Iron
⚙️ Crafting Material
Overview
Iron is the backbone of crafting in RELL Seas. Mined from underground cave deposits using the Mining Axe utility tool, iron enables players to upgrade their ships from wooden hulls to sturdy iron-clad vessels, craft cooking equipment, and is required for many weapon upgrade steps at the Blacksmith.
⛏How to Obtain
- Location
- Caves & Underground Areas
- Tool
- Mining Axe (Utility Tool)
- Talent
- Mining
Iron ore deposits spawn inside cave systems scattered throughout the open world. Higher mining talent tiers improve ore yield per node.
🔨Used In
Required at various weapon upgrade steps. The exact upgrade level that demands iron changes randomly per weapon.
Crafted / Used For
Core material for crafting functional equipment and ship components.
Crafted / Used For
Upgrading a ship's hull material from wood to iron significantly increases its durability and unlocks a steam-powered aesthetic.
Crafted / Used For
Notes
- ▸Iron is one of only two confirmed Mining materials (alongside Gold) listed on the official wiki at time of scraping.
- ▸The Cooking Pot requires iron to craft - you cannot simply use wood.
- ▸Iron hull plating changes the visual appearance of your ship to a steam-powered aesthetic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iron in RELL Seas?
Iron is a fundamental crafting material obtained by mining iron ore deposits found inside caves and underground areas. It is one of the most versatile resources in RELL Seas, used across multiple systems from ship construction to blacksmithing.
How do you get Iron in RELL Seas?
You can obtain Iron through: Mining in Caves & Underground Areas.
What is Iron used for in RELL Seas?
Iron is used in: Blacksmithing, Crafting, Ship Customisation.