How to get Cobalt in Skull and Bones – Best way to farm Cobalt

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Are you wondering how to get Cobalt in Skull and Bones? What is the best way to farm Cobalt? This material is needed later in the game so that you can build ships and craft new weapons. Of course, requiring this material and its refined form isn’t the easiest task.

If you are farming materials, be sure to check out how to get Bog Iron in Skull and Bones. You should also check out how to get Casting Sand in Skull and Bones. Be sure to always have a large number of materials stored away. You will need them later on. Here is the best way to get Cobalt and Cobalt Ingot in Skull and Bones.

How to get Cobalt in Skull and Bones

Collecting Cobalt is the same as obtaining Bog Iron. Once you find a node, use your pickaxe to mine the mineral. This material, however, requires the use of an upgraded pickaxe which you can get from the Carpenter in Sainte-Anne.

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The unrefined version of this material can be found in the inland waters of the Coast of Africa. Specifically, there are a few nodes around Lake Buri that you can mine to get a decent amount of this mineral.

How to get Cobalt Ingot in Skull and Bones

There are two ways to get Cobalt Ingot. First, you can refine your Cobalt at the Refinery in Sainte-Anne. Typically, it takes two or three minerals to get an ingot so be prepared. The second method is to destroy ships that are carrying the ingots. These are found around the Coast of Africa. Be careful, you will want to rank up your ship before heading out there.


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Best Ways to farm Cobalt and Cobalt Ingot in Skull and Bones

The only way to really farm this mineral is to head to Lake Buri in the central part of the Coast of Africa. Here, you can find three or four nodes near each other that you can use to quickly get around 20 to 40 of the mineral.

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Of course, you can also go straight for the refined version of the mineral. If you want to farm Ingot, attack the trade route to the south of the Kaa Mangrove. Ships in this area almost always have Cobalt Ingot on them, allowing you to quickly rack up a large amount of this material.

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Attack with force

Make sure that you have strong cannons on your ship if you plan on farming for Cobalt Ingot. Ships in this area typically have strong side cannons so it is best to attack from far away at first before they can get close to you.

That is everything you need to know about collecting this mineral. Be sure to also check out how to harvest Acacia in Skull and Bones. You can also check out where to find Dragon’s Back in Skull and Bones.

Skull and Bones Cobalt – FAQ

Where can you find Cobalt in Skull and Bones?

You can only find this mineral around the Coast of Africa. It is mainly found around inland waters like lakes so you will need to travel the waterways to get it.

Do you need a special item to get Cobalt in Skull and Bones?

Yes. You need to have an upgraded pickaxe to obtain this mineral. After upgrading your pickaxe, you will be able to mine the mineral from cliff walls.

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Skull & Bones

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Genre(s): Action