Core Keeper Wiki: The Ultimate Mining Adventure
Welcome to the definitive resource for **Core Keeper** server administrators and mining enthusiasts. Whether you're setting up a dedicated server for underground expeditions, mastering boss battles, managing multiplayer survival, or exploring the deepest caverns with friends, our comprehensive guides provide the expertise needed for successful underground adventures.
π Dedicated Server Setup
Everything you need to know about setting up and managing a Core Keeper dedicated server for underground mining adventures.
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π Complete Boss Guide
Master every boss in Core Keeper with detailed strategies, preparation guides, and loot tables for ultimate victory.
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π§ Troubleshooting Guide
Fix connection issues, performance problems, save corruption, and common server errors.
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βοΈ Server Configuration
Optimize server settings, manage player limits, configure world generation, and customize gameplay experience.
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βοΈ Mining & Exploration
Master mining techniques, discover rare ores, and navigate the underground world efficiently.
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π¨ Crafting Guide
Complete crafting recipes, tool upgrades, and equipment progression for successful survival.
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π₯ Multiplayer Survival
Essential tips for cooperative mining, base building, and team coordination in multiplayer adventures.
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Gameplay Guides
π± Farming & Cooking Guide
Master crop cultivation, seed management, cooking recipes, and food buffs for optimal survival.
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π Automation & Conveyor Systems
Design efficient factory layouts, conveyor belt networks, and automated production chains.
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βοΈ Gear Progression & Crafting
Complete equipment tiers, weapon/armor upgrades, and crafting progression for all stages.
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πΊοΈ Biome Exploration & Map Guide
Navigate underground regions, discover resource locations, and master mapping techniques.
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π° Advanced Base Building
Learn construction techniques, defense systems, and automation for optimal base design.
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Quick Start for Server Admins
βοΈ Getting Your Mining Server Running
- System Requirements: Ensure your server meets minimum specs (4GB RAM, Dual-core CPU)
- Installation: Use SteamCMD to download Core Keeper dedicated server (App ID: 1963720)
- Configuration: Customize server.cfg for optimal mining experience
- Network Setup: Configure port 27015 UDP for player connections
- Launch & Test: Start your server and verify mining operations work correctly
Boss Progression Overview
π Underground Champions
- π¨ Glurch: First boss - Abominous Mass in Dirt Biome
- β‘ Hive Mother: Bee-themed boss in Hive Biome
- 𦴠Morock: Eater of Worlds at Great Wall
- π The Scourge: Crystal-based boss in Azeos' Wilderness
- π Azeos: Sky Titan and ultimate aerial challenge
- π₯ Malugaz: Corrupted final boss in Shimmering Frontier
Popular Topics
Mining & Resource Guide
βοΈ Essential Mining Knowledge
- Ore Types: Copper, Tin, Iron, Gold, and rare Scarlet Ore
- Mining Levels: Progress through different underground layers
- Tool Upgrades: From basic pickaxes to legendary mining equipment
- Gem Collection: Find and utilize precious gems for crafting
- Cave Exploration: Navigate complex underground cave systems
Server Administration
π§ Server Management Essentials
π Performance Monitoring
Optimize server for smooth mining and boss battles with multiple players.
π‘οΈ Server Security
Configure whitelist, admin permissions, and protect against griefing.
πΎ World Backup
Automate regular world saves to protect mining progress and discoveries.
π Update Management
Keep server updated with latest patches and content additions.
Crafting & Progression
π¨ From Stone to Legendary
- Basic Tools: Stone age tools for initial mining and survival
- Copper Age: First metal tools and basic equipment
- Iron Age: Improved tools, weapons, and armor
- Gold Age: Advanced equipment and magical items
- Scarlet Era: Legendary equipment with special abilities
Multiplayer Cooperation
π₯ Team Mining Strategies
- Role Distribution: Assign miners, crafters, explorers, and base builders
- Resource Sharing: Create communal storage and distribution systems
- Coordinated Boss Fights: Team strategies for defeating powerful bosses
- Base Expansion: Work together to build extensive underground bases
- Exploration Safety: Group expeditions into dangerous cave systems
Advanced Topics
π― For Experienced Miners
- Speed Running: Optimize boss kills and progression speed
- Efficiency Mining: Maximum ore extraction per mining session
- Perfect Builds: Optimal base layouts and resource management
- Challenge Runs: Hardcore mode and custom difficulty settings
- Mod Support: Enhance gameplay with community modifications
Troubleshooting Common Issues
π¨ Mining & Server Problems
β Server Not Appearing in Browser
Check UDP port 27015, verify firewall settings, ensure server accessibility
β‘ Mining Lag
Monitor server resources, reduce player count, optimize network settings
π Connection Drops
Verify network stability, check client versions, monitor bandwidth usage
πΎ World Save Corruption
Restore from backup, check disk space, verify save file permissions
Community Resources
π External Help & Tools
Pro Tip: Always bring backup equipment and multiple tool types - the underground holds many surprises and dangers!