Mining is the heart of The Forge, and your pickaxe is the tool that makes it all happen. From the very first stone you break to the rarest ores deep in the caves, having the right pickaxe can speed up your progress and help you get better gear faster.
Here's a quick answer: The best pickaxes in The Forge are the Demonic, Arcane, and Lightite pickaxes. They offer the highest mining power, great luck boosts, and useful rune slots that let you customize your mining experience. Early on, Stonewake’s and Titanium pickaxes are solid choices to get you started.
What Makes Pickaxes Different?
Each pickaxe in The Forge has four main stats:
- Mine Power: How strong your pickaxe is at breaking rocks and ores.
- Mining Speed: How fast you swing your pickaxe.
- Luck Boost: Increases your chances of finding rare ores.
- Rune Slots: Slots where you can add runes to permanently boost your pickaxe’s stats.
You can’t upgrade pickaxes directly, but runes let you add powerful bonuses. More rune slots mean more customization.
The Pickaxe Progression
As you explore The Forge, you’ll unlock new areas and better pickaxes. Here’s a simple path to follow:
- Start with the Stone Pickaxe – You get this for free when you join. It’s very basic but enough to get you mining small rocks.
- Buy Bronze, Iron, and Gold Pickaxes at Miner Fred’s Shop in Stonewake’s Cross. These are cheap and better than the Stone Pickaxe.
- Get Stonewake’s Pickaxe in the Inner Cave. It mines almost every rock but swings slower. It has 3 rune slots, which is great for early rune upgrades.
- Move to Forgotten Kingdom and buy Titanium, Cobalt, and Uranium pickaxes from Miner Fred’s Shop there. These have better power and luck.
- Upgrade to Mythril Pickaxe for mid-late game mining. It can break Basalt Veins and has 2 rune slots.
- Get Lightite Pickaxe from Miner Fred’s Shop in Forgotten Kingdom. It’s fast and powerful with good luck.
- Complete Bard’s Quest to get the Unknown Key, then unlock the Fallen Angel’s Cave to grab the Arcane Pickaxe. This pickaxe has the best luck and 3 rune slots.
- Explore Volcanic Depths to find the Magma Pickaxe and eventually the Demonic Pickaxe, the strongest pickaxe with the highest mine power. Note: The Demonic Pickaxe is currently unobtainable in the game but will be updated when it becomes available.
Pickaxe Stats at a Glance
Here’s a quick table with the key pickaxes, their stats, and where to get them:
| Pickaxe | Mine Power | Mining Speed | Luck Boost | Rune Slots | Cost (Gold) | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonic Pickaxe | 175 | +15% | 47.5% | 3 | 500,000 | Volcanic Depths (Currently Unobtainable) |
| Arcane Pickaxe | 115 | +10% | 50% | 3 | 125,000 | Fallen Angel’s Cave (Bard’s Quest) |
| Lightite Pickaxe | 100 | +30% | 45% | 3 | 98,500 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Magma Pickaxe | 135 | 0% | 46% | 2 | 150,000 | Ashen Passage (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Mythril Pickaxe | 80 | 0% | 43% | 2 | 67,500 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Stonewake’s Pickaxe | 33 | -30% | 10% | 3 | 3,333 | Inner Cave (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Titanium Pickaxe | 55 | 0% | 38% | 2 | 22,500 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Cobalt Pickaxe | 40 | 0% | 35% | 2 | 10,000 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Uranium Pickaxe | 67 | 0% | 41% | 2 | 37,500 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Forgotten Kingdom) |
| Platinum Pickaxe | 24 | 0% | 25% | 2 | 5,000 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Gold Pickaxe | 16 | 0% | 15% | 1 | 1,500 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Iron Pickaxe | 10 | 0% | 5% | 0 | 500 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Bronze Pickaxe | 7 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 150 | Miner Fred’s Shop (Stonewake’s Cross) |
| Stone Pickaxe | 4 | 0% | 0% | 0 | Free | Starting Pickaxe |
How to Get the Arcane Pickaxe
This one’s a favorite because of its high luck and rune slots. To get it:
- Talk to Bard in Stonewake’s Cross to start his quest.
- Find his guitar in a secret cave by going left in The Cave and dropping down near a wooden pillar.
- Return the guitar to Bard and receive the Unknown Key.
- Use the key to unlock the gate in Fallen Angel’s Cave (right path in The Cave).
- Mine your way through to claim the Arcane Pickaxe.
What About Runes?
Runes are the only way to improve your pickaxe stats. You can add runes to increase mining speed, luck, or ore drops. Since applying or removing runes costs gold, it’s smart to save your best pickaxes for rune upgrades. Pickaxes with 3 rune slots like Arcane, Demonic, and Mythril give you the most flexibility.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right pickaxe in The Forge depends on where you are in the game and what you want to mine. Early on, Stonewake’s Pickaxe is a great tool despite its slow speed because of its large hitbox and rune slots. As you progress, aim for Mythril, Lightite, and Arcane pickaxes to boost your mining efficiency. The Demonic Pickaxe is the ultimate goal for late-game players who want the highest power.
Remember, don’t waste gold buying every pickaxe you see. Focus on the ones that fit your current needs and save up for the big upgrades. With the right pickaxe and runes, mining becomes faster, luckier, and way more rewarding.
