Rich Iron Vein

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Disambig icon.png This article is about the rich node. For the regular node, see Iron Ore (node).
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Rich Iron Vein

Rich Iron Vein.jpg

Type
Resource node
Requires
Iron Mining Pick
Gives
Iron Ore
Interact
Yes
Destructible
No
Other images

Rich Iron Vein (mined).jpg

A fully-mined Rich Iron Vein.

Rich Iron Vein resource nodes are found in level 15-50 areas. They can be mined ten times, with a 50% chance to give 2 Iron Ore per hit.

Gathering results[edit]

All areas:

If in a lower-level area:[verification requested]

If in a higher-level area:[verification requested]

In higher-level zones such as Lornar's Pass, Dredgehaunt Cliffs, and Bloodtide Coast you may receive Lumps instead of Nuggets when harvesting Iron Ore nodes.

Locations[edit]

Ascalon
Kryta
Maguuma Jungle
Shiverpeak Mountains
The Mists

Detailed locations guide[edit]

Please note that zones can have one or more "guaranteed" (permanent) Rich Iron Vein (node) locations as well as one or more "possible" (random) Rich Iron Vein (node) locations. The total of each type ("guaranteed" or "possible") are listed next to the zone name once known and confirmed. Each of the "possible" (random) Rich Iron Vein locations in a zone are chosen from the list by the server and can change with each map instance. All of the characters on your account can mine the Rich Iron Veins (they appear per character not per account). The locations below are all confirmed locations.

Ascalon
  • Blazeridge Steppes - One Guaranteed (Permanent) Rich Iron Node and One Possible (Random) Rich Iron Node
    • Behem Gauntlet - Waypoint (map icon).png Behem Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein in the Puzzle tango 20.png Behem Gauntlet jumping puzzle on the ledge below and north of the chest (see image guide below).
    • Blightwater Basin - Waypoint (map icon).png Tumok's Waypoint —
    • Deserter Flats - Waypoint (map icon).png Kinar Fort Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein south of the waypoint where the corrupted area meets the normal area (see image guide below).
    • Heretic Plain - Waypoint (map icon).png Guardian Stone Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northeast of the waypoint on the hill near some rubble.
      • Possible Rich Vein east of the waypoint on the edge of the hill near a Veteran Minotaur (see image guide below).
    • Lowland Burns - Waypoint (map icon).png Kindling Waypoint —
    • Monument Grounds - Waypoint (map icon).png Lowland Burns Waypoint —
      • Southwest of the waypoint next to the wall (see image guide below).
    • Pockmark Roughs - Waypoint (map icon).png Refuge Sanctum Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein east of the waypoint in a small Grawl cave north of the Point of interest (map icon).png Tail of the Star God point of interest (see image guide below).
    • Splinter Hills - Waypoint (map icon).png Behem Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein directly northwest of the Point of interest (map icon).png Griffonclaw Peak point of interest.
    • Unbroken Expanse - Waypoint (map icon).png Refuge Sanctum Waypoint —
  • Diessa Plateau
    • Arcovian Foothills - Waypoint (map icon).png Oldgate Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein southeast of the Point of interest (map icon).png Silex Castrum point of interest (see image guide below).
    • Burrows of Moledavia - Waypoint (map icon).png Butcher's Block Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein in the far northeast of the area, just west of the Hero point.png Sharptail's Nest hero challenge.
    • Gram Hills - Waypoint (map icon).png Bloodcliff Waypoint —
    • Oldgate Clearing - Waypoint (map icon).png Nolan Waypoint —
    • Ruins of Oldgate - Waypoint (map icon).png Oldgate Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein just west of the waypoint inside the ruins.
    • The Breached Wall - Waypoint (map icon).png Breached Wall Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint at the start of the Puzzle tango 20.png Wall Breach Blitz jumping puzzle (see image guide below).
    • Town of Nolan - Waypoint (map icon).png Nolan Waypoint —
  • Fields of Ruin - One Guaranteed (Permanent) Rich Iron Node and One Possible (Random) Rich Iron Node
    • Axedrag Cut - Waypoint (map icon).png Fangfury Watch Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint next to a Hawkeye Griffon nest on the base of a cliff (see image guide below).
    • Bento Canyon - Waypoint (map icon).png Tyler's Bivouac Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint with the Hawkeye Griffons at the edge of the map (see image guide below).
    • Blackwing Excavation - Waypoint (map icon).png Forlorn Gate Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein west of the waypoint down in the excavations next to a Lazy Miner (see image guide below).
    • Dragonrot Domains - Waypoint (map icon).png Helliot Mine Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein up on the hill south of the waypoint (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein southeast of the waypoint against the edge of the cliff (see image guide below).
    • Halkor Meadows - Waypoint (map icon).png Rosko's Campsite Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein east of the waypoint.
    • Highden Caves - Waypoint (map icon).png Fangfury Watch Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southeast of the waypoint in a cave near a group of Breeze Riders.
      • Possible Rich Vein southeast of the waypoint in a cave full of Black Bears near the end of the Guild Race (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein east of the waypoint in a cave with a group of Separatist Marksman shooting at some targets (see image guide below).
    • Hunter's Gorge - Waypoint (map icon).png Ogre Road Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northwest of the waypoint across the bridge with the Ogres (see image guide below).
    • Thunderbreak Hills - Waypoint (map icon).png Rosko's Campsite Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein west of the waypoint against the edge of the cliff (see image guide below).
    • Wildlin Narrows - Waypoint (map icon).png Ogre Road Waypoint —
Kryta
  • Gendarran Fields - One Guaranteed (Permanent) Rich Iron Node and One Possible (Random) Rich Iron Node
    • Almuten Estates - Waypoint (map icon).png Almuten Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein under the pier on the shoreline at the rear of Point of interest (map icon).png Almuten Mansion (see image guide below).
    • Bitterfrost Peaks - Waypoint (map icon).png Winter Haven Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northeast of the waypoint on the edge of the map with some Crested Raptors (see image guide below).
    • Brigantine Isles - Waypoint (map icon).png Brigantine Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint on the hill near the vista (see image guide below).
    • Hezran Outcrops - Waypoint (map icon).png Stoneguard Gate Waypoint —
    • Overlook Caverns - Waypoint (map icon).png Icegate Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein northwest of the waypoint through the cave guarded by an Elite Cave Spider (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein northwest of the waypoint through the cave, next to the vista, guarded by a Veteran Cave Spider. Not the same as the guaranteed Rich Vein above (see image guide below).
    • Stonebore Vaults - Waypoint (map icon).png Talajian Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein south of the Point of interest (map icon).png Ambush Camp point of interest on a ledge above the tunnel.
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the Point of interest (map icon).png Melandru's Cenote point of interest in the area with the Hero point.png Ancient Cave Spring hero challenge (see image guide below).
    • Vigil Keep - Waypoint (map icon).png Provern Shore Waypoint —
    • Witherflank River - Waypoint (map icon).png Bloodfields Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein underwater northeast of the waypoint (see image guide below).
  • Kessex Hills - Two Possible (Random) Rich Iron Nodes
    • Cereboth Canyon
      • Possible Rich Iron/Silver Vein in the cave at the bottom of the waterfall north of Waypoint (map icon).png Cereboth Waypoint — . Destroy targetable "Fallen Rocks" barrier to reach the vein (see image guide below. Not the same Rich Iron/Silver Vein as the one below).
      • Possible Rich Iron/Silver Vein in the destroyer tunnels at Point of interest (map icon).png Mafic Core. The tunnel entrance is below Complete heart (map icon).png Assist Sangdo Swiftwing (21) in Dominion Killing Zone. You can also access the tunnel through a hole near Waypoint (map icon).png Cereboth Waypoint — (see image guide below).
    • Overlord's Greatcamp - Possible Rich Iron/Silver Vein northwest of Waypoint (map icon).png Overlord's Waypoint — , in the big tent (see image guide below).
  • Harathi Hinterlands - One Guaranteed (Permanent) Rich Iron Node and one possible (random) Rich Iron Node
    • Cloven Hoof Pass - Waypoint (map icon).png Junction Camp Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint between the cliff and a hut (see image guide below).
    • Modniir Gorge - Waypoint (map icon).png Cloven Hoof Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northwest of the waypoint on the edge of the map next to a hut (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein south of the Point of interest (map icon).png War King's Greatcamp point of interest.
    • Ruins of Holy Demetra - Waypoint (map icon).png Demetra Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein directly northeast of the Point of interest (map icon).png Martyr's Tomb point of interest (see image guide below).
    • Thunder Rock - Waypoint (map icon).png Recovery Camp Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein directly east of the Point of interest (map icon).png Overwatch Camp point of interest.
    • Trebuchet Bend - Waypoint (map icon).png Trebusha's Overlook Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southeast of the waypoint and directly north of the first "S" in Stoneman's Notch (see image guide below).
    • Splintered Teeth - Waypoint (map icon).png Faun's Waypoint —
Maguuma Jungle
  • Brisban Wildlands - One Guaranteed (Permanent) Rich Iron Node and One Possible (Random) Rich Iron Node
    • Brilitine Swath - Waypoint (map icon).png Brilitine Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein south of the waypoint and immediately east of the Point of interest (map icon).png Enrav Exploration Post point of interest on the cliff that overlooks the camp (see image guide below).
    • The Gallowfields - Waypoint (map icon).png Gallowfields Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein immediately southwest of the waypoint on a ledge accessible by jumping or gliding down to it.
      • Possible Rich Vein south of the waypoint against a wall in the canyon (see image guide below).
    • Lionshead Outcrops - Waypoint (map icon).png Gallowfields Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northeast of the waypoint down in the gully near the damaged bridge and a "guaranteed" (permanent) Rich Silver Vein (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein northeast of the waypoint next to the damaged bridge north of the "Lionshead Outcrops" text on the map. Not the same as the "guaranteed" (permanent) Rich Silver Vein in the gully below.
    • Skrittsburgh East End - Waypoint (map icon).png East End Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein in the lava cavern northwest of the waypoint (see image guide below).
    • Skrittsburgh Tunnels - Waypoint (map icon).png Tunnels Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northwest of the waypoint against the wall (see image guide below).
    • Toxal Bog - Waypoint (map icon).png Mirkrise Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint on the edge of the map (see image guide below).
    • Venlin Vale - Waypoint (map icon).png Mrot Boru Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein northeast of the waypoint underwater in the lake (see image guide below).
Shiverpeak Mountains
  • Dredgehaunt Cliffs - One Guaranteed (Permanent) Rich Iron Node and Two Possible (Random) Rich Iron Nodes
    • Betrayal Grounds - Waypoint (map icon).png Dociu Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southeast of the waypoint at the edge of the map, guarded by a Veteran Dredge Mining Suit (see image guide below).
    • Dostoev Sky Peak - Possible Rich Vein in the cave room southwest of the Point of interest (map icon).png Tomb of Stoneskin point of interest.
    • Kolkorensburg - Waypoint (map icon).png Wyrmblood Waypoint —
      • Guaranteed Rich Vein in the cave west of the Point of interest (map icon).png Bergtrolde point of interest. Follow the path through the cave east of the waypoint. The node is guarded by a Veteran Cave Spider (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein guarded by another Veteran Cave Spider (not the same as the spider above) closer to the entrance of the cave next to some wood supports and two barrels (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein located close to the one above directly behind the same Veteran Cave Spider (see image guide below).
    • Ratatosk - Waypoint (map icon).png Wide Expanse Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein at Point of interest (map icon).png The Speaking Place point of interest. Possible (random) Rich Gold Vein can also spawn in this area.
    • Tribulation Rift - Waypoint (map icon).png Tribulation Waypoint —
    • Wyrmblood Lake - Waypoint (map icon).png Travelen's Waypoint —
  • Lornar's Pass
    • Demon's Maw - Possible Rich Vein just west of Point of interest (map icon).png Wolfpaw Shrine.
    • False River Valley - Possible Rich Iron/Silver Vein above Point of interest (map icon).png Icebound Plunge, on a high ledge above the frozen falls, across from the vista.
    • Frostgate Falls
    • Icedevil's Needle - Guaranteed Rich Vein north of Waypoint (map icon).png Icedevil's Waypoint — , between the Complete heart (map icon).png Help Kelgg with the mine's troubles (28) and Point of interest (map icon).png Skritt Hill on a high ledge.
    • Lake of Lamentation
      • Possible Rich Vein south of Waypoint (map icon).png Lamentation Waypoint — , at the Point of interest (map icon).png Steam Mechagate (see the talk page).
      • Possible Rich Vein northeast of the Point of interest (map icon).png Molevon Portage, inside the dredge tunnels.
    • Lost Delver's Ridge - Possible Rich Vein on a cliff near Point of interest (map icon).png Guutra's Secret immediately to the west of Waypoint (map icon).png Guutra's Homestead Waypoint — .
    • Stonescatter Wash - Possible Rich Vein beside Tomtom, accessed via the Puzzle tango 20.png Griffonrook Run portal.
    • Underburg - Possible Rich Iron Vein located south of Point of interest (map icon).png Glorious Dredge Excavation #74.
  • Snowden Drifts
    • Trapper's Labyrinth - Waypoint (map icon).png Lost Child's Sorrow Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein east of the waypoint.
    • Jotun's Vista - Waypoint (map icon).png Torstvedt Homestead Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein south of the waypoint in between the two bridges (see image guide below).
    • Lornar's Gate - Waypoint (map icon).png Lornar's Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint next to the base of the mountain (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein southeast of the waypoint in a cave guarded by a Veteran Grawl Shaman and other Grawl (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint next to the edge of the map (see image guide below).
    • Molengrad - Waypoint (map icon).png Lornar's Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint in the Dredge tunnels (see image guide below).
      • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the waypoint in the Dredge tunnels next to some wooden supports (see image guide below).
    • Reaver's Dale - Waypoint (map icon).png Snowhawk Landing Waypoint —
    • Vitpeln Hills - Waypoint (map icon).png Torstvedt Homestead Waypoint —
      • Possible Rich Vein east of the waypoint near the Icebrood (see image guide below).
World versus World

Historical[edit]

World versus World
  • Borderlands
    • Possible Rich Vein near the southern most Supply camp, just west of the hero challenge.
    • Possible Rich Vein just south of the western Keep, between the southwestern Supply camp and the Battle's Hollow POI.
    • Possible Rich Vein outside the western Keep by the water gate.
    • Possible Rich Vein southwest of the Bauer's Estate ruins, which is southwest of the Garrison.
    • Possible Rich Vein immediately south of the southwest Tower.
    • Possible Rich Vein directly east of the Garrison Waypoint.

Maps[edit]

Image guides to Rich Iron Vein locations:

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