Rune Factory 5 is the latest Rune Factory game within the franchise, which is available on the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. Fans may be already looking to the franchise’s future. But that does not mean that we are done with its previous entries, however, as there are always plenty of questions worth asking in its expansive, busy, and thriving worlds.
Within the town of Rigbarth in Rune Factory 5, locating Bronze can be one such chore that is difficult to do. No matter if you are a newcomer or visiting the town after taking a lengthy break from your playthrough, you will be needing to remember how to mine that all-important resource. Here’s why it is highly sought after and how to find it.
The Importance of Bronze
Bronze is one of several collectibles within the game and franchise. It is the first Ore resource kind players will be searching for. This is because like Silver and Gold, Bronze is a resource that can be crafted and forged into different and more useful items.
Bronze pieces will be needed to make a plethora of items. Examples include the following.
Weapons:
- Zweihander +
- Great Sword
- Lance +
- Cutlass
- Needle Spear
- Battle Scythe
- Pole Axe
- Bat
- War Hammer
- Steel Edge
Farming Tools:
- Sturdy Hoe
- Tin Waterpot
- Bronze Sickle
- Chopping Axe
- Bronze Hammer
- Beginner’s Pole
Shields, Body Armor and Accessories:
- Round Shield
- Turtle Shield
- Bronze Bracelet
There is, even more, to discover via recipes in the game than what we have noted down here. It goes without saying that obtaining Bronze will be a very important part of leaving your mark in Rigbarth. So, here is how to pile up on its stock.
Locations and How To Get Bronze In Rune Factory 5
The easiest and most sufficient way to locate Bronze is by exploring. When exploring, focus on utilizing your trusted Hammer tool to Mine. Hitting any form of the biggest rocks in the terrain will reward you with more than a few Bronze pieces upon impact.
Enemy Slime will also tend to drop a piece or two. You have specific locations where breakable rocks are scattered about that makes mining the material much easier to manage and keep track of. These include:
- Kelve Lava Cave (First and Second Floor)
- Bandit King’s Old Base (First and Second Floor)
- Cloudheim (First Floor)
- Atohl’s End
- Gadeus Grasslands
You can also buy Bronze at 800 G and its selling price is 100 G. Once again, it is easier to simply mine for it from any big rocks you see across the terrain.
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