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Stardew Valley Mining
采矿 / Mining Monthly
Mining levels by breaking rocks, whether by Pickaxe, Bombs, or monsters, and supports ore routes, geodes, bars, Skull Cavern, and tool upgrades.
Facts and route notes
Level bonus: Each level grants +1 Pickaxe proficiency.
Skill book: Mining Monthly
XP sources: Breaking rocks and ore nodes in mines and caverns.; Bomb-destroyed rocks still award Mining experience.; Reading Mining Monthly or Book Of Stars.
Profession route: Choose Miner if ore supply blocks upgrades and bombs; choose Geologist if gem, geode, and museum/economy routes matter more.
Mastery: Mining Mastery unlocks Statue Of The Dwarf King, Heavy Furnace, and doubled gem-bearing rock rewards.
Professions: Miner, Geologist, Blacksmith, Prospector, Excavator, Gemologist
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