If you’re stuck with the slow Stone Pickaxe in The Forge, it’s time to upgrade. The Bronze Pickaxe is the first big step to mining faster and crafting better gear. It costs $150, but it’s worth every coin because it nearly doubles your mining power. Let me show you exactly how to get it and why it’s a game changer.
Here’s how to get the bronze pickaxe and why it’s worth it
The Bronze Pickaxe is sold by Miner Fred at the Pickaxe Shop in Stonewake's Cross. This spot is easy to find since it’s right in the main hub where you start the game. Unlike the free Stone Pickaxe you get from Sensei Moro, the Bronze Pickaxe costs $150, or $132 if you have the Goblin Race discount.
You can earn that money quickly by doing basic stone mining quests early on. Once you have $150, just head to Miner Fred and buy the Bronze Pickaxe. It has a mine power of 7, which is almost double the Stone Pickaxe’s 4. This means you mine ores much faster and can craft better gear sooner.
The Bronze Pickaxe doesn’t have any Luck Boost or Rune Slots, so it focuses purely on mining speed and durability. If you decide to upgrade later, you can sell it back for $112.5, so you won’t lose too much gold.
Why the bronze pickaxe beats the stone one
Here’s a quick look at how the Stone and Bronze Pickaxes compare:
| Pickaxe | Mine power | Luck boost | Rune slots | Cost | Sell price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pickaxe | 4 | 0% | 0 | Free | N/A |
| Bronze Pickaxe | 7 | 0% | 0 | $150 | $112.5 |
The Bronze Pickaxe mines faster and lasts longer, so you spend less time hitting rocks and more time gathering materials.
Note: There’s a Stonewake’s Pickaxe that costs $3,333 with mine power 30, but it has a -30% Luck Boost and slows you down. It’s found in the Inner Cave, not Stonewake's Cross. For early game, Bronze is the best balance of price and power.
What to do after you get the bronze pickaxe
Once you have the Bronze Pickaxe, focus on mining ores that were slow to get before. This helps you craft better tools and weapons faster. Keep saving gold to buy the next upgrades from Miner Fred:
- Iron Pickaxe: $500, no Rune Slots
- Gold Pickaxe: $1,500, Mine Power 16, +15% Luck Boost, 1 Rune Slot
- Platinum Pickaxe: $5,000, Mine Power 24, +25% Luck Boost, 2 Rune Slots
Each upgrade boosts your mining power and adds perks like Luck Boost and Rune Slots. There are no special quests needed to buy them, just keep mining and saving. For more advanced pickaxe options and how to use them effectively, check out our guide on How to Get and Use the Titanium Pickaxe in The Forge and How to Get and Use the Lightite Pickaxe in The Forge.
Quick steps to get your bronze pickaxe
- Start at Stonewake's Cross.
- Find Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop.
- Complete stone mining quests to earn $150.
- Buy the Bronze Pickaxe.
- Equip it and mine faster!
The Bronze Pickaxe is your first real upgrade and makes a big difference in how fast you mine and craft. It’s affordable and easy to get, so don’t stick with the slow Stone Pickaxe any longer.
Now you know where to find it and why it matters. Time to mine smarter and level up your gear in The Forge. For a complete overview of your progress and upgrades, consider using the Roblox "The Forge" Checklist to track your quests, ores, and pickaxe upgrades.
