If you want to level up your mining game in The Forge, the Arcane Pickaxe is a must-have. But getting it isn’t just about grinding ores: it requires a special key, a tricky path, and a good stash of gold. Let me walk you through the fastest way to grab this pickaxe and why it’s worth the effort.
Here’s a quick answer to get you started:
- Finish the Bard’s Guitar Quest to get the Unknown Key.
- Head to Fallen Angel’s Cave in Stonewake’s Cross: Enter The Cave near Bard's camp, go right at the first intersection, then right again at the second intersection to reach the iron gate. Use the key to unlock it.
- Buy the Arcane Pickaxe for $125,000 and equip Miner Runes for the best results.
You need the Bard’s Guitar Quest done to get the key first
The Arcane Pickaxe is hidden behind a locked iron gate in Fallen Angel’s Cave. To open it, you must complete the Bard’s Guitar Quest, which is a short mission where you find the lost guitar. To complete it: Interact with the Bard near Stonewake’s Cross to accept the quest. Go left of The Cave entrance to leaves and bushes, walk in to fall through a secret hole. Collect the guitar (press E on PC/tap on mobile). Climb the ladder behind, then return to Bard for the Unknown Key. Without this key, you can’t enter the room where the pickaxe is sold.
Finding Fallen Angel’s Cave isn’t complicated but requires care
Go to Stonewake’s Cross, the first mining zone you visit. From there, enter The Cave near Bard's camp (next to the selling area with Greedy K). At the first intersection, go right. At the second intersection, go right again until you reach the iron gate. You’ll face some zombie mobs on the way, so be ready to block and dodge attacks. After fighting through, use the Unknown Key on the gate to enter the hidden room with the Arcane Pickaxe.
The Arcane Pickaxe costs $125,000: here’s how to afford it
Gold is the biggest challenge here. To gather enough, focus on crafting and selling Heavy Armor by following the Forgotten Kingdom quests. This gives you a steady gold income. Equip your best gear to survive the mobs and farm efficiently. Note: Pickaxes cannot be upgraded in The Forge; progression is linear through purchasing new pickaxes.
Why the Arcane Pickaxe is worth every penny
The Arcane Pickaxe has 115 mining power, +10% mining speed, +50% Studs (which increases the amount of currency you earn), and 3 rune slots. Compared to the Mythril Pickaxe (80 power, $67,500), it’s a big upgrade. The Demonic Pickaxe has higher power (180) but comes with a speed penalty; the Arcane offers better balance for mid-game farming. For more on the Demonic Pickaxe and how it compares, see How to Get the Demonic Pickaxe in Roblox The Forge.
Use Miner Runes to get the most out of your new pickaxe
Once you have the Arcane Pickaxe, slot in Miner Runes to boost your mining efficiency. These runes help you farm rare ores faster, which means you can earn more gold and progress quicker. This makes the Arcane Pickaxe perfect for the mid-game phase where farming speed really matters.
Watch out for mobs on the way and prepare your gear
The path to Fallen Angel’s Cave isn’t safe. You’ll fight tougher zombies, so practice blocking and dodging. Bring your best weapons and armor to survive. If you struggle, farm some easier zones first to upgrade your gear and get better at combat. For weapon crafting tips to improve your combat readiness, check out How to Craft the Winged Mace in The Forge Roblox.
How the Arcane Pickaxe stacks up against others
- Mythril Pickaxe: Cheaper but weaker (80 power, $67,500).
- Demonic Pickaxe: Higher power (180) but slower speed.
- Arcane Pickaxe: Balanced power, speed, Studs boost, and rune slots for the best mid-game farming.
Getting the Arcane Pickaxe is a solid step in The Forge that opens up better mining and farming options. Focus on completing Bard’s Guitar Quest first, prepare your gear and gold, and fight smart on the way. Once you have it, equip Miner Runes and watch your mining game improve dramatically.
