How do I mine?
Mine mineral fragments with a mining laser or mining drones.
You'll need
Mining Laser
Mining Drone- Fit them at a refit terminal. The laser (1x2, battery) adds 20% to your signature radius.
- Find a mineral fragment, floating inside clouds in breaches.
- Laser: switch it on, aim at the fragment and right-click it once. The beam then stays on it wherever your cursor goes, heating (6.5 per second) only on a valid target.
- Drones: hover the fragment and press Q.
- Extract by train to keep your haul.
Good to know
- The laser mines 25% faster in the Optimal heat zone.
- Hel fragments can't be extracted yet.
- Lost your laser? Your faction Quartermaster sells them cheaply for Merits.
Tip
Passive utility modules like the Salvager Rig (+20% mining speed) boost mining, drones included, but can't mine alone.