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There are four layers of stone in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of of [[ore]] and [[gems]] available.
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''(For layering armor, see [[Armor#Size, Permit, and layering armor|Armor:Size, Permit, and layering armor]])''
  
== [[Sedimentary layer|Sedimentary]] ==
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Appears in a lighter shade on the embark menu. Often includes [[coal]], [[iron]] [[ore]], and [[flux]], all the components for making [[steel]]. Never found in the same [[biome]] as igneous extrusive.
 
  
== [[Metamorphic layer|Metamorphic]] ==
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There are four '''layers of stone''' in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of [[ore]] and [[gem]]s available. Layers are extremely important in site selection because it determines what [[metal]]s there are to work with. Layers also help in determining where to begin [[exploratory mining]] depending on what is needed for the fortress.
  
Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes [[marble]], which makes an easy to find [[flux]].
 
  
== [[Igneous extrusive layer|Igneous Extrusive]] ==
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== Sedimentary ==
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{{main|Sedimentary layer|l1 = Sedimentary layer}}
  
Appears in a darker shade on the embark menu. It is likely to include [[obsidian]] and metal [[ores]]. It also indicates a good chance of [[magma]] being present in some form or another. Never found in the same [[biome]] as sedimentary.  
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Appears in a lighter shade on the embark menu. Often includes [[coal]], [[iron]] [[ore]], and all but one of the [[flux]] [[stone]]s, all the components for making [[steel]]. Never found in the same [[biome]] as igneous extrusive. Full to the brim with <s>solid sexiness</s> valuable and useful deposits. Only place to find [[bituminous coal]] and [[lignite]], and [[iron]] [[ore]] in [[large cluster]]s ([[magnetite]]). Good choice for [[Exploratory mining]].
  
== [[Igneous intrusive layer|Igneous Intrusive]] ==
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== Metamorphic ==
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{{main|Metamorphic layer|l1 = Metamorphic layer}}
  
Often contains gold or copper ore.  
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Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes [[marble]], the only non-[[Sedimentary]] [[flux]]. If there are no [[flux]] [[sedimentary]] layers Metamorphics can be useful in the early stages but the lack of weapon quality [[ore]] (besides [[copper]] and [[silver]]) make it a poor choice for full scale [[Exploratory mining]] in the early game.
  
= Other Layers =  
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== Igneous extrusive ==
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{{main|Igneous extrusive layer|l1 = Igneous extrusive layer}}
  
== [[Soil]] ==
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Appears in a darker shade on the embark menu. It is likely to include [[obsidian]] and metal [[ore]]s. It also indicates a good chance of <s>liquid sexiness</s> [[magma]] being present in some form or another. Never found in the same [[biome]] as sedimentary. Igneous extrusive layers can contain [[vein]]s of [[Hematite]], an ore of [[iron]].
  
Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing [[crops]], but provides no rock for building.
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== Igneous intrusive ==
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{{main|Igneous intrusive layer|l1 = Igneous intrusive layer}}
  
== [[Magma]] ==
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Like extrusive, also often contains <s>liquid sexiness</s> [[magma]], but farther down typically.
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Often contains gold or copper ore.
  
Not visible on the embark menu, unless you build directly on a [[volcano]] or enable it in init.txt. Both useful and dangerous.
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== Other layers ==
  
== [[Aquifer]] ==
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=== Soil ===
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{{main|Soil|l1 = Soil}}
  
Appears as a line of tildes(~) on the embark menu. This layer of wet stone can be used as a water source, but acts as a barrier to layers below it.  
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When soil is present, it will always be the top layer or two, above any stone layers. Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing [[crop]]s and storage, but provides no rock for building.  
  
[[Category:World]]
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=== Aquifer ===
[[Category:Stone Layers]]
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{{main|Aquifer|l1 = Aquifer}}
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An aquifer is not a separate layer, but overlaps one or more layers of stone.  When viewing the layers on the embark menu, it is indicated by a line of tildes(~) next to the layer(s) involved. This layer of water-generating stone can be used as a water source, but also can be a potential barrier to all layers below it.
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'''See Also:''' [[Stone]]
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{{Category|World}}
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{{Category|Stone Layers| }}

Latest revision as of 20:25, 23 June 2017

This article is about an older version of DF.

(For layering armor, see Armor:Size, Permit, and layering armor)



There are four layers of stone in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of ore and gems available. Layers are extremely important in site selection because it determines what metals there are to work with. Layers also help in determining where to begin exploratory mining depending on what is needed for the fortress.


Sedimentary[edit]

Main article: Sedimentary layer

Appears in a lighter shade on the embark menu. Often includes coal, iron ore, and all but one of the flux stones, all the components for making steel. Never found in the same biome as igneous extrusive. Full to the brim with solid sexiness valuable and useful deposits. Only place to find bituminous coal and lignite, and iron ore in large clusters (magnetite). Good choice for Exploratory mining.

Metamorphic[edit]

Main article: Metamorphic layer

Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes marble, the only non-Sedimentary flux. If there are no flux sedimentary layers Metamorphics can be useful in the early stages but the lack of weapon quality ore (besides copper and silver) make it a poor choice for full scale Exploratory mining in the early game.

Igneous extrusive[edit]

Appears in a darker shade on the embark menu. It is likely to include obsidian and metal ores. It also indicates a good chance of liquid sexiness magma being present in some form or another. Never found in the same biome as sedimentary. Igneous extrusive layers can contain veins of Hematite, an ore of iron.

Igneous intrusive[edit]

Like extrusive, also often contains liquid sexiness magma, but farther down typically. Often contains gold or copper ore.

Other layers[edit]

Soil[edit]

Main article: Soil

When soil is present, it will always be the top layer or two, above any stone layers. Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing crops and storage, but provides no rock for building.

Aquifer[edit]

Main article: Aquifer

An aquifer is not a separate layer, but overlaps one or more layers of stone. When viewing the layers on the embark menu, it is indicated by a line of tildes(~) next to the layer(s) involved. This layer of water-generating stone can be used as a water source, but also can be a potential barrier to all layers below it.


See Also: Stone