drops:
  • Miner Shard (1 in 50)
  • Tiny Essence (1 in 2)
  • Small Essence (1 in 3)
  • Medium Essence (1 in 6)
  • 10 to 20 Gold
  • 20 to 40 EXP

Bomber

Bomber enemies are found in the Forgotten Kingdom. They might be easier to defeat, but they deal significant damage if their attacks connect.

• Location: Forgotten Kingdom
• Level: 1 to 5
• HP: 60 to 120
• DMG: 70
• Drops:
  • Miner Shard (1 in 25)
  • Blast Chip (1 in 20)
  • Medium Essence (1 in 4)
  • Large Essence (1 in 8)

Why You Should Collect Miner Shards

The utility of Miner Shards becomes evident when you consider the various buffs they offer upon equipping:

• Yield I: Boosts your chances of obtaining an extra ore when mining rocks, with the probability varying based on the Rune type.
• Enhances your Luck stat, capped at 16%.
• Swift Mining I: Increases your Mining Speed, contingent on the Rune type.
• Mining Power I: Augments your Mining Power, consequently improving the damage your pickaxe inflicts while mining.

With these enhancements, Miner Shards prove to be a valuable asset, making them well worth the pursuit in The Forge.