One of the most beneficial activities that players can take advantage of is mining. This activity can be done at any point in your day and allows you to gather various materials like ores, geodes, and more. That material can then be refined into better materials, which you can use to craft certain items you might need later on.
In order to go mining, though, you need to first unlock the mines. When you first arrive at the island in Coral Island, the mines are closed off. Found to the northwest of town, the mines are going to be a place that you visit often during your time in the game. But how do you go about unlocking the mines when you first arrive?
Well, to unlock the mines, players need to first play through to the fifth day of Spring. Spring is the first season that Coral Island players will undergo, so you’ll just need to make it through those first initial days. Chances are by this time you’ve most likely completed some of the early-game quests and probably even gotten your hands on the Fishing Pole, which you can use to make money pretty easily in Coral Island.
Once you’ve reached the fifth day of Spring in Coral Island, make your way outside and a conversation with Mark will trigger. Mark will let you know that the mines are open once again, and you can make your way up to them to start exploring and mining for materials using your basic tools.
After unlocking the mine, you’ll trigger a cutscene when you first arrive. At the end of the cutscene, Kira will provide you with a very basic Sword, which you’ll need to use to deal with any monsters you run into in the lower levels of the mines. From there, all you have to do to start collecting materials is break rocks and keep unlocking new levels.
Players will spend a good deal of time in the mines, especially as they work to upgrade their tools and gain access to better materials that can only be gathered from the mines. Just make sure to watch your energy levels, as you don’t want to end up passing out in the mines.
