Finding and Raiding Dwarven Ruins

Locating Mechanical Structures

To explore ancient mechanical ruins, you must venture deep into subterranean caves or head into the End dimension. When exploring underground, search for Raldbthar, which are medium-sized mechanical halls filled with active traps and hostile machines. You can also discover Blackreach, an immense underground cavern system housing an entire ruined mechanical city. For late-game expeditions, travel to the outer void of the End dimension to locate floating End Dwarven Observatories, which house dangerous machines and high-tier rewards.

Overcoming Traps and Claiming Loot

Navigating these ruins requires constant awareness of defensive hazards and automaton patrols. In Raldbthar, watch your footing to avoid triggering active traps while fighting through the corridors. Clear out the defending machines, break open the special loot chests scattered throughout the rooms, and search the structures for hidden scrap metal. If playing on a multiplayer server, the shared loot system guarantees that every player receives their own separate loot drops from the exact same chest, preventing teammates from missing out on expedition treasures.