Iron

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Could anyone tell me where to find Iron near the starting area? I could not spot any yet. Someone posted about tin nods nearby, but I also did only see one that was further away. I would also like to know if iron is found only in tin nods?
Or should I just drop a mine at copper and hope to get iron too?

[Qatar]

iron is available on south west side of the map so u have to build an outpost there east of horndaen and the people working there better to recruit them from horndaen make sure they have 2 str and good harvest and t2 mining hut and everything will be smooth

[Legadian]

Here's some unguarded iron near Horndean:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3238552758

Probably the first you'll be able to mine (yourself).

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Thank you Legadian you are the best <3

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And thank you to you too Quatar :)

[geemoney]

You'd have to define your starting area since it's open world, meaning you can pretty much build just about anywhere.
If you're starting off, you probably (like most of us) built your first settlement just south of Haerndean. You won't find too many iron deposits near this area.
You need to go all the way south to the sea-side village of Crasmere. There are multiple iron deposits that will keep you mining for a very, very long time. There are a few really nice building spots, huge and full of flax and sage, as well as multiple nearby forests. The only wildlife (besides the after hours parties the occasional sailors throw after a good catch), are just a few wolves.
Be warned young traveler, the road to/from this region is not for the feint of heart. There are many outposts just waiting for a weary adventurist such as yourself. You don't want to be picked off by any of the many bandits along the way.
When you do arrive safely however, do yourself a favor and venture up to the top of the ridge overlooking the south-most coastline, the views especially at sunrise and sunset can be breathtaking and awe inspiring.
Feel free to setup a small settlement, or a large one as the case may be, as there are plenty of natural resources to go along with the natural beauty. The area is free of bandit camps so there's plenty of room to stretch your legs (for now.)
I wish you safe travels and much success on your new adventure!
Old Man GeeMoney

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Near the first village I meant, where you spawn in at the very beginning, but I guess problem solved, except you got even more hints for me ;) And thanks for the help guys :)

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My big question is how do they bring the iron home, do they teleport with it or run over the whole map?

[Legadian]

You use a travel sign to get to and from it and mine it yourself (at least at first). There are bandits all around that hill most of the time (that's why my picture shows two signs nearby).

It takes a T2 pickaxe to mine it, FYI.

[Legadian]

Don't forget to gather peat to smelt the iron (no winter gathering allowed - shovel required):

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3239077155

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Ok got it ty :)) So that means I do not drop any mine there ;)

[Legadian]

Not unless you're strong enough to take on the bandits south of the river. :P

[sccergod21]

Massive Iron Deposit in Bellwright west of Crasmere right next to the ocean...I mean like ten or more deposits. Unfortunately you got to put a sign to the nearest road and it is still quite a walk, but bandits and brigands shouldn't bother you down there. I will upload pictures once I get approval for screenshots and can upload it.

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2483249507238715568/514A31B61FD5A90C9DA7C84A9DA891C384A93C1E/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3242525115

[Decado]

Yeah heaps in a safe area near crasnere, only danger is a lot of wolves. Iron there also isn’t marked on the map.