Mining

Mining is a resource gathering system using Miner's Tools (an Artisan's Tool that a player can become proficient in). If a player is not proficient in using the Miner's Tools, they roll disadvantage on the chart and they do not get to use their modifiers for extracting the resource. A player can use the materials found while mining for crafting recipes.

Miner's Tool
This is an Artisan Tool that a player can purchase for 10GP (8lbs) at almost any market or can be crafted with the appropriate materials. If a player does not have proficiency with the tools, they can still use them but their rolls are at disadvantage.

The tools can be used up to twice a day. Each use takes four hours out of the day. They can be used inside of a mine, cave, or on the edge of a mountain. The location where a player chooses to use the tools does not change the outcome unless noted by the DM.

Locating & Extracting Resources
The first step is to locate the resources within an area. Roll on the Mining Chart below to see what you locate. Your proficiency bonus with the tools can be added to this roll as well as any bonuses from special tools.

Once the resource is located, you must then make an extraction check. Make either a DC Strength or Dexterity check and include your modifier for the Miner's Tools. If you are not proficient with the tools, you roll disadvantage and do not use any modifiers.

Crafting Materials
Most of the items collected can be used to craft tools, weapons, and armor. However, there are four primary crafting materials that can be found.