Starsand Island Magnetite: Farming Route & Tool Tips

Starsand Island Magnetite is found in Moonlit Forest, especially in the area between Mural Valley and Harvest Yard. This route is close to the Glintortle battle area, making it easy to combine combat progression with resource gathering.

The deposits have a pale white appearance. They can look lightly translucent or sparkly compared with nearby ore, so inspect unusual white formations instead of searching only for dark mineral nodes. The exact route is more important than randomly checking the entire forest.

Video Highlights:

• Identifies the main Moonlit Forest area used for Magnetite farming.
• Explains why Magnetite may not appear as a standard ground collectible.
• Covers uncommon ore chunks and the Ore Analyzer as an alternative source.
• Recommends collecting a batch before processing ore chunks.

Magnetite is tied to progression rather than being an early-game material. Before planning a large farming trip, advance Zephyria’s quest line at the Exploration Club. This progression leads to higher-level ore access in Moonlit Forest.

You also need a suitable harvesting tool. A normal or low-level pickaxe is not enough for the deposits described in the current guide information. Equip the Impact Hammer, or another tool with the required high-level mining strength if later updates provide an equivalent option.

Follow these steps for a focused farming run. The route prioritizes direct deposits, then uses ore processing if the forest yields fewer nodes than expected.

The Ore Analyzer method is not a guaranteed replacement for direct mining. Uncommon ore chunks can produce several materials, so processing only one or two chunks may not provide enough Magnetite. Collecting a larger batch makes the method more efficient and reduces repeated trips.

There are two useful Magnetite strategies. Direct mining is the clearest method once the Moonlit Forest route and Impact Hammer are available. Ore analysis works as a secondary option when you already have uncommon ore chunks or want to make use of materials gathered from soil mounds.

The two methods serve different stages of progression. Direct deposits offer a targeted search, while the Ore Analyzer introduces a chance-based result from processed chunks.

A practical loop looks like this:

1. Enter Moonlit Forest with the Impact Hammer equipped.
2. Harvest every accessible Magnetite deposit along the Mural Valley–Harvest Yard route.
3. Check nearby chests when they are convenient, but do not delay the primary route.
4. Leave the forest if the boss is interfering with safe gathering.
5. Farm uncommon ore chunks near the Spirit Shade River.
6. Analyze the collected batch after returning to the Ore Analyzer.

The Magnetite route passes through an area associated with Glintortle. You may be able to mine while the boss remains present, but the safer approach is to defeat it first or gather only during a clear opening. Mobility is especially useful when moving between deposits.

Once you leave Moonlit Forest, bosses can respawn when you return. This makes the area suitable for repeated trips, but it also means you should avoid treating every return visit as a completely safe mining run.

Keep your inventory organized before entering the forest. Magnetite farming becomes less efficient when you must abandon a route because common materials fill your bags. If you are gathering uncommon ore chunks as a backup, reserve space for them before leaving Moonlit Forest.

For players using mobility equipment, Rollerskates can help with quick movement between deposits and safer repositioning around Glintortle. They are not a substitute for the Impact Hammer, but they can make the route easier to complete when the boss remains nearby.

For additional visual location guidance, consult the Starsand Island Magnetite guide on Eurogamer, which covers the Moonlit Forest route, deposit appearance, and Impact Hammer requirement.