The Forge Pickaxe Guide - Complete Mining Tool Guide

⛏️ The Forge Pickaxe Guide

⛏️ Pickaxes - The Forger's Primary Mining Tool

Master the art of mining with the ultimate pickaxe guide for The Forge

✨ Prismatic Pickaxe - The Ultimate Mining Tool

🌈 PRISMATIC PICKAXE

COST: $2,000,000 SELL PRICE: $1,500,000

"Refracting infinite light, it adapts to strike any material perfectly."

📊 STATS

Mine Power 650
Speed 10%
Luck +72%
Slots 4
Rarity Legendary

🏆 HOW TO OBTAIN

Obtain in the Mosasaursit fossilized skeleton

The Prismatic Pickaxe is the ultimate endgame mining tool, representing the pinnacle of pickaxe technology. Its incredible stats make it worth the massive investment for serious miners.

⛏️ About Pickaxes in The Forge

🎯 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 6 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.

📊 Pickaxe Stats Explained

⚡ Mine Power

Mine Power is 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.

🍀 Luck Boost

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.

💎 Rune Slots

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

⛏️ All Pickaxes in The Forge

🪨 Stone Pickaxe

STARTER TOOL
⛏️

Basic but dependable. Every Forger begins their journey with this pickaxe.

Quick Stats

Mine Power: 4
Luck Boost: +0%
Rune Slots: 0

Perfect for: New players learning the basics of mining and rock breaking.

🔩 Iron Pickaxe

COMMON
⛏️

Reliable upgrade from stone. Faster mining and access to tougher rocks.

Quick Stats

Mine Power: 8
Luck Boost: +5%
Rune Slots: 1

Perfect for: Early game progression and accessing intermediate mining areas.

💎 Diamond Pickaxe

RARE
⛏️

Premium mining tool with excellent power and luck bonuses.

Quick Stats

Mine Power: 16
Luck Boost: +15%
Rune Slots: 2

Perfect for: Mid-game mining and accessing rare ore deposits with better luck.

🌋 Obsidian Pickaxe

EPIC
⛏️

Volcanic power meets precision. High-tier mining for serious Forgers.

Quick Stats

Mine Power: 32
Luck Boost: +25%
Rune Slots: 3

Perfect for: Advanced mining areas and farming legendary ores efficiently.

✨ Mythril Pickaxe

LEGENDARY
⛏️

Legendary craftsmanship with unmatched mining capabilities.

Quick Stats

Mine Power: 64
Luck Boost: +40%
Rune Slots: 4

Perfect for: Elite mining operations and maximizing rare ore acquisition rates.

🌟 Celestial Pickaxe

MYTHIC
⛏️

The ultimate mining tool. Forged from the stars themselves.

Quick Stats

Mine Power: 128
Luck Boost: +60%
Rune Slots: 5

Perfect for: The ultimate mining experience with maximum efficiency and luck.

⛏️ Pickaxe Progression Guide

📋 Recommended Upgrade Path

Follow this pickaxe order for optimal progression:

⛏️
Iron Pickaxe
Pickaxe Shop (World 1)
⛏️
Stonewake's Pickaxe
Cave (World 1)
⛏️
Cobalt Pickaxe
Pickaxe Shop (World 2)
⛏️
Titanium Pickaxe
Pickaxe Shop (World 2)
⛏️
Mythril Pickaxe
Pickaxe Shop (World 2)
Arcane Pickaxe
Bard Quest (World 1) - Your Ultimate Goal!

💡 Money-Saving Tip

Before upgrading to your next pickaxe, buy a Bronze Pickaxe first. Then sell your current pickaxe to recover gold. This lets you keep mining while freeing up funds to afford the next tier faster.

Rune Tip

Only apply runes to the Arcane Pickaxe – don't waste them on lower tiers. Equip all 3 Luck Runes for maximum luck. Each Luck Rune provides up to 16% bonus at max.

💰 Earning Money for Arcane Pickaxe

For a quick gold boost, complete the Monkey Quest, Line's Quest, and work on Rowan's and Moro's quests. Once those are done or hard to progress, refer to the Money Making Methods section below.

💡 Pickaxe Strategies & Tips

🎯 Choosing Your Pickaxe

  • Early Game: Stone → Iron progression for basic mining
  • Mid Game: Diamond pickaxe for balanced power and luck
  • Late Game: Obsidian+ for maximum efficiency
  • End Game: Mythril/Celestial for ultimate performance

💎 Rune Optimization

  • Luck Runes: Stack for better rare ore chances
  • Speed Runes: Faster mining = more attempts
  • Power Runes: Break tougher rocks efficiently
  • Combo Builds: Balance luck, speed, and power

⚡ Mining Efficiency

  • Target Appropriate Rocks: Match pickaxe power to rock difficulty
  • Location Matters: Different areas have different ore pools
  • Timing: Some ores are more common at certain times
  • Persistence: Rare ores require patience and consistency

🏆 Advanced Techniques

  • Rock Cycling: Move between areas for fresh spawns
  • Luck Stacking: Combine pickaxe luck with other bonuses
  • Group Mining: Team up for protection and efficiency
  • Market Timing: Mine valuable ores when prices are high

📈 Pickaxe Progression Guide

1

🪨 Stone Pickaxe (Starting Tool)

Free starter pickaxe - Learn basic mining mechanics and gather initial resources.

Goals: Mine basic ores, learn rock types, save for first upgrade
2

🔩 Iron Pickaxe (First Upgrade)

Double the mining power - Access tougher rocks and get your first rune slot.

Goals: Explore new areas, experiment with runes, build resource base
3

💎 Diamond Pickaxe (Mid-Game Power)

Significant luck boost - Start farming rare ores with 2 rune slots for customization.

Goals: Farm valuable ores, optimize rune builds, prepare for end-game
4

🌋 Obsidian+ (End-Game Tools)

Elite mining performance - Maximum efficiency for legendary ore farming and wealth building.

Goals: Master all mining areas, perfect rune combinations, dominate economy

⛏️ Ready to Master Mining?

Choose your pickaxe and start your journey to legendary Forger status!

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