How To Get Iron In Skyfactory 4

So, you've crash-landed onto a single tree floating in the vast expanse of Skyfactory 4? Don’t worry, happens to the best of us. You're gonna need iron, obviously, because what's a good adventure without a decent pickaxe?

The Humble Beginnings: Dirt, Dirt, and More Dirt

First things first, embrace the dirt. I know, glamorous isn't it? Grab yourself a dirt bucket or a good old shovel and start digging.

You'll soon discover that this humble dirt contains all sorts of secrets. Iron ore, believe it or not, can be sifted out of dirt! Think of it as panning for gold, but with more mud and less hope.

Sieving: The Art of Patience (and a Little Bit of Luck)

Craft yourself some sieves. These are your new best friends, trust me. Put the dirt in, shake, shake, shake, and bam! Little bits of valuable resources will appear, including that sweet, sweet iron ore.

Early sieving can feel like watching paint dry, but stay strong. Every little bit of iron brings you closer to escaping your arboreal prison.

Pro-Tip: Automate Everything! (Eventually)

Later in the game, you can automate your sieving process. Imagine tiny robots shaking sieves all day and night while you sip lemonade. Ah, the dream!

The Chicken Conspiracy (Yes, Chickens)

Did you know chickens can lay iron eggs? Well, not exactly, but they can lay eggs that lead to iron!

Through the magic of resource chickens (a Skyfactory staple), you can breed chickens that drop tiny pieces of iron. It’s a bit like a bizarre, feathered iron ore factory.

Feed them seeds, give them love (or at least space), and wait for those iron-filled eggs. Who knew chickens could be so valuable?

Melting Down the Metal

Once you've amassed a respectable pile of iron ore, it's time to smelt it. Build yourself a furnace or, better yet, a smeltery.

These contraptions will turn your humble ore into glorious iron ingots. Now you're talking! With iron in hand, you can start crafting tools, armor, and maybe even a fancy new treehouse.

The Kindness of Strangers (Okay, Villagers)

Sometimes, you get lucky and a villager decides to drop by your lonely tree. Be nice to them! They might just be carrying some iron in their pockets, ready to trade for some seeds or something equally bizarre.

Villagers are weird, wonderful, and sometimes surprisingly generous. Just don't lock them in a cage… or do, I'm not the Skyfactory police.

Iron: The Gateway to Greatness (and More Sieving)

So, there you have it: a crash course in getting iron in Skyfactory 4. From humble dirt to egg-laying chickens, the path to iron is a strange and wonderful one.

Remember, patience is key, automation is your friend, and chickens are your… iron suppliers? Good luck, have fun, and don't fall off the tree!