CompleteLocations GuideProspecting
Explore every location from Spawn to Volcanic zones, discover NPCs, andplan your optimal mining progression route.
All Locations (15)
Discover all areas in Prospecting, from safe starting zones to dangerous volcanic regions
Spawn / Rubble Creek
Starting Area
This is where your journey begins! Speaking with John will start the game's tutorial and your first quest. You can also talk to the Trader to begin a series of three quests.
Sluice Shack
N/A
Shack to buy beginner Sluices, located at Spawn.
Crystal Caverns
Expert Only
A place rich with Azuralite that only experienced prospectors are allowed to enter.
Crystal Cavern River
Advanced
A Deposit Area that requires an advanced shovel to dig from.
Azuralite Oasis
Master
In the depths of the Crystal Caverns, you can find the Oasis. An even stronger shovel is required to dig here, but the rare minerals are worth the price.
Waterfall Temple
Unknown
This mysterious area harbors ???, along with a very strong pan and shovel set.
Fortune River
Intermediate
Small Town, big purpose! The central hub area along Fortune River with multiple services and NPCs.
Dock
N/A
Speaking with the Fisherman will grant you the quest River Cleaning. Speaking with the Ferryman will take you to Caldera Island, considering you've completed the Lightkeeper's Quest.
Sunset Beach
Intermediate
The Fourth Deposit Area. Once a popular tourist location, now suffering from an influx of prospectors. Two quests can be found here: speaking with the Pirate will grant you the quest Heart of the Sea, while speaking to the Lightkeeper will grant you the quest Restoring The Lighthouse.
Fortune River Delta
Advanced
The Fifth Deposit Area. Known for its rich sediment, Fortune River flows into the ocean here. Speaking with the Old Prospector will grant you the quest Mesmerizing Red.
Windswept Beach
Expert
A deposit area by the sea that has strange fossils and bones. Speak to the Paleontologist for a quest.
Volcanic Sands
Expert
The only deposit area before the Magma Furnace where you can find a Fire Opal to complete the Flame Priest's quest.
Magma Furnace
Master
A very hot deposit area. You will need some protection by the Flame Priest at the entrance to prospect inside. Contains Volcanic Keys for lighthouse access.
Infernal Heart
Master
A special mining location that opens every hour at XX:15. The volcano rumbles and the infernal heart becomes accessible for exclusive high-value mining.
Underground Maze
Master
A complex underground maze system accessed through the lighthouse puzzle. Contains multiple rooms with billion-dollar Fossilized equipment and ancient artifacts.
🎯 Mining Progression Guide
Follow this optimal route to progress through all mining areas
Beginner
Starting areas with basic minerals and low difficulty
Basic shovel and pan
Novice
Second tier areas with better rewards
Upgraded shovel recommended
Intermediate
Mid-level areas requiring better equipment
Advanced shovel and pan
Advanced
High-level areas with valuable minerals
Professional-grade equipment
Master
The most challenging areas with legendary rewards
Master-level equipment required
Essential Equipment Guides
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Complete Pans Guide
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