Fueling the Drilldozer with Oil Shale

Learn how to find and use Oil Shale to refuel the Drilldozer during Escort Duty missions in Deep Rock Galactic. Essential tips for every dwarf!

Alright miner, let's talk about keeping that big ol' Drilldozer chugging along. On Escort Duty missions, you'll need to refuel it, and that's where Oil Shale comes in. ### What is Oil Shale? Think of Oil Shale as the Drilldozer's special juice. It's a primary objective resource, meaning it's crucial for the mission. It's pretty rare, only showing up when the Drilldozer needs a top-up, and you get 1 Experience Point for every unit you collect. ### Finding Oil Shale Oil Shale deposits look like large formations of dark teal rock with a faint violet glow, making them visible even in the darkest caves. You can find these deposits in any biome during an Escort Duty mission. They'll usually be in the areas where the Drilldozer needs refueling. Heads up: Sometimes, the Drilldozer itself will break some Oil Shale as it moves, scattering chunks on the ground. Keep an eye out for these! ### How to Collect Oil Shale This is important: you can't just pick up Oil Shale like Morkite or Red Sugar. You need to use the Drilldozer's Fuel Canisters to collect it. You can mine the shale directly with the Fuel Canisters, or you can break it into smaller chunks first using your Pickaxe or even Bosco. Once broken, you still need those Fuel Canisters to scoop it up. Dwarves can't carry it, and it can't be deposited in the M.U.L.E. So, remember: Fuel Canisters are key! ### Quick Facts * Type: Primary Objective Resource * Hardness: 4 (Very Hard) * Rarity: Objective exclusive * Value: 1 XP per unit So, next time you're on an Escort Duty, keep your eyes peeled for that glowing teal rock. Keeping the Drilldozer fueled is vital, and now you know exactly how to do it!