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Stardew Valley Pans
Panning Tool / Mining
Gathers ores and special items from shimmering water spots.
Facts and route notes
Category: Panning Tool
Skill link: Mining
Obtain: Copper Pan unlocks after Glittering Boulder removal; upgraded at the Blacksmith in 1.6.
Cost or upgrades: Steel 5,000g, Gold 10,000g, Iridium 25,000g plus 5 matching bars; Copper Pan can be bought for 2,500g.
Best upgrade window: After panning is part of Ginger Island, river, or artifact/mineral routes.
Route note: A later utility tool; upgrades increase ore and special item ranges and can help chain more panning spots.
Milestones: Copper: 3 to 9 ores and up to 1 special item.; Steel: 4 to 10 ores and up to 2 special items.; Gold: 5 to 11 ores and up to 3 special items.; Iridium: 6 to 12 ores and up to 4 special items.
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