Good Heavens copper is found in the Drylands biome, the desert-like second region of the game. Once you enter the Early Access release, you can travel to Drylands to mine copper ore deposits and smelt them into copper bars for Tier 2 tech progression.
Why Copper Is Missing in the Good Heavens! Demo
Many players encounter recipes requiring copper bars early on and spend hours searching the initial map without success. The developer, Nowhere Studios, officially addressed this in the Steam community forums.
According to the developers, the demo content covers only the first island and its starting biome, Evergreen. Copper and all other crafting materials required for Tier 2 technologies are located in the second biome, Drylands. Drylands was not included in the demo build.
Where to Locate Copper Ore in the Drylands Biome
In the Early Access release of Good Heavens!, copper ore spawns naturally within the Drylands biome.
- Terrain Appearance: The Drylands biome features arid, desert-style terrain. Copper deposits appear as mineable rock nodes across the landscape.
- Hostile Creatures: Community playtests report that harvesting in Drylands is dangerous. Enemies such as antars populate the area and will attack while you mine. Because stamina drains quickly during attacks and running, prepare combat gear and healing food before venturing out for ore.
What Copper Is Used For
Once copper ore is mined, it serves as the core foundation for Tier 2 advancement.
- Smelting Copper Bars: Copper ore is processed in smelting stations unlocked via the Exploration tech tree to create copper bars.
- Tier 2 Progression: Copper bars are required across multiple systems, including crafting advanced tools, stronger weapons in the Warfare tech tree, upgraded armor sets, and city-building projects.
Resource Availability by Biome
The table below outlines where foundational resources are found based on developer confirmations and in-game gathering data:
| Biome | Availability | Primary Resources Confirmed | Associated Progression Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | Demo & Early Access | Wood, stone, flint, basic crops (berries, potatoes, tomatoes) | Tier 1 starter gear and tools |
| Drylands | Early Access Only | Copper ore, advanced desert minerals | Tier 2 tech trees and metal equipment |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is copper located in Good Heavens!?
Nowhere Studios confirmed on the Steam forums that copper and other resources required for Tier 2 techs are located in the Drylands biome.
What tool do you need to mine copper ore?
You need an upgraded mining tool, such as the Woodstone pickaxe crafted using Woodstone, branches, and rope, to break advanced mineral nodes in the desert.
What tech tree unlocks smelting in Good Heavens!?
Smelting recipes and world traversal tools are unlocked through the Exploration tech tree, one of the game's three world-focused progression paths.
