Miner Life: Skills, Challenges, and Buddies
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Miner is a Gathering Life in FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Check out the list of challenges you need to rank up, which buddies you can obtain, what skills you need to upgrade first, and other details about the Miner Life here.
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Miner Life Information
Miner Details
| Life Information | |
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 Miner
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Type: Gathering |
| Tool: Pickaxe | |
| Master: Meralda | |
| What lies beneath the ground? Your pickaxe will reveal all, be it power or riches. | |
Use Pickaxes to Mine Ore and Rocks
Miners use their trusty pickaxes to mine different nodes like ore, minerals, and rocks. This can the be used by other Lives, like a Blacksmith, to create other pieces of equipment like tools, weapons, and armour.
Miner Skill Tree
Skill Upgrade Priority
| Sweet Spot Search > Charge Attack = Special Skill |
Get the Sweet Spot Search ASAP
The Sweet Spot Skill is useful as it significantly increases your damage when you hit the Sweet Spot of the item you're trying to collect.
Charge Attack and Special Skill Panels Are Equally Useful
Both the Charge Attack and Special Skill allow you get stronger hits, so try to get those first before anything.
Stat Upgrade Priority
| Gathering Stat Bonus and SP Bonus > Charge Up Time > Critical |
Get the Mining Stat and SP Bonus up First
Get the Mining Stat and SP Bonus as certain ores can deplete your SP quickly like boss ores. This can save you from the headache as you realize you don't have enough SP when you get to the end of the Ore's HP Bar.
Miner Mini-Game Guide
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How to Get Excellent Hits
Using Powerful Swings during mining will help you get an EXCELLENT drop after mining a deposit.
Similar to other Gathering Lives, getting an EXCELLENT drop will net you more materials after depleting the ore's HP but will drain your SP faster than using regular swings.
How to Find Sweet Spot
Unlock the Sweet Spot Search Skill
The Sweet Spot Search skill is the skill node directly above the center. This required only 5 skill points to unlock, and allows the players to search the Sweet Spot node in an ore deposit.
To make Sweet Spot searching easier, unlock this node first in your skill tree!
Rotate Around the Ore Deposit
To find the Sweet Spot in an ore deposit, simply rotate around the ore. Tapping it once everytime will eventually find you a Sweet Spot.
This is indicated by a purple exclamation bubble with the word ''Sweet'' written inside. This indicates the ore's weak spot and where they take extra damage when striking.
Use Regular Hits to Conserve SP
When trying to find the Sweet Spot, using regular hits first to find the spot will help you conserve SP.
Due to Powerful Swings costing more SP, players would benefit more if they use regular swings first to scope out the spot.
Equip and Train Buddies for Help
You can bring Buddies with you and they will help you mine and decrease the ore's HP. Do keep in mind since they will decrease the HP Bar of the Ore, time your Charged Skills earlier than you would normally to get the Excellent.
Miner Life Challenges
All Challenges and Rewards
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Quest | Rank | Description |
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| Lucky Pickaxe | Novice |
Quest Type: Story Rank Points: 100
 Learn the basics of mining. |
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| You're Mine, Mysteria Copper! | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Obtain Mysteria Copper by mining. |
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| Sweet Spot Search (Miner) | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 50
Use skill while mining. |
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| Copper Jackpot! | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Copper Deposits. |
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| Great Copper Jackpot! | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Great Copper Deposits. |
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| An Introduction to Gems | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Obtain Topaz by mining. |
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| Need More Ore | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 200
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Superior Copper Deposits. |
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| It's All Ore Nothing | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 200
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Amazing Copper Deposits. |
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| Lucky Pickaxe | Novice |
Quest Type: Story Rank Points: 100
Learn the basics of mining. |
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| You're Mine, Mysteria Copper! | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Obtain Mysteria Copper by mining. |
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| Sweet Spot Search (Miner) | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 50
Use skill while mining. |
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| Copper Jackpot! | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Copper Deposits. |
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| Great Copper Jackpot! | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Great Copper Deposits. |
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| An Introduction to Gems | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 100
Obtain Topaz by mining. |
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| Need More Ore | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 200
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Superior Copper Deposits. |
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| It's All Ore Nothing | Fledgling |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 200
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Amazing Copper Deposits. |
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| You're Mine, Faraway Iron! | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 250
Obtain Faraway Iron by mining. |
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| Strrrike! | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 150
Use Ore Breaker I while mining. |
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| You're Mine, Aquamarine! | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 250
Obtain Aquamarine by mining. |
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| Iron Jackpot! | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 250
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Iron Ore Deposit. |
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| Great Iron Jackpot! | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 250
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Great Iron Ore Deposit. |
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| Blue Jackpot! | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 250
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Superior Blue Ore Deposit. |
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| Secret of the Blue Crystal | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Obtain Blue Stone by mining. |
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| Becoming a Gem Expert | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Amazing Blue Ore Deposit. |
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| Secret of the Flame | Apprentice |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Fire Mana by mining. |
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| You're Mine, Tropica Silver! | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Obtain Tropica Silver by mining. |
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| Knock Knock! | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 250
Use Bedrock Smash while mining. |
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| Quality Minty Ore's Mine, Too! | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Obtain Quality Minty Ore by mining. |
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| Great Silver Jackpot! | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Great Silver Ore Deposit. |
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| Stone of the Sea | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Superior Marine Ore Deposit. |
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| Stone of the Deep Sea | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Amazing Marine Ore Deposit. |
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| From Platinum to Mint | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 350
Obtain Quality Minty Ore by mining. |
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| Stone of the Underground | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Magma Ore by mining. |
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| Pure Red Gem | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Superior Red Ore Deposit. |
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| Secret of the Wind | Adept |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 700
Obtain Wind Mana by mining. |
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| You're Mine, Swolean Gold! | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Obtain Swolean Gold by mining. |
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| Impact! | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 300
Use Ore Buster I while mining. |
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| Gold Jackpot! | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Gold Deposit. |
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| Great Gold Jackpot! | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Great Gold Deposit. |
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| Another Great Gold Jackpot! | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Amazing Gold Deposit. |
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| Gold Rush | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Obtain Swolean Gold by mining. |
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| Blue Light of the Lantern | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Obtain Sapphire by mining. |
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| Green Hidden in the Sand | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Obtain Emerald by mining. |
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| Yet Another Gold Rush | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 650
Obtain Swolean Gold by mining. |
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| A Gift from Below | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 650
Obtain Magma Ore by mining. |
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| The Queen's Bloodstone | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 450
Obtain Ruby by mining. |
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| Ancient History | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 650
Obtain Fossil Shard by mining. |
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| Secret of the Water | Expert |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 950
Obtain Water Mana by mining. |
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| Buried in Darkness | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Dark Stone by mining. |
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| Gathering Darkness | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Black Onyx by mining. |
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| Ancient Crystals | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Ancient Orb by mining. |
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| Sever the Stream of Darkness | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 900
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Grapihte Deposit. |
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| The Dragon Lord and the Miner | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Magma Dragonstone by mining. |
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| The World's Smallest Forest | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Ancient Emerald by mining. |
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| Crystals of Love | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 500
Obtain Flame Ruby by mining. |
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| Sharp and Impregnable | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 900
Get an EXCELLENT while mining Dragon's Claw. |
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| A Giant Skull Fossil? | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 1200
Obtain Dragon Skull by mining. |
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| A Giant Ribcage Fossil? | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 1200
Obtain Dragon Vertebrae by mining. |
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| A Giant Foot Bone Fossil? | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 1200
Obtain Dragon Leg Bone by mining. |
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| Secret of the Earth | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 1200
Obtain Earth Mana by mining. |
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| Breath of the Earth | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 1200
Obtain Earth Shard by mining. |
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| King of Gems | Master |
Quest Type: Challenge Rank Points: 1200
Obtain Diamond by mining. |
Miner Buddies and Strangelings
List of Miner Buddies
| Buddy | Strangeling | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
 Duglas
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 Sturdy Wheelbarrow
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Can be found during Chapter 3-13. |
 Grantz
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 Cheery Wheat Juice
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Can be found as a random drop from enemies or materials with the crown mark. |
 Sylvia
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 Cold Crystal
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Can be found at Lun'li Shrine, at the top of the hill west of Googlolly's Tower. |
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time Related Guides
List of All 14 Lives and How to Unlock
List of All Lives
| Combat Lives | |
|---|---|
 Paladin |
 Mercenary |
 Magician |
 Hunter |
| Gathering Lives | |
 Angler |
 Miner |
 Woodcutter |
 Farmer |
| Crafting Lives | |
 Alchemist |
 Cook |
 Tailor |
 Carpenter |
 Blacksmith |
 Artist |
Comment
its in Banaan Cave in the Capital of Mysteria, the Fire Crystal ore.
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