Requirements
Before farming Gemstones, you need:
- A pickaxe — basic or upgradedCommunity-reported
- Access to mining nodes — caves and rocky areasCommunity-reported
Step-by-step
- Craft or equip a pickaxe.
- Travel to areas with mining nodes — caves, rocky terrain, underground areas.
- Mine ore nodes to collect Gemstones.
- An upgraded pickaxe (e.g., Witch's Pickaxe) may unlock richer nodes.
- Use Gemstones at a crafting station.
Best Farming Route
- Best area: caves with high ore density — Shard Cavern and similar locations.Community-reported
- Upgrade your pickaxe first for better yield.Community-reported
- Combine with Spirit Shard farming in the same cave runs.Community-reported
Common Mistakes
- Mining without a pickaxe — You need a pickaxe to mine ore nodes. Fix: craft one before heading to caves.Community-reported
- Skipping the pickaxe upgrade— Basic pickaxe may not access all nodes. Fix: work toward the Witch's Pickaxe for better mining.Community-reported
- Spending Gemstones on disputed recipes— Fix: verify the Witch's Pickaxe recipe before committing rare materials.Needs verification
Related Recipes & Items
- Witch's Pickaxe (Recipe A) — uses Gemstones Disputed
- Carapace — another Recipe A material
- Froblin Goo — another Recipe A material
- Spirit Shard — found in similar mining areas
Patch Version
Patch 0.1.3. Mining locations and drop rates may change.
Verification Status
Gemstones found through mining is community-reported. Exact mining locations and rates need verification.
Evidence Needed
| Claim | Status | Evidence needed |
|---|---|---|
| Gemstones found through mining | Community-reported | Mining screenshot |
| Used in Witch's Pickaxe Recipe A | Disputed | In-game crafting screenshot |
| Mining requires upgraded pickaxe | Community-reported | In-game verification |
Frequently Asked Questions
Claim-Level Source Table
| # | Claim | Confidence | Source | Last Checked | Patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gemstones found through mining | Community-reported | Steam Community | 2026-06-30 | Patch 0.1.3 |
| 2 | Possible use in disputed Witch's Pickaxe recipe A | Disputed | Community report | 2026-06-30 | Patch 0.1.3 |
| 3 | Mining requires upgraded pickaxe | Community-reported | Steam Community | 2026-06-30 | Patch 0.1.3 |
Related Guides
- Witch's Pickaxe Guide — recipe details
- Carapace Guide — sibling material
- Froblin Goo Guide — another Recipe A material
- Spirit Shard Guide — found in similar areas
- Crafting Database — all recipes
- Map — mining locations
Last updated: 2026-06-30 · Source: Community-reported, Steam Community, Community Wiki
Written by Witchspire Wiki Team
All data reflects Patch 0.1.3 and may change with future patches.
Related Guides
helpEvidence Needed
Claim: Gemstones found through mining
Status: Community-reported
Evidence needed: Mining screenshot
Claim: Used in Witch's Pickaxe Recipe A
Status: Disputed
Evidence needed: In-game crafting screenshot
Claim: Mining requires upgraded pickaxe
Status: Community-reported
Evidence needed: In-game verification
View data sources & evidence for this page
| Claim | Status | Source | Last Checked | Patch | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstones found through mining | Community-reported | Steam Community | 2026-06-30 | Patch 0.1.3 | — |
| Possible use in disputed Witch's Pickaxe recipe A | Disputed | Community report | 2026-06-30 | Patch 0.1.3 | — |
| Mining requires upgraded pickaxe | Community-reported | Steam Community | 2026-06-30 | Patch 0.1.3 | — |
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Last checked: June 28, 2026 — Patch 0.1.3
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