Master the art of mining with the ultimate pickaxe guide for The Forge
"Refracting infinite light, it adapts to strike any material perfectly."
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.
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.
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 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 determine how many Runes can be socketed into a pickaxe. More slots let you stack powerful mining traits and luck modifiers.
Basic but dependable. Every Forger begins their journey with this pickaxe.
Perfect for: New players learning the basics of mining and rock breaking.
Reliable upgrade from stone. Faster mining and access to tougher rocks.
Perfect for: Early game progression and accessing intermediate mining areas.
Premium mining tool with excellent power and luck bonuses.
Perfect for: Mid-game mining and accessing rare ore deposits with better luck.
Volcanic power meets precision. High-tier mining for serious Forgers.
Perfect for: Advanced mining areas and farming legendary ores efficiently.
Legendary craftsmanship with unmatched mining capabilities.
Perfect for: Elite mining operations and maximizing rare ore acquisition rates.
The ultimate mining tool. Forged from the stars themselves.
Perfect for: The ultimate mining experience with maximum efficiency and luck.
Follow this pickaxe order for optimal progression:
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.
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.
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.
Free starter pickaxe - Learn basic mining mechanics and gather initial resources.
Double the mining power - Access tougher rocks and get your first rune slot.
Significant luck boost - Start farming rare ores with 2 rune slots for customization.
Elite mining performance - Maximum efficiency for legendary ore farming and wealth building.
Choose your pickaxe and start your journey to legendary Forger status!
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