How to Use Tetrahedrite in Dwarf Fortress?

Saying that Dwarf Fortress pays little attention to detail would not only be a mistake, but almost a capital sin. Developed throughout 20 years and now enjoying a graphic update to bring this masterpiece to the new generation, Dwarf Fortress sure packs an almost endless amount of content, mechanics and situations that will keep you invested and immersed. And obviously, the use of mineral ores is quite essential in-game. After all, we are commanding a population of dwarves, and they are skillful masters of smelting and forging. Today, we will talk about a very common, albeit special ore you can find in-game. Be ready and read to the end, you will not regret it. Without further ado, here is how to use tetrahedrite in Dwarf Fortress. Let’s fire up those smelters.

How to Use Tetrahedrite in Dwarf Fortress?

Although tetrahedrite is a quite common ore for both copper and silver, it has a great value conversion once manufactured and used to forge items in-game. Smelting and integration in alloy reactions are some of the uses that tetrahedrite has in Dwarf Fortress. Be wary, however, since tetrahedrite has a lot of secrets and tricks under its ore sleeve. Here is how to use tetrahedrite in Dwarf Fortress:

Tetrahedrite Uses in Dwarf Fortress

• This common ore have both copper and silver in its composition:
  • When smelted, tetrahedrite will produce 4 copper bars and 0-4 silver bars. In average, it will produce less than one silver bar (0.8) when smelted.
  • It can be used in alloy reactions that require copper-bearing or silver-bearing ores, since it contains both elements. However, it will only count as a silver-bearing ore if no other silver ores are available.
  • Two tetrahedrite nuggets can be smelted together to produce a copper-bearing ore and a silver-bearing ore to make eight billon bars.
  • If used as a copper-bearing ore, it is better to smelt it into bars to create alloy afterwards. This will allow for more silver bars to be produces alongside the bars of alloy, but will require more fuel and time to be invested.
• The possibilities of multiplying the tetrahedrite value are countless, but in average, a tetrahedrite boulder of value 9 will yield a value of 80 in copper and silver bars. Each bar can then be used to forge items such as weapons. This could equal, for example, to a value of 544 if you produce both copper and silver battle-axes. The possibilities, as you can see, are quite endless.

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Now that you know the potential value of multiplication while dealing with tetrahedrite, be sure to collect it and smelt it into bars. The possibility of wealth generation will keep you up and ready. So command your dwarves to collect and smelt some tetrahedrite. You will sure be thankful for not neglecting what appeared to be quite an average ore. Happy smelting!

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