Pickaxe Progression Guide
Quick Summary
This guide shows you the most efficient pickaxe upgrade path, helping you save money by skipping unnecessary purchases.
Optimal Path
- Island 1: Bronze → Iron → Stonewakes Pickaxe (skip Gold & Platinum)
- Island 2: Cobalt → Mithril Pickaxe (skip Titanium, Uranium, Lightite)
- Endgame: Arcane Pickaxe (requires Bard quest)
Island 1 Progression
Your first upgrade from the starter pickaxe. Cheap and necessary to start mining basic ores efficiently.
Miner Fred's Shop - Island 1 Spawn
A solid early upgrade. Use this while saving up for the Stonewakes Pickaxe in the cave.
Miner Fred's Shop - Island 1 Spawn
Not worth the investment. The Stonewakes Pickaxe in the cave has better stats for a similar price point. Save your money!
Skip this entirely. The Stonewakes Pickaxe costs only $833 more but has significantly better stats.
The best pickaxe on Island 1! Located inside the cave. This is your last purchase before moving to Island 2.
Inner Cave - Island 1 (Go down, turn left, then forward)
Island 2 Progression
Unlocking Island 2
To access Island 2, you need to:
- Complete the quest "End of the Beginning" (tutorial quest)
- Reach Level 10
Your first Island 2 pickaxe. Essential for mining basalt rocks and cores efficiently.
Island 2 Shop
Skip this. Save for Mithril instead - it's a much better value for the stats.
Excellent mid-game pickaxe. Use this while saving for the Arcane Pickaxe or completing the Bard quest.
Island 2 Shop
Endgame - Arcane Pickaxe
The best pickaxe in the game! Requires completing the Bard's Lost Guitar quest to unlock access.
Fallen Angel's Cave (unlocked via Bard quest)
How to Get the Arcane Pickaxe
Check out our complete Arcane Pickaxe guide for step-by-step instructions on completing the Bard's Lost Guitar quest.