Players use a Mithril Drill SX-R326 until HotM 7, then the best gemstone drill they can afford, then a Titanium Drill DR-X555 or DR-X655, and Divan's Drill at the top. Armor goes Glacite Armor early, Armor of Divan mid-to-late. One October 2026 player says a maxed DR-X655 costs about 1b coins but a ~500m one is enough.
summary of 4 sourcesnewest 4 Oct 2026
What you need
- Level
- HotM 1-10
Figures
Quoted from the sources below. Treat them as community estimates and read the conditions next to each one.
| Figure | What it measures and when |
|---|---|
| 500m-1b | coins for a Titanium Drill DR-X655One player: about 1b fully maxed, about 500m is 'enough' after adding gemstones. Oct 2026. |
Steps
- Early: Mithril Pickaxe or Pickonimbus 2000, Glacite Armor.
- Until HotM 7: Mithril Drill SX-R326.
- HotM 4+: Gemstone Drill LT-522 if you can afford it.
- HotM 6: Gemstone Gauntlet; Armor of Divan as best-in-slot.
- Late: Titanium Drill DR-X655 with perfect gemstones, then Divan's Drill.
Tips from the sources
- Pets named for mining: Silverfish early, Mithril Golem, Bal (Magma Fields), Armadillo for gemstones, Scatha if rich.
Sources
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