IdleMMO Mining Leveling Guide
The fastest Mining route from level 1 to 100 takes about 4,739 hours of action time and 346,729 actions, with no boosts. At each level the route uses whatever you can mine for the most XP per hour, and switches the moment something better unlocks.
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How long each milestone takes
| Reach level | 10 | 25 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours from level 1 | 1.7 h | 7.1 h | 56 h | 318 h | 1,945 h | 4,739 h |
Level 50 takes 56 h. Level 100 takes 4,739 h, so about 99% of the time to max is spent above level 50. The XP table shows why: the per-level cost keeps climbing all the way to 100.
Fastest route: what to mine at each level
| Levels | Mine | XP/hr | XP needed | Actions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | Coal Ore | 900 | 645 | 215 | 43 min |
| 5 to 10 | Copper Ore | 1,200 | 1,232 | 247 | 1.0 h |
| 10 to 15 | Iron Ore | 1,565 | 1,962 | 197 | 1.3 h |
| 15 to 25 | Lead Ore | 2,000 | 8,124 | 542 | 4.1 h |
| 25 to 40 | Steel Ore | 2,439 | 41,186 | 1,962 | 17 h |
| 40 to 60 | Mercury Ore | 2,700 | 305,201 | 11,304 | 113 h |
| 60 to 70 | Chromite Ore | 3,150 | 569,048 | 16,259 | 181 h |
| 70 to 90 | Uranium Ore | 3,273 | 5,326,363 | 133,160 | 1,628 h |
| 90 to 100 | Mystic Ore | 3,600 | 10,056,365 | 182,843 | 2,793 h |
Levels read "from, to": the row ends when the next option unlocks. Time is pure action time at base speed. Membership, class and tool efficiency shorten it; the Mining calculator has boost toggles and a level planner for your exact starting point.
Leveling while making gold
This route picks the best gold-per-hour option at each level instead, counting only items whose daily market sales can absorb at least an hour of your output. Going 1 to 100 takes about 18,122 hours, against 4,739 for the same levels on the fastest route.
| Levels | Mine | Gold/hr | XP/hr | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 100 | Coal Ore | 1,800 | 900 | 18,122 h |
Gold per hour is net of inputs at today's prices and moves with the market. The money-making rankings compare every skill side by side.
Side benefit: Strength & Defence XP
Every Mining action also grants Strength & Defence XP. The per-action amount for each option is on the Mining calculator.
Other leveling guides:
Woodcutting
Fishing
Smelting
Forge
Cooking
Alchemy
Construction
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to level Mining in IdleMMO?
Always mine the highest XP-per-hour option you have unlocked: start on Coal Ore, and finish on Mystic Ore from level 90. The full route from 1 to 100 takes about 4,739 hours of action time with no boosts.
How long does it take to get Mining to 100?
About 4,739 hours on the fastest route. Level 50 comes at roughly 56 hours, so the second half is the bulk of the grind.
Can I make money while leveling Mining?
Yes. The profit route below picks the best gold per hour instead of XP. Going to 100 it takes about 18,122 hours versus 4,739 on the fastest route, and it only uses items with enough daily market sales to absorb your output.
Sources: action times, XP and recipes from the same cached skill data as the calculators; prices from the IdleMMO player market; XP per level from the community-sourced table on the XP table page (the official wiki publishes none).