Tin ore (Blast Furnace)
Tin Ore (Blast Furnace)
Tin ore is a type of ore that can be mined in Old School RuneScape and is used primarily in combination with copper ore to create bronze bars. In the context of the Blast Furnace, Tin ore can be smelted into tin bars, which are essential for crafting certain items and training the Smithing skill.
Obtaining Tin Ore
Tin ore can be mined from tin rocks, which can be found in various locations throughout Gielinor. The most common locations to mine tin ore include:
- Southwest Varrock
- South of the mining area in Lumbridge
- Near the Dwarven Mine, southeast of the mining guild
To mine tin ore, players will need a pickaxe. The level of the pickaxe does not affect the ore’s yield, but higher-tier pickaxes will allow for faster mining speeds.
Smelting Tin Ore
To smelt tin ore into bars, players can use the Blast Furnace located in Keldagrim. The Blast Furnace requires both tin ore and copper ore to make bronze bars, but it can also smelt tin ore alone into tin bars.
To smelt tin ore into a tin bar in the Blast Furnace, players will need the following:
- A minimum Smithing level of 1
- Access to the Blast Furnace
- A bucket of water or ice gloves will be required to cool the metal after smelting.
Processing in the Blast Furnace
The Blast Furnace operates with a few unique mechanics:
- To begin, players must pay a small fee to use the furnace, which can be done by interacting with the furnace itself.
- After paying, players can deposit their ores into the furnace from their inventory.
- The Blast Furnace will combine the ores, and players must use a bucket of water to cool the molten metal into solid bars.
Uses of Tin Bars
Tin bars are primarily used for:
- Crafting various items, including but not limited to: bronze weapons, bronze armor, and various other metals.
- Training the Smithing skill to create higher-level items as players gain experience.
- Completing certain quests that require the use of bronze items or materials.
Statistics
Experience Gained: Smelting tin ore into tin bars yields 25 Smithing experience. Requirements: Level 1 Smithing to smelt tin ore. Locations: Keldagrim‘s Blast Furnace.
Notes
Players should keep in mind that the Blast Furnace allows for more efficient smelting due to its speed and the ability to smelt multiple ores at once. This makes it an ideal location for players looking to train their Smithing skill quickly.