Tips & Tricks
Introduction
Tips and tricks are bite-sized mining optimizations that don't fit into a full guide. Each tip targets a specific grind or smelter bottleneck — batch sizes, drill reforge timing, pet slot assignments, and event farming priorities. Read these whenever you want to squeeze a few extra Drill Pieces out of a single mining session. Tips and tricks are bite-sized mining optimizations that don't fit into a full guide — each tip targets a specific grind or smelter bottleneck. Common targets include batch sizes, drill reforge timing, pet slot assignments, and event farming priorities. Read these whenever you want to squeeze a few extra Drill Pieces out of a single mining session. The tips are sorted by impact: bulk smelt and reforge before rebirth save more time than pet slot assignments. Cross-check with the wiki tier list before committing major resources.
Tip Quick Reference
| Tip | Best For | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Smelt batches of 50 | Bulk alloy farming | Easy |
| Use highest drill tier you can craft | All biomes | Medium |
| Reforge before Rebirth | Endgame progression | Advanced |
| Check Codes board every patch day | Free Drill Pieces | Easy |
| Equip Epic pet for long sessions | Rare drop chance | Medium |
Mining Tips
Bulk Smelt Bonus
Smelt in batches of 50 to unlock the bulk output bonus — saves hours per week on long crafting grinds. Smelt in batches of 50 to unlock the bulk output bonus — saves hours per week on long crafting grinds. The bulk bonus grants a 10% extra alloy yield on top of the base conversion, and partial batches produce less alloy per ore. Always queue full batches of 50 when you have the inventory space, especially for Iron, Titanium, and Mythril batches.
Highest Tier Drill
Always switch to the highest drill tier you can craft before grinding any planet — saves repair kits and time. Always switch to the highest drill tier you can craft before grinding any planet — saves repair kits and time. A higher tier drill deals more damage and lasts longer per swing, which means fewer trips back to the lobby vendor for repair kits. The savings typically add up to 30-40% less repair kit usage across a long grinding session.
Reforge Before Rebirth
Reforge your strongest drill before every Rebirth — without reforging, your best gear resets to Common. Reforge your strongest drill before every Rebirth — without reforging, your best gear resets to Common. Reforging costs 5 Mythril Bar per attempt and preserves one drill of your choice across the prestige reset. Always reforge your strongest Legendary drill rather than a mid-tier pick, since the cost is fixed regardless of which drill you preserve.
Codes Board Check
Check the in-game Codes board every patch day for fresh Drill Pieces — codes expire without warning. Check the in-game Codes board every patch day for fresh Drill Pieces — codes expire without warning. The current four active codes (UPDATE1, NEWGAMEMODE, HALLOWEEN, GOODBYESUMMER) are each worth 25 Drill Pieces, so redeeming all four bankrolls you 100 free Drill Pieces per patch cycle. Bookmark the wiki codes page and check it once per patch day.
Epic Pet Session
Equip an Epic pet before long mining sessions to double your rare drop rate across every biome. Equip an Epic pet before long mining sessions to double your rare drop rate across every biome. Epic pets like Volcano Phoenix double rare drop rates during long crafting sessions, which pays for itself within a single Mars Deep run. The Epic Egg drop rate is reasonable on Volcano, so most players hatch one within a week of clearing the biome.
Core Mechanics
Tips and tricks are bite-sized optimizations that target specific bottlenecks in the mining loop. Each tip assumes you have a working drill and at least one stack of repair kits. Apply the tips in order of impact — bulk smelt and reforging save more time than pet slot assignments. Tips and tricks are bite-sized optimizations that target specific bottlenecks in the mining loop — each tip assumes you have a working drill and at least one stack of repair kits. Apply the tips in order of impact — bulk smelt and reforging save more time than pet slot assignments. The bulk smelt bonus adds 10% extra alloy yield on batches of 50 ore, so always queue full batches when your inventory allows. The reforge-before-rebirth tip is useless before your first Rebirth but becomes essential once you start prestige cycling.
Advantages
Tips solve small frustrations that are not big enough for a full guide. They are quick to apply — most require a single inventory change or smelter queue reset. The best tips compound: bulk smelt + reforge + Epic pet adds up to roughly 30% faster overall progression. Tips solve small frustrations that are not big enough for a full guide — they are quick to apply and most require a single inventory change or smelter queue reset. The best tips compound: bulk smelt + reforge + Epic pet adds up to roughly 30% faster overall progression. Each tip is sorted by impact so you can apply the highest-value optimization first. The tips are also beginner-friendly, with no prerequisite progression required to start applying them.
Challenges
Some tips only matter at specific progression points — the reforge tip is useless before your first Rebirth, and the bulk smelt bonus only kicks in once you have 50+ ore in your inventory. Tips can also go stale after a balance patch; always cross-check with the wiki tier list before committing major resources. Some tips only matter at specific progression points — the reforge tip is useless before your first Rebirth, and the bulk smelt bonus only kicks in once you have 50+ ore in your inventory. Tips can also go stale after a balance patch; always cross-check with the wiki tier list before committing major resources. Treat tips as a starting point rather than a complete strategy, and combine them with the appropriate category page for full context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to grind Drill Pieces?+
Should I always use my highest tier drill?+
When should I reforge?+
Quick Tips
Smelt in batches of 50 for the bulk output bonus; partial batches waste 10% of your grind time on incomplete alloy conversions. Partial batches waste 10% of your grind time on incomplete alloy conversions. The bulk output bonus is worth an extra 10% alloy yield on top of the base conversion. Always queue full batches of 50 when you have the inventory space. The bonus applies to every alloy recipe, so it is worth waiting for a full batch whenever possible, especially for high-tier smelts.
Always switch to the highest tier drill you can craft before grinding any planet — saves 30-40% on repair kit usage. A higher tier drill deals more damage and lasts longer per swing, which means fewer trips back to the lobby vendor for repair kits. The savings typically add up to 30-40% less repair kit usage across a long grinding session. Carry one mid-tier and one Legendary drill in your inventory and swap based on the durability requirements of each grinding session.
Equip an Epic pet before any 30+ minute session — the rare drop multiplier pays for itself within a single Mars Deep run. Pet bonuses stack additively with your drill's multiplier, so an Epic pet doubles your rare drop chance and pays for itself within a single Mars Deep run. The Epic Egg drop rate is reasonable on Volcano, so most players hatch one within a week of clearing the biome. Time your longest sessions for the anniversary event when Legendary drop rates spike.
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