Item codex
Copper Ingot
3 for the Skateboard; 5 for Bag Upgrade 3; many tools and machines.
processedEarly-game relevance
What to do with it
Copper Ingots are an early bottleneck because both mobility and upgrades compete for them. Process them deliberately and collect the finished output before returning to the Worktable.
At a glance
Get itSmelt Copper Ore in the Furnace.
Process / recipeFurnace
Main uses3 for the Skateboard; 5 for Bag Upgrade 3; many tools and machines.
Keep or sell?Do not sell the first 8 if you are still unlocking mobility and bag space.
First reserveKeep 3 Ingots for the skateboard.
Second reserveKeep the next confirmed upgrade quantity before selling.
ProcessMake Charcoal first, then load Copper Ore into Furnace I.
Common mistake
Counting Copper Ore as if it were a finished Ingot, or leaving the completed batch inside the Furnace.
In-game reference
Last checked against the Early Access build: July 8, 2026
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WalkthroughHow to Get Copper Ore and Make Copper IngotsUnlock the Furnace chain, identify copper ore, make charcoal, smelt ingots and reserve three for the first skateboard.Open page →ItemCopper OreMine Copper Ore on the Moonlit Forest route, process it in Furnace I with charcoal and keep the early stack for tools and unlocks.Open page →ItemSkateboardComplete Zerine’s Crafter route and combine 3 Softwood Planks with 3 Copper Ingots to craft the early skateboard.Open page →