Mining operates as a gathering skill in Melvor Idle 2 with 16 playable actions. In the demo build, skill progression is capped at level 60.
Skill Overview
The skill includes 27 total actions with 16 playable actions in the demo build. Demo saves carry into Early Access upon release. You can calculate exact time requirements to reach your target mining levels using our mining calculator.
Training Strategy
Fallen Star is locked in the demo build. Golden Fallen Star is locked in the demo build. Runite Ore is locked in the demo build. Pure Essence is locked in the demo build. Dense Coal is locked in the demo build. Dragonite Ore is locked in the demo build. Consult our mining calculator to compare real-time actions needed between different mineral deposits. Evaluate gemstone values and ore profits using our money making guide.
| Level Bracket | Fastest XP Method | Est. XP Rate | Best Profit Method | Est. GP Rate | Calculator Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1 – 10 | Stone Debris | 25 XP/h | Stone Debris | 40 GP/h | Train 1 → 10 |
| Levels 11 – 20 | Topaz Vein | 29 XP/h | Stone Debris | 40 GP/h | Train 11 → 20 |
| Levels 21 – 35 | Sapphire Vein | 46 XP/h | Stone Debris | 40 GP/h | Train 21 → 35 |
| Levels 36 – 50 | Ruby Vein | 92 XP/h | Ruby Vein | 60 GP/h | Train 36 → 50 |
| Levels 51 – 60 | Ruby Vein | 92 XP/h | Ruby Vein | 60 GP/h | Train 51 → 60 |
| Action | Level | XP | Time | XP / h | GP / h | Products & Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stone | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Clay | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Copper Ore | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Rune Essence | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Stone Debris | 10 | 25 | — | — | — | |
Iron Ore | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
Topaz Vein | 12 | 29 | — | — | — | |
Sulfur | 18 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Silver Ore | 18 | 12 | — | — | — | |
Coal | 25 | 10 | — | — | — | |
Sapphire Vein | 32 | 46 | — | — | — | |
Mithril Ore | 35 | 22 | — | — | — | |
Gold Ore | 38 | 20 | — | — | — | |
Attuned Essence | 42 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Adamantite Ore | 45 | 34 | — | — | — |
Item Uses
Stone sells to general merchants for 2 GP. In Smithing, forging a Stone Sword uses 2 Stone items. Forging Stone Arrowtips in Smithing uses 2 Stone items. Forging Stone Gloves in Smithing requires level 2. Forging a Stone Helmet in Smithing requires level 2. Forging Stone Boots in Smithing requires level 2. Forging a Stone Spear Head requires 4 Stone items. Forging a Stone Mallet in Smithing requires 4 Stone items. Forging Stone Platelegs in Smithing requires level 4 and consumes 4 Stone items. Forging a Stone Platebody in Smithing requires level 5 and consumes 5 Stone items.
Clay sells to merchants for 1 GP.
Copper Ore sells to merchants for 3 GP. In Smithing, smelting a Copper Bar consumes 1 Copper Ore.
Rune Essence sells to merchants for 1 GP. In Runecrafting, crafting an Air Rune consumes 1 Rune Essence. Crafting a Mind Rune in Runecrafting consumes 1 Rune Essence. Crafting a Basic Wizard Hat requires level 1 and consumes 4 Rune Essence items. Crafting Basic Wizard Boots requires level 3 and consumes 4 Rune Essence items. Crafting a Water Rune in Runecrafting consumes 1 Rune Essence. Crafting Basic Wizard Bottoms consumes 6 Rune Essence items. Crafting Basic Wizard Robes requires level 7. Crafting an Earth Rune in Runecrafting consumes 1 Rune Essence.
Iron Ore sells to merchants for 6 GP. In Smithing, smelting an Iron Bar consumes 1 Iron Ore. Smelting a Steel Bar in Smithing consumes 1 Iron Ore.
Silver Ore sells to merchants for 10 GP. In Smithing, smelting a Silver Bar consumes 1 Silver Ore.
Coal sells to merchants for 5 GP. In Smithing, smelting a Steel Bar consumes 1 Coal. Smelting a Mithril Bar in Smithing consumes 2 Coal items. Smelting an Adamantite Bar in Smithing consumes 4 Coal items. Smithing a Steel Rock Anchor requires level 22 and uses 20 Coal items.
Mithril Ore sells to merchants for 18 GP. In Smithing, smelting a Mithril Bar consumes 1 Mithril Ore.
Gold Ore sells to merchants for 16 GP. In Smithing, smelting a Gold Bar consumes 1 Gold Ore.
Adamantite Ore sells to merchants for 22 GP. In Smithing, smelting an Adamantite Bar consumes 1 Adamantite Ore.
Sulfur sells to merchants for 1 GP. In Runecrafting, crafting a Volatile Fire Rune requires level 20 and consumes 5 Sulfur items.
Attuned Essence sells to merchants for 1 GP.
Uncut Topaz sells to merchants for 20 GP. In Crafting, cutting Topaz consumes 1 Uncut Topaz.
Uncut Sapphire sells to merchants for 36 GP. In Crafting, cutting Sapphire consumes 1 Uncut Sapphire.
Uncut Ruby sells to merchants for 60 GP. In Crafting, cutting Ruby consumes 1 Uncut Ruby.
Secondary Sources
Excavating Copper Ore can award a Geode byproduct with a chance of 0.25%. Excavating Iron Ore can award a Geode byproduct with a chance of 0.25%. Excavating Silver Ore can award a Geode byproduct with a chance of 0.25%. Excavating Mithril Ore can award a Geode byproduct with a chance of 0.25%. Excavating Gold Ore can award a Geode byproduct with a chance of 0.25%. Excavating Adamantite Ore can award a Geode byproduct with a chance of 0.25%. Geode containers sell to general merchants for 28 GP.
In combat, defeating a Golbin drops Stone items. Defeating a Gas Ball at combat level 54 drops between 4 and 8 Adamantite Ore items. In Thieving, pickpocketing a Citizen can drop Stone items. Pickpocketing a Craftsman at level 17 in Thieving can yield Clay. Pickpocketing a Runecrafter at level 47 in Thieving can provide Rune Essence.
Shop Upgrades
The vendor catalog lists 366 individual purchase choices. Purchasing +20 Bank Slots costs 5000 GP and requires Mining level 20. A second tier provides +25 Bank Slots for 25000 GP at Mining level 50. The Copper Pickaxe costs 2000 GP and 25 Copper Bar materials at level 5 with a buy limit of 1. Purchasing the Iron Pickaxe requires 15000 GP and 50 Iron Bar materials at level 10 with a buy limit of 1. Steel Pickaxe upgrades demand 50000 GP and 100 Steel Bar materials at level 25 with a buy limit of 1. Advancing to the Mithril Pickaxe requires 100000 GP and 150 Mithril Bar materials at level 35 with a buy limit of 1. The Adamant Pickaxe requires 250000 GP and 200 Adamantite Bar materials at level 45 with a buy limit of 1. Purchasing a Wooden Pickaxe Handle requires level 5 Mining, 1000 GP, and 25 Normal Log materials with a buy limit of 1. Purchasing an Oak Pickaxe Handle requires level 10 Mining, 5000 GP, and 35 Oak Log materials with a buy limit of 1. Purchasing a Willow Pickaxe Handle requires level 25 Mining, 15000 GP, and 45 Willow Log materials with a buy limit of 1. Purchasing a Maple Pickaxe Handle requires level 45 Mining, 30000 GP, and 60 Maple Log materials with a buy limit of 1. In-game store records for pickaxes define level requirements and material costs, while numeric excavation bonuses are not stated in the data. Review the full catalog of mining tools and gear on our interactive shop database and items database. New players should also consult our beginners guide for early training advice. Regularly check the XP table to track remaining experience points needed toward level 60.
| Upgrade | Category | Cost | Requirements | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Slots | 5,000 GoldPieces | Level 20 Mining | ||
| Bank Slots | 25,000 GoldPieces | Level 50 Mining | ||
| Mining | 2,000 GoldPieces + 25 Copper Bar | Level 5 Mining | ||
| Mining | 15,000 GoldPieces + 50 Iron Bar | Level 10 Mining Requires previous tier | ||
| Mining | 50,000 GoldPieces + 100 Steel Bar | Level 25 Mining Requires previous tier | ||
| Mining | 100,000 GoldPieces + 150 Mithril Bar | Level 35 Mining Requires previous tier | ||
| Mining | 250,000 GoldPieces + 200 Adamantite Bar | Level 45 Mining Requires previous tier | ||
| Mining | 1,000 GoldPieces + 15 Copper Bar | Level 5 Mining |
Sources
- Steam Store & Developer Announcements (App 3218350 & Demo 5373510)
- Melvor Idle 2 Demo Game Files (Build 26316041)
- Melvor2 Extracted Combat & Experience Oracles
