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How to mine for Diamonds in Disney Dreamlight Valley
In Disney Dreamlight Valley, players completing the Pop City Star Path can fulfil a routine duty by mining five Diamonds. The task matters because Diamonds are rare and restricted to a single biome, making the objective more time-consuming than many ordinary gathering duties.
Diamonds can only be mined from rock nodes in the Forgotten Lands, where there are six nodes around the biome’s edges. Miracle Pickaxe Polish upgrades can increase mining drops, while mining companions may provide extra materials, although companion-found Diamonds do not count towards the event duty; completing it awards 25 Tokens.
In short
- Mine Diamonds only in the Forgotten Lands.
- Five Diamonds complete the Star Path duty.
- Pickaxe polishes can speed up progress.
Explained simply
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a life-simulation game in which players explore different areas, gather materials and complete timed challenges. Its Star Paths are themed event tracks with duties that award Tokens, which players can use to unlock event rewards.
Mining is one way to collect materials, but where a resource appears depends on the area. Diamonds are found only in the Forgotten Lands, a biome players can reach as they open up more of the valley.
The task is tied to mining the required stones from rock nodes in that area. This makes it more dependent on visiting the right place than everyday gathering duties, and helps explain why it can take longer.