The documented Coal stop is a hidden River Valley cave near the entrance. It needs Double Jump and a grab route, then a Copper Pickaxe; plan the run before treating Coal as a casual early resource.
How to get Coal in Doloc Town
Coal is available in a hidden cave near the beginning of River Valley. Reach the cave by using Double Jump and grab on the small cliff near the entrance. The cave contains four to five Coal spots.
Bring a Copper Pickaxe. It is the required tool for mining Coal in River Valley and for breaking the larger garbage barriers that open exploration routes.
If River Valley is not open yet, return to the beginner progression route first. If the region is open but the cave remains unreachable, the missing requirement is the movement route: this collection method specifically depends on Double Jump followed by a grab.
Reach the Coal cave
Unlock River Valley through the main early progression, then return after getting the Copper Pickaxe and Double Jump. From the entrance, inspect the small cliff route and use Double Jump followed by a grab to reach the hidden cave.
Mine the Coal spots in the cave, then combine the trip with Copper collection and nearby exploration objectives. This makes the travel time useful even after the Coal has been collected.
Use the River Valley route guide to separate the main Pickaxe gate from later Axe, Sickle, Double Jump, and Sprint return points. The Coal cave is a focused stop near the entrance rather than a reason to carry every exploration tool through the whole region.
Other confirmed Coal sources
The collected evidence also identifies Merlin as a Coal seller. This gives players a purchase route when an immediate smelting requirement matters more than another cave run. A price is not published here because the supplied version 1.0 evidence did not establish a reliable current value.
A later task can provide access to a Charcoal Kiln. That is a progression alternative rather than the opening Coal method, so the River Valley cave remains the relevant route for players searching during the Copper-tool stage. The exact task sequence and production values are omitted until they are confirmed for version 1.0.
Prepare the run
Leave common farm materials in storage before heading to River Valley. An open backpack gives space for Coal, Copper, and route materials instead of forcing an early return. Pack food or water for recovery and use the Drone when the route crosses hostile areas.
The Copper Pickaxe should be repaired before leaving. Carrying the wrong tool prevents mining even when the cave route is open.
Use Coal for smelting
Coal supports the smelting loop for Copper Ingots. Save Coal for the next Copper Ingot or tool-upgrade requirement rather than placing it in ordinary shipping stock. A reliable Coal supply keeps Copper processing moving after a River Valley ore run.
Keep Coal in a separate box next to the Smelter or other crafting storage. This makes it easy to see how much fuel remains before starting a processing session.
Coal and Iron belong to different progression needs. After securing the smelting supply, use the Iron Ore guide to prepare for Steel Bar and infrastructure requirements without accidentally shipping either resource.
If the cave route is not working
Check the requirements in order. River Valley must be available, the Pickaxe must be upgraded to Copper, and the character needs Double Jump plus the grab movement used at the small cliff. Reaching River Valley with only the mining tool is not enough to reach this particular cave.
Do not rely on an exact respawn timer or guaranteed daily node count. The collected material records four to five Coal spots, but it does not establish a version 1.0 reset schedule, so this guide does not present one.
Coal collection order
- Unlock River Valley.
- Upgrade to the Copper Pickaxe.
- Obtain Double Jump.
- Use Double Jump and grab at the small cliff near the entrance.
- Mine the four to five Coal spots in the hidden cave.
- Store Coal for Copper Ingot smelting and tool upgrades.
Key facts
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Region | River Valley |
| Location | Hidden cave near the River Valley entrance |
| Movement route | Double Jump and grab at a small cliff |
| Recorded node count | Four to five Coal spots |
| Mining tool | Copper Pickaxe |
| Main use | Copper Ingot smelting |
| Other confirmed source | Merlin sells Coal |
| Later alternative | Charcoal Kiln from later progression |
How this guide was checked
The page uses only the confirmed River Valley cave route, Copper Pickaxe requirement, additional supply paths, and smelting use; unverified prices and respawn data are excluded.
- Official Doloc Town Steam pageRelease, developer, platform, and official game overview.
- Doloc Town Wiki research notesMultiple collected gameplay observations were compared; unsupported details were omitted.
- 30+ Early Game Tips & Tricks videoCopper-tool and River Valley preparation.
Reviewed by the Doloc Town Wiki editorial team for version 1.0 · Last evidence review: 2026-08-12 · Read the editorial policy
Plan the next ore route
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Doloc Town Iron Ore: Locations and Uses Guide