How to choose the best level 5 mining profession
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Stardew Valley is filled with tough choices. What to name your character? Which pet to pick? The topic of this article — Miner or Geologist? You’re presented with this choice at level 5 Mining. In short, the Miner is better because you can upgrade your tools quickly. But the choice also comes down to your preferred playstyle. This How.com.vn compares the level 5 Mining professions, Miner and Geologist.
Things You Should Know
- Miner gives you an extra ore per node.
- Geologist gives you a 50% chance of finding 2 gems.
- The Miner is better because you can upgrade your tools faster.
Steps
About the Professions
- The Geologist gives you a chance to find two gems. Usually, you can only find one gem in a node or geode, but this profession makes it so that there’s a 50 percent chance of finding two. Since gems can sell for hundreds of gold, this is a great profession for making a lot of money.
- Gems are also often “liked” and “loved” gifts. If you’re trying to build up friendship points, it’s good to have spare gems around!
- Speaking of gold, there’s a way to change the profit margins in Stardew Valley if you’re looking for an increased challenge.
Level 10 Professions
- The Miner can choose the Blacksmith or the Prospector. These level 10 professions have the following traits:
- Blacksmith - metal bars will sell for 50% more gold
- Prospector - chance to find double the amount of coal
- The Geologist can select the Excavator or the Gemologist. These level 10 professions have these attributes:
- Excavator - chance to get two geodes when you find one
- Gemologist - gems will sell for 30% more gold
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