If you’re stuck with your old Bronze or Iron pickaxe and want to step up your mining game in The Forge, the Cobalt Pickaxe is your next big goal. It’s the key to mining better ores in Island 2 caves like Ruin Cave, and it boosts your studs earnings with a luck bonus. But how exactly do you get it, and is it worth the grind? Let me break it down for you.
Here’s a quick answer: You buy the Cobalt Pickaxe directly from Miner Fred in the Forgotten Kingdom for 10,000 Gold (8,800 Gold with Goblin Race discount). No quests or tricky tasks needed: just enough gold and you’re set.
here’s how to get the Cobalt Pickaxe and why it matters
Miner Fred is your go-to NPC for this pickaxe. You’ll find him at Miner Fred's Shop (Pickaxe Shop) in the Forgotten Kingdom area, which is the hub for mid-game gear. Once you have 10,000 Gold (8,800 Gold with Goblin Race discount) saved up, just approach Miner Fred and buy the pickaxe. It’s that straightforward.
The Cobalt Pickaxe is a solid upgrade from your Bronze and Iron tools. It deals 36-40 Mining DMG, which is enough to break through tougher ores you couldn’t mine before. Plus, it gives you a +35% Luck Boost (more studs and drops when mining). It also has two rune slots, so you can customize it with runes to make mining even more efficient.
Here’s a quick look at its stats:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Mining DMG | 36-40 |
| Luck Boost | +35% Studs |
| Rune Slots | 2 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Sell Price | 7,500 Gold |
With the Cobalt Pickaxe, you unlock access to caves on Island 2, especially the Ruin Cave. These areas have better ores that you couldn’t mine with your earlier pickaxes. This means more valuable resources and faster progress.
Compared to other pickaxes in the Forgotten Kingdom, the Cobalt Pickaxe offers balanced mid-tier stats for new entrants to the region. It’s a stepping stone after Bronze and Iron pickaxes, before aiming for higher-tier pickaxes like Mythril or Arcane. Other options like the Platinum Pickaxe (cheaper but lower power) or Stonewake’s Pickaxe (found in Inner Cave) exist, but Cobalt is a reliable mid-level choice.
To get the gold needed, keep mining with your current pickaxe and collect as much ore as possible. The luck boost on the Cobalt Pickaxe will help you accumulate studs faster once you have it equipped. Also, don’t forget to use runes to boost your mining speed or luck further.
After the Cobalt Pickaxe, your next target should be the Mythril Pickaxe (67,500 Gold) or toward the Arcane Pickaxe. For more on pickaxe progression, check out How to Get and Use the Titanium Pickaxe in The Forge and How to Get and Use the Lightite Pickaxe in The Forge.
Getting the Cobalt Pickaxe is simple but important. It opens new mining spots, increases your studs income, and sets you up for the next big upgrades. Just save up your gold, find Miner Fred at the Pickaxe Shop in the Forgotten Kingdom, and grab your pickaxe. You’ll notice the difference in your mining game right away.
