So, you’ve landed on Arcadia-7 in StarRupture, and now you’re tasked with sending resources back to Mother Earth, with ores serving as the backbone of that operation. There are five different types of ores, each with its own uses and locations. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about ores in StarRupture, including where to find them and how to collect them.
What Ores Are Available in StarRupture?
Currently, there are five different main ores you can mine or extract in StarRupture:
- Wolfram
- Titanium
- Calcium
- Helium-3
- Sulfur
Wolfram
Wolfram is the starter ore in StarRupture, and it can be found almost everywhere on Arcadia-7. Wolfram has a reddish-brown color, similar to copper, with visible veins running through it. It’s easy to spot from a distance thanks to the unique, gate-like structure usually found on Wolfram deposits.
On the map, Wolfram deposits appear as orange-colored circles.
During the tutorial phase, you can mine Wolfram using your Harvester Laser. Later on, you’ll be able to place an Ore Excavator on top of Wolfram deposits for more efficient mining.
One of the best starter Wolfram deposit locations is just outside your starting pod. Simply turn left after exiting the pod, and you’ll find a Wolfram deposit right next to a Titanium deposit.
Keep in mind that the Ore Excavator requires electricity to operate, so you’ll need to connect it to a Solar Generator for it to work properly.
Titanium
Titanium is the second ore you’ll encounter during the tutorial. Like Wolfram, Titanium is abundant across Arcadia-7. It’s easy to spot, look for shiny gray pillars forming on top of rocks.
On the map, Titanium deposits appear as gray, slightly bluish circles.
You can mine Titanium using your Harvester Laser by aiming your crosshair at the surface of the deposit. However, since you’ll need large amounts to progress, it’s best to use an Ore Excavator for higher production, just like with Wolfram.
The best early-game Titanium location is right next to the first Wolfram deposit, just outside your landing spot. As you progress, you’ll find plenty of Titanium deposits scattered throughout the planet.
Calcium
Now we’re getting into content the tutorial doesn’t fully guide you through. Calcium is the third ore you’ll encounter, and finding it requires a bit of exploration. The closest Calcium deposit is located directly east of the landing pod. Look for sand-colored rock formations with small water puddles on them, these indicate Calcium deposits.
On the map, Calcium deposits appear as light brown, sand-colored circles.
You can collect small amounts of Calcium by harvesting the small white rocks scattered on the ground. However, to properly mine a Calcium deposit, you’ll need to place an Ore Excavator, just like with the previous ores.
Helium-3
Once you reach the mid-game, you’ll start needing Helium-3. It isn’t as easy to get or as abundant as the first three ores, but don’t stress, there’s a reliable spot where you can farm it.
You can identify Helium-3 deposits by their bright pink surface and the pink-colored gas they emit. These deposits look like circular clusters of broken rocks with a hole in the center where the gas escapes.
On the map, Helium-3 deposits appear as small, bright pink circles.
To extract Helium-3, you’ll need to unlock the Helium Extractor by reaching Level 6 trust with the Selenian Corporation. Once unlocked, you can place the extractor directly on the deposit to safely harvest Helium-3 in bulk.
One of the best early farming spots for Helium-3 is far east of the landing pod. Head past the first Calcium deposit and continue until you reach cliffs with Titanium on the left. Just behind those Titanium deposits, you’ll find two Helium-3 deposits sitting on top.
There’s also Wolfram behind the area, with Calcium and Sulfur further east, making this one of the best base locations in the game.
Sulfur
In the current state of the game, Sulfur is the final ore you’ll obtain in StarRupture, and acquiring it requires extra precautions. Sulfur can only be found in deposits with a yellow-colored surface surrounded by thick yellow fumes. These fumes are highly corrosive and will damage you if you get too close.
On the map, Sulfur deposits appear as large, long bright yellow areas.
To extract Sulfur, you must unlock the Sulfur Extractor by reaching Level 9 trust with the Selenian Corporation. Even after unlocking it, placing the extractor isn’t as straightforward as with other machines, as the corrosive fumes prevent placement.
You can only place a Sulfur Extractor when the yellow fumes are gone, which happens during a Rupture event. When a Rupture occurs, the firestorm temporarily clears the fumes. As soon as it’s safe to go outside, quickly place the extractor and connect it to a power source.
For more detailed instructions, you can read our full guide on how to get Sulfur.
The best Sulfur locations are east of the landing pod. If you followed this guide and set up a base near the Helium-3 deposits, head a bit further east to find a massive Sulfur deposit, with several Calcium deposits nearby.
Now that you know where and how to obtain all the ores, it’s time to get out there and start mining. Send valuable resources back to Earth and prove yourself a dutiful convict.