Subterra Beginner’s Guide: Mining, Upgrades, and Pro Tips (Roblox)

Subterra is a captivating 2.5D platformer mining game on Roblox, drawing inspiration from the acclaimed SteamWorld Dig series.

In Subterra, you’ll delve into the depths, excavate valuable resources, upgrade your gear, and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the surface.

This comprehensive guide provides everything a beginner needs to know to get started and thrive in the world of Subterra.

Core Gameplay: Mining, Upgrading, and Exploring

• 2.5D Perspective: Subterra uses a side-view perspective. You move left, right, up, and down, but the camera stays fixed.
• Mining is Key: Use your pickaxe to break blocks and collect ores and materials. This is the heart of the game.
• Upgrade Your Pickaxe: Your starting pickaxe is weak. Upgrading it is essential to break tougher blocks and reach deeper layers.
• Backpack Limits: Mined resources go into your backpack, which has limited space. Return to the surface to sell and empty it. Upgrade your backpack for more capacity.
• World Layers: The game is divided into layers (like Dirt and Stone). Deeper layers have better resources, but require higher Rank levels to unlock.
• Portals for Fast Travel: Portals let you quickly move between different layers or random spots within a layer.

Basic Controls: How to Move and Mine

• Movement:
  • W: Move Forward
  • S: Move Backward
  • A: Move Left
  • D: Move Right
  • Spacebar: Jump
• Mining: Left Mouse Click (hold to continuously mine)
• Camera: Locked, can move to left/right on edge of screen

How to Get Started: Your First Steps in Subterra

1. Start Mining: Begin in the Dirt Layer with your basic pickaxe.
2. Sell Your Loot: Return to the surface frequently to sell your resources to the Merchant.
3. Complete Quests: Talk to NPCs with yellow question marks to get quests. Quests reward Gold and Experience Points (EXP).
   • Regular Quest
   • Daily Quest:
4. Upgrade Gear: Use your Gold to upgrade your pickaxe (at the Blacksmith) and backpack (at the Backpack Upgrade NPC).

How to Progress Efficiently: Essential Tips

• Prioritize Pickaxe and Backpack Upgrades: These are the most important upgrades. A better pickaxe breaks tougher blocks; a bigger backpack lets you carry more.
• How to Fast Travel: Use the “To Surface” button (bottom-left) to quickly return to the surface.
• How to Rank Up: When you reach your current Rank’s level cap, you must “Rank Up” to keep leveling. This resets your level to 1, but increases your max level and gives you Chrono Shards. (Max Rank is currently 11).
• Level Cap Formula
• How to Get Chrono Shards: These are a premium currency for Ability Cards. Earn them by:
  • Ranking up
  • Completing Daily Quests and other specific quests
  • Reaching achievements
  • Redeeming codes
  • Daily login bonuses
  • Opening chests

How to Find Better Ores and Resources

• Dig Deeper: Deeper layers contain better ores (Copper, Tin, Iron, Silver, Gold, Platinum, etc.).
• Look for Chests: Gems, Shards, and Crystals are found in chests or by mining.
• How to Use Wooden Ladders: Carry Wooden Ladders (5-10) to reach difficult spots.
• Understand the Collapse Mechanic: The mine layout resets periodically (“Collapse”) to replenish resources.
• Merchant: Sell and buy useful item

How to Use the In-Game Shop (Optional Robux Purchases)

The shop offers premium items for Robux (Roblox’s real-money currency):

• Boosters: Temporary boosts.
• Gold: Buy in-game currency.
• Shards: For crafting and upgrades.
• Game Passes: Permanent benefits.

Conclusion

Subterra provides a deep and rewarding mining experience.

By understanding the core mechanics, prioritizing upgrades, and exploring strategically, you’ll become a master miner.

Dig deep, gather those resources, and have fun.