====== Resources ======
Harvested **resources** are found throughout the world, can be processed into supplies, and later used in the crafting of equipment, gear, tools, and more.

===== Resource Types =====
**Ore** is harvested using a **shovel** or **pickaxe** and processed (smelted) into **ingots**. \\
**Wood** is harvested using a **hatchet** and processed into **logs**. \\
**Hides** are harvested using a **skinning knife** and processed into **leather**. \\
See: [[crafting:gathering:miningandlumberjacking|Mining, Lumberjacking and Skinning]]
===== Resource Tiers =====
Resources come in several quality tiers:

^ ^^  Mining  ^^  Lumberjacking  ^^  Skinning  ^^
|                  ^         Hue             ^  Ore  ^  Ingots  ^  Logs  ^  Boards  ^  Hides  ^  Leather  ^
^ Iron or Regular  |  (No modifier)          | {{ :ore_iron.png |}}  | {{ :ingots_iron.png |}}  | {{ :log_regular.png |}}  | {{ :boards_regular.png |}}  |  {{ :hides_regular.png |}}  |  {{ :leather_regular.png |}}  |
^ Shadow           |  <colorswatch #42424A>  |       | {{ :ingots_shadow.png |}}  |  |  |
^ Copper           |  <colorswatch #958552>  |       | {{ :ingots_copper.png |}}  |  |  |
^ Bronze           |  <colorswatch #7A6230>  |       | {{ :ingots_bronze.png |}}  |  |  |
^ Verite           |  <colorswatch #859146>  |       | {{ :ingots_verite.png |}}  |  |  |
^ Valorite         |  <colorswatch #7B91A6>  |       | {{ :ingots_valorite.png |}}  |  |  |

These tiers influence the power and properties of crafted items.

===== Skill Requirements by Resource Tier: Harvesting =====
Each resource tier requires a minimum skill rating to harvest:

^  Resource Tier  ^  Minimum Skill \\ Requirement  ^
| Iron or Normal |  No Minimum  |
| Shadow |  60  |
| Copper |  80  |
| Bronze |  100  |
| Verite |  110  |
| Valorite |  120  |

For additional discussion, see detailed skill guides [[crafting:gathering:miningandlumberjacking|Mining, Lumberjacking, and Skinning]].
===== Crafting: Skill Requirements and Modifiers =====
Higher-tier resources add **magical effects** to crafted items. Additionally, crafting with different tier resources imbue special modifiers to tools and instruments.

^  Resource  ^  Minimum \\ Crafting Skill  ^  Weapon Modifier \\ (Durability and Accuracy)  ^  Armor Modifier  \\ (Durability)  ^  Tool/Instrument Modifier \\ (Durability)  ^
| Iron or Regular| 0   | -      | -               | -                      |
| Shadow | 60  | Ruin   | Defense         | Tuned                  |
| Copper | 80  | Might  | Guarding        | Surpassingly Tuned     |
| Bronze | 100 | Force  | Hardening       | Eminently Tuned        |
| Verite | 110 | Power  | Fortification   | Exceedingly Tuned      |
| Valorite | 120 | Vanquishing | Invulnerability | Supremely Tuned    |


For additional discussion, see detailed crafting guides [[crafting:gathering:miningandlumberjacking|Mining, Lumberjacking, and Skinning]].

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