How to Mine Limonite in Dwarf Fortress

There are various materials to mine in Dwarf Fortress. The game features elements like Stone, Wood, Metal, Glass, Leather, Cloth, and more. Each material is different and offers unique value in terms of its usage in the game. We derive some materials from their ores.

We will learn about one such material in this guide. Let’s have a look at Limonite and how to get it in the game.

How to Mine Limonite in Dwarf Fortress

Before we explain about mining Limonite, first let’s see a brief explanation about the material.

Limonite is an ore of iron and is used to make weapons and armor in the game. It has similar characteristics to other iron ores like Magnetite and Hematite. Although Limonite has low solid density compared to its brothers, the material has a very similar usage.

Related: How to Mine Chalk in Dwarf Fortress

Mining Limonite in Dwarf Fortress

To mine Limonite, we need a mineral rich environment. On the embark screen, press “F” to find a desirable location. Now, select Flux Stone Layer and change it Yes using the arrow keys. Move over to Shallow Metal and change it Multiple. Now change Elevation to Medium and Drainage to Low or High.

After setting the parameters, use the embark screen to search for the matching areas. You can look further in the green and matching areas to search for Limonite. Once found, you can mine it like any other resource in Dwarf Fortress. Using your dwarfs, mine down to the sedimentary layer in different batches. Once you strike Limonite, use the location to mine in branch or vein patterns to mine the same material.

Converting Limonite to Iron

After finding Limonite, you can convert it to Iron. Assign a dwarf to smelt the Limonite in a Smelter. Activate the furnace operating labor to produce the iron bars.

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