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Pickaxe Progression Guide

There are plenty of pickaxes to choose from as you progress through The Forge. See the best pickaxes in the game, as well as a progression guide and tips for upgrading your pickaxe.

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Island 1

Island 1 Progression
Stonewake's Pickaxe ▶ Cobalt Pickaxe ▶ Uranium Pickaxe

Stonewake's Pickaxe

Although it's a bit slow, the Stonewake's Pickaxe is what you want to buy first as soon as you can afford it in World 1. This is a strong and relatively cheap pickaxe that should allow you to farm every ore in World 1, allowing you to save up for World 2 pickaxes.

Cobalt Pickaxe

The Forge Cobalt Pickaxe Cobalt Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 10000 Gold
Rarity: Uncommon
Location: Forgotten Kingdom
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40 DMG +0%s +35% Studs 2

The next step is to save up for the Cobalt Pickaxe. This is a stronger pickaxe that allows you to mine more durable ore, and mine previous ores faster.

Uranium Pickaxe

The Forge Uranium Pickaxe Uranium Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 37500 Gold
Rarity: Rare
Location: Forgotten Kingdom
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67 DMG +0%s +41% Studs 2

Purchasing the Uranium Pickaxe will allow you to mine basalt cores. These rocks were previously inaccessible to players as the Cobalt Pickaxe did not meet the DPS requirement.

Island 2 Pickaxes

Island 2 Progression
Mythril Pickaxe ▶ Arcane Pickaxe

Mythril Pickaxe

The Forge Mythril Pickaxe Mythril Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 67550 Gold
Rarity: Rare
Location: Forgotten Kingdom
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80 DMG +0%s +43% Studs 2

Players need the Mythril Pickaxe next in order to access the deeper levels of World 2. This allows you to mine Basalt Veins, which close off the Volcanic Depths.

Arcane Pickaxe

The Forge Arcane Pickaxe Arcane Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 125000 Gold
Rarity: Legendary
Location: Stonewake's Cross
Mine Power Mine Speed Luck Boost Rune Slots
115 DMG +10%s +50% Studs 3

The Arcane Pickaxe is the next step of progression, as it has superior luck and power stats compared to the Lightite Pickaxe. This also lets you clear world 2 content faster, and can destroy the Icy Pebbles in World 3.

In order to obtain the Arcane Pickaxe, players will have to complete Lost Guitar, the quest given to you by the Bard in World 1.

Island 3 Pickaxes

Island 3 Progression
Aqua Pickaxe ▶ Bamboo Pickaxe ▶ Sakura Pickaxe ▶ Wolf Pickaxe ▶ Dragon Head Pickaxe

Aqua Pickaxe

The Forge Aqua Pickaxe Aqua Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 325000 Gold
Rarity: Rare
Location: Frostspire Expanse
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200 DMG +5%s +52% Studs 2

From the Arcane Pickaxe, upgrade to the Aqua Pickaxe to mine Icy Boulders in World Three.

Bamboo Pickaxe

The Forge Bamboo Pickaxe Bamboo Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 675000 Gold
Rarity: Rare
Location: Crimson Sakura
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370 DMG +5%s +60% Studs 2

The Bamboo Pickaxe gives you access to Moro 5, which requires players to be able to break Small Crystals. Past this point, progression will become straightforward, with each tier of pickaxe letting you break higher tier rocks.

Sakura Pickaxe

The Forge Sakura Pickaxe Sakura Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 950000 Gold
Rarity: Epic
Location: Crimson Sakura
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480 DMG -5%s +65% Studs 2

Once you reach Moro 7, you can use the Sakura Pickaxe to break Medium Crystals.

Wolf Pickaxe

The Forge Wolf Pickaxe Wolf Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 1300000 Gold
Rarity: Epic
Location: Crimson Sakura
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600 DMG +15%s +70% Studs 2

The Wolf Pickaxe can be obtained in Island 4. Though slightly more expensive than something like the Prismatic Pickaxe, it offers better stats to clear most of Island 3 content.

Dragon Head Pickaxe

The Forge Dragon Head Pickaxe Dragon Head Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 2200000 Gold
Rarity: Mythical
Location: Frostspire Expanse
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750 DMG +10%s +78% Studs 4

The Dragon Head Pickaxe is the best pickaxe to trasition to Island 4 . It can clear all rocks in Island 3 and most rocks in Island 4.

Island 4 Pickaxes

Island 4 Progression
Kitsune Pickaxe

Kitsune Pickaxe

The Forge Kitsune Pickaxe Kitsune Pickaxe Overview
Cost: 3330000 Gold
Rarity: Legendary
Location: Crimson Sakura
Mine Power Mine Speed Luck Boost Rune Slots
1000 DMG +10%s +85% Studs 3

The Kitsune Pickaxe is the best pickaxe in the game through stats alone. It has the highest stats among all pickaxes, allowing you to quickly farm endgame rocks to build higher tier equipment.

If you already have the Dragon Head Pickaxe, it is recommended to jump straight to the Kitsune Pickaxe once you reach Island 4.

Tips for Progression

Equip the Goblin Race

Progress faster with Goblin Race

The Goblin Race is the best race to equip for progression. Damage boosts and shop discounts allow players to progress much faster and hit milestones easily.

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Sell Old Pickaxes

Sell Your Old Pickaxes

Your previous pickaxes can be sold to make quick money after reaching the next upgrade. Go to the equipment merchant to sell your pickaxes.

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