Large Deposit (Unused 320)

Secure the Large Deposit (Unused 320) in Deep Rock Galactic. Learn defense tactics, class roles, and how to maximize your mineral haul.

The Large Deposit (Unused 320) is a valuable Machine Event in Deep Rock Galactic, offering a significant mineral payout. Successfully defending this concentrated ore vein requires strategic positioning and effective team coordination against relentless alien swarms.

This Machine Event, the Large Deposit (Unused 320), is a special encounter that rewards diligent miners with a substantial quantity of a specific mineral. Unlike standard ore veins, this deposit is a concentrated source, often found integrated into unique machinery. Activating it triggers a defensive scenario, drawing the attention of the planet's indigenous creatures, forcing your team into a battle for survival and riches.

Objective: The primary goal is to extract the mineral from the Large Deposit (Unused 320). This is achieved by activating the associated extraction equipment and then defending it from waves of attacking enemies until the deposit is depleted or the extraction is complete.

Activation and Defense:

• Locate the Large Deposit structure, which typically features a distinct piece of mining machinery and an activation console.
• Interacting with the console initiates the extraction process, which slowly yields the target mineral.
• The activation also acts as a distress signal to the local fauna, causing them to spawn and attack the extraction unit and any dwarves present.
• Enemy waves will continuously assault your position, requiring constant vigilance and defensive efforts. The types and intensity of enemies will scale with the mission's difficulty and the biome you are exploring.

Effective Strategies:

• Defensive Stronghold: Establish a robust defensive position around the extraction unit. Utilize natural choke points and terrain features to your advantage. The Engineer's Sentry Turrets can provide crucial automated defense, while the Driller can create defensive tunnels or block off enemy access points.
• Class Synergy: Ensure each dwarf class contributes effectively. The Gunner's heavy firepower is ideal for suppressing large groups of enemies. The Scout's flares are essential for maintaining visibility in dark caverns, and their mobility allows them to quickly engage distant threats. The Driller can use their drills for rapid repositioning or to create defensive barriers.
• Target Prioritization: Focus fire on the most dangerous enemies first. Threats like Spitters, Acid Spitters, and larger melee creatures such as Praetorians and Oppressors can quickly overwhelm your defenses if not neutralized promptly.
• Resource Management: Pay close attention to your ammunition and health reserves. The sustained enemy waves can deplete these resources quickly, so efficient usage is paramount.
• Communication: Maintain clear and constant communication with your team regarding enemy locations, incoming threats, and any immediate needs for support or resources.

Key Considerations:

• Always be prepared for a combat encounter upon activating the Large Deposit.
• Consider equipping weapons with strong crowd-control or high single-target damage capabilities.
• The event concludes when the deposit is fully mined or if the entire team is incapacitated.