Once Human is an open world game and because of that, scavenging for materials is one of the essential things you need to do for survival. One of the many essential resources in the game is the Silver Ore. It is used mainly to obtain the Silver Pickaxe for mining or to gain Energy Links fast. It is one of the most rare resources in the game but it is also equally essential. However, it is quite hard to find mining nodes for it as there is no craftable sensor in the game that lets you locate it and it does not show up on the world map either. Not only that, but the Silver Ore is also suspiciously similar to Tin Ores, both Dark Grey in color but Silver has a darker hue to it, which makes it a great hassle to mine in general.
It is mainly used to obtain high level weaponry and armor in the game, which are necessary as you level up. Tools crafted from Silver Ores are highly durable, efficient and also give amazing defensive and offensive perks, which is why it is such an essential resource. So, how exactly do you find Silver Ore in Once Human and use it? Don’t fret, because this guide will tell you all about how to do it! So, without further ado, here is how you can get Silver Ore in Once Human and use it properly.
How to Get Silver Ore in Once Human: Silver Ore Locations
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As mentioned before, Silver Ore is one of the most rare resources that you can find in Once Human. The ore has no noticeable mine nodes, nor does it show up on the world map. You also cannot craft any sensor that will let you locate it. So, how do you go about finding Silver Ore in Once Human?
First and foremost, Silver Ores almost always spawn in singular nodes by themselves, but they can also spawn in clusters with other resources like Tin and Copper. As mentioned above, Tin and Silver look pretty much the same, so you’ll just need to mine the whole lot to get the ore. Keep in mind that you’ll need a Copper Pickaxe or one of the higher rarity resource pickaxes to mine Silver Ores.
When it comes to the location of the mine nodes, Silver Ores typically spawn randomly all around the map, with no set spawn area or region. So, the best way to look for the ores is by using a Teleportation Tower to switch between regions quickly. One of the Teleportation Towers on the map that you can use to find guaranteed Silver Ores is the one in the Iron River zone which is located to the southwest of Greywater Camp. The exact map coordinates for the Teleportation Tower is at 4668, -4417 on the world map.
Once you reach the area, check out the rolling hills to the left of the Teleportation Tower, the edges of the cliff to the right of the Teleportation Tower and the highway to the northeast of the Blackfell Safehouse. Also, check out the snowy area as these are the most consistent areas in the world map where you’ll find the ores. If you scan the area thoroughly enough, you will come across at least one Silver Ore node for sure.
Once you have collected enough Silver Ores from the above given areas, switch worlds with the Teleportation Tower and come back again later in a few hours. Why should you come back, you might ask, and the answer is simply because the nodes will refresh themselves and you can get even more Silver! However, one thing you need to keep in mind is that the Silver Ore nodes will not be in the exact same place but they will spawn in the general vicinity, as long as you have good RNG in your favor, of course.
Other than that, a passive way to collect Silver Ore in Once Human is by using the Digby Boy Deviant. The Digby Boy will passively collect all sorts of ores for you no matter where your territory is, as long as there are mineable nodes nearby. Also, make sure to check out the progress of your Digby Boy occasionally by interacting with the Independent Secure Unit while he’s busy mining ores for you.
You can obtain the Deviant by completing the Deviation Expert side quest that can be found in Deadsville on the map. To complete the side quest, you need to simply talk to Lowe by going to Throughville up north on the world map. Then, you need to give 30 Copper Ores to the Digby Boy, who will be found on top of one of the buildings. You need to capture the boy afterwards and put him in an Independent Secure Unit, so he can start working for you.
How to Use Silver Ore Properly in Once Human
Now that you know exactly how to get Silver Ore in Once Human, you need to know how to use it. Silver Ores are useful for a few different things in the game, so here are all the ways you can use Silver Ore in Once Human for your benefit:
Gaining Energy Links Fast
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One of the most important things in any open world survival game is the currency, to buy things for survival. In Once Human, the main currency is known as Energy Links. Gaining Energy Links is not an easy task by any means, but Silver Ores can help with that! More specifically, you can sell Silver Ingots to get a hefty amount of Energy Links instantly.
First and foremost, you need to have the Precise Metal Refining Memetic Specialization unlocked. Then, you need to craft an Electric Furnace and use it to turn your Silver Ores into Silver Ingots. After that, you can go and sell these Silver Ingots for a whopping 6000 Energy Links per piece to different NPC vendors at safehouses in different regions. It is a quick and effortless way to make some bank and get your currency count up for necessary purchases.
Obtaining the Silver Pickaxe
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Of course, having the proper tools for different tasks is also important in any open world survival game. In Once Human, your pickaxe is absolutely your best friend as it is required for many important tasks. The Silver Pickaxe can be crafted by using Silver Ores, 25 of them to be exact. You will also need to have the Silver Pickaxe Memetic Specialization unlocked to be able to craft the pickaxe at your Advanced Workbench. You can use the Silver Pickaxe to log trees efficiently and easily, while you get the perk to obtain random fruits, which is pretty cool if you ask us!
Needless to say, collecting Silver Ores in Once Human is not as hard as it may seem. It is definitely worth the trouble to collect them because their uses are amazing for progress. Not only will you obtain a great pickaxe, but you’ll also have an efficient way to get Energy Links for important purchases in the future. So, check out exactly how to get and use Silver Ores in Once Human above and put it to use in your world today!
