All of Fields Of Mistria‘s combat takes place in The Mines, just up from The Narrows. There’s a lot more to mining than fighting enemies–check out our Fields Of Mistria mining guide for more details–but some of the best resource drops can only be found after defeating a monster. You’ll also need some of these monster-specific resources to advance further into The Mines as the story progresses, so make sure you keep one of everything back at the farm until you’re sure you don’t need it, as hunting for specific enemies after the fact can be tedious.
Each biome has a different roster of creatures, so we’ve split the list that way. Each monster will also have a different method for fighting it, so be sure to check out our strategy tips below. One to watch is the Mimics, which will only reward the player with the listed drops when “fed” by throwing an item into their mouths before they attack.
Mimics drop better rewards the deeper you are in the caverns.
Skills And Perks
With the Friend-Shaped skill, enemies will occasionally drop a pet skin that looks like them, Reclaimer gives you more furniture drops, Dungeon Delicacies gives you cooked dishes, and Well Armed results in armor and weapons.
The Upper Mines
Name
Drops(most to least likely)
Strategy
Sapling
Sap, Monster Fang, Sapling Hat
After they jump at you, they will be momentarily dazed so you can hit them.
Cool Sapling
Sap, Monster Fang, Sunglasses, Sapling Hat
After they jump at you, they will be momentarily dazed so you can hit them.
Rock Clod
Monster Shell, Stone, Rockclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword
Copper Ore Clod
Copper Ore, Monster Shell, Ruby, Oreclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword
Red Mushroom
Red Toadstool, Monster Powder, Mushroom Hat
They’ll only move (and become vulnerable) when you turn your back to them, so use a jump attack to get them from above. They’re most vulnerable on their backs.
Yellow Enchantern
Glass, Monster Core, Mini Lantern Hat
Avoid them when they’re powering up, but once they’ve discharged their energy you can hit them.
Mimic
Tesserae, Rubies, Mimic Hat
Throw one item (of any kind) into its mouth and it’ll self-destruct, leaving loot behind.
The Tide Caverns
Names
Drops(most to least likely)
Strategy
Blue Sapling
Sap, Monster Fang, Sapling Hat
After they jump at you, they will be momentarily dazed so you can hit them.
Blue Rock Clod
Monster Shell, Stone, Rockclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword
Iron Rock Clods
Iron Ore, Monster Shell, Sapphire, Oreclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword
Green Mushrooms
Cave Mushrooms, Monster Powder, Mushroom Hat
They’ll only move (and become vulnerable) when you turn your back to them, so use a jump attack to get them from above. They’re most vulnerable on their backs.
Blue Enchantern
Glass, Monster Core, Mini Lantern Hat
Avoid them when they’re powering up, but once they’ve discharged their energy you can hit them.
Blue Stalagmite
Copper Ore, Monster Horn, Stalagmite Hat
Lead them on a chase, pause for a second then move and let them pop up, then attack them while they’re dazed.
Purple Essence Bat
Essence Drop, Monster Wing, Essence Bat Hat
Reflect their soundwaves back at them or attack their bodies.
Mimic
Tessarae, Sapphire, Mimic Hat
Throw one item (of any kind) into its mouth and it’ll self-destruct, leaving loot behind.
Don’t forget you can use your tools on some enemies.
The Deep Earth
Names
Drops(most to least likely)
Strategy
Purple Sapling
Sap, Monster Fang, Sapling Hat
After they jump at you, they will be momentarily dazed so you can hit them.
Green Rock Clod
Monster Shell, Stone, Rockclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword
Silver
Silver Ore, Monster Shell, Emerald, Oreclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword
Blue Mushroom
Glowing Mushroom, Monster Powder, Mushroom Hat
They’ll only move (and become vulnerable) when you turn your back to them, so use a jump attack to get them from above. They’re most vulnerable on their backs.
Green Stalagmite
Iron Ore, Monster Horn, Stalagmite Hat
Lead them on a chase, pause for a second then move and let them pop up, then attack them while they’re dazed.
Blue Essence Bat
Essence Drop, Monster Wing, Essence Bat Hat
Reflect their soundwaves back at them or attack their bodies.
Mimic
Tessarae, Emerald, Mimic Hat
Throw one item (of any kind) into its mouth and it’ll self-destruct, leaving loot behind.
The Lava Caves
Name
Drops(most to least likely)
Strategy
Orange Sapling
Sap, Monster Fang, Sapling Hat
After they jump at you, they will be momentarily dazed so you can hit them.
Red Rock Clod
Monster Shell, Stone, Rockclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword.
Gold Ore Clod
Gold Ore, Monster Shell, Diamond, Oreclod Hat
Reflect their projectiles back at them with your sword.
Purple Mushroom
Glowing Mushroom, Monster Powder, Mushroom Hat
They’ll only move (and become vulnerable) when you turn your back to them, so use a jump attack to get them from above. They’re most vulnerable on their backs.
Purple Stalagmite
Gold Ore, Monster Horn, Stalagmite Hat
Lead them on a chase, pause for a second then move and let them pop up, then attack them while they’re dazed.
Orange Flame Spirit
Wood, Peat, Monster Core, Flame Spirit Hat
Watch out for teleporting, and their flaming projectiles. Attack as soon as you see one and before they can shoot.
Lava Cat
Glass, Obsidian, Monster Whisker, Lava Cat Hat
They move really fast but then have a cooldown time where they are vulnerable. Use jump attacks to avoid them. You can also water them with your watering can.
Mimic
Tessarae, Diamond, Mimic Hat
Throw one item (of any kind) into its mouth and it’ll self-destruct, leaving loot behind.
The Ancient Ruins
Name
Drops(most to least likely)
Strategy
Pink Sapling
Sap, Monster Fang, Skull Mask, Sapling Hat
After they jump at you, they will be momentarily dazed so you can hit them. You’ll have to hit them twice to break their mask before you can deal damage.
Purple Flame Spirit
Wood, Peat, Monster Core, Flame Spirit Hat
Watch out for teleporting, and their flaming projectiles. Attack as soon as you see one and before they can shoot.
Void Cat
Monster Whisker, Void Cat Hat
They move really fast but then have a cooldown time where they are vulnerable. Use jump attacks to avoid them.
Flying Tome
Sap, Monster Fang, Flying Tome Hat
Attack while it’s charging up a rush attack.
Rock Stack
Stone, Monster Block, Diamond, Rock Stack Hat
You can see their shadow before they fall on you, so quickly move out of the way and attack it when it’s dazed.
Living Gryphon Statue
Sap, Monster Fang, Living Gryphon Statue Hat
The toughest monster in the game, but still killable with relative ease. Just keep using jump attacks and avoid their rushes.
Mimic
Tessarae, Mimic Hat
Throw one item (of any kind) into its mouth and it’ll self-destruct, leaving loot behind.
