Complete Guide to SAM Ore Locations in Satisfactory

Strange Alien Metal, commonly referred to as SAM Ore in Satisfactory, is one of the rarest resources found in the game’s overworld. This valuable material exists in three variations: Pure, Normal, and Impure. You can collect SAM Ores using your hands, Lizard Doggos, or by establishing Miners in these resource deposits. Prior to the release of Satisfactory 1.0, SAM Ores had no specific purpose, but they are now essential for crafting advanced endgame recipes.

Once you progress to Tier 9, you can leverage SAM Ores to create Reanimated SAM and SAM Fluctuators, which are then used to manufacture Converters and Portals. If you find it challenging to locate these rare ores on your own, this guide will provide you with precise coordinates for all SAM Ore locations in Satisfactory.

Complete List of SAM Ore Locations in Satisfactory

Western Dune Forest

Location of Pure SAM Ore (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

The first instance of Pure SAM Ore can be found in the western section of the Dune Forest at coordinates: (-473, 1274). This area is a lush green forest, but accessing it on foot may prove difficult. It is advisable to utilize a vehicle or Jetpack for easier navigation.

Eastern Dune Forest

Use a Jetpack for this Pure SAM Ore (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

The next Pure SAM Ore is located in the eastern region of the Dune Forest. You can find it at coordinates (1705, 699). This ore is nestled between mountains, making it slightly challenging to access. Utilizing a Jetpack for aerial observation or exploring on foot is recommended.

A Common rarity SAM Ore can also be found just southeast of the previous location.

Spire Coast SAM Ore

The Pure SAM Ore on Spire Coast requires Jetpack to get to (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

The last Pure SAM Ore in Satisfactory is situated on the Spire Coast, in the northern part of the map at coordinates (1730, -2407). Again, foot or vehicle access is limited, so a Jetpack will be necessary to reach this elevated area.

Grass Fields

This Ore is located deep underground (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

Normal rarity SAM Ores can be found in the southern regions of the Grass Fields. The coordinates for this deposit are (-231, 2692), positioned 134 meters underground. Therefore, it is advisable to set up a Miner at this location for efficient extraction.

Rocky Desert

Use the Explorer vehicle to get to this ore (Image via Coffee Stain Studios)

There is a Normal SAM Ore deposit in the Rocky Desert area at coordinates (-1812, -1423).

Dune Desert

A Normal SAM Ore can be found in the northwestern section of Dune Desert at coordinates (1725, -2855). Navigating this terrain on foot is quite challenging, so using a vehicle is highly recommended.

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