How to Mine Underground Using the Tunnel Drill

Equipping and Deploying the Tunnel Drill

When your underground mining operations require heavy ground work, the Tunnel Drill is your go-to tracked industrial vehicle. Crafted through the Vehicle Assembly Workbench, place your finished drill onto a clear, open area of land to begin your excavation project.

Operating the Drill Underground

Board your machine and drive it into the subterranean depths. As you operate the Tunnel Drill, listen for the hydraulic machine sounds and watch for the working beacons and diesel smoke effects that indicate the vehicle is active. The machine is engineered to bore a five by five tunnel directly through rock as you move forward.

While you drive through the stone layers, the drill automatically gathers the mined blocks directly into its built-in storage slots. Periodically check your inventory space to manage your collected materials. This tracked mining equipment removes the tedious manual labor of clearing large underground passages, letting you carve out extensive paths quickly while automatically securing resources along your route.