The Monster Hunter World Iceborne expansion introduces many new ore locations on new maps and areas. This guide shows all MHW Iceborne Mining Outcrop locations and which ores can be found on each map on the new Master Rank difficulty.
As you know from the main game, ore is obtained from mining outcrops. Each outcrop gives you 3 pieces of ore. Every map has specific types of ore tied to it. Every outcrop can give you any of the available ore on that map. Ore is mostly used for crafting but can also be redeemed at the Steamworks in Seliana for fuel. To mine one of the ore deposits, press 
or 
. You can do this 3 times in a row for more ore.
Red and Blue ore outcrops will drop different types of ore! Both colors are available on Master Rank difficulty. The maps below show red ore in a red circle and blue ore in a blue circle. You can also revisit old maps from the main game and they will give you new ore on Master Rank difficulty.
Here are pictures of what an ore deposit looks like in-game:
For all Main Game Ore, refer to this page instead:
» Monster Hunter World (Main Game) Ore Locations
Ore List – Master Rank Difficulty (Iceborne DLC):
Ancient Forest (Master Rank) – Mining Outcrop Locations:
Blue Outcrops (Blue Circles):
- Meldspar Ore
- Eltalite Ore
Red Outcrops (Red Circles):
- Dragonvein Coal
- Spiritvein Crystal
- Dragoncore Ore (*rare)
- Dragonvein Shard
Wildspire Waste (Master Rank) – Mining Outcrop Locations:
Blue Outcrops (Blue Circles):
- Eltalite Ore
- Meldspar Ore
- Purecrystal (*rare)
- Novacrystal (*rare)
Red Outcrops (Red Circles):
- Dragoncore Ore
- Dragonvein Coal
- Dreamcore Ore
- Spiritvein Crystal
- Dragonvein Shard
Coral Highlands (Master Rank) – Mining Outcrop Locations:
Blue Outcrops (Blue Circles):
- Bathycide Ore
- Purecrystal (*rare)
- Bathycite Ore
- Eltalite Ore
- Meldspar Ore
Red Outcrops (Red Circles):
- Dragoncore Ore
- Dragonvein Coal
- Dragonvein Shard
- Spiritvein Crystal
Rotten Vale (Master Rank) – Mining Outcrop Locations:
Blue Outcrops (Blue Circles):
- Meldspar Ore
- Eltalite Ore
- Purecrystal (*rare)
Red Outcrops (Red Circles):
- Dreamcore Ore
- Spiritvein Crystal
- Dragonvein Shard
Elder’s Recess (Master Rank) – Mining Outcrop Locations:
Blue Outcrops (Blue Circles):
- Fucium Ore
- Eltalite Ore
- Firecell Stone (*rare)
- Meldspar Ore
Red Outcrops (Red Circles):
- Spiritvein Crystal
- Dragonvein Shard
- Dreamcore Ore
Hoarfrost Reach (Master Rank) – Mining Outcrop Locations:
Blue Outcrops (Blue Circles):
- Gracium
- Meldspar Ore
- Dragonvein Shard
- Eltalite Ore
- Purecrystal (*Rare)
Red Outcrops (Red Circles):
- Spiritvein Crystal
- Dreamcore Ore
- Dragonvein Shard
- Dragonvein Coal
Guiding Lands – Ancient Forest Area
Ore Outcrops – only one color available (Blue Circles):
- Decayed Crystal
- Dragonvein Coal
- Forest Crystal
- Prosperous Crystal (level 2)
- Dragonvein Coal Chunk (*rare)
Note: In guiding lands the outcrops spawn randomly. They have a few possible spawns that are fixed, but they won’t always be there. Explore the area carefully to find what’s available in your session.
Guiding Lands – Wildspire Waste Area
Ore Outcrops – only one color available (Blue Circles):
- Cracked Crystal
- Wasteland Crystal
- Dragonvein Shard
- Serene Crystal
- (*some are missing here – if you discover a new one please leave a comment)
Note: In guiding lands the outcrops spawn randomly. They have a few possible spawns that are fixed, but they won’t always be there. Explore the area carefully to find what’s available in your session.
Guiding Lands – Coral Highlands Area
Ore Outcrops – only one color available (Blue Circles):
- Dragonvein Shard
- Coral Crystal
- Pale Crystal
- Deepsea Crystal (level 3 rarity – orange)
- Dragonvein Coal Chunk (level 3 rarity – orange)
- Guiding Coral Crystal (level 4 rarity – red)
Note: In guiding lands the outcrops spawn randomly. They have a few possible spawns that are fixed, but they won’t always be there. Explore the area carefully to find what’s available in your session.
Guiding Lands – Rotten Vale Area
Ore Outcrops – only one color available (Blue Circles):
- Distorted Crystal
- Dragonvein Shard
- Effluvial Crystal
- Twilight Crystal (level 2 rarity)
- Dragonvein Coal Chunk (*rare, level 3 rarity – orange)
- Guiding Effluvial Crystal (level 4 rarity – red)
Note: In guiding lands the outcrops spawn randomly. They have a few possible spawns that are fixed, but they won’t always be there. Explore the area carefully to find what’s available in your session.
For all bones and other guides, check out our full Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Wiki.
There are new mining locations that are not on this list. For example there are 3 blue mining spots just outside of the Central Camp, not 2. There are also more than 2 inside the area where Diablos sleeps.
I didn’t notice it myself until I did my usual mining run in Wildspire Waste today after Iceborn came out.
I wouldn’t doubt the other maps have new locations as well.
Was it during one of the mining upsurges? Sometimes the maps have modifiers and more outcrops spawn.
For old maps I imported the previously made maps from my MHW main game wiki. Can confirm the old locations are still there in master rank, but it’s possible there are a few extra (or it was just from the upsurge modifier is another possibility).
Shadowcore ore location?
Shadowcore Ore are found in the rewards menu after completing Master Ranked Tier 3 Investigations.
Mmm tier 3 is the same a Threat lvl3?
Within the wildspire waste area are some additional gathering points. Tried to post a picture with the locations but I cannot seem to post it on here.
Directions are based on the map layout.
In area 8 you can sometimes find an additional Bonepile slightly left of the lower mining spot (where the ants make a little loop on the hill).
You can also find another mining deposit in area 9 on your right (within the small passage) after entering from area 8 from the south.
Lastly, in area 9 may spawn an additional Bonepile on the lower level near some scatternuts on the ground (next to the climable wall with 2 grapevines to climb upon).
Hope this is helpful!
Dragonborn Coal can also be found on blue nodes at top of mountain in hoarfrost reach
Dragonvein*