Zinc Ore & Ingots (Spiritfarer)

Zinc Ore
Material Type	Metal
Found in	Southpoint Docks Flotsam Shores Hidden Thicket
Related Facility	Foundry
Output	Zinc Ingots
Uses	Astrid’s Bungalow Improvement (Small Fridge) Gustav’s Gallery Improvement (Neoclassical Nordic Fireplace) Chicken Coop Improvement Crusher Lounge Master Blueprint Upgrade Choral Bouquet Boat Improvement
Buying Price	Unknown
Selling Price	150 Glims

Zinc Ore falls under the mineable metals category of Spiritfarer. You can mine this material from nodes found on a number of islands, and are then turned into zinc ingots through the Foundry.

How To Get Zinc Ore (All Nodes)

When mining, make sure to let go of the interact button once the pickaxe is shining bright.

Here are all of the exact node locations where zinc ores can be found:

Southpoint Docks

To reach this location just sail towards Southpoint Docks at X: 157, Y: 22, on the World Map’s eastern region. Do note that this island requires the Rock Destroyer Boat Improvement.

Zinc Ore #1

Step 1: From the island’s starting point, bounce on the first dumpster bin you see to reach the scaffolding up top.

Use the dumpster bin to reach the scaffolding at the top.

Step 2: Climb on the ladder on your right to find the zinc ore up top.

Climb up the ladder to find the node at the top.

Zinc Ore #2

Step 1: Go back to the ground and run to your far right.

Run right.

Step 2: Once you find the elevator, ride it all the way to the top.

Once you find the elevator, ride it to the top.

Step 3: After getting off the elevator, walk to your right to find the second zinc ore node.

Run to your right to find another zinc node.

Flotsam Shores

The next island is Flotsam Shores, at X: 109, Y: -107. This island is located just south of Southpoint Docks, which means that it also requires the Rock Destroyer Boat Improvement.

Zinc Ore #1

Step 1: From the starting point, head right until you find a shipping container with a door. Head inside.

Run to your right and enter the shipping container with the door.

Step 2: Once inside, drop down to the very bottom floor.

Drop to the lowest floor.

Step 3: Then head right again past the two yellow spirits and find a small bouncy platform. Bounce on it to reach the next floor.

Walk past the two spirits and go right.

Step 4: Keep going right until you find the zinc ore node.

Keep going until you find the zinc node.

Zinc Ore #2

Step 1: From the last zinc node, continue right to find another bouncy platform.

Use the platform to bounce up the next floor.

Step 2: Bounce on it to reach the higher floor to your left (in line with the red-colored wall) where the next zinc node is.

The next zinc node is right on the floor with the red wall.

Zinc Ore #3

Step 1: Drop down on the bouncy platform and this time, bounce until you reach the very top floor with the yellow and green walls.

Bounce to the very top floor.

Step 2: Walk left to find another bouncy platform and use it to reach the top with the door.

Walk left and use the next bouncy platform to reach the door.

Step 3: Exit outside, and you’ll find the final zinc node on the roof of the shipping container.

Exit the door to find the zinc node up at the roof.

Hidden Thicket

The last island is Hidden Thicket, at X: -42, Y: -91. To reach this island, you need to have the Mist Cleaner 1000 Boat Improvement from Albert’s Shipyard.

Once you have the upgrade, head towards the island, located on the World Map’s south-eastern section, and near the bottom of the Everdoor gate.

After arriving on the island, walk right and jump into the water until you reach the next islet where the last zinc node is.

Just head to the islet on your left to find the last zinc node.

Growing Zinc Ore

Planting a zinc node on one of the Turtle Sisters.

Other than getting zinc ore from nodes, you also have the option of growing them once you unlock any of the three Turtle Sisters. Just plant a zinc ore on any of the spots on their backs and mine once they’re fully grown.

Here are the locations of all three Turtle Sisters:

Olga (X: 81, Y: 28)
Masha (X: -91, Y: 138)
Irina (X: 127, Y: -76)

How To Make Zinc Ingots

Smelting zinc ore into ingots inside the Foundry.

In order to smelt your own zinc ingots, you will need the Foundry. This building requires the following materials:

10 Coals
10 Oak Planks

Once the Foundry is built, here are the steps you need to follow to get your ingots:

Step 1: Head inside and interact with the furnace in the middle to place some coal. You can put as much coal as you wish.

Place coal here.

Step 2: Head to the left side and interact with the compartment to place some of the zinc ore from your inventory. You can input up to 50 if you prefer.

Place your zinc ore inside this compartment.

Step 3: Once the items have been confirmed, the minigame will begin. Interact with the bellows on each side in an alternating manner to push the needle up to the required temperature.

To avoid overheating the furnace, make sure that the indicator never goes over the indicated temperature.

Make sure the indicator stays in the green area while pushing the both of the bellows.

Step 4: Once the thermometer fills up, the ingots will fall on the basket at the right, and you can collect them there.

Wait until the thermometer fills up and get your items in the basket after.

Zinc Ingot Uses

Here are all of the buildings and construction improvements that use zinc ingots in their materials:

Construction/Improvement	Materials
Astrid’s Bungalow Improvement (Small Fridge)	2 zinc ingots 5 ash planks 2 copper ingots 400 glims
Gustav’s Gallery Improvement (Neoclassical Nordic Fireplace)	10 zinc ingots 7 slates 6 marbles 1 steel plate 1,000 glims
Chicken Coop Improvement	4 zinc ingots 14 ash planks 12 wool fabrics 5 bottled ectoplasm 450 glims
Crusher	5 zinc ingots 7 pulsar ingots 15 ash planks
Lounge	10 zinc ingots 14 ash planks
Master Blueprint	10 zinc ingots 10 silica powder 2,800 glims
Choral Bouquet	8 zinc ingots 12 ash planks 3 comet rocks 2,000 glims

Smithy Uses

Zinc ingots can also be used inside the Smithy to make additional items:

Output	Materials
Master Blueprint	10 zinc ingots 10 silica powder 2,800 glims
Choral Bouquet	8 zinc ingots 12 ash planks 3 comet rocks 2,000 glims

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