Editing Guide:Getting started (section)

=== 22. Mine for more resources. ===
At this point in the game, you have much more freedom and do not have to follow a linear path. There are many different ores to mine and items to craft. Your first task should be to extend your mine down until you find {{InvSprite|Basalt}} [[basalt]]. This signifies that you are at a level in which more types of ores appear. Here are the types of ore to look out for:

* {{InvSprite|Stone Redstone Ore}} '''Redstone Ore:''' Used to make redstone powered items. Can be placed on the ground as redstone dust to transmit electric signals.
* {{InvSprite|Stone Gold Ore}} '''Gold Ore:''' A general material used in crafting. You can use it to make golden tools, but they don't last very long and aren't recommended. You need to smelt the raw gold ore similarly to iron ore.
* {{InvSprite|Stone Lapis Lazuli Ore}} '''Lapis Lazuli Ore:''' Used as a blue dye.
* {{InvSprite|Stone Diamond Ore}} '''Diamond Ore:''' Used to craft the fastest tools in the game. This is the rarest ore you can find.

Once you've collected some redstone ore and you have some extra iron ingots, consider crafting a {{InvSprite|Compass}} compass. Having this item in your inventory will allow you to see your coordinates in the world. Make sure to note down the coordinates of important places such as your base in case you get lost.{{Crafting table|foot=y|RESULT=Compass|2=Iron Ingot|4=Iron Ingot|8=Iron Ingot|type=workbench|6=Iron Ingot|5=Redstone Dust}}