Stardew Valley: How to Get Iron Bars
Stardew Valley’s blend of farming and skilled craftsmanship is what makes this game even more captivating for players. While cultivating crops and tending to animals beautifully capture the essence of rural life, it’s the mystery of exploring the Mines and collecting resources to craft all kinds of useful tools and equipment that adds an exciting layer of adventure to the game.
Among the many resources available in Stardew Valley, iron bars are a fundamental element that players need when they set out to build their dream farm. It is required for the second upgrade of tools that further expand a player’s capabilities. Iron Bars can be created by using Iron Ores. This guide will shed light on acquiring iron ores and converting them into Iron Bars in Stardew Valley.
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Where to Find Iron Ore in Stardew Valley
Iron Ores are fairly common; however, players need to put in some effort to find them. They can be obtained by breaking Iron Nodes in the Mines using a Pickaxe. Iron Nodes can be commonly found on Levels 41-79 of the Mines. These nodes can spawn in the Quarry and the Quarry Mines. In addition, players can get their hands on iron ores on any Floor of the Skull Cavern and the Volcano Dungeon. Players can even get Iron Ores by breaking crates and barrels in the Mines.
Metal Heads that are found on levels 80-119 and Stone Golems on levels 31-39 of the Mines each have a 10% chance of dropping Iron Ores when defeated by the players. Iron Slimes that crawl around random dungeon floors in the Mines have a 33% chance to drop Iron Ores.
Iron Ores can also be found inside any of the four types of Geodes or in Fishing Treasure Chests. When the population of an Ice Pip Fish Pond reaches 3, it can produce five Iron Ores. Players can also find Iron Ores by Panning in different bodies of water.
How to Make Iron Bars in Stardew Valley
Players can make Iron Bars using two methods in Stardew Valley. The first method to create Iron Bars is by smelting 5 Iron Ores in a Furnace. The smelting process takes about 2 in-game hours to complete. Another way to craft Iron Bars is by transmuting 3 Copper Bars into one Iron Bar. Players can unlock the Transmute (Fe) recipe when they reach Mining Level 4.
Occasionally, Iron Bars can be found by rummaging through Garbage Cans around town after players have received the Furnace blueprint from Clint. Monsters in the Mines, namely Shadow Brutes and Shadow Shamans, each have a 2% chance of dropping an Iron Bar when defeated.
Uses of Iron Bars in Stardew Valley
Iron Bars are a key element for crafting in Stardew Valley. From farm buildings to all kinds of equipment, Iron Bars play an essential role in multiple crafting recipes. Players can sell them for 120 g or 180 g if they have the Blacksmith Profession. An Iron Bar is also required to complete the Blacksmith’s Bundle in the Boiler Room at the Community Centre.
Buildings
A Stable is a farm building that allows players to keep and ride a horse. Players can purchase the Stable from Robin at the Carpenter’s Shop for 10,000 g. It requires the following build materials: 5 Iron Bars and 100 Hardwood.
Tool Upgrades
Iron Bars are required to upgrade the tools to Tier 3. In Stardew Valley, tools can be upgraded by Clint the Blacksmith.
Tool
Cost
Requirement
Steel Hoe
5,000 g
5 Iron Bars
Steel Pickaxe
5,000 g
5 Iron Bars
Steel Axe
5,000 g
5 Iron Bars
Steel Watering Can
5,000 g
5 Iron Bars
Steel Trash Can
2,500 g
5 Iron Bars
Crafting Recipes
Iron Bars are used in various crafting recipes, including fancy rings, explosive ammo, and much more.
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Item Name Ingredients Glowstone Ring 5 Iron Bars 5 Solar Essences Warrior Ring 10 Iron Bars 25 Coal 10 Frozen Tears Ring of Yoba 5 Iron Bars 5 Gold Bars 1 Diamond Explosive Ammo 1 Iron Bar 2 Coal Bee House 1 Iron Bar 8 Coal 40 Wood 1 Maple Syrup Sprinkler 1 Iron Bar 1 Copper Bar Iron Fence 1 Iron Bar Quality Sprinkler 1 Iron Bar 1 Gold Bar 1 Refined Quartz Keg 1 Iron Bar 1 Copper Bar 30 Wood 1 Oak Resin Crab Pot 3 Iron Bar 40 Wood Recycling Machine 1 Iron Bar 25 Stones 25 Wood Spinner 2 Iron Bars Barbed Hook 1 Iron Bar 1 Copper Bar 1 Gold Bar Dressed Spinner 2 Iron Bars 1 Cloth Worm Bin 1 Iron Bar 1 Gold Bar 50 Fiber 25 Hardwood 3 Magnets 1 Iron Bar Lightning Rod 1 Iron Bar 1 Refined Quartz 5 Bat Wings Warp Totem – Mountains 1 Iron Bar 1 Hardwood 25 Stones Transmute (Au) 2 Iron Bars Iron Lamppost 1 Iron Bar 1 Battery Pack
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