Daytime Mining
Complete Layer Guide

Optimal The Spotter: Dig or Die mining guide. Layer-by-layer resource priority, fatigue curves, artifact drop tables. Maximize Day 6 before Night 6 horde.

Layer Guide ↓

Mining Layers Breakdown

Layer Resources Drill Fatigue Artifacts
1 Iron(+++), Copper(++), Coal(+) Shovel
Low 		Rare
2 Copper(+++), Titanium(++), Food(+) Iron Pickaxe
Medium 		Rare
3 Titanium(+++), Artifact(10%), Obsidian(++) Copper Drill
High 		Rare

Fatigue Management

Rule #1: Never exceed 85% fatigue. Jetpack emergency ascent at 80%.

Layer 3 Warning: Drill speed drops 50% above 70% fatigue. Surface immediately.

Food Priority: Berries (surface) > Mushrooms (Layer 2) > Protein Bars (crafted Day 3+)

Mining route overview

Optimal route: Layer 1→3→artifact hunt

Layer 3+ Artifacts

Speed Boots (+20% move)

Layer 3+ (~2% drop)

Carry Bag (+50 slots)

Layer 3+ (~2% drop)

Fatigue Potion (30min)

Layer 3+ (~2% drop)

Best Day 4 drill path?

Layer 2 Copper → Layer 4 Titanium → Surface Coal loop. ~2hr cycle.

When to push Layer 5?

After Copper Drill + fatigue potions. Never below 40% jetpack fuel.

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