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'''Iron''' is an important resource for a fortress, as an often-plentiful [[metal]] that can be used to make just about anything necessary, from weapons to [[furniture]] to [[trade good|trade goods]].  Iron is also a necessary ingredient in the production of [[steel]], the best non-spoiler metal in the game for [[weapon]]s and [[armor]]. If you are unable to produce enough steel in your fort, then the next-best metal for military purposes is iron.
  
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[[File:iron_ingot.png|thumb|180px|left|Block of iron.]]
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There are three ores containing iron: [[hematite]], [[magnetite]], and [[limonite]]. [[Hematite]] and [[Magnetite]] can be found in all stone layers, while [[Limonite]] is found only in [[sedimentary]] layers as veins.
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'''Iron''' is an important resource for a fortress, as an often-plentiful [[metal]] that can be used to make just about anything necessary, from weapons to [[furniture]] to [[trade good|trade goods]].  Iron is also a necessary ingredient in the production of [[steel]], the best non-spoiler metal in the game for [[weapon]]s and [[armor]]. If you are unable to produce enough steel in your fort, then the next best metal for military purposes is iron.
 
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The three ores of iron, which are [[Hematite]], [[Magnetite]], and [[Limonite]], can only be found in [[sedimentary layer]]s, with the exception of [[hematite]], which can occasionally be found in [[igneous extrusive layer]]s.
 
  
 
Note that iron does not rust (though it may in future versions), so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in [[water]].
 
Note that iron does not rust (though it may in future versions), so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in [[water]].
  
 
== Uses==
 
== Uses==
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* Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons. Good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron but there are better metals.
 
* Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons. Good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron but there are better metals.
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* Armor. You will generally never face better armor than iron armor. You may face however creatures made of stronger materials.
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* Armor. It's pretty good, though not the best.
 
* Construction, if you are so inclined.
 
* Construction, if you are so inclined.
 
* Good quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however.
 
* Good quality [[furniture]]. It is quite heavy, however.
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* Magma-safe mechanisms.
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* Magma-safe mechanisms, though there are plenty of magma-safe [[stones]] that would work just as well, if you can get your hands on them.
 
* [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]].
 
* [[Anvil]]s, which can only be made from iron or [[steel]].
  
 
== Production ==
 
== Production ==
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Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (most common), [[magnetite]] (appears in large clusters), and [[limonite]] (least dense).
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Iron comes from three ores: [[hematite]] (most common), [[magnetite]] (appears in large clusters), and [[limonite]].
 
  
 
Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a [[smelter]] to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of [[fuel]] will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate.
 
Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a [[smelter]] to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of [[fuel]] will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate.
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== Alloys ==
 
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Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]]
 
Iron may be combined with other materials at a [[smelter]], mostly for the production of [[steel]]
  
 
* Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]]
 
* Iron + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = [[Pig iron]]
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* Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 x [[Steel]]
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* Iron + [[Pig iron]] + [[Flux]] + [[Fuel]] = 2 × [[Steel]]
  
 
Note that [[fuel]] is used as a reactant: even [[magma smelter]]s need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and [[pig iron]] in ferrous metallurgy in real life.  
 
Note that [[fuel]] is used as a reactant: even [[magma smelter]]s need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and [[pig iron]] in ferrous metallurgy in real life.  
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[[File:iron.jpg|thumb|230px|center|Pieces of iron.]]
 
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| dwarven = datan
 
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Iron is an important resource for a fortress, as an often-plentiful metal that can be used to make just about anything necessary, from weapons to furniture to trade goods. Iron is also a necessary ingredient in the production of steel, the best non-spoiler metal in the game for weapons and armor. If you are unable to produce enough steel in your fort, then the next-best metal for military purposes is iron.

There are three ores containing iron: hematite, magnetite, and limonite. Hematite and Magnetite can be found in all stone layers, while Limonite is found only in sedimentary layers as veins.

Note that iron does not rust (though it may in future versions), so there's no harm in leaving iron objects out in the rain or submerging them in water.

Uses[edit]

  • Melee weapons. Mostly useful for edged weapons. Good for bolts as well. You can also make crossbows out of iron but there are better metals.
  • Armor. It's pretty good, though not the best.
  • Construction, if you are so inclined.
  • Good quality furniture. It is quite heavy, however.
  • Magma-safe mechanisms, though there are plenty of magma-safe stones that would work just as well, if you can get your hands on them.
  • Anvils, which can only be made from iron or steel.

Production[edit]

Iron comes from three ores: hematite (most common), magnetite (appears in large clusters), and limonite (least dense).

Any of these iron ores can be smelted at a smelter to produce four iron bars. If you have a standard smelter, a bar of fuel will be necessary; magma smelters require no fuel to operate.

Iron will also be available through goblinite, as well as the dwarven and human caravans.

Alloys[edit]

Iron may be combined with other materials at a smelter, mostly for the production of steel

Note that fuel is used as a reactant: even magma smelters need fuel for these reactions. A standard smelter will require two bars of fuel, one as a reactant and one to operate the furnace. This conforms with the process of carbonization of iron and pig iron in ferrous metallurgy in real life.

Pieces of iron.
"Iron" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: datan
Elven: icori
Goblin: dusna
Human: uzin
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Aluminum • Bismuth • Copper • Gold • Iron • Lead • Nickel • Platinum • Silver • Tin • Zinc
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