Blacksmith Master: Smelting System Guide
Introduction to Smelting
The smelting system allows you to transform lower quality resources into higher quality materials, essential for crafting better items. This guide will help you master the smelting process.
Key Points:
- Unlocked through the Mastery Tree
- Three different smelter sizes available
- Various ore types and their products
- Resource management strategies
Smelter Types
Small Smelter
Basic smelter for starting your smelting operations:
- Produces 1 ingot per operation
- Lower resource consumption
- Perfect for early game
- Basic material processing
Medium Smelter
Intermediate smelter for more efficient processing:
- Produces 2 ingots per operation
- Better efficiency
- Access to advanced materials
- Balanced resource usage
Large Smelter
Advanced smelter for high-end production:
- Produces 3 ingots per operation
- Highest efficiency
- Access to premium materials
- Optimal for late game
Ore Types and Products
Iron Processing
- Iron Ore → Iron Ingot
- Iron Ingot → Steel Ingot
- Steel Ingot → Large Steel Ingot
- Source: Iron Mine
Copper Processing
- Copper Ore → Copper Ingot
- Copper Ingot → Bronze Ingot
- Bronze Ingot → Large Bronze Ingot
- Source: Copper Mine
Precious Metals
- Silver Ore → Silver Ingot → Sterling Silver
- Gold Ore → Gold Ingot → Medium Gold → Large Gold
- Sources: Silver Mine, Gold Mine (trade)
Resource Management
Resource Acquisition
- Mining operations
- Merchant purchases
- Trade routes
- Special orders
Efficiency Tips
- Match smelter size to needs
- Plan production chains
- Maintain resource stockpiles
- Optimize worker assignments
Advanced Strategies
Production Planning
- Calculate resource requirements
- Balance production capacity
- Plan for peak demand
- Maintain quality standards
Workforce Management
- Assign skilled workers
- Train specialized smelters
- Optimize work schedules
- Monitor efficiency