Players call sludge mining in the Crystal Hollows jungle a decent early mining money method. You sell the Sludge or forge it into gemstone mixtures. A 2026 reply gives a setup of a Jungle Pickaxe, 4/4 Mineral Armor, an Armadillo or Snail pet and at least 1,500 Mining Speed.
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What you need
- Level
- HotM 4+
- Also needs
- Crystal Hollows access
Steps
- Get a Jungle Pickaxe.
- Wear 4/4 Mineral Armor and reach about 1,500 Mining Speed.
- Mine sludge in the jungle; also collect Gemstone Powder on the way.
In its favour
- Pairs with Gemstone Powder grinding
Against it
- No source gives a coins/hr number
Sources
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