Iron

Iron is the hardest metal before Steel, which it is the main component of. It is a Tier 1 metal found on several islands.

Usage
Iron is the highest tier of tool before one has to make a Blast Furnace to create Steel. It is similar to Bronze in hardness, except it is stronger and quicker. As a Tier 1 metal, it can be mined with a Bronze pickaxe or better. It is combined with Coal in a Blast Furnace to create Steel, and Armor, Tools, and Arrows can all be made out of Iron. Iron is also used in some Machine recipes including the Wrench, and in creating Ironskin Potions. Hematite can be ground into Iron Grit in a Grinder.

Locations
Iron may be found on Jungle Island, Bay Island, Desert Island, The Arch, and Snow Island.