If you’re grinding ores in The Forge, you know the right pickaxe makes all the difference. The Golden Pickaxe is a solid early-game upgrade that gives you a nice luck boost to find rare ores. But how do you get it exactly? Let’s cut to the chase.
Here’s a quick answer: To get the Golden Pickaxe, you need to earn $1,500 gold by mining and completing quests on Island 1. Then head to Stonewake's Cross and buy it from Miner Fred’s Pickaxe Shop. It’s not free or craftable, so saving up is key.
Getting your Golden Pickaxe step by step
When you start The Forge, you’ll have a basic pickaxe like Stone, Bronze, or Iron. Use these to mine ores and gather gold by exploring caves and doing quests. The money you earn here is your ticket to upgrading.
Once you have $1,500 gold, make your way to Stonewake's Cross, the main hub on Island 1. Miner Fred runs the Pickaxe Shop there, and he sells the Golden Pickaxe for exactly $1,500.
The Golden Pickaxe stats are:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Mine Power | 16 |
| Luck Boost | +15% |
| Rune Slots | 1 |
| Cost | $1,500 |
This pickaxe is shiny and eye-catching but a bit fragile. Its main advantage is the +15% luck boost, which helps you find rare ores more often. Plus, it has one rune slot for adding enhancements.
Why get the Golden Pickaxe?
It’s a perfect early upgrade after Iron. The luck boost means you’ll find better ores without waiting forever. But don’t get stuck here too long. After Golden, it’s smart to skip the Platinum Pickaxe and aim for higher tiers like Cobalt or Titanium, which mine faster and help you progress quicker.
A few tips to keep in mind
- You can’t get the Golden Pickaxe for free or by crafting; it’s only available for purchase.
- Use your starter pickaxes to farm gold efficiently in caves before heading to Miner Fred.
- The pickaxe shop is always at Stonewake's Cross, so no need to hunt around.
- Equip runes on your pickaxe later to boost luck or mining power further.
Getting the Golden Pickaxe is a straightforward step but an important one. It boosts your luck early on and sets you up nicely for faster mining tools down the line. Save up, buy it from Miner Fred, and keep pushing forward in The Forge.
Related links
If you want to continue upgrading your mining tools, check out how to get the Platinum Pickaxe, which offers better stats and is the next step after Golden. For a faster mining experience, learn how to obtain the Cobalt Pickaxe and the Titanium Pickaxe, both excellent mid-game upgrades. If you’re interested in a powerful pickaxe with unique abilities, see the guide on the Magma Pickaxe. Finally, for a comprehensive overview of all pickaxes and their uses, the article on the Arcane Pickaxe is a great resource.
