This guide will tell you where to find Iridium in The Planet Crafter -- and how it lets you take heating and mining to the next level.
What is Iridium Used for in The Planet Crafter?
Iridium is one of the components of Explosive Powder, a mid-to-late game Crafting resource. More importantly, it is also used to make Iridium Rods, an important item for building higher-tier Heating machines for Terraforming. Iridium is also needed for Ore Extractors -- a highly useful Building that lets you automate collecting ore.
You can get more Iridium from Asteroids falling onto the planet once you've unlocked the Launch Platform and launched the appropriate rocket. However, you can get an infinite supply with the right kind of Ore Extractor in the proper location, saving you from having to rely on the randomness of falling rocks from the sky.
Can You Craft Iridium in The Planet Crafter?
No, you cannot Craft Iridium in The Planet Crafter.
Where to Find Iridium in The Planet Crafter
Here are all the places you can find Iridium in The Planet Crafter that we know of. Do note that this list does not include Storage Chests that you can find in the world; please refer to our Maps and Locations Guide for specific coordinates. Furthermore, some locations may be sealed off by Ice Caves.
Falling Sand Caves
Coordinates
930:39:910
Mineable with Ore Extractor?
Yes
Description
A large cave system with sand falling from the Cliffs above. Also has Aluminum and an Ice Cave that leads to Sulfur, Osmium, and Super Alloy.
Spike Canyon Ice Cave
Coordinates
256:7:-199
Mineable with Ore Extractor?
No
Description
An Ice Cave that has some Iridium on the outside of the ice wall. Also has Osmium behind the Ice Wall.
Grand Rift Cave
Coordinates
2026:3:-33
Mineable with Ore Extractor?
Yes
Description
A small-ish cave with a fair amount of Iridium in it.
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