Quick Answer
The best early way to get Bones is to collect safe Bone Stones, clear repeatable enemy routes near Ossex, and farm only when you are close to an important purchase. Later, use Bones-focused Trinkets and better routes for faster farming.
A resource guide explaining how to earn Bones, farm safely, and spend currency without slowing progression.
What Are Bones Used For?
Bones are Mina’s main currency. You need them for weapon upgrades, Trinket Bags, map tools, Underlab upgrades, items, keys, and train funding.
Because Bones are used everywhere, spending badly early can slow your whole run.
Do You Need to Farm?
Sometimes. Mina does not require constant grinding, but short farming sessions are useful when you are close to a key upgrade.
Farm when you are close to:
- A weapon upgrade
- A Trinket Bag
- Isle Map
- A useful Underlab upgrade
- Train funding
- A key item before a hard route
Do not farm just to buy random consumables.
Best Early Method: Bone Stones
Before repeating enemy routes, collect safe Bone Stones. They are fixed pickups and usually safer than fighting enemies repeatedly.
Check corners, side rooms, breakable objects, hidden paths, ledges, and suspicious dead ends.
Best Early Farming Direction
Early on, routes east of Ossex toward crypt-like areas are useful because enemies are repeatable and travel time is manageable once you know the rooms.
A safe farming loop should have:
- Enemies you can kill consistently.
- A short return path.
- Few unavoidable hazards.
- A clear spending goal.
If you die often, the route is not efficient yet.
Best Trinkets for Farming
Good farming Trinkets include:
- Windfall Charm
- Bell of Grace
- Spark Orb
- Brisk Brew
If you have only a few slots, start with Windfall Charm and add safety next. Farming is only useful if you keep what you earn.
What to Buy First
A balanced early spending order:
- Main weapon upgrade
- First Trinket Bag
- Isle Map
- Basic survival items if needed
- Useful Underlab upgrades
- Second Trinket Bag
- More weapon upgrades
- Train funding
- Cleanup tools
If combat is easy but you are lost, buy the map earlier. If enemies are too tough, upgrade the weapon first.
Saving for the Train
The train eventually requires a large Bones investment, but do not starve your build for it. Start donating once your main weapon, Trinket slots, and map tools are stable.
Treat the train as a long-term fund, not your first emergency purchase.
Avoid Losing Bones
The fastest way to “farm” is often to stop losing Bones.
Spend before entering dangerous routes. Use defensive Trinkets if carrying a lot. Leave a farming route when it starts going badly. Do not keep pushing just because you want one more room.
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