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Beginner's Quick Start Guide

New to Prospecting? This guide will get you mining efficiently in just 30 minutes.

ProspectingWikiUpdated December 5, 20245 minutes

Welcome to Prospecting!

Prospecting is a Roblox mining simulator where you dig for minerals, discover rare gems, and become a legendary prospector. This guide will help you get started quickly.

Basic Controls

  • Click and hold to dig with your shovel
  • Walk over minerals to collect them in your pan
  • Press E near NPCs to interact
  • Press B to open your backpack

Your First Steps

  1. Talk to the Shopkeeper to get your first pan
  2. Find a digging spot with visible minerals
  3. Dig until your pan is full
  4. Sell your minerals at the Shopkeeper
  5. Upgrade your equipment as you earn more
Pro TipFocus on completing early quests - they give great rewards for beginners!

Understanding Rarity

Minerals come in 7 rarity tiers. Higher rarity means higher value:

RarityColorValue Range
CommonGray$10-100
UncommonGreen$100-500
RareBlue$500-2,000
EpicPurple$2,000-10,000
LegendaryOrange$10,000-50,000
MythicPink$50,000-200,000
ExoticCyan$200,000+

Early Game Tips

  • Don't waste money on expensive equipment early
  • Complete quests for free rewards
  • Check the codes page for free items
  • Save rare minerals for museum donations
  • Join events like The Void for exclusive minerals
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