The Quarry in Stardew Valley is a key spot to mine different ores and gems. It’s separate from the main Mines and provides extra resources for crafting and progressing.
How to Unlock the Quarry?
To unlock the Quarry, you must either complete the Crafts Room bundles in the Community Center or buy the “Bridge” upgrade from the JoJa Community Development Form for 25,000g. Once the bridge is fixed, you’ll have access to the Quarry for mining.
Quarry Features
Resources
The Quarry generates all types of ores and gems available in the game, but rare items like Iridium Ore and Prismatic Shards are harder to find. Every day, new rocks and mining nodes can appear, making it a renewable spot for collecting materials.
Quarry Mine
On the western side of the Quarry, there’s a Quarry Mine. This is a single-floor dungeon where you can mine rocks and ore. Inside, you’ll encounter:
- Monsters: Haunted Skulls, Copper Slimes, Iron Slimes, and Skeletons.
- Special Drops: Monsters, crates, and barrels can drop special items, similar to those found in the Skull Cavern.
- Golden Scythe: At the end of the mine, there’s a statue holding the Golden Scythe, a powerful tool upgrade.
Usable Space
The Quarry is quite large, and keeping it clear of rocks helps prevent valuable spawns from getting blocked. Using bombs is a fast way to clear the area, allowing you to collect stone, ore, gems, and coal more efficiently.
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Summary
The Quarry in Stardew Valley offers an extra mining area to gather valuable resources like ores and gems.
After unlocking it by repairing the bridge, you can mine in the Quarry and the Quarry Mine, which holds special items and enemies. Keeping the space clear helps ensure you don’t miss out on valuable materials.