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ImageBuildingFunctionKey data
Artillery Hall spriteArtillery HallCannons, rockets, explosions, and artillery upgrades for burst damage.
Upgrades
15
Details

Role and Priority

Main useCannons, rockets, explosions, and artillery upgrades for burst damage.
When to prioritizeDamage pick for cannon, rocket, and explosion builds.
Upgrade chain15 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Artillery Hall from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires Ballistics Workshop and The Great Forge.
CostCosts 1800 Gold and 2 Mithril.
Unlock pageArtillery Hall

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Air Strike in-game spriteAir StrikeCannonballs have a chance to call an air strike on the mountain. Chance is increased by +1% per nuclear research tier and +0.15% per gyrocopter.Requires 3 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 5 Scientists.
Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
1 tier
Big Red Rocket in-game spriteBig Red RocketArtillery Hall rocket-chain entry. Use it alongside Bullet Ballin, Nuke, Air Strike, and Nuclear Research when building around rockets.Requires 5 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 7 Scientists.
Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
1 tier
Bullet Ballin spriteBullet BallinShoots a massive rocket out of Artillery Hall, which must be guided by your cursor. The rocket destroys all falling rocks in its path, but takes damage in the process.Requires 2 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
1 tier
Boulderbane Runes in-game spriteBoulderbane RunesCannonballs now have 60% chance to collide with falling rocks and deal 2 to rock collision damage to them. The chance is increased by 4% per cannonball size.Requires 2 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Requires 4 Runesmiths.
Gold: 300
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Dance Of The Ballins in-game spriteDance Of The BallinsShoots a Bullet Ballin from each Great Cannon.Available once Artillery Hall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Rapid Cannonade in-game spriteRapid CannonadeDuke Cannons have shorter cooldowns.Requires 1 Great Cannon in the Artillery Hall.Gold: 300
14 tiers
Deadeye Calibration in-game spriteDeadeye CalibrationDuke Cannons get bonus crit chance.Requires 1 Great Cannon in the Artillery Hall.
Requires Mithril Forging tier 2 or higher.
Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
8 tiers
Devastating Payload in-game spriteDevastating PayloadDuke Cannons get bonus damage.Requires 1 Great Cannon in the Artillery Hall.Gold: 320
Mithril: 0
10 tiers
Bombardment Mastery in-game spriteBombardment MasteryForged in fire, delivered with cataclysmic force. Duke Cannons get bonus damage per runesmith, scientist, flamer and demodwarf. They also get +10% damage for each tier of Powder Hall upgrade.Requires 3 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires Powder Hall tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 500
Mithril: 3
4 tiers
Denbreaker's Hail in-game spriteDenbreaker's HailWhenever a Great Cannon destroys a den, all Great Cannons get bonus damage permanently. Tier bonus is not retroactive.Available once Artillery Hall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Nuke spriteNukeBlows everything into heavens and destroys all falling rocks. Deals damage to the mountain and all dens equal to 30,000 + 0.25-1% of the mountain's max health.Requires 2 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
1 tier
Massive Balls in-game spriteMassive BallsDuke Cannons get bonus cannonball size and bonus damage. Cannonball size increases the collision box, which helps with hitting dens and falling rocks. It also increases the chance of damaging falling rocks.Requires 2 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Requires 4 Runesmiths.
Gold: 200
Mithril: 0
5 tiers
Nuclear Research spriteNuclear ResearchTier 1 unlocks Nuke ritual. Tier 2 unlocks Airstrike upgrade. Tier 3 unlocks Dance Of the Ballins ritual.Requires Powder Hall tier 4 or higher.
Requires 3 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 7 Scientists.
Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
4 tiers
Great Duke Cannon in-game spriteGreat Duke CannonAdds the Great Duke Cannon.Available once Artillery Hall is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 600
Mithril: 0
Dwarves: 2
Wrecking Ball in-game spriteWrecking BallDuke Cannons deal bonus damage against dens. After impacting the mountain, falling cannonballs damage any dens they collide with for a listed share of their total damage.Requires 2 Great Cannons in the Artillery Hall.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Requires 4 Runesmiths.
Gold: 200
Mithril: 1
7 tiers
Ballistics Workshop spriteBallistics WorkshopHarpoons, ballista-style weapons, and projectile upgrades for sustained mountain damage.
Upgrades
21
Details

Role and Priority

Main useHarpoons, ballista-style weapons, and projectile upgrades for sustained mountain damage.
When to prioritizeGood damage building when projectile upgrades are your main mountain-breaker.
Upgrade chain21 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Ballistics Workshop from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires Flameworks or Demolition Shack.
CostCosts 600 Gold.
Unlock pageBallistics Workshop

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Anti-Rock Turret in-game spriteAnti-Rock TurretAdds a defensive turret that shoots falling rocks, not the mountain. One or two are useful when rocks are hurting runners; invest harder only if you are building around Falling Pinatas, Rocket Salvo, or Turret Railgun.Requires 2 Scientists.Gold: 210
Gold base: 210
Dwarves: 1
Chained Harpoon in-game spriteChained HarpoonThe harpoon now has a massive long chain attached to it, and is pulled out after penetration, yanking out even more resources, like a stream of blood!Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Death Mark spriteDeath MarkMark a den for annihilation. After casting this ritual and selecting a den, all Harpoon Ballistas will focus that den until it is destroyed.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Dwarven Precision in-game spriteDwarven PrecisionHarpoons get bonus accuracy at hitting dens.Requires 1 Harpoon in the Ballistics Workshop.Gold: 90
9 tiers
Falling Pinatas in-game spriteFalling PinatasTurret-destroyed falling rocks gain a 1% reward chance at tier 1, rising to 3% at tier 5, to produce extra gold or gems. Each Scientist adds 0.1 percentage point.Requires 1 Turret in the Ballistics Workshop.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold: 300
5 tiers
Flaming Bolt in-game spriteFlaming BoltHarpoon hits gain a 30% ignite and fire-field chance at tier 1, rising to 100% at tier 7. Ignited hits deal 30% extra damage.Requires Flameworks .
Requires 1 Harpoon in the Ballistics Workshop.
Gold: 750
7 tiers
Harpoon Ballista in-game spriteHarpoon BallistaAdds Harpoon Ballistas. They are strongest as a committed projectile line for dens and long-run damage, especially once multishot, accuracy, and support upgrades are funded.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 175
Dwarves: 2
Denbreaker's Rain in-game spriteDenbreaker's RainWhenever a Ballista destroys a den, all Ballistas get bonus damage permanently. Tier bonus is not retroactive.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.
Mithril Forging must be tier 3 or higher.
No direct listed cost
Lubed Crank in-game spriteLubed CrankHarpoons have shorter cooldowns.Requires 1 Harpoon in the Ballistics Workshop.Gold: 100
11 tiers
Monster Bane in-game spriteMonster BaneMithril and silver coat the bolt. Bonus damage to dens.Requires 1 Harpoon in the Ballistics Workshop.
Requires Mithril Forging tier 2 or higher.
Gold: 190
Mithril: 1
10 tiers
Multi-shot in-game spriteMulti-shotAdvanced dwarven engineering and a touch of rune magic, allows the harpoon ballista to occasionally fire multiple bolts at once, devastating dens and rock with overwhelming power.Requires 3 Harpoons in the Ballistics Workshop.Gold: 1000
Mithril: 2
5 tiers
Quadruple-Bladed Bolt in-game spriteQuadruple-Bladed BoltHarpoons get bonus damage.Requires 1 Harpoon in the Ballistics Workshop.Gold: 100
10 tiers
Railgun Capacitor in-game spriteRailgun CapacitorRailgun has a shorter cooldown.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Railgun Retrofit in-game spriteRailgun RetrofitRailgun turrets fire piercing beams instead of bullets, every 6-7 seconds, dealing 8 damage to rocks in its path. Cooling, Accuracy and Burst upgrades apply as normal, except the Cooling upgrade is only 50% effective.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Rocket Salvo spriteRocket SalvoTurrets can launch an unguided rocket while firing. Launch chance gains 4 percentage points per Rocket Salvo prestige rank and 0.1 percentage point per Scientist.Requires Rocket Salvo prestige.
Requires 1 Turret in the Ballistics Workshop.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold: 100
Mithril: 1
9 tiers
Sacred Drills in-game spriteSacred DrillsHarpoons get bonus damage per Priest.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Serrated Mithril Spikes in-game spriteSerrated Mithril SpikesThe harpoon bolts are now tipped with serrated spikes forged from mithril, greatly increasing their critical hit potential. Harpoons get bonus crit chance.Requires 1 Harpoon in the Ballistics Workshop.
Requires Mithril Forging tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 80
Mithril: 1
11 tiers
Turret Accuracy in-game spriteTurret AccuracyBonus hit chance.Requires 1 Turret in the Ballistics Workshop.Gold: 300
5 tiers
Turret Burst-Fire in-game spriteTurret Burst-FireBonus bolts per shot.Requires 1 Turret in the Ballistics Workshop.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold: 420
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Turret Cooling Mechanism in-game spriteTurret Cooling MechanismReduces the turret's cooldown time between firing. Bonus cooldown reduction.Requires 1 Turret in the Ballistics Workshop.Gold: 230
8 tiers
Volley Gun in-game spriteVolley GunUpgrades 1 Ballista into a Volley Gun.Available once Ballistics Workshop is unlocked.
Have at least 1 Harpoon Ballista to convert into Volley Gun.
No direct listed cost
Demolition Shack spriteDemolition ShackDemodwarves, explosives, TNT, and den-damage tools.
Upgrades
15
Details

Role and Priority

Main useDemodwarves, explosives, TNT, and den-damage tools.
When to prioritizeGood when you need den damage, explosive burst, or mountain health chunks.
Upgrade chain15 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Demolition Shack from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires Miner's Guild and The Great Maw.
Worker requirementRequires 4 Runners in The Great Maw.
CostCosts 350 Gold.
Unlock pageDemolition Shack

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Big Bad Bomb in-game spriteBig Bad BombDemodwarves have a big bomb chance to throw a heavy large metal bomb instead of a dynamite stick, with +50% damage, +8 force, +35% radius and -13% throwing velocity.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires 2 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.
Requires 3 Scientists.
Gold: 200
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Seismic Revelations in-game spriteSeismic RevelationsWhenever a calamity triggers, there's a calamity den reveal chance to reveal a random den.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires Powder Hall tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 350
5 tiers
Stardust Calamity Powder in-game spriteStardust Calamity PowderStars and mithril ground into gunpowder, long believed to bring luck in finding their brethren beneath the stone. Demodwarves get bonus Mithril luck, Gem luck, and damage.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires Powder Hall tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 210
Mithril: 1
4 tiers
Demodwarf spriteDemodwarfHowever their explosions are powerful, dealing high damage and throwing ore far, but they're also destabilizing, producing more falling rocks and greatly raising the calamity bar.Available once Demolition Shack is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 90
Dwarves: 1
Efficient Delivery Protocol in-game spriteEfficient Delivery ProtocolBonus cooldown reduction.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.Gold: 90
Dwarves: 0
12 tiers
Holy Hand Grenade spriteHoly Hand GrenadeDemodwarves have holy hand grenade chance and +0.5% per Priest, to throw a Holy Hand Grenade instead of a Big Bad Bomb, which has +200% radius, destroys falling rocks, and deals +1% more damage per Faith.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires Powder Hall tier 3 or higher.
Requires Great Grom Altar from the Shrine.
Gold shown after unlock
I'm A Power Load in-game spriteI'm A Power LoadBonus radius.Requires Tightly Packed Package tier 2 or higher.Gold: 170
6 tiers
It's Rainning Dynamite in-game spriteIt's Rainning DynamiteDemodwarves have a 4% chance to throw an extra dynamite. This can trigger extra TNT throws in one throw and each instance has a chance to trigger other effects such as Big Bad Bomb.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires Powder Hall tier 2 or higher.
Gold: 500
Mithril: 1
4 tiers
Lightweight Casing in-game spriteLightweight CasingBonus explosion chance.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.Gold: 80
7 tiers
Powder Hall spritePowder HallUnlocks advanced explosions and alchemical upgrades. Tier 1 unlocks Stardust Calamity Powder for demodwarves, and Seismic Revelations for all dwarves.Requires Powder Hall prestige.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold: 300
Mithril: 1
4 tiers
Shrapnel Rocks Hate in-game spriteShrapnel Rocks HateGunpowder is now riddled with little mithril spikes that upon explosion dig further into the surrounding rock, possibly hitting the weakest and tenderest of spots. Bonus crit chance.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires Mithril Forging tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 130
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Tightly Packed Package in-game spriteTightly Packed PackageMore crammed gunpowder equals more damage, but more weight too. Bonus damage. Bonus increased cooldown.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.Gold: 140
16 tiers
Total Denmolition in-game spriteTotal DenmolitionDemodwarves deal bonus damage against dens, and loot from dens destroyed by explosions gains bonus force, hopefully flying right into your stash!Requires I'm A Power Load tier 1 or higher.Gold: 200
7 tiers
Mapped Destruction spriteMapped DestructionDemodwarves get bonus damage per Underground Mapping.Requires Mapped Destruction prestige.
Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.
Requires Powder Hall tier 3 or higher.
Gold: 1200
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Wind Bomb spriteWind BombManually aimed upon use.Requires 1 Demodwarf in the Demolition Shack.Gold: 42
Gold base: 42
Flameworks spriteFlameworksFire, flamers, burn effects, and damage-over-time upgrades.
Upgrades
12
Details

Role and Priority

Main useFire, flamers, burn effects, and damage-over-time upgrades.
When to prioritizeDamage-over-time pick for fire-focused builds.
Upgrade chain12 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Flameworks from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires Miner's Guild and The Great Maw.
Worker requirementRequires 4 Runners in The Great Maw.
CostCosts 400 Gold.
Unlock pageFlameworks

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Booze And Fire in-game spriteBooze And FireNever drink and handle fire. Fire's damage is increased by the listed upgrade per Brewmaster.Requires 6 Flamers in the Flameworks.Gold shown after unlock
4 tiers
Conflagration in-game spriteConflagrationWhen the fire decides it wants a bigger hug, but you can't run because you're a mountain. Fire fields get bonus radius.Requires 1 Flamer in the Flameworks.Gold: 70
7 tiers
Dark Flame in-game spriteDark FlameFire fields deal bonus damage against dens.Requires 6 Flamers in the Flameworks.Gold shown after unlock
4 tiers
Draconic Salvo in-game spriteDraconic SalvoFlamers fire up to bonus draconic salvo additional projectiles per shot.Requires 3 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.
Requires 1 Flamer in the Flameworks.
Gold: 1000
4 tiers
Flamelord's Wrath spriteFlamelord's WrathLate Flameworks payoff for fire builds: converts one Flamer into a slower Flamelord that shoots explosive fireballs.Requires 5 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.
Requires 6 Flamers in the Flameworks.
Gold shown after unlock
4 tiers
Flamer spriteFlamerAdds Flamers. This is the direct fire-damage line: good for straightforward mountain damage and a practical bridge into Flamelord's Wrath runs.Available once Flameworks is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 110
Dwarves: 1
Infernal Symphony in-game spriteInfernal SymphonyFire fields now amplify damage of all other attacks (including fire bolts) by bonus infernal symphony per stack!Requires 5 Scientists.
Requires The Great Pyre tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 666
Mithril: 2
5 tiers
Inferno in-game spriteInfernoFire fields get bonus damage per stack.Requires 2 Scientists.
Requires Insatiable Fire tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 666
8 tiers
Insatiable Fire in-game spriteInsatiable FireDwarves and fire are quite alike in their insatiable hunger, and the art of holding grudges. Fire fields get bonus duration.Requires 1 Flamer in the Flameworks.Gold: 100
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Rapid Ignition in-game spriteRapid IgnitionFlamers have shorter cooldowns.Requires 1 Flamer in the Flameworks.Gold: 90
9 tiers
Searing Wounds in-game spriteSearing WoundsFire can now critically hit and gets bonus crit chance.Requires 1 Flamer in the Flameworks.
Requires 4 Scientists.
Gold: 160
9 tiers
The Great Pyre in-game spriteThe Great PyreWe didn't start the fire. Fire fields now stack up to max stacks.Requires 2 Scientists.
Requires Insatiable Fire tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 255
13 tiers
Geode Sanctum spriteGeode SanctumGem geysers, stonecallers, and ore/gem value scaling.
Upgrades
8
Details

Role and Priority

Main useGem geysers, stonecallers, and ore/gem value scaling.
When to prioritizeEconomy pick when gem value and geyser systems are relevant.
Upgrade chain8 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Geode Sanctum from Khazad Greathold.
Unlock pageGeode Sanctum

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Crystal Beckoner in-game spriteCrystal BeckonerGem geysers have a chance to be empowered, producing higher value gems and lasting longer. Anything that increases the chance of gem geysers also increases the chance of this by 35%.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Stonecaller spriteStonecallerAdds Stonecallers, the Geode Sanctum worker line focused on collecting ore and interacting with mountain reclaim pressure.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Maw's Claim in-game spriteMaw's ClaimWhenever the mountain would reclaim ore, there's a maw reclaim chance that The Great Maw reclaims it instead. Chance is increased by +0.25% per Stonecaller.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Relay Attunement in-game spriteRelay AttunementStonecallers gain additional collection rate equal to the listed share of combined Runner and Bulldozer OPM.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Ore Resonance in-game spriteOre ResonanceEach tier increases Stonecaller collection rate based on the current amount of loose ore.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Mithril To Blood in-game spriteMithril To BloodCreates 1-3 dwarves.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Mithril To Spirit in-game spriteMithril To SpiritCreates 1 soul.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Soul To Bearded Earth in-game spriteSoul To Bearded EarthCreates 1-5 dwarves and 1-7 mithril.Available once Geode Sanctum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Grand Laboratory spriteGrand LaboratoryScience scaling, luck, mithril, and late upgrade support.
Upgrades
17
Details

Role and Priority

Main useScience scaling, luck, mithril, and late upgrade support.
When to prioritizeStrong once science/luck scaling starts feeding mithril, damage, and late-game utility.
Upgrade chain17 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Grand Laboratory from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires Flameworks or Demolition Shack.
CostCosts 650 Gold and 1 Mithril.
Unlock pageGrand Laboratory

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Alkahest Aperture in-game spriteAlkahest ApertureLaser Cannon gets bonus damage per Alchemy Research.Available once Grand Laboratory is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Alchemy spriteAlchemyEvery 20 uses the mithril cost is increased by 1.Requires 8 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.Mithril cost rises by 1 every 20 Alchemy uses.
Broadaxe Beam in-game spriteBroadaxe BeamLaser beam gets a wider beam and gets bonus crit chance.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 2 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 100
8 tiers
Cookie Cutter in-game spriteCookie CutterLaser Cannon gains bonus damage over time, Gem luck, and a calamity damage multiplier.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.Gold: 300
Mithril: 1
9 tiers
Cooling Masters in-game spriteCooling MastersLaser Cannon has a shorter cooldown.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 3 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 100
Dwarves: 1
10 tiers
Cyberdwarf spriteCyberdwarfUnlocks Gorilla Arms and Rhino Legs for runners. Tier 2 unlocks C. Each tier further buffs upgrades as specified.Requires Cyberdwarf prestige.
Requires 10 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 1337
Mithril: 2
4 tiers
Deep Core Technology in-game spriteDeep Core TechnologyLaboratory tech-chain entry that supports deeper mithril and late-game science progression once its unlock condition is met.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 13 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold shown after unlock
4 tiers
Disco Shuffle in-game spriteDisco ShuffleWhenever you move Grand Laboratory with the Buildings Swap ritual, all Laser Cannons get temporarily empowered with bonus luck and bonus crit chance for the next 8-24 seconds of firing.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 6 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 210
5 tiers
Energy Sustainer in-game spriteEnergy SustainerLaser Cannon fires for longer.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.Gold: 110
11 tiers
Laser Cannon spriteLaser CannonAdds Laser Cannons. Use them as science damage and support scaling; they pair well with gold and late utility plans but still need hauling to keep ore from piling up.Requires 1 Scientist in the Grand Laboratory.Gold: 0
Gold base: 190
Mithril: 0
Dwarves: 2
Magnetic Shielder Aura in-game spriteMagnetic Shielder AuraThe laser beam is now surrounded by the listed chance to deal 0 to rock zap maximum damage to any falling rock it touches, hopefully disintegrating it in the process.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 9 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 420
8 tiers
Power Overwhelming in-game spritePower OverwhelmingLaser Cannon gets bonus damage over time for each Scientist!Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 6 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 600
Mithril: 2
7 tiers
Projectile Empowering Field in-game spriteProjectile Empowering FieldThe laser attunes projectiles to the mountain's frequency, making them keen to hit to just the right places. Projectiles passing the laser beam now get empowered by it and gain proj crit bonus luck.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 8 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 410
7 tiers
Quantum Scrambler in-game spriteQuantum ScramblerLaser Cannon deals bonus damage over time against dens. Each scientist adds a chance for mountain hits to erupt into a gem geyser.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 8 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 400
Mithril: 2
7 tiers
Scientist spriteScientistAdds Scientists. Use them for science unlock thresholds, chance-based upgrade scaling, Laser Cannon support, and a normal-upgrade gold discount of min(30%, 0.3% * Scientist count), max 30%.Available once Grand Laboratory is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 72
Dwarves: 1
Superheated Gem Harvester in-game spriteSuperheated Gem HarvesterLaser Cannon hits gain a 4% chance to drop a bonus gem at tier 1, rising to 16% at tier 6.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 5 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold: 360
6 tiers
Therapeutic Laser in-game spriteTherapeutic LaserWith prestige upgrade, if ore touches the laser, it has a small chance of being transmuted into a gem. If a gem touches the laser it has a chance to transmute into a bigger gem.Requires 1 Laser Cannon in the Grand Laboratory.
Requires 7 Scientists in the Grand Laboratory.
Gold shown after unlock
4 tiers
Khazad Greathold spriteKhazad GreatholdCore expansion building for major unlocks, housing, and workforce growth.
Upgrades
17
Details

Role and Priority

Main useCore expansion building for major unlocks, housing, and workforce growth.
When to prioritizePrioritize its unlock path because it opens key buildings and workforce growth.
Upgrade chain17 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

AvailabilityAvailable from the start as the settlement hub.
What it opensUse its upgrades to buy new buildings, housing, and core settlement tools.

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Artillery Hall spriteArtillery HallUnlocks and places the Artillery Hall building. Its building page covers Cannons, rockets, explosions, and artillery upgrades for burst damage and 15 linked upgrades.Requires Ballistics Workshop and The Great Forge .Gold: 1800
Mithril: 2
Dwarves: 0
Ballistics Workshop spriteBallistics WorkshopUnlocks and places the Ballistics Workshop building. Its building page covers Harpoons, ballista-style weapons, and projectile upgrades for sustained mountain damage and 21 linked upgrades.Requires Flameworks or Demolition Shack .Gold: 600
Dwarves: 0
Build Underground Housing in-game spriteBuild Underground HousingAdds +2 Dwarves through Underground Housing. Buy it early when workforce count is the bottleneck.Requires Miner's Guild .Gold: 0
Gold base: 25
Ravenous Gaze in-game spriteRavenous GazeIncreases damage dealt when clicking by bonus damage. Dens take only 25% damage.Available once Khazad Greathold is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Demolition Shack spriteDemolition ShackUnlocks and places the Demolition Shack building. Its building page covers Demodwarves, explosives, TNT, and den-damage tools and 15 linked upgrades.Requires Miner's Guild and The Great Maw .
Requires 4 Runners in The Great Maw.
Gold: 350
Dwarves: 0
Flameworks spriteFlameworksUnlocks and places the Flameworks building. Its building page covers Fire, flamers, burn effects, and damage-over-time upgrades and 12 linked upgrades.Requires Miner's Guild and The Great Maw .
Requires 4 Runners in The Great Maw.
Gold: 400
Dwarves: 0
Geode Sanctum spriteGeode SanctumProduces Stonecallers. Unlocks rituals and transmutation magic.Available once Khazad Greathold is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Grand Laboratory in-game spriteGrand LaboratoryUnlocks and places the Grand Laboratory building. Its building page covers Science scaling, luck, mithril, and late upgrade support and 17 linked upgrades.Requires Flameworks or Demolition Shack .Gold: 650
Mithril: 1
Dwarves: 0
Manufactorum spriteManufactorumUnlocks and places the Manufactorum building. Its building page covers Machines, bulldozer support, gyrocopters, repair, and automation-style upgrades and 15 linked upgrades.Requires Manufactorum prestige.
Requires The Great Forge .
Gold: 1000
Mithril: 0
Dwarves: 0
Meadhall spriteMeadhallUnlocks and places the Meadhall building. Its building page covers Brewmaster, keg, gold, and temporary buff upgrades and 9 linked upgrades.Requires The Great Forge and Flameworks .Gold shown after unlock
Dwarf shown after unlock
Miner's Guild spriteMiner's GuildUnlocks and places the Miner's Guild building. Its building page covers Miner damage, luck, crits, and direct ore/gem production and 14 linked upgrades.Available once Khazad Greathold is unlocked.Gold: 0
Shrine spriteShrineUnlocks and places the Shrine building. Its building page covers Priests, rituals, altars, and religion-themed economy/combat scaling and 11 linked upgrades.Requires The Great Forge and Flameworks .Gold shown after unlock
Dwarf shown after unlock
Smuggler's Guild in-game spriteSmuggler's GuildThe current game data names this entry but does not expose a player-facing cost, requirement, or effect.Available once Khazad Greathold is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Spelunker's Guild spriteSpelunker's GuildUnlocks and places the Spelunker's Guild building. Its building page covers Spelunkers, treasure hunters, dens, artifacts, mithril, PP, and underground mapping and 12 linked upgrades.Requires Spelunker's Guild prestige.
Requires The Great Forge .
Gold: 1200
Dwarves: 1
Swap Buildings in-game spriteSwap BuildingsThrough geomantic rune magic, clever modular construction and amish relocation technique, this ritual swaps the positions of 2 buildings, or places a building into an empty slot.Requires the linked building or system to be present.Gold: 40
Gold base: 40
The Great Forge in-game spriteThe Great ForgeUnlocks and places The Great Forge building. Its building page covers Forge, artifact, rune, enchant, and equipment-style scaling and 18 linked upgrades.Requires Grand Laboratory or Ballistics Workshop .Gold: 700
Dwarves: 0
The Great Maw in-game spriteThe Great MawUnlocks and places The Great Maw building. Its building page covers Core mountain-feeding, hauling pressure, and early economy support and 15 linked upgrades.Requires 6 Miners in the Miner's Guild.Gold: 0
Manufactorum spriteManufactorumMachines, bulldozer support, gyrocopters, repair, and automation-style upgrades.
Upgrades
15
Details

Role and Priority

Main useMachines, bulldozer support, gyrocopters, repair, and automation-style upgrades.
When to prioritizeSupport pick for machines, bulldozer uptime, and anti-hazard tools.
Upgrade chain15 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Manufactorum from Khazad Greathold.
Prestige requirementRequires Manufactorum prestige.
Building requirementRequires The Great Forge.
CostCosts 1000 Gold.
Unlock pageManufactorum

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Bulldozer spriteBulldozerA treaded metal machine, shaped like a bull and powered by steam and fire. The metal beast can carry a vast amount of ore before it needs returning, and is heavily protected from falling rocks with mithril plating.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.Gold: 700
Gold base: 700
Mithril: 4
Dwarves: 2
Enlarged Storage Bay in-game spriteEnlarged Storage BayBulldozer gets bonus carrying capacity.Requires 1 Bulldozer in the Manufactorum.Gold: 180
10 tiers
Gyrocopter spriteGyrocopterGyrocopters fly above the stash and fire short-range beams at falling rocks. They also shoot fishing nets trying to catch falling ores or skim from the top of the ore pile.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
Dwarf shown after unlock
Focusing Lenses in-game spriteFocusing LensesGyrocopters deal bonus damage per beam.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
More Beams! in-game spriteMore Beams!Gyrocopters fire bonus gyrocopter beams per burst.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Cogitators in-game spriteCogitatorsRune-etched timing cogitators refine the firing cycles of the beam batteries. Gyrocopters have shorter cooldowns.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Fishing Nets in-game spriteFishing NetsNets have shorter cooldowns.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Gem Trawlers in-game spriteGem TrawlersNets get bonus radius and more captured ores they can capture.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Living Metal in-game spriteLiving MetalBulldozer gets bonus bulldozer hp regen every 5 seconds and reduced stun duration.Requires 1 Bulldozer in the Manufactorum.
Requires Ritual Power tier 1 or higher.
Gold: 330
4 tiers
Mounted A.R. Turret in-game spriteMounted A.R. TurretA compact anti-air turret mounted on the bulldozer's back, designed to intercept falling rocks before they can damage the machine. Turret has a shorter cooldown and bonus accuracy.Requires 1 Bulldozer in the Manufactorum.
Requires 1 Turret in the Ballistics Workshop.
Gold: 500
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Rapid Repair Servitors in-game spriteRapid Repair ServitorsBulldozer rests for less time and heals for the listed amount after resting (40% by default).Requires 1 Bulldozer in the Manufactorum.Gold: 200
Dwarves: 1
6 tiers
Reinforced Hull in-game spriteReinforced HullAdditional mithril plating and structural reinforcements make the bulldozer more resilient to the falling sky. Bulldozer gets bonus HP.Requires 1 Bulldozer in the Manufactorum.Gold: 220
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Reconnaissance in-game spriteReconnaissanceAll dwarves deal bonus damage to dens for each gyrocopter.Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Turbocharged Engine in-game spriteTurbocharged EngineEnhanced steam pressure and improved fuel injection systems dramatically increase the bulldozer's movement speed. Bulldozer gets bonus speed.Requires 1 Bulldozer in the Manufactorum.Gold: 240
10 tiers
Upheaval in-game spriteUpheavalUpheaval has 5% chance to have no cooldown, increased by 0.25% for each missing HP among Bulldozers (max 35%).Available once Manufactorum is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Meadhall in-game spriteMeadhallBrewmaster, keg, gold, and temporary buff upgrades.
Upgrades
9
Details

Role and Priority

Main useBrewmaster, keg, gold, and temporary buff upgrades.
When to prioritizeEconomy and buff pick once brew upgrades start compounding.
Upgrade chain9 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Meadhall from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires The Great Forge and Flameworks.
Unlock pageMeadhall

Upgrades

NameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Golden BombManually aimed upon use.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Bling-Barrel BrewA keg is thrown on its random cooldown at a random ground location, turning ores into Amberuby gems worth their original value plus the listed bonus. It gains +1.5% per Brewmaster.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Bling GusherThe Bling-Barrel Brew's throwing cooldown is reduced by the listed upgrade value.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
BrewmasterTheir blood is 67% alcohol. Brewmasters unlock new brews, and each Brewmaster increases the delivery rate of kegs by 2%.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Dragon-Slayer's AleA keg of this brew is thrown on its random cooldown at a random column of buildings, buffing all dwarves in that column with a stacking bonus damage buff for 15-30 seconds (max 10 stacks).Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Bottomless DragonThe Dragon-Slayer's Ale keg cooldown is reduced by the listed upgrade value.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Midas Beer NukeAlso destroys all rocks and wakes up all stunned runners.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Oxelerated DeliveryThe Ox-Lung Lager's throwing cooldown is reduced by the listed upgrade value.Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Ox-Lung LagerA keg of this brew is thrown on its random cooldown at a random location on the ground, buffing all runners with a stacking +1 carrying capacity and bonus speed for 15-30 seconds (max 5 stacks).Available once Meadhall is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Miner's Guild spriteMiner's GuildMiner damage, luck, crits, and direct ore/gem production.
Upgrades
14
Details

Role and Priority

Main useMiner damage, luck, crits, and direct ore/gem production.
When to prioritizeStrong early because miner damage and luck directly improve ore and gem income.
Upgrade chain14 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Miner's Guild from Khazad Greathold.
AvailabilityAvailable immediately from Khazad Greathold.
CostFree purchase.
Unlock pageMiner's Guild

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Blessing Of The Golden God in-game spriteBlessing Of The Golden GodThe more gold you have the higher the chance of throwing a GOLDEN PICKAXE!Requires Pickarang tier 1 or higher.Gold shown after unlock
4 tiers
C.L.U.S.T.E.R.P.I.C.K. in-game spriteC.L.U.S.T.E.R.P.I.C.K.Moments after a pickaxe is thrown, it has a cluster pick chance to erupt into a cluster of 2-4 smaller pickaxes, with 50% lower damage but otherwise identical stats. The chance is increased by 1% per Cyberdwarf tier.Requires C.L.U.S.T.E.R.P.I.C.K. prestige.
Requires Cyberdwarf tier 2 or higher.
Gold: 2000
Mithril: 2
4 tiers
Gemcraft Academy in-game spriteGemcraft AcademyAll dwarves get bonus Gem luck for each Miner. Gem luck increases the odds of dropping gems instead of non-gems, and only slightly increases the odds of getting bonus loot.Requires Offering To The Great Mother tier 1 or higher.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
4 tiers
Megapick in-game spriteMegapickThe Miners together pull out and throw a massive pickaxe, imbued by their unshakable spirit. It deals MEGA damage and can trigger all pickaxe upgrades.Requires Pickarang tier 1 or higher.Gold shown after unlock
Miner spriteMinerStats tracked: Attack Cooldown, Damage, Calamity Multiplier, Den Damage Multiplier, Crit, Crit Multiplier, Luck, Gem Luck, Mithril Luck, Pickarang, Thunderboom.Available once Miner's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 50
Dwarves: 1
Mithril Pickaxes in-game spriteMithril PickaxesPickaxes get bonus damage.Requires Mithril Forging tier 1 or higher.Gold: 140
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Offering To The Great Mother in-game spriteOffering To The Great MotherMiners gain bonus Luck. Use it when miner hits are driving your ore, gem, and lucky-hit income.Requires 8 Miners in the Miner's Guild.
Requires 1 Runner in The Great Maw.
Gold: 150
9 tiers
Pickarang in-game spritePickarangPickaxes can bounce back and hit the mountain again. The chance scales with Scientists and Luck.Requires Mithril Pickaxes tier 1 or higher.Gold: 800
Mithril: 2
8 tiers
Raised By Pickaxes in-game spriteRaised By PickaxesMiners get bonus damage. Higher damage can yield higher value loot.Requires 1 Miner in the Miner's Guild.
Requires 1 Runner in The Great Maw.
Gold: 70
13 tiers
Rock And Protein Diet in-game spriteRock And Protein DietMiners get bonus throwing velocity, which makes them miss the mountain less and allows them to throw higher up the mountain, where veins and dens may lay.Requires 1 Miner in the Miner's Guild.
Requires 1 Runner in The Great Maw.
Gold: 50
5 tiers
Sharpthrower Goggles in-game spriteSharpthrower GogglesMiners gain hit chance, which makes more throws connect and improves the value of miner damage upgrades.Requires The Great Forge .Gold: 90
9 tiers
Slayer in-game spriteSlayerMiners deal bonus damage against Dens. They can appear from calamities and when mountain health reaches half and full health.Requires 8 Miners in the Miner's Guild.
Requires 1 Runner in The Great Maw.
Gold: 220
9 tiers
The Art of Faster Chucking in-game spriteThe Art of Faster ChuckingMiners have shorter cooldowns.Requires 1 Miner in the Miner's Guild.
Requires 1 Runner in The Great Maw.
Gold: 80
16 tiers
Thunderboom Tips in-game spriteThunderboom TipsRunesmiths charge the pickaxe with booming thunder, furiously reverberating inside its mithril prison. Bonus calamity damage multiplier. A chance to trigger a lightning strike, which deals additional 25-75% damage.Requires The Great Forge .
Requires 4 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.
Gold: 600
Mithril: 1
5 tiers
Shrine in-game spriteShrinePriests, rituals, altars, and religion-themed economy/combat scaling.
Upgrades
11
Details

Role and Priority

Main usePriests, rituals, altars, and religion-themed economy/combat scaling.
When to prioritizeScaling pick for rituals, priests, and altar bonuses.
Upgrade chain11 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Shrine from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires The Great Forge and Flameworks.
Unlock pageShrine

Upgrades

NameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Enchant Zealous FuryAfter casting this ritual, select a dwarf or their building. All existing and future dwarves of that type permanently gain: +5% crit-damage.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Expand Holy GroundsThe current game data names this entry but does not expose a player-facing cost, requirement, or effect.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Great InhaleFor the next 7-14 seconds, The Great Maw inhales and guzzles all ore!Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Mass ApotheosisCreates 1 soul and 8-12 faith.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
PriestGenerates Faith after each mountain kill. More Priests increase the reward with sublinear scaling; the checked-in catalogue does not preserve the exact exponent.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Sacrifice BeardsCreates 1-4 mithril and 3-6 faith.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
SanctificationCreates 1 Priest. Scales the gold cost normally. Each use increases the ritual cost by +2 Mithril and +5 Faith.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Great Grom AltarHe who made fire and lightning. Tier 1 - Unlocks the Holy Hand Grenade demodwarf upgrade (requires Powder Hall tier 3). Unlocks Enchant Zealous Fury ritual.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Great Maw AltarTier 1 - Unlocks two sacrifice rituals. Tier 2 - Whenever the Mountain would reclaim ore, there's 10% chance the Maw reclaims it instead. Unlocks The Great Inhale ritual.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Great Mother AltarTier 1 - Underground Housing costs 10% less gold. Unlocks the Sanctification ritual. Tier 2 - Ores and gems are worth 20% more and +1.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Great Shabu AltarTier 1 - Increases the odds of good outcomes for Spelunkers, Treasure Hunters, Forge Artifact and Alchemy. Unlocks Shabu's Laughter ritual. Tier 2 - Brewmasters count as Priests at 50% rate.Available once Shrine is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Spelunker's Guild spriteSpelunker's GuildSpelunkers, treasure hunters, dens, artifacts, mithril, PP, and underground mapping.
Upgrades
12
Details

Role and Priority

Main useSpelunkers, treasure hunters, dens, artifacts, mithril, PP, and underground mapping.
When to prioritizePrioritize once dens and mithril matter; it connects expeditions, artifacts, PP, and mapping.
Upgrade chain12 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy Spelunker's Guild from Khazad Greathold.
Prestige requirementRequires Spelunker's Guild prestige.
Building requirementRequires The Great Forge.
CostCosts 1200 Gold and 1 Dwarf.
Unlock pageSpelunker's Guild

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Thunderline Network in-game spriteThunderline NetworkLess time to return based on the listed upgrade value.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 350
Mithril: 1
10 tiers
Ancestral Lore in-game spriteAncestral LoreIncreases the odds of spelunkers retrieving PP by the listed upgrade value. In general, each time spelunker obtains PP, the base odds are reduced by flat 0.1%.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 200
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Drums In The Deep in-game spriteDrums In The DeepIncreases the chance of multiple dens appearing by the listed upgrade value when mountain reaches half health or is destroyed.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 400
8 tiers
Explosives Kit spriteExplosives KitWhenever a spelunker returns, the spelunker deals a listed share of mountain max health as damage. That share increases by 0.0005% per Underground Mapping, up to 0.5%.Requires Explosives Kit prestige.Gold: 2500
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Grand Lodge in-game spriteGrand LodgeWhenever a Spelunker returns, all dwarves gain bonus damage for the listed duration. Whenever a Treasure Hunter returns, they instead gain bonus damage for the same duration.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold shown after unlock
Mithril shown after unlock
2 tiers
Mithril Divining in-game spriteMithril DiviningThrough star-etched crystals and ancient runes, dwarven seers divine the whispers of mithril veins. Increases Mithril luck of all dwarves by spelunker mithril luck.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 300
10 tiers
Relic Raiding in-game spriteRelic RaidingIncreases the chance that dens drop artifacts by the listed chance.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 200
Mithril: 1
9 tiers
Spelunker spriteSpelunkerSends Spelunkers on return-timer expeditions that can bring gold, mithril, revealed mithril veins, dens, or injury outcomes.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 180
Dwarves: 1
Treasure Hunter in-game spriteTreasure HunterSends Treasure Hunters on higher-risk expeditions that can return artifacts, Tier 5 artifacts, mithril, PP, souls, calamities, injuries, or death.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold shown after unlock
Dwarf shown after unlock
Antiquities Express in-game spriteAntiquities ExpressLess time to return based on the listed upgrade value.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Treasury Acquisition in-game spriteTreasury AcquisitionWhenever any dwarf or weapon destroys a den, it counts as if it had bonus luck!Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 150
12 tiers
Underground Mapping in-game spriteUnderground MappingIncreases underground mapping by underground mapping.Available once Spelunker's Guild is unlocked.Gold: 230
15 tiers
The Great Forge spriteThe Great ForgeForge, artifact, rune, enchant, and equipment-style scaling.
Upgrades
18
Details

Role and Priority

Main useForge, artifact, rune, enchant, and equipment-style scaling.
When to prioritizeHigh value when artifacts, runes, enchants, and permanent-style scaling become available.
Upgrade chain18 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy The Great Forge from Khazad Greathold.
Building requirementRequires Grand Laboratory or Ballistics Workshop.
CostCosts 700 Gold.
Unlock pageThe Great Forge

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Boon of Chad in-game spriteBoon of ChadThis ritual bestows great strength and vigor to the most venerable runners! All runners get +6 carrying capacity and +50% gathering speed until they return to base.Requires 4 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.Gold: 200
Gold base: 200
Boon of Shielding in-game spriteBoon of ShieldingThis ritual bestows protection to those brave enough to dance amongst the falling stars! The shield has 1 charge, +1 for each tier of Ritual Power.Requires 4 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.Gold: 200
Gold base: 200
Call Earthquake in-game spriteCall EarthquakeThis powerful ritual angers the ground and triggers a mighty earthquake, which deals damage to the mountain and forcefully knocks ore and runners all over the place.Requires Ritual Power tier 1 or higher.Gold: 500
Gold base: 500
Enchant Calamitous Force in-game spriteEnchant Calamitous ForceAfter casting this ritual select a dwarf or their building. All existing and future dwarves of that type will permanently get +2 force. +7% calamity damage.Requires Ritual Power tier 1 or higher.Gold: 300
Gold base: 300
Enchant Good Luck in-game spriteEnchant Good LuckAfter casting this ritual select a dwarf or their building. All existing and future dwarves of that type will permanently get +4 luck.Requires Ritual Power tier 1 or higher.Gold: 300
Gold base: 300
Enchant Lethal Precision in-game spriteEnchant Lethal PrecisionAfter casting this ritual select a dwarf or their building. All existing and future dwarves of that type will permanently get +2% crit.Requires Ritual Power tier 1 or higher.Gold: 300
Gold base: 300
Enchant Primal Power in-game spriteEnchant Primal PowerAfter casting this ritual select a dwarf or their building. All existing and future dwarves of that type will permanently get +5% damage.Available once The Great Forge is unlocked.No direct listed cost
Forge Artifact in-game spriteForge ArtifactEach use has a 67% chance to create one of five unique Tier 5 artifacts. The remaining 33% chance forges a random Tier 3 or Tier 4 artifact.Requires Mithril Forging tier 2 or higher.Gold: 400
Gold base: 400
Mithril: 3
Mithril Forging in-game spriteMithril ForgingForge path upgrade for spending Mithril on stronger long-run scaling. Buy it when Mithril income is stable enough to support forging.Requires 1 Runesmith in The Great Forge.Gold: 120
Mithril: 1
4 tiers
Ritual Power spriteRitual PowerUnlocks rituals, and each tier further buffs some rituals as specified in their description. Unlocks: -Enchant Good Luck -Enchant Lethal Precision -Enchant Calamitous Force -Call Earthquake -Bulldozer's Living MetalRequires Ritual Power prestige.
Requires 3 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.
Gold: 666
3 tiers
Rune of Flame in-game spriteRune of FlameFlamers and demodwarves get bonus damage per runesmith.Requires 1 Runesmith in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Rune of Fortune in-game spriteRune of FortuneAll dwarves get bonus luck per runesmith.Requires 3 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Rune of Machine in-game spriteRune of MachineHarpoon Ballista, Laser Cannon and Great Duke Cannon have shorter cooldowns per runesmith.Requires 3 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Rune of Might in-game spriteRune of MightMiners get bonus damage per runesmith.Requires 1 Runesmith in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Rune of Power in-game spriteRune of PowerAll dwarves get bonus damage per runesmith.Requires 1 Runesmith in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Rune of Speed in-game spriteRune of SpeedRunners and bulldozers get bonus speed per runesmith.Requires 1 Runesmith in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Rune of War in-game spriteRune of WarAll dwarves get bonus damage to dens per runesmith. Whenever a den is destroyed, all dwarves get stacking bonus crit chance and bonus luck per runesmith for 6-12 seconds.Requires 3 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
3 tiers
Runesmith spriteRunesmithWith a chant and a crescendo of rhythmic pounds, the Runesmith prepares his anvil to sing true, before the final strike forges magic into a rune, instilling power to steel and flesh.Available once The Great Forge is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 105
Dwarves: 1
The Great Maw spriteThe Great MawCore mountain-feeding, hauling pressure, and early economy support.
Upgrades
15
Details

Role and Priority

Main useCore mountain-feeding, hauling pressure, and early economy support.
When to prioritizeUseful early when hauling and reclaim pressure are limiting income.
Upgrade chain15 linked upgrades on this page.

How to Unlock

Unlock purchaseBuy The Great Maw from Khazad Greathold.
Worker requirementRequires 6 Miners in the Miner's Guild.
CostFree purchase.
Unlock pageThe Great Maw

Upgrades

ImageNameWhat It DoesUnlock / RequirementsCost / Tiers
Carrying Capacity in-game spriteCarrying CapacityRunners get bonus carrying capacity.Requires 3 Runners in The Great Maw.Gold: 70
25 tiers
Dodgy Profession in-game spriteDodgy ProfessionRunners get a chance to dodge falling rocks and monsters. Dodge is increased by +0.15% per luck and capped to a max of 69%.Requires 3 Runners in The Great Maw.Gold: 80
12 tiers
Exalted Beard Aura in-game spriteExalted Beard AuraWhenever a runner is hit by a falling rock, there is a chance that his powerful beard aura deflects it away. The deflection chance is increased by +1% for each Runesmith.Requires 4 Runesmiths in The Great Forge.Gold: 420
Mithril: 2
6 tiers
Gemstone Frenzy in-game spriteGemstone FrenzyRunners get bonus Speed for 7-10 seconds for each Gem they deliver.Requires Lust For Gems tier 1 or higher.Gold: 300
Mithril: 0
5 tiers
Gorilla Arms in-game spriteGorilla ArmsRunners get bonus Carrying Capacity. Whenever picking up a rock, Runners have a chance to flex hard and YEET their payload back towards the stash, like the chads they are. The odds are increased by +1.Requires Cyberdwarf tier 1 or higher.Gold: 3000
Mithril: 3
5 tiers
Lust For Gems in-game spriteLust For GemsWhenever a Runner picks up a gem, he gets so ecstatic he gets a stacking buff of bonus Speed for 3-5 seconds.Requires Prospector's Massive Nose tier 1 or higher.Gold: 250
6 tiers
Magnetic Gloves in-game spriteMagnetic GlovesRunners get bonus speed.Requires 1 Runesmith in The Great Forge.Gold: 100
15 tiers
Mithril Chainmail in-game spriteMithril ChainmailThick layers of leather and mithril mesh clad the dwarf, hopefully providing some protection against monsters, stray explosives and falling rocks. Bonus Dodge against friendly-fire dynamite and windbomb explosions.Requires Mithril Forging tier 1 or higher.Gold: 250
Mithril: 1
6 tiers
Pixie Cocaine in-game spritePixie CocaineEach Runner delivery has a crashout chance that grows until a crashout occurs. The favorable roll starts at 5% and gains 0.2 percentage point per Scientist and 0.05 percentage point per Luck.Requires Powder Hall tier 2 or higher.Gold: 666
5 tiers
Prospector's Massive Nose in-game spriteProspector's Massive NoseWhenever a Runner picks up a non-gem ore, there's a nose chance that he gets lucky and finds a random gem. Chance increased by 0.06% per luck.Requires Carrying Capacity tier 1 or higher.Gold: 170
8 tiers
Rhino Legs in-game spriteRhino LegsRunners get bonus Carrying Capacity. Reduces speed penalty for each carried ore by reduced speed penalty.Requires Cyberdwarf tier 1 or higher.Gold: 3000
Mithril: 3
5 tiers
Runner spriteRunnerStats tracked: Move Speed, Carry Capacity, Dodge, Luck, Resting Time, Stun Duration Multiplier, Gathering Time, Gorilla YEET.Available once The Great Maw is unlocked.Gold: 0
Gold base: 38
Dwarves: 1
Sacrifice To The Great Maw in-game spriteSacrifice To The Great MawRunners gain bonus Luck and longer resting time. Take it when runner safety and lucky ore/gem handling matter more than raw hauling speed.Requires 6 Runners in The Great Maw.Gold: 240
7 tiers
Stoutly March in-game spriteStoutly MarchRunners get bonus Speed.Requires 3 Runners in The Great Maw.Gold: 50
15 tiers
Insatiable Guzzler in-game spriteInsatiable GuzzlerTier 2 increases the force and radius of the suction. Tier 4-6 drastically increases the radius and force.Requires 12 Runners in The Great Maw.Gold: 200
Mithril: 0
6 tiers