If you made a crude pickaxe, you can get started prospecting for iron ore. If you went with a crude shovel, you'll need to rummage for more iron rocks. Either way, get your hands on some more iron (ore or rocks). It's time to start making iron tools.
==Make some new tools==
From here on out, the only difference between hardcore and normal Wurm is the lack of weapons while you are building your own set of tools and weapons (and armor and whatever else you decide to build). Being able to defend yourself is an undeniable advantage, but tools are far more important to you at this point. Especially an [[anvil]], a [[pickaxe]], a [[hatchet]], and a [[carving knife]].