This is the Basalt layer. For the block, see Basalt
Overview[]
The Basalt Layer is the 6th layer within the mines. It contains 9 collectible ores apart from secret ones, none of which are rare ores. This layer is a mid-early-game layer, making it valuable for farming coins and crafting pickaxes. The texture of basalt is a dark bluish-grey color, having the default lightslate texture. Additionally, this layer can generate Crystal Caves, offering an additional source of coins, and resources.
Basalt is the first layer where lost keys can appear. It also signifies the transition from bronze to silver coins, with bronze coins found up to a depth of 499m, and silver coin starting at 500m. Moreover, the basalt layer marks the end of flower caves occurrences.
Ores[]
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Silverthorn, Gold, Coal, Lithium, Lead, Mercury, Bluesteel, Cinnabar, and Sapphire