In this video, the creator revisits prospector mining on Daymar in Star Citizen following the ore redistribution update in patch 4.7. The goal is to evaluate whether mining on Daymar remains worthwhile under the new conditions. The host conducts an honest, hands-on review, testing different mining lasers and modules to assess ore availability, mining difficulty, and profitability. This approach aims to provide real numbers and insights into whether the mining grind is still efficient or broken after the update.
Upon arriving at Daymar, the host identifies the main ores available: quartz, agreesium, silicon, quantanium, and titanium, with quantanium being the most valuable. However, using a deliberately suboptimal mining setup (a helix mining head without passive modules), the host finds mining challenging, especially with the small optimal mining windows and difficulty controlling power levels. Despite these hurdles, some high-quality quartz and agreesium deposits are found and mined, but quantanium proves nearly impossible to effectively extract with the current equipment.
A notable issue encountered is the abundance of harvestables and gems scattered across Daymar’s surface, which clutter scanner signatures and make it difficult to distinguish actual minable ore deposits. This adds frustration and time loss during mining runs, especially since the deep scan feature, which could help, remains buggy. Additionally, some bugs with mining lasers and modules are observed, further complicating the experience. These factors contribute to an overall less smooth and efficient mining loop on Daymar.
After refining and selling the mined ores, the host calculates a total profit of about 50,000 UEC, which is relatively low compared to expectations. The verdict is that Daymar is no longer a prime destination for prospector mining due to its limited high-value ore availability and the challenges involved. While quartz is abundant, its low value means that mining there is more about volume than profit. The host suggests that better ore mixes, like those found on the moon Wowo, offer more lucrative opportunities for players equipped with proper mining gear.
In conclusion, prospector mining on Daymar in patch 4.8 is not recommended for players aiming to maximize credits per hour. However, it remains a viable option for beginners or those already in the area, especially if combined with rock mining. The host invites viewers to share their experiences and preferred mining locations, noting that the patch has been buggy overall but still offers engaging gameplay. The video encourages feedback and promises more content on mining and other blue-collar activities in Star Citizen.
