Ore locations
Which zones each ore generates in, between which heights, inside which rock, and how often each vein size turns up, as the game's world generation sets them.
Height ranges by zone
- Copper
- Iron
- Thorium
- Cobalt
- Adamantite
Swipe the chart to see every height.
Gold and Silver aren't charted: the game sets no height range for them. Zones and vein sizes are below.
Copper
Copper Ore - Sandstone · Copper Ore - Shale · Copper Ore - StoneOceansCrystalline Depths
- Height
- Y 0–150
- Vein columns
- about every 3 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Marble, Quartzite, Sandstone, White Sandstone, Red Sandstone, Volcanic Rock
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 98.9% | Copper Ore - Stone | 1.5–2.5 | 0.5 |
| Vein Large | 1.0% | Copper Ore - Stone | 4–6 | 1–1.25 |
| Motherlode | 0.10% | Copper Ore - Stone | 15 | 0.75–1 |
Emerald WildsShallow Ocean, Shore, First Gate of the Echo, Temple (+3)
- Height
- Y 0–118
- Vein columns
- about every 3 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Marble
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 98.9% | Copper Ore - Stone | 1.5–2.5 | 0.5 |
| Vein Large | 1.0% | Copper Ore - Stone | 4–6 | 1–1.25 |
| Motherlode | 0.10% | Copper Ore - Stone | 15 | 0.75–1 |
Howling SandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Golden Steppes, Badlands (+1)
- Height
- Y 0–150
- Vein columns
- about every 7 blocks
- Inside
- Sandstone, White Sandstone, Red Sandstone, Volcanic Rock, Dry Dirt, Dry Mud
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 98.9% | Copper Ore - Sandstone | 1.5–2.5 | 0.5 |
| Vein Large | 1.0% | Copper Ore - Sandstone | 4–6 | 1–1.25 |
| Motherlode | 0.10% | Copper Ore - Stone | 15 | 0.75–1 |
Whisperfrost FrontiersShallow Ocean, Shore, Frostmarch Tundra, Boreal Reach (+1)
- Height
- Y 0–150
- Vein columns
- about every 10 blocks
- Inside
- Shale, Slate, Volcanic Rock, Basalt
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 98.9% | Copper Ore - Shale | 1.5–2.5 | 0.5 |
| Vein Large | 1.0% | Copper Ore - Shale | 4–6 | 1–1.25 |
| Motherlode | 0.10% | Copper Ore - Stone | 15 | 0.75–1 |
Also found in
- Dungeons Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Klops Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Mineshaft Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Sewer Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
- Sewer2 Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
Iron
Iron Ore - BasaltOceansCrystalline Depths
- Height
- Y 0–80
- Vein columns
- about every 5 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Marble, Quartzite, Sandstone, White Sandstone, Red Sandstone, Volcanic Rock, Volcanic Rock
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Iron Ore - Basalt | 2 | 0.75–1 |
Emerald WildsShallow Ocean, Shore, First Gate of the Echo, Temple (+3)
- Height
- Y 0–80
- Vein columns
- about every 5 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Marble, Chalk, Volcanic Rock, Cracked Volcanic Rock, Dirt, Gravel
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Iron Ore - Basalt | 2 | 0.75–1 |
Howling SandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Golden Steppes, Badlands (+1)
- Height
- Y 0–80
- Vein columns
- about every 7 blocks
- Inside
- Sandstone, White Sandstone, Red Sandstone, Volcanic Rock, Dry Dirt, Dry Mud, Volcanic Rock
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Iron Ore - Basalt | 2 | 0.75–1 |
Whisperfrost FrontiersShallow Ocean, Shore, Frostmarch Tundra, Boreal Reach (+1)
- Height
- Y 0–80
- Vein columns
- about every 10 blocks
- Inside
- Shale, Slate, Volcanic Rock, Basalt, Cold Dirt, Stone, Volcanic Rock
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Iron Ore - Basalt | 2 | 0.75–1 |
Devastated LandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Cinder Wastes, Charred Woodlands
- Height
- Y 0–150
- Vein columns
- about every 10 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Slate, Volcanic Rock, Quartzite, Cooled Magma, Volcanic Rock, Gravel
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Iron Ore - Basalt | 2 | 0.75–1 |
Also found in
- Dungeons Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Klops Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Mineshaft Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Sewer Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
- Sewer2 Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
Gold
Gold Ore - CalciteEmerald WildsShallow Ocean, Shore, First Gate of the Echo, Temple (+3)
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 33 blocks
- Inside
- !Rock Calcite, !Ore Gold Calcite, *
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encasement | 100% | Gold Ore - Calcite | 1 | 1 |
Howling SandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Golden Steppes, Badlands (+1)
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 33 blocks
- Inside
- !Rock Calcite, !Ore Gold Calcite, *
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encasement | 100% | Gold Ore - Calcite | 1 | 1 |
Whisperfrost FrontiersShallow Ocean, Shore, Frostmarch Tundra, Boreal Reach (+1)
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 33 blocks
- Inside
- !Rock Calcite, !Ore Gold Calcite, *
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encasement | 100% | Gold Ore - Calcite | 1 | 1 |
Also found in
- Dungeons Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Klops Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Mineshaft Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Sewer Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
- Sewer2 Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
Silver
Silver Ore - Sandstone · Silver Ore - Shale · Silver Ore - Stone · Silver Ore - VolcanicEmerald WildsShallow Ocean, Shore, First Gate of the Echo, Temple (+3)
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 80 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Marble, Chalk, Dirt, Gravel
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Silver Ore - Stone | 1 | 1–2 |
Howling SandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Golden Steppes, Badlands (+1)
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 80 blocks
- Inside
- Sandstone, White Sandstone, Red Sandstone, Volcanic Rock, Dry Dirt, Dry Mud
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Silver Ore - Sandstone | 1 | 1–2 |
Whisperfrost FrontiersShallow Ocean, Shore, Frostmarch Tundra, Boreal Reach (+1)
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 80 blocks
- Inside
- Shale, Slate, Volcanic Rock, Basalt, Cold Dirt, Stone
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Silver Ore - Shale | 1 | 1–2 |
Devastated LandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Cinder Wastes, Charred Woodlands
- Height
- not set in the placement file
- Vein columns
- about every 80 blocks
- Inside
- *
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Silver Ore - Volcanic | 1 | 1–2 |
Also found in
- Dungeons Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Klops Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Mineshaft Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Drifting Plains, Frostmarch Tundra (+4)
- Sewer Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
- Sewer2 Charred Woodlands, Cinder Wastes
Thorium
Thorium Ore - Dry MudHowling SandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Golden Steppes, Badlands (+1)
- Height
- Y 0–120
- Vein columns
- about every 8 blocks
- Inside
- Sandstone, White Sandstone, Red Sandstone, Volcanic Rock, Dry Dirt, Dry Mud
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encasement | 100% | Thorium Ore - Dry Mud | 0.5–1 | 1 |
Also found in
- Dungeons Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Klops Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Mineshaft Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
Cobalt
Cobalt Ore - SlateWhisperfrost FrontiersShallow Ocean, Shore, Frostmarch Tundra, Boreal Reach (+1)
- Height
- Y 0–160
- Vein columns
- about every 10 blocks
- Inside
- Shale, Slate, Volcanic Rock, Basalt, Cold Dirt, Stone
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Cobalt Ore - Slate | 4–5 | 0.75 |
Also found in
- Dungeons Badlands, Desolate Basin, Golden Steppes
- Klops Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Frostmarch Tundra, Golden Steppes (+1)
- Mineshaft Badlands, Boreal Reach, Desolate Basin, Frostmarch Tundra, Golden Steppes (+1)
Adamantite
Adamantite Ore - MagmaDevastated LandsShallow Ocean, Shore, Cinder Wastes, Charred Woodlands
- Height
- Y 0–160
- Vein columns
- about every 13 blocks
- Inside
- Stone, Basalt, Slate, Volcanic Rock, Quartzite, Cooled Magma, Gravel
| Vein | Chance | Ore | Length | Radius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vein | 100% | Adamantite Ore - Magma | 6–7 | 0.75 |
Treasure rooms
Placed with the same column system as ore veins, but they put down treasure-room structures instead of ore.
- Emerald Wilds Y 0–80 · Drifting Plains, Seedling Woods, The Fens
- Howling Sands Y 0–80 · Golden Steppes, Badlands, Desolate Basin
- Whisperfrost Frontiers Y 0–80 · Frostmarch Tundra, Boreal Reach, The Everfrost
Exact from the game: regions, heights, host rock, vein sizes and the odds of each vein size. Not simulated: how often a vein column actually finds rock to fill, which depends on the terrain the world generates around it.