Scout Rock Layers and Stone Types Across Your World

Previewing Underground Resources

The Rocks Visualizer displays stone layer distributions across your entire world, helping you identify where valuable ore-bearing rock types will generate.

1. Create a new world preview and open the map viewer

2. Select the Rocks Visualizer mode

3. The map will show different stone types color-coded across regions

4. Different rock types generate in different climates and altitudes—warmer regions and higher elevations have different stone compositions

5. Identify clusters of rock types you want to mine near your planned base

6. Cross-reference with the Biome Altitude visualizer to understand elevation changes in stone-rich areas

Planning Mining Expeditions

Use the rock preview to decide whether you need to travel far for specific stone types or if your spawn region has adequate variety. This is especially useful for planning early-game mining routes and determining if you'll need to establish outposts in distant biomes to access all rock types.