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Listen, I’ve spent the last 48 hours grinding The Forge’s Winter Update, and I can tell you right now that getting the Prismatic Pickaxe is one of the most rewarding (and expensive) achievements in the game. After spending over 2.7 million Gold and mining through what felt like an entire glacier, I’m here to share everything you need to know about obtaining this absolute beast of a tool.
The Prismatic Pickaxe isn’t just another upgrade – it’s THE endgame mining tool that will completely transform your Island 3 experience. Whether you’re a completionist like me or just want the best gear possible, this guide will walk you through every single step, from the prerequisites to the actual location, and I’ll even share some pro strategies that saved me hours of grinding.
The Prismatic Pickaxe is the most powerful mining tool currently available in The Forge, introduced during the Winter Update (Frostpire Expanse expansion). Unlike the six other new pickaxes you can simply buy from Fred the Miner’s shop, this legendary tool is hidden deep within Island 3’s frozen wasteland.
With its unmatched mining power, speed, and luck boost, it is the strongest Pickaxe in the game as of the January 2026 update. This isn’t just marketing hype – the stats genuinely back it up.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Frozen Lake, Island 3 (Frostpire Expanse) |
| Cost | 2,000,000 Gold + 1 Mosasaursit |
| Mine Power | 650 (Highest in game) |
| Mine Speed | +20% |
| Luck Boost | +72% |
| Rune Slots | 4 (Only pickaxe with 4 slots) |
| Sell Price | 1,500,000 Gold |
| Minimum Requirement | 320+ Mining Power pickaxe to access |
Before you even think about heading to the frozen lake, make sure you’ve checked off these essential requirements. Trust me, I learned this the hard way after my first failed attempt:
Level Requirements:
Financial Requirements:
Equipment Requirements:
Pro Tip: If you’re short on cash, switch to the Goblin race before making any purchases. The racial passive grants a discount that can save you thousands of Gold on both the Snow Pickaxe and the Prismatic Pickaxe itself.
Now, let me walk you through exactly how to find this hidden treasure. I’ve broken it down into the clearest steps possible:
First things first – head to Fred the Miner’s shop in Frostpire Expanse and purchase the Snow Pickaxe for 750,000 Gold. This is the most cost-effective option that meets the 320 Mining Power requirement.
If you want to speed up the ice-breaking process (which takes 15-20 minutes), consider these alternatives:
From the Frostpire Expanse spawn point:
Alternative Route (Faster):
Jump into the hole and swim all the way down to the very bottom of the lake. Keep swimming downward – don’t worry, your character won’t drown. The descent takes about 15-20 seconds of continuous swimming.
At the bottom, you’ll discover an absolutely massive frozen Mosasaurus (prehistoric sea creature) encased in thick, translucent ice. Inside this ice block, you’ll see the glowing Prismatic Pickaxe waiting for you. It’s an epic sight that makes the journey worth it.
This is where your 320+ Mining Power pickaxe comes into play. The ice wall surrounding the Mosasaurus and the Prismatic Pickaxe has enormous health and requires serious dedication:
Mining Time Estimates:
Pro Optimization Tips:
CRITICAL WARNING: When the wall finally breaks, it will drop an ore called Mosasaursit. WARNING: Do not sell this ore! You MUST have 1 Mosasaursit in your inventory to purchase the Prismatic Pickaxe. If you accidentally sell it, you’ll have to wait for the wall to respawn and mine it all over again (which I don’t recommend experiencing).
Once the ice wall is destroyed:
Money-Saving Tip: If you used the Snow Pickaxe to break the wall and don’t need it anymore, sell it back to Fred for 562,500 Gold. This helps offset the Prismatic Pickaxe’s cost.
Let me break down exactly why this pickaxe is worth every single Gold coin:
| Stat Category | Value | Comparison to Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Base Cost | 2,000,000 Gold | Most expensive pickaxe |
| Mine Power | 650 | Highest in game (100+ above alternatives) |
| Mine Speed | +20% | Tied for best percentage boost |
| Luck Boost | +72% | Highest luck stat available |
| Rune Slots | 4 | Only pickaxe with 4 slots |
| Resale Value | 1,500,000 Gold | 75% return on investment |
1. Unmatched Mining Power The Prismatic Pickaxe is currently the best pickaxe in The Forge, and the 650 Mining Power stat isn’t just for show. This allows you to:
2. The First 4-Slot Pickaxe This is huge. Every other pickaxe in the game maxes out at 3 Rune slots. That extra slot means:
3. Incredible Luck Boost The 72% Luck boost is the highest in the game and stacks multiplicatively with:
This combination can dramatically increase your chances of getting rare ore variants and high-multiplier materials.
4. Perfect Mine Speed The +20% mine speed bonus means you’ll clear ore nodes significantly faster, which translates to:
After extensive testing, here are the optimal rune configurations:
4x Power Runes
3x Power Runes + 1x Speed Rune
2x Power Runes + 2x Luck Runes
3x Power Runes + 1x Speed Rune
This is the million-dollar question (or rather, the two-million-Gold question). Let me break down when it IS and ISN’T worth the investment:
✅ You’re level 70+ and settled in Island 3
✅ You have 3+ million Gold saved
✅ You want the absolute best mining experience
✅ You’re farming rare high-tier ores
❌ You’re still progressing through Island 1 or 2
❌ You have less than 2.5 million Gold total
❌ You primarily focus on combat over mining
❌ You’re casual and not min-maxing
Let’s look at the return on investment:
Scenario: Active Island 3 Farmer
After the break-even point, the Prismatic Pickaxe essentially pays for itself and continues generating value through superior efficiency.
Having made several of these mistakes myself, let me save you the headache:
Why it’s bad: You literally cannot buy the Prismatic Pickaxe without it. If you sell it, you must mine the ice wall again (another 15-20 minutes).
How to avoid: As soon as the wall breaks, immediately check your inventory for Mosasaursit and favorite/lock it if possible.
Why it’s bad: The Void Pickaxe costs 1.35 million but only saves you 10 minutes of mining time.
How to avoid: Unless you’re absolutely loaded, stick with the Snow Pickaxe. That 600,000 Gold difference can go toward the Prismatic purchase.
Why it’s bad: Reaching the Prismatic Pickaxe and realizing you’re 200k short is devastating.
How to avoid: Verify you have 2,000,000 Gold PLUS the Mosasaursit before breaking the final ice layer.
Why it’s bad: Server lag can cause mining hits to not register, dramatically extending your 20-minute session.
How to avoid: Use a private server or join low-population servers (under 10 players) for smooth mining.
Why it’s bad: Island 3 is massive, and wandering aimlessly wastes time.
How to avoid: Follow the Bjorn route or cannon launch route exactly as described in this guide. Use the compass to orient yourself.
Why it’s bad: You could save 10-15% on both the Snow Pickaxe and Prismatic Pickaxe purchases.
How to avoid: Race reroll before making major purchases. Even if Goblin isn’t your preferred race for mining, temporarily switching saves huge amounts of Gold.
The Mosasaursit ore isn’t just a purchase requirement – it’s actually a valuable crafting material:
For Armor Crafters: Yes The +65% Vitality trait makes tanky armor builds incredibly powerful. If you’re creating a defense-focused loadout, farming 2-3 Mosasaursits is worthwhile.
For Most Players: No The -25% Swiftness penalty is significant, and most meta builds prioritize speed. One Mosasaursit for the Prismatic Pickaxe is enough for most players.
Farming Strategy: If you do want multiple, note that the ice wall respawns after some time. Return to the frozen lake location and mine it again with your Prismatic Pickaxe (ironic, right?). Each wall break yields 1 Mosasaursit.
Not convinced you need the Prismatic? Here’s how it stacks up against alternatives:
Verdict: If you can afford it, skip directly from Snow Pickaxe to Prismatic Pickaxe. The intermediate options aren’t worth the investment when you’re this close to endgame.
Here are some expert-level strategies I’ve discovered:
Join The Forge’s official Discord (discord.gg/theforgers) where players share ice wall respawn timers. This helps if you’re farming Mosasaursit, as you’ll know exactly when walls regenerate.
With the Prismatic Pickaxe’s 650 power, you can mine ores required for later quests BEFORE receiving those quests. This allows you to stockpile materials and complete quest chains instantly.
The Prismatic’s 72% luck + Angel/Archangel racial luck bonuses create the highest possible luck build in the game. If you’re hunting rare ore variants, this is THE setup.
If you’re serious about grinding, rent a private server ($100-200 Robux monthly). The reduced lag and ability to control player count makes mining sessions dramatically more efficient.
Establish a daily route of high-value ore spots on Island 3. With the Prismatic’s speed and power, you can complete a full rotation in 30-40 minutes and earn 400-600k Gold per run.
Once you have the Prismatic, sell back your Snow, Frost, or Void pickaxes. The Gold recovery (50-75% of original cost) helps offset the Prismatic investment.
With the minimum Snow Pickaxe (320 power), expect 15-20 minutes of continuous mining. Frost Pickaxe reduces this to 10-13 minutes, and Void Pickaxe to 7-10 minutes. Using racial bonuses (Dwarf) or totems can shave off another 2-3 minutes.
No. The purchase price is exactly 2,000,000 Gold plus 1 Mosasaursit. There are no discounts except the Goblin racial bonus (~10-15% off), and there’s no alternative method to obtain it.
Yes! The ice wall respawns after a period of time, allowing you to farm additional Mosasaursit ores if needed for armor crafting. The exact respawn timer varies but is typically several hours.
You’ll need to return to the frozen lake location and wait for the ice wall to respawn, then mine it again. This is why it’s crucial to NOT sell the Mosasaursit immediately after obtaining it.
Yes – use the Ice Man cannon launch method described earlier in this guide. It’s significantly faster than walking from spawn, cutting travel time from 3-4 minutes to under 1 minute.
Absolutely! The Prismatic Pickaxe works on all islands and will make lower-tier ores trivially easy to mine. However, it’s massive overkill for Island 1 and 2 content.
The ice wall has shared health, so multiple players can work together to break it faster. However, only the person who gets the final hit receives the Mosasaursit ore drop, so coordinate carefully with teammates.
It depends on your playstyle. Combat-focused players should prioritize weapons and armor first. Mining-focused players should get the Prismatic earlier. Balanced players should have at least 1 solid weapon and 1 solid armor set before investing 2M in a pickaxe.
Yes. With 650 Mining Power, the Prismatic Pickaxe exceeds all current ore requirements in the game (highest requirement is around 550 power). Unless future updates add even tougher ores, you’re set.
Check your pickaxe’s stats in your inventory. It will display “Mine Power” as a number. You need this number to be at least 320 to break the ice wall protecting the Prismatic Pickaxe.
After spending countless hours with the Prismatic Pickaxe, here’s my honest take:
If you’re a dedicated The Forge player who spends significant time on Island 3, the Prismatic Pickaxe is worth every Gold coin. The quality-of-life improvements, efficiency gains, and pure satisfaction of owning the best tool in the game make it a worthy investment.
If you’re more casual or still progressing through earlier islands, hold off and focus on appropriate-tier equipment first. The Prismatic isn’t going anywhere, and you’ll appreciate it more once you’re ready for serious Island 3 grinding.
The journey to obtain it – saving 2.7M+ Gold, mining through the ice wall, and finally purchasing it – is one of The Forge’s most satisfying achievement moments. It represents true endgame progression and dedication.
My recommendation: Set it as a goal. Work toward it gradually, enjoy the progression of upgrading through earlier pickaxes, and savor the moment when you finally hold that beautiful prismatic tool in your hands.
Remember to bookmark this guide, join the official Discord (discord.gg/theforgers) for community tips, and don’t forget to use that Goblin racial discount before making any major purchases!
Happy mining, and may your luck stat bring you plenty of rare ore variants!
