Platinum Ore

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Platinum Ore
  • Platinum Ore item spriteold Platinum Ore item sprite
  • Platinum Ore placed
Auto-use
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Statistics
Type
Placeable✔️ (1 wide × 1 high)
Use time15 (Very fast)
RarityRarity level: 0
Sell4 SC50 CC
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%)
Golden CrateGolden CrateGolden Crate25–341/20 (5%)
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%)
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%)
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%)
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%)
Titanium Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Titanium CrateTitanium Crate(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)25–341/40 (2.5%)

Platinum Ore is an early-game ore that spawns in the Underground and Cavern layers, as well as on Floating Islands. Its primary use is in crafting Platinum Bars, which are used to make the fourth tier of equipment and several other items. Platinum Ore is the counterpart to Gold Ore, which can generate in its place in some worlds. (Desktop, Console, Mobile and 3DS versions) Platinum Ore has a small chance to appear as a bonus drop from slimes.

Crafting

Used in

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Gold OreGold OreChlorophyte ExtractinatorChlorophyte Extractinator Conversion(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Platinum BarPlatinum BarFurnaceFurnace
Desktop versionConsole versionMobile version only:
Platinum BrickPlatinum Brick5
Old-gen console versionNintendo 3DS version only:
Platinum BrickPlatinum Brick
Spelunker PotionSpelunker PotionPlaced BottlePlaced Bottle
or
Alchemy TableAlchemy Table(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Gold OreGold 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

Notes

  • Platinum Ore can be confused with Silver Ore under certain lighting.

Trivia

  • In real life, platinum has many uses, but is typically known for being even rarer than gold. This was embedded in the fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (featuring copper, silver, gold, and platinum coins), and has since become a gaming trope in its own right, which is continued by Terraria's coin system.

See also

History

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