To craft a Bomb in Stardew Valley, reach Mining Level 6 and combine four Iron Ore with one Coal. Its listed blast radius is 5. Bombs quickly clear rocks and ore nodes, but can also destroy some objects and crafted equipment caught in the blast.
How to craft a Bomb
Unlock the recipe at Mining Level 6, then craft one Bomb from:
- 4 Iron Ore
- 1 Coal
The in-game item description is “Generates an explosion. Watch out!” A Bomb is consumed after use.
What a Bomb does—and what it can destroy
A Bomb damages eligible objects within its listed radius of 5. Rocks and ore or gem nodes can yield their usual drops when hit, making explosives useful for clearing clustered stones and veins. In the Skull Cavern, bombs can also permanently defeat Mummies; this is a documented game effect, not a measured comparison of clearing speed. See the Stardew Valley Wiki’s Bomb reference and its Skull Cavern guide.
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Not everything survives an explosion. The wiki lists mushrooms, Artifact Spots, foraged minerals, and Dragon Teeth among objects bombs can destroy. Crafted artisan and refining equipment can be destroyed as well, so avoid detonating one near valuable machines. The listed examples are not exhaustive.
Where to get Bombs
| Source | What it takes or offers |
|---|---|
| Crafting | Mining Level 6; 4 Iron Ore and 1 Coal |
| The Dwarf | Buy for 1,000g |
| Desert Trader | Trade 5 Quartz for 1 Bomb |
| Enemies and rewards | Possible drops from certain named enemies and possible rewards from some game sources, including Mystery Boxes and the Prize Machine |
The Dwarf’s price is listed as 1,000g; the wiki’s item history says it increased from 600g in version 1.6. Enemy drops and reward sources are chances, not guaranteed supplies. The Bomb reference lists the acquisition routes and version-history note.
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Bomb vs. Cherry Bomb vs. Mega Bomb
Choose among the three craftable explosives by comparing their listed radius, unlock level, and ingredients. The crafting and mining references give these values:
| Explosive | Mining unlock | Recipe | Listed radius | Listed sell price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Bomb | Level 1 | 4 Copper Ore and 1 Coal | 3 | 50g |
| Bomb | Level 6 | 4 Iron Ore and 1 Coal | 5 | 50g |
| Mega Bomb | Level 8 | 4 Gold Ore, 1 Solar Essence, and 1 Void Essence | 6–8 | 50g |
These figures are the wiki’s listed crafting values, not a universal strategy ranking: a larger radius means greater coverage, while the recipes and unlock levels determine when each option is available and what it costs in ingredients. See the crafting reference and mining reference.
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Other uses
Bombs are not used in any bundles or quests. They can be used at the Sewing Machine to make the Bomber Jacket, or as black dye for a dyeable clothing item. The item reference also notes that reading the Dwarvish Safety Manual reduces player damage from a Bomb by 25%.
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