Quick answer: Tungsten Ore spawns in the Deep Underground, not the regular underground. The first Deep Cave Ladder is a guaranteed drop from the Pirate Captain. Haven’t beaten him yet? Start there → Necesse Pirate Captain Guide
| What you need | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tungsten location | Deep Underground, except desert |
| Required pickaxe | Quartz Pickaxe or better |
| First access item | Deep Cave Ladder from Pirate Captain |
| Ore color | Dark blue cracks in rock |
| First craft | Tungsten Anvil, then Tungsten Pickaxe |
Step 1: Get the Deep Cave Ladder from Pirate Captain
The first blocker is not the ore itself. You need access to the Deep Underground.
Beat the Pirate Captain first. He drops the first Deep Cave Ladder, and that ladder is what opens the route to Tungsten Ore.
After that, place the Deep Cave Ladder on the surface anywhere — except desert — and it opens a shaft straight into the Deep Underground.
Step 2: Mine Tungsten Ore in the Deep Underground
You need a Quartz Pickaxe or better to mine Tungsten Ore.
Tungsten Ore spawns in the Deep Underground of all biomes except desert — Forest, Snow, Deciduous Forest, and Swamp. Start with the Forest Deep Underground.
Can Skeleton Miners Drop Tungsten?
Abandoned Mineshafts in the Forest Deep Underground spawn Skeleton Miners. On death they drop bones plus one of: Iron Ore, Iron Bar, Tungsten Ore, Tungsten Bar, or Obsidian (2–6 if it’s Tungsten Ore, 1–4 if it’s Tungsten Bars). Tungsten isn’t guaranteed, but killing them while you mine adds up.
How to Smelt Tungsten Bars
Just feed ore into a furnace.
| Input | Amount | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Ore | 4 | Tungsten Bar × 1 |
Smelt everything in one batch when you surface from a run.
Crafting Priority Order
① Tungsten Anvil (Top Priority)
Every piece of Tungsten gear and weapons requires this anvil. Without it, crafting doesn’t start.
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tungsten Bar | 6 |
| Quartz | 8 |
② Tungsten Pickaxe
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tungsten Bar | 16 |
This unlocks Obsidian mining. Obsidian is required in large quantities for Tungsten armor, so upgrading the pickaxe early is a direct shortcut to a full gear set. Budget for three Deep Underground runs before you have enough.
③ Tungsten Workstation
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tungsten Bar | 8 |
| Quartz | 4 |
This is where you craft additional Deep Cave Ladders.
④ Craft More Deep Cave Ladders
| Material | Amount | Workstation |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Bar | 8 | Tungsten Workstation |
You’ll need ladders for each biome’s Deep Underground — post-Tungsten materials like Glacial and Mycelium ore are all down there.
⑤ Tungsten Carpenters Bench
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tungsten Bar | 4 |
| Oak / Pine / Palm / Willow / Maple / Birch Logs | 6 each |
Unlocks furniture and construction recipes. Wait until you have all six log types before crafting.
⑥ Tungsten Landscaping Station
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tungsten Bar | 5 |
| Obsidian | 8 |
| Caveglow | 3 |
Caveglow is harvestable in the Deep Underground. Unlocks outdoor and farming recipes.
Weapons & Armor Recipes
Weapons
| Weapon | Type | Materials | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Sword | Sword | Bar × 12 | 65 |
| Tungsten Spear | Spear | Bar × 18 | 44 |
| Tungsten Bow | Bow | Bar × 12 | 60 |
| Tungsten Greatbow | Greatbow | Bar × 16 + Ectoplasm × 8 | 120 |
| Tungsten Boomerang | Thrown | Bar × 4 + Obsidian × 5 | 60 |
| Reinforced Katana | Sword | Katana × 1 + Bar × 15 | — |
The Tungsten Greatbow needs Ectoplasm on top of bars, but 120 damage blows every other Tungsten weapon out of the water. If you’re running Ranged, this is your first priority.
Armor
| Piece | Materials | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Helmet | Bar × 12 + Obsidian × 12 | 24 |
| Tungsten Chestplate | Bar × 16 + Obsidian × 16 | 25 |
| Tungsten Boots | Bar × 8 + Obsidian × 8 | 15 |
| Tungsten Shield | Bar × 16 + Obsidian × 8 | — |
Set Bonus: Max Heal +30, complete knockback immunity, Knockback +50%
The full armor set needs 36 Obsidian total. Don’t forget to mine it with the Tungsten Pickaxe before you start crafting.
How Many Bars Do You Actually Need?
| Priority Tier | Bars Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Anvil | 6 | Required first |
| Tungsten Pickaxe | 16 | Required for Obsidian |
| Tungsten Workstation | 8 | Required for ladder crafting |
| Extra Deep Cave Ladders | 8 per ladder | 1st ladder drops from Pirate Captain; add more per biome |
| Tungsten Carpenters Bench | 4 | For furniture/construction recipes; needs 6 log types |
| Tungsten Landscaping Station | 5 | For farming recipes; also needs Obsidian × 8 + Caveglow × 3 |
| Weapon (Sword) | 12 | Adjust for your build |
| Full Armor Set | 36 | Also needs Obsidian × 36 |
| Minimum total | ~78 bars | Anvil + Pickaxe + Workstation + Sword + full armor (Carpenters/Landscaping excluded) |
4 ore = 1 bar, so 78 bars means roughly 312 ore pieces from mining runs.
FAQ
Where is Tungsten located in Necesse?
Tungsten Ore is in the Deep Underground. It appears in Forest, Snow, Deciduous Forest, and Swamp deep caves. It does not appear in desert deep caves.
How do I unlock the Deep Underground?
Beat the Pirate Captain and use the Deep Cave Ladder he drops. Place that ladder on the surface, then descend into the Deep Underground.
What pickaxe do I need for Tungsten?
Use a Quartz Pickaxe or better. If your pickaxe cannot mine the ore, upgrade before trying to farm Tungsten.
What should I craft first with Tungsten Bars?
Craft the Tungsten Anvil first, then the Tungsten Pickaxe. The anvil unlocks Tungsten crafting, and the pickaxe lets you mine Obsidian for armor.
Summary
- Tungsten Ore spawns in the Deep Underground of all biomes except desert (Forest, Snow, Deciduous Forest, Swamp)
- The first Deep Cave Ladder is a guaranteed Pirate Captain drop; craft more after that
- Place the ladder → descend → mine with a Quartz Pickaxe or better
- Crafting order: Tungsten Anvil → Pickaxe → Workstation → mine Obsidian → full armor set
Next step: the Deep Underground in each biome holds the tier-above materials — Glacial ore and Mycelium ore are waiting.
For the full progression overview → Necesse Complete Guide | Boss Order Roadmap & All Articles
