Farming rare drops in World 4 is brutal. But Cosmic Ore — with a 1/800 drop rate from Void Rock — is worth every attempt once you know how to combo it right.
Where to Find Cosmic Ore
The World 4 zone is your farming ground for Cosmic Ore. Focus on Void Rock nodes and expect drops around the 1/800 rate. Group farming with guildmates speeds this up considerably.
Cosmic Ore — Full Stats Reference
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity Tier | mythic |
| Base Multiplier | 5.8x |
| Source World | World 4 |
| Rock Type | Void Rock |
| Drop Chance | 1/800 |
| Trait | Explosion |
| Trait Activation | 20% of ore composition |
| Icon | 🌌 |
Understanding the Explosion Trait
The trait system works like this: including Cosmic Ore in your 3-ore recipe triggers the Explosion effect. What that gets you: 10% chance to trigger explosive damage. The composition math (20% threshold) is trivially satisfied with a single carrier.
Cosmic Ore vs Other Ores
The debate around Cosmic Ore vs other mythic ores usually comes down to one question: do you need trait activation or raw multiplier? Cosmic Ore favors the former. If you want maximum flat damage without trait play, higher-mult ores may serve you better.
Best Cosmic Ore Recipes
Best used when forging DPS-focused weapons like Greataxe or Great Sword.
The go-to recipe for The Peak boss fights where survivability matters more than DPS.
For endgame builds where trait synergy outperforms raw damage.
Ready to test these combos? Open the Forge Calculator and plug them in to see the exact probabilities for your gear tier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cosmic Ore work in a forge recipe?
Include Cosmic Ore as one of your 3 recipe slots. The Explosion trait activates as long as Cosmic Ore is in the mix.
What's the best world modifier for Cosmic Ore?
World 4 itself, since that's where the ore drops. Forging in World 4 also applies the local world multiplier bonus, boosting your final stats by roughly 10-20% depending on the tier.
What weapons work best with Cosmic Ore?
Fast weapons like Katanas and Daggers pair best with Cosmic Ore's trait. Check the /weapons pages for detailed recommendations.
Does Cosmic Ore stack with other traits?
Trait effects are independent. Explosion activates alongside any other traits that hit their 20% threshold. Multi-trait recipes are exactly how top-tier builds work.
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