Mining is a Skill in Derelict. Mining is leveled by excavating metal and mineral deposits and increases harvesting speed for different deposits with higher levels.
Players may still excavate deposits above their level, albeit at a lower speed that scales with the level difference.
Gideon will provide new players with their first pickaxe, Old Pickaxe, to collect Copper Ore and Tin Ore for Gideon's Request 2. Additional Old Pickaxes may be purchased from Gideon at no additional cost in the case a player loses all their pickaxes.

Mining
Pickaxes
| Tool | Description | Tool Power | Source | Ingredients | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Old Pickaxe![]() | "A dusty old pickaxe from Gideon." | 80% | Gideon | n/a | n/a |
Bronze Pickaxe![]() | "A basic pickaxe made out of bronze." | 100% | n/a | Oak Log 2 Bronze Bar 4 | n/a |
Iron Pickaxe![]() | "A basic pickaxe made out of iron." | 120% | n/a | Iron Bar 4 Oak Log 2 | n/a |
Steel Pickaxe![]() | "A sturdy pickaxe made out of steel." | 160% | n/a | Steel Bar 4 Pine Log 2 | Mining 30 |
Silver Pickaxe![]() | "A beautiful pickaxe made out of silver." | 180% | n/a | Scots Log 2 Silver Bar 4 | Mining 40 |
Gold Pickaxe![]() | "An extravagant pickaxe made out of gold." | 200% | n/a | Bleached Log 2 Gold Bar 4 | Mining 50 |
Azurite Pickaxe![]() | "A lavish, pure pickaxe made out of azurite." | 225% | n/a | Snow Elm Log 2 Azurite Bar 4 | Mining 60 |

































