Iron Ore

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Iron Ore
  • Iron Ore item spriteold Iron Ore item sprite
  • Iron Ore placed
Auto-use
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Statistics
Type
Placeable✔️ (1 wide × 1 high)
Use time15 (Very fast)
RarityRarity level: 0
Sell1 SC
Research100 required
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic mode icon.png Classic
Expert mode icon.png Expert
Master mode icon.png Master
EntityQty.Rate
Azure CrateAzure CrateAzure Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Boreal Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Boreal CrateBoreal Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Bramble Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Bramble CrateBramble Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Corrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Corrupt CrateCorrupt Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Crimson Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Crimson CrateCrimson Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Defiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Defiled CrateDefiled Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Divine Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Divine CrateDivine Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Dungeon Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Dungeon CrateDungeon Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Frozen Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Frozen CrateFrozen Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Hallowed Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Hallowed CrateHallowed Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Hellstone Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Hellstone CrateHellstone Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Hematic Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Hematic CrateHematic Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Iron CrateIron CrateIron Crate12–211/36 (2.78%)
Jungle Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Jungle CrateJungle Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Mirage Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Mirage CrateMirage Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Mythril Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Mythril CrateMythril Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)12–211/72 (1.39%)
Oasis Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Oasis CrateOasis Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Obsidian Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Obsidian CrateObsidian Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Ocean Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Ocean CrateOcean Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Pearlwood Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Pearlwood CratePearlwood Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4–151/56 (1.79%)
Seaside Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Seaside CrateSeaside Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Sky Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Sky CrateSky Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/56 (1.79%)
Stockade Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Stockade CrateStockade Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20–351/112 (0.89%)
Wooden CrateWooden CrateWooden Crate4–151/28 (3.57%)

Iron Ore is an early-game ore that generates upon world creation on the surface, as well as in the Underground and Cavern layers. Its primary use is in crafting Iron Bars, which can then be used to craft the Iron tier of tools, weapons, and armor, as well as Buckets, Chains, and several other items. The equivalent of Iron Ore is Lead Ore, which will sometimes replace Iron in a world. (Desktop, Console, Mobile and 3DS versions) Iron Ore has a small chance to appear as a bonus drop from slimes. Furthermore, it can be obtained from all types of crates.

As Iron Bars are needed to create an Iron Anvil, Iron Ore must usually be obtained before any weapons or armor can be created out of metal bars. While this can be circumvented by purchasing an Iron Anvil from the Merchant, that is generally inefficient, as it is not difficult to find 15 Iron Ore early on in the game.

Crafting

Used in

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Lead OreLead OreChlorophyte ExtractinatorChlorophyte Extractinator Conversion(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Iron BarIron BarFurnaceFurnace
Iron BrickIron Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5
Ironskin PotionIronskin PotionPlaced BottlePlaced Bottle
or
Alchemy TableAlchemy Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Tin OreTin OreShimmerShimmer Transmutation(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Achievements

Achievement Ooo! Shiny!.png
Ooo! Shiny! • Mine your first nugget of ore with a pickaxe.
Mine your first ore. (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Category: Explorer Explorer

Trivia

History

  • Desktop 1.3.0.1:
    • Changed item texture from Iron Ore (old).png to Iron Ore.png.
    • Changed block texture from Iron Ore (placed) (pre-1.3.0.1).png to Iron Ore (placed).png.