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The optimal upgrade path from Bronze to Arcane - learn which pickaxes to skip

⛏️ Core Mining Tool — Pickaxes are the Forger's primary tool for breaking Rocks and extracting valuable Ores. Some rocks require higher-tier or specific pickaxes before they can be mined.

New Forgers receive a free Stone Pickaxe when they first join the game. There are currently 7 main Pickaxes in The Forge, each scaling in power and utility.

Higher-tier pickaxes unlock tougher rocks, faster clears, and better chances at rare ores.

Mine Power

How much damage a pickaxe deals to a rock per swing. Higher-tier pickaxes have more Mine Power and can break tougher rocks much faster.

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Luck Boost

Increases your base luck when mining. Pickaxes with high Luck Boost make it easier to roll rare ores and better drops from rocks.

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Rune Slots

Determines how many Runes can be socketed into a pickaxe. More slots let you stack powerful mining traits and luck modifiers.

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Mining Speed

Affects how quickly you can swing your pickaxe. Some pickaxes trade speed for power, while others offer balanced performance.

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Starter Tool

Stone Pickaxe — Basic but dependable. Every Forger begins their journey with this pickaxe. Mine Power: 4, Luck: +0%, Rune Slots: 0.

Best Pickaxe

Arcane Pickaxe — Charged with arcane energy, said to draw rare ores straight from the stone. Mine Power: 115, Luck: +50%, Rune Slots: 3.

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Complete Pickaxe Catalog

📍 Stonewake's Cross

Pickaxe Mine Power Mining Speed Luck Boost Rune Slots Cost Location
Stone Pickaxe Stone Pickaxe 4 0% +0% 0 Free Upon joining the game
Bronze Pickaxe Bronze Pickaxe 7 0% +0% 0 $150 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Iron Pickaxe Iron Pickaxe 10 0% +5% 0 $500 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Golden Pickaxe Golden Pickaxe 16 0% +15% 1 $1,500 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Stonewake's Pickaxe Stonewake's Pickaxe 33 -30% +10% 1 $3,333 Inner Cave (middle)
Platinum Pickaxe Platinum Pickaxe 24 0% +25% 2 $4,400 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Arcane Pickaxe Arcane Pickaxe 115 +10% +50% 3 $125,000 Fallen Angel's Cave

📍 Forgotten Kingdom

Pickaxe Mine Power Luck Boost Rune Slots Cost Location
Cobalt Pickaxe Cobalt Pickaxe 36 +35% 2 $10,000 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Titanium Pickaxe Titanium Pickaxe 55 +43% 2 $22,500 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Uranium Pickaxe Uranium Pickaxe 67 +41% 2 $37,500 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Mythril Pickaxe Mythril Pickaxe 80 +55% 2 $67,500 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Lightite Pickaxe Lightite Pickaxe 100 +45% 1 $98,500 Miner Fred's Pickaxe Shop
Magma Pickaxe Magma Pickaxe 135 +46% 2 $150,000 Ashen Passage (beside Amber)
Demonic Pickaxe Demonic Pickaxe 175 +47.5% 3 $500,000 Demonic Pickaxe Altar (Volcanic Depths)

💡 Mining Tips

  • Start with the Stone Pickaxe and upgrade as you earn gold
  • Mythril Pickaxe has the highest luck boost (+55%)
  • Demonic Pickaxe is the strongest with 175 Mine Power
  • Magma Pickaxe is great for Volcanic Depths mining

🏪 Where to Buy

  • Miner Fred's (Stonewake's Cross) — Bronze, Iron, Golden, Platinum
  • Miner Fred's (Forgotten Kingdom) — Cobalt, Titanium, Uranium, Mythril, Lightite
  • Ashen Passage — Magma Pickaxe (beside Amber)
  • Volcanic Depths — Demonic Pickaxe (Altar)

🔧 Rune Slots Guide

  • 0 Slots: Stone, Bronze, Iron
  • 1 Slot: Golden, Stonewake's, Lightite
  • 2 Slots: Platinum, Cobalt, Titanium, Uranium, Mythril, Magma
  • 3 Slots: Arcane, Demonic (best for rune stacking)