To enable you to wrench those stubborn precious stones from the earth's unrelenting grasp, you'll require the right tool for the job.

Luckily for you, there's a miner's boon in the form of the durable Pickaxe!

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This truly astonishing piece of craftsmenship can be found upon the corpse of Belrand the Rat-Buggerer in the Irithyll Dungeon, next to the sewer grate in the Domain of the Bi-polar Giant. (Beware of rodents).

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With this marvelous piece of simple ingenuity, you'll have both the shattering blows and the leverage to get to your sparkling prizes!

So, you have the tool, but do you have the method?

Firstly, you should locate a rock containing the unmistakable gleam of gemstones. The Farron Swamp has an abundance of veins ripe for the taking; Just beware of the Hotdogs of Farron.

Some gemstones may infact be prism stones, an abundant and common lure that trick new miners; do not be fooled, and remember to prospect your finds correctly!

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When it comes to mining, it's not always about how hard you hit the rock. Sometimes you require a light touch with a little precision, other times it's the fully charged shattering blow that gets you the goods. Remember, the pickaxe is just an extension of your body.

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Don't forget that mining with a friend can help stave off boredom and loneliness, and also increase your yield several times over!

Keep these tips in mind, and soon you'll have your own little pile of wealth. Guard it with jealousy.

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Constant physical activity is only good for you if you remember to eat...

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Drink...

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And Rest!

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After all, you can't defend your precious haul if you're exhausted, or hollow.

Thanks for Reading.

aSoD.