Frostfire Mine Guide

Maximize your resource farming efficiency with expert mining strategies

Frostfire Mine Overview

Frostfire Mines are special resource nodes that provide high-quality materials essential for advanced upgrades. Unlike regular resource tiles, these mines require strategic planning, proper timing, and often cooperation with alliance members to farm efficiently.

High Value
Premium resources
Limited Time
Respawn cycles
Team Effort
Alliance coordination
Contested
PvP hotspots

Mine Types & Resource Yields

Low-Level Mines (1-5)
  • Resources: Basic iron, coal, steel
  • Gather Time: 30 minutes - 2 hours
  • Competition: Low to moderate
  • Recommended for: New players, resource building
Difficulty: Easy
Mid-Level Mines (6-10)
  • Resources: Advanced materials, gems
  • Gather Time: 2-6 hours
  • Competition: Moderate to high
  • Recommended for: Established players
Difficulty: Medium
High-Level Mines (11-15)
  • Resources: Rare materials, premium gems
  • Gather Time: 6-12 hours
  • Competition: Very high, PvP intensive
  • Recommended for: Advanced players, alliances
Difficulty: Hard
Elite Mines (16+)
  • Resources: Legendary materials, exclusive items
  • Gather Time: 12+ hours
  • Competition: Extreme, major alliance wars
  • Recommended for: Top players only
Difficulty: Extreme

Optimal Farming Strategy

Strategic Approach by Player Level

  • Focus: Low-level mines (1-5) for consistent resources
  • Timing: Farm during off-peak hours to avoid competition
  • Army: Send full gathering armies for maximum efficiency
  • Alliance: Join an active alliance for protection and coordination
  • Priority: Steel and iron for building upgrades

  • Focus: Mid-level mines (6-10) with alliance support
  • Timing: Coordinate with alliance for protection during gathering
  • Army: Balance between gathering and combat troops
  • Competition: Be prepared for PvP encounters
  • Priority: Advanced materials for research and hero upgrades

  • Focus: High-level and elite mines (11+) for rare materials
  • Timing: Major alliance operations with full coordination
  • Army: Specialized gathering armies with strong escort forces
  • Competition: Expect intense PvP and alliance warfare
  • Priority: Legendary materials for end-game progression

Alliance Coordination Tactics

Coordinated Mining
  • Schedule group mining sessions
  • Share mine locations and timers
  • Rotate gathering duties among members
  • Provide escort protection for gatherers
Efficiency Boost: +200%
Resource Sharing
  • Pool resources for big alliance projects
  • Help lower-level members access better mines
  • Share rare materials equitably
  • Coordinate donation drives for upgrades
Alliance Strength: +150%
Communication Tip: Use alliance chat or external communication tools (Discord, Telegram) to coordinate mining operations in real-time.

Efficiency Optimization

Time Management
  • Plan gathering around your schedule
  • Use overnight periods for long gathers
  • Set alarms for gathering completion
  • Optimize based on mine respawn timers
Army Composition
  • Max out gathering capacity
  • Include some combat troops for protection
  • Use heroes with gathering bonuses
  • Apply gathering speed research
Location Strategy
  • Scout areas for multiple mines
  • Consider distance from base
  • Avoid highly contested zones
  • Map out safe gathering routes

Risk Management & PvP Defense

High-Risk Scenarios
  • Peak Hours: More competition and PvP
  • High-Level Mines: Attractive targets for attackers
  • Solo Gathering: No alliance protection
  • Long Distances: Vulnerable during travel
Risk Mitigation
  • Alliance Coordination: Group gathering and escorts
  • Timing: Gather during off-peak hours
  • Scouting: Check for enemy activity first
  • Quick Recall: Be ready to recall armies instantly
Emergency Protocol: If attacked while gathering, immediately recall your armies and seek alliance assistance. Losing gathering armies can set back your progress significantly.

Mining Efficiency Calculator

Mine Level Base Resources Gather Time Resources/Hour Risk Level Recommended Army Size
Level 1-3 10K - 30K 30 min - 1 hour 20K - 30K Low 50K - 100K
Level 4-6 50K - 100K 1 - 3 hours 30K - 50K Medium 100K - 200K
Level 7-10 150K - 500K 3 - 6 hours 50K - 100K High 200K - 500K
Level 11+ 1M+ 6+ hours 100K+ Extreme 500K+
Pro Mining Tips
  • Always max your gathering research tree first
  • Use heroes with gathering bonuses for better efficiency
  • Join alliance mining events for bonus rewards
  • Keep a secondary gathering army for continuous farming
  • Scout before sending gathering armies to avoid traps
  • Use gathering boosts during major mining operations
  • Coordinate with allies to control high-value mining areas
  • Always have escape plans when farming contested zones