Originally posted by MythN7:

Originally posted by vinyblaster:

What does "early" even mean here? Technically you can *find* it without killing any boss since a few veins are actually visible without even digging. And then what? You need an iron pickaxe to mine it. Now again, it is technically possible to get the iron pick without killing any boss if you get iron from killing the red blobs in the swamps. It's just gonna take forever and I wouldn't call it "early".

early i would define as before you get the item to detect it.

As others have said, sure you can find them. But unless you have the equipment to mine them or survive in the conditions where it is found, etc etc, there's little point to.

Also if your goal is to skip gear needs you believe by obtaining that early, keep in mind there are people who have beaten bosses naked, passive run etc challenge wise as well making that less a need either..