Mining

Crystal Nucleus runs

HotM 4+

Players do Crystal Nucleus runs in the Crystal Hollows alongside Crystal Hollows commissions for extra HotM XP. Players say they are slow unless your lobby already has routes mined out, so use a low-day lobby and a Wishing Compass to find structures.

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What you need

Level
HotM 4+
Also needs
  • Crystal Hollows access

Steps

  1. Pick a low day-count lobby.
  2. Use a Wishing Compass to find structures and Bob-ombs to tunnel.
  3. Combine with your Crystal Hollows commissions.

Against it

  • Slow in a fresh lobby

Sources

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