Coal is one of the first ores you will encounter.
It is used for power, and in some basic crafting recipes.

Depending on your chosen difficulty there might be an Ore Extractor operating on a Coal Vein. While in the starting tutorial the game explains how to use it and set up a small basic automated coal cycle.
Coal will be your main power source through most of your gameplay.
You can search for more coal using your Ore Scanner.
Main Usages[]
- 5 Coal will create 1 Torch.
- Coal is used to power a Pyrothermic Generator.
- Coal is used to power your CPH
- Can be enriched to provide additional Power
- An easy source for Construction Paste due to its frequency
- Used to craft High Octane Fuel