Mining Beam

The subject of this article is from the Omega update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 26 March, 2024.

Mining Beam
Category	Multi-tool - Weapons
Type	Mineral Extraction Laser
Recharged with	Carbon, Condensed Carbon, Phosphorus
Updated	Omega

Mining Beam
Category	Multi-tool - Weapons
Type	Mineral Extraction Laser
Recharged with	Carbon, Condensed Carbon, Phosphorus
Updated	Omega

This article is about the current version of the Mining Beam. For the Atlas Rises version, see Mining Beam (Atlas).

The Mining Beam is a core Multi-Tool component.

Summary

The Mining Beam is the default weapon found on all Multi-Tools. While it can be used in combat, its primary purpose is to harvest resources from minerals and flora. Using the Mining Beam also builds up heat over time, dealing more and more damage the closer it is to overheating.

Though the Mining Beam is an essential tool in all stages of the game, using it to harvest resources near Sentinels may result in them turning hostile.

Game Description

Multi-Tool Mining Beam powered by Carbon-based Elements. Fire the beam with //.

Installs focusing optics within the Multi-Tool, allowing it to emit a high-energy beam. The beam is calibrated to excite molecules within common organic or geological objects, allowing it to operate as a highly effective mining device.

WARNING: Destruction of flora, fauna or minerals may attract Sentinel attention.

Craft

Mining Beam can be repaired using the following ingredients:

• Ferrite Dust ×30

Mining Beam cannot be dismantled.

Upgrades

• Advanced Mining Laser
• Animus Beam
• Plasma Resonator (obsolete)
• Optical Drill
• Solar Ray
• Mining Beam Upgrades

Recharge

This directed laser mining tool can be charged using the following resources:

• Carbon - 0.5%/unit
• Condensed Carbon - 1.5%/unit
• Phosphorus - 2.5%/unit

Additional Information

• Minerals and flora being mined by this weapon, in addition to granting resources upon their destruction, grant 2 units (1 unit in Survival and Permadeath Game modes) of their primary resource on each mining tick.
• Though it has a listed base Damage Potential of 333.3, it deals greatly reduced damage to fauna, sentinels and other players and it is unable to damage the reinforced doors of Manufacturing Facilities and Operations Centres.
• When adding upgrades for the Mining Beam, placing them next to each other or Mining Beam in the multi-tool inventory will trigger upgrade bonuses, increasing their bonuses above listed values.

Release History

• Release - Original game technology.
• NEXT - Recharge materials changed. Formerly recharged by Thamium9, Plutonium, Power Gel, Power Canister and Power Reservoir. Plasma Resonator and procedurally generated Mining Beam Upgrades added. Combat Amplifier technologies removed.
• Beyond - getting the mining beam closer to overheat now makes it deal more damage. The heat bar also doesn't deplete instantly anymore
• Living Ship - Added Animus Beam and Solar Ray as specialized upgrades for Starbirth mission.

Gallery

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  Info panel
  (Synthesis)
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  Info panel
  (NEXT)
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  Info panel
  (Release)
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  Repair costs
  (Pathfinder)